Sam, 'Allspark, what was that?'
Allspark, -She did it. She found the Staff of Creation and the Knights who were stationed for the solar system.-
Sam had a grin, "Nice!"
Bumblebee who had just arrived, "What's nice?"
Sam smiled sweetly at him, "Some great news."
Bumblebee became a little wary, "What sort of news?"
Sam, "It is good news. I promise."
Bumblebee, "Fine! But what is it? Does it have anything to do with the wave of energy a while back?"
Sam, "Yes, come on. We should call the others. We need to prepare a welcome."
Bumblebee shifted allowing Sam to slip off his armored leg, "Fine! We need to meet Optimus, Eita and Heatwave anyway."
Sam, "Right! It has been a few hours now. They should have calmed down."
Bumblebee paused, "What did you do?"
Sam, "Nothing much, just told them a few things the Allspark shared with me.
Bumblebee deadpanned, "Right! That makes me feel so much better."
Sam snickered, "Come on! I will tell you what I told them on the way."
Bumblebee transformed, "Fine, but it better be good."
Sam got inside and told him everything ending with, "So, basically we are living on the Unicron's crust and he might wake up if the war goes on any longer."
Bumblebee, " … What the Pits, Samuel James Witwicky! What the Pits!"
Sam, "I am innocent this time, okay? I did not ask the Unicron to become planet Earth."
Bumblebee, "That is not what I am frustrated about. How long have you known? Do not lie to me."
Sam, "I suspected for a while but confirmation was a few days before my kidnapping be Sentinel Prime. I was still processing that time."
Bumblebee tightened his belt around Sam, "You... *sigh* I do not even know why I am acting surprised. You always had secrets even when we met, I was pretty sure you knew more than you let on."
Sam, "I knew thanks to my connections and unique situation. The Allspark info dumped on me the moment they realized I could hear them. I just listened."
Bumblebee, "I know, I am just glad Megatron has not harmed you nor realized the extent of it. I know he has many ways to get information, none of them kind."
Sam, "The Allspark tried to give him information."
Bumblebee, "What?"
Sam, "Yeah, he is a Prime too, you know? He could barely handle the information dump according to the Allspark."
Bumblebee started to become wary, "Megatron was unable to but you do not have a problem. Why?"
Sam was quiet for a bit, "Let's talk about this with the rest."
Bumblebee squeezed him gently, "If you do not want to talk about it."
Sam, "I think it will be best if I told this with everyone present."
Vivian, "So, this is Merlin?"
Dragonius mused, "Yes, he was quiet the trouble magnet when alive and young."
Hot Rod hid a smirk, "Was he, now? Tell us about it, please. We have been very curious about him."
Vivian, "We mostly have children stories. He was treated more as a myth to make children behave and aspire to."
The dark blue almost black Knight laughed, "Aspire to be him? Do they want to go to their graves early?
The femme laughed as well, "I still remember when you tried to chain him to you Steelbane, he pouted so hard you just folded and let him go."
Steelbane, "And he proceeded to run head first into a young Prince Arthur who was running from assassins."
The femme turned to Vivian, "My name dear lass is Nebulane. It is a pleasure to meet you."
Vivian smiled brightly, "It is my honor to meet you as well Knight Nebulane."
Nebulane cooed, "Such a sweet well mannered sparkling. I can't believe you share the same DNA as this brat here."
Vivian, "Your brat? Wait, he was your host so you all became his Guardians."
Steelbane shook his helm, "Only Nebulane and I were his Guardians. My twin Adaptus and his sparkmate Skullitron over there were his twin's, Morgana was her name, Guardians."
Adaptus nodded as he said, "She was a curious one that girl about the world beyond."
Skullitron, "She mostly used the knowledge she learned to predict the natural disasters and prepare for them. She was considered the first Oracle of King Arthur's court. The others who came after her were not as impressive and unwilling to learn."
Adaptus, "They were too prideful and arrogant. Not to forget the death of the twins changed things for us."
Vivian, "What happened to Lady Morgana? Um.. You do not have to tell me if you don't wish to."
Adaptus, "She was too kind for her own good."
Hot Rod, "Knight Adaptus, if it is too painful, we can wait."
Adaptus shook his helm, "Ah! No, I, we are very proud of her actually."
Dragonius, "We are proud of both of them."
Skullitron, "Despite her abilities to predict natural disasters, it was a different case for sickness and plagues. When the first plague spread through Pendragon's kingdom, she worked tirelessly to figure out a cure."
Adaptus, "We did not realize it then but she gave every drop of cure to her patients and her brother."
Skullitron drawled, "You mean she jumped on Merlin and forced him to drink making Arthur wonder if she was trying to kill him."
Vivian was writing on her notepad with wide eyes, 'Holy shit!'
Adaptus, "She gave every drop away leaving herself vulnerable and weakened to the disease. She was already frail from poor birth to begin with. Merlin never forgave himself for not making sure she had some left for herself."
Nebulane, "Indeed, he spent the rest of his years making sure her death was meaningful till death. We buried Morgana at the foot of Mount Etna. She wanted to guard the Kingdom from Southern invaders even after death. That selfless girl."
Vivian, "I did not realize she died so young. The media makes her seem younger."
Nebulane mused, "Merlin named his first daughter, the youngest child among five Morgana in remembrance of his sister. Unlike her Aunt however she was more into politics marrying a Duke from another Kingdom."
Vivian, "So, Merlin's line is alive."
Adaptus, "You look like Merlin's daughter except you are a blond and not a red head."
Vivian, "I do? Are you sure?"
Hot Rod, "Yeah dude, if she was their descendant, wouldn't there be more proof?"
Dragonius, "Merlin insisted no one should know he was their father for their own safety and to avoid assassinations. His wife was instructed to claim a dead Knight as her dear husband both for safety and as honoring the fallen warriors."
Vivian, "And it worked?"
Adaptus, "Since she was his wife, we kept her safe among us. Hardly anyone would question a grieving widow who's husband gave his life for the Kingdom anyway."
hot Rod, "Clever!"
Dragonius, "Indeed! It was easy to keep the pretense after King Arthur gave his Imperial edict for their marriages and acknowledgement and his God children."
Vivian mused, "No one is going to believe this when we tell them."
Hot Rod, "They don't have to. We know, it is enough."
Bumblebee, "We are here. Optimus, Bumblebee reporting in."
Optimus, "Come in, Bumblebee, you got Sam too. Good!"
Sam, "How are you holding up big guy?"
Optimus gave him an exasperated look, "Ready to quit being a Prime Sam. I am this close to retiring."
Sam laughed, "Perhaps you have deserved a peaceful retirement Optimus. You certainly kept the Autobots alive for a long time and made successful relations with another sentient species."
Optimus looked amused now, "Perhaps something to consider. Bumblebee report."
Bumblebee stood tall and he started to report on his mission. Heatwave motioned Sam over and lifted him on top of the table. Elita was on her comm talking to Magnus as she listened to Bumblebee's report as well. Bumblebee was reporting his travel and how he found multiple humans and proof they were working for Decepticons. IT took a little longer as some humans used paper instead of online verification but he caught them by comparing their finger prints. Something that Cybertronians did not have and Bumblebee quietly marveled at the curious marks. The leader was Miles's target Dylan Gould, the young human saboteur in training had collected enough evidence against the man and he would be facing charges. Sam gave a low whistle impressed by his quick work and not surprised by the Dylan part. It had happened in the movie but he was not expecting there to be more, it does explain how people turned on the Autobots so quickly though.
Bumblebee, "That is all Sir."
Optimus, "Thank you, Bumblebee. Have a seat. Sam, your warnings about some humans turning to help Decepticons rang true after all."
Sam, "It is not surprising, really. Human nature has always been weird that way."
Elita poked him gently, "You are not pushing yourself too hard again, are you?"
Sam pushed the servo away, "Of course not. I have been resting."
Bumblebee, "Sam, you just said the Allspark tried to send information to Megatron and he could barely handle it. How are you standing?"
Heatwave, "You even took some very stress inducing responsibilities. Most would have a team behind them. Granted you had the Burns helping you cover us but wouldn't it be more prudent to have other Cybertronians help too?"
Sam hummed, "Perhaps it would or perhaps t would not. Are you regretting your decision?"
Heatwave, "No, but I do wish you/ had not pushed yourself too much. I did not realize how much workload you had till a few hours ago."
Sam, "How chivalrous! Never change Heatwave."
Heatwave, "Flattery will get you nowhere. Now, tell us honestly. Do you know about the energy wave that just passed?"
Sam, "Yes, the Allspark and the Matrix were very chatty about it."
Elita, "The Matrix was? It is so quiet though. You know what I will not even act surprised about it. Figures they would tell you."
Sam, "It is not about telling me.... More like they formed a connection with me and now, we refuse to let go."
Optimus, "Of course, you did."
Sam, "Are you angry?"
Optimus, "No, but I do wonder if you understand what this means for you, Samuel."
Sam, "I have a few suspicions."
Bumblebee bristled, "Prime, with all do respect. I can protect Sam. Even from you if necessary. I was part of the temple guards and trained to bring down Primes, you know that."
Optimus, "I mean no insult my old friend. I mean Cybertron as a whole will not be able to let Sam go. His connection with the Allspark and the Matrix is deeper than I had previously suspected."
Sam, "I mean no one else was listening to them. So, they like latched on to the only one that listened."
Elita's head fins lowered, "Oh! I.. We did not mean to."
Sam, "Listen well Elita, I am not blaming you, not one bit. But sometimes, things happen outside our control. And I believe none of you were allowed anywhere close to the relics to begin with. So, it is not surprising you did not have a chance."
Heatwave, "That is a fact, yes. However, it does not stop the guilt."
Sam, "Hmm.. I see. The Allspark says, they do not blame you and kept an optic on you to make sure you were doing well."
Optimus looked amused, "I suspected they might have."
Sam grinned, "Well, they did... At least till you got your adult frame, after that they decided you should find your own paths. Surprise them, you know? And boy, did you surprise them, or what? You gave them freedom."
Optimus preened while the rest snorted, "I am glad, they enjoyed the freedom and still is enjoying it. After everything that happened on Cybertron, it is the least we owe them."
Elita, "So, is there anything else, Sam?"
Sam, "First, do you believe in reincarnation?"
Heatwave, "Of course, we do. There have been stories and cases of younglings having memories or knowledge they should not have before. In fact, I believe Thundercracker is one such being."
Sam's eyes twinkled, "Thundercracker, you say?"
Elita, "Why do you ask though?"
Sam, "I think I should tell you, humans believe in it too. I have been having memories I am sure are about a previous life. The Allspark made some of the memories sharper others are too faded to know."
Bumblebee, "We think it might have changed Sam's institution making him more intriguing to the Allspark. They mentioned Megatron could not handle the Allspark's presence and information. Sam however... Well, you know what has been happening."
Elita, "Sam, you are not hiding your pain, are you?"
Sam, "The Allspark would never hurt me. We are partners now. The Matrix too, before you ask. Also, I think being human made it more smoother for me."
Elita, "I see, but if it hurts please tell us."
Sam, "I will, do not worry. Besides, I don't think even I could hide from Ratchet. I swear, the Allspark loves him more. He just knows when something is wrong."
Optimus laughed at that, "It might actually explain a lot of things."
Elita, "Like the time I tried to hide my broken servo?"
Optimus, "Or the time I tried sneaking out... He warned me to visit him before returning to the palace."
Heatwave, "You might have a good point there, Sam."
Bumblebee hummed, "Is that all Sam?"
Sam, "The Allspark has given a timeline for the Unicron stirring awake."
Optimus, "How long do we have, Sam?"
Sam, "From today around six to seven years. Before you ask the Knights, came to hide from their psychotic sibling. They were not exactly active after helping King Arthur who was a dear friend of their host in the past."
Heatwave, "So, they were mostly sleeping?"
Sam, "From the looks of it, yes."
Elita, "I will be the one heading to the Knight ship to escort them to base."
Sam, "Ah! I believe, Vivian is catching them up on everything. So, you will not have to worry about Earth history. You might want to give them a run down on what happened on Cybertron? Hot Rod was on Earth for a long time after all."
Elita nodded in understanding, "I will. I better get going. Ratchet wishes to meet me before I head out. We are heading to the middle of the ocean."
Heatwave, "I will send Hightide, Blurr and Salvage to join you. They specialize in Aquatic regions and rescue."
Elita perked up, "I appreciate that. I was always curious about Rescue Bots especially after one of them saved one of my femmes. Sadly, I had responsibilities that I could not avoid to visit the Academy."
Heatwave, "It was a very hectic time. I heard about the quiet protests that was happening but my team got deployed around that time."
Optimus crossed his arms, "It is perhaps for the better considering what happened after that. The Rescue Bots were I fear intentionally targeted. I am still investigating who it could be."
Heatwave, "I have been doing my own. The other teams send SOS for help and many swears it was the Imperial Guards."
Optimus had a dark expression for a split second, "I am not surprised, I had my suspicions about some of them."
Heatwave, "Lord Prime, I request justice for my fellow Rescue Bots. I know it is not possible at the moment especially with how we are all scattered across the Universe but once things settle.. "
Optimus nodded, "Keep copies of the clues you are collecting during the investigation, if we are to get justice we need to throw everything at them."
Heatwave, "That is how human investigators do things, isn't it?"
Optimus, "Yes, it is more time consuming yes but, the evidence is undeniable as well."
Heatwave nodded, "Very well, I will keep the evidence with me. Primus knows how many times the so - called Council has covered up the wrong doings of the ones in high status."
Optimus clenched his servos on the table, "One time too many, my friend, one time too many."
The Allspark through Sam touched the stiff servo, "They will not get away with it. You are one stubborn goat, I know you will be on their tail like a bloodhound on a hunt."
Optimus stared at the white eyes showing the Allspark, "You know me a little too well, perhaps, but thank you for the vote of confidence."
The Allspark grinned, "You know, as my chosen Prime, your responsibilities are slightly different in importance compared to the Matrix chosen or the Star Saber's chosen."
Optimus became wary, "May I ask for the difference?"
Sam blinked, "They said they will let you figure it out yourself."
Elita laughed, "What a tease!"
Heatwave chuckled, "Indeed, thank Primus I am not a Prime."
Sam, "Yet!
Heatwave, "I have no interest in being a Prime."
Sam, "Once again, yet."
Heatwave, "Why? There are three Primes already."
Sam grinned at him impishly, "Cybertron was supposed to have thirteen Primes regardless of generation. Do not be surprised if you become one soon."
Heatwave, "Sam no, please I already have enough on my servos."
Sam, "My dear Heatwave, I do not have control over who becomes Prime and who does not. It is the relics who observe and choose an allogene for a possible Prime candidate, is that right Allspark?"
Allspark mused, -Yes, but not everyone can become one. They are just given a chance to be one.-
Sam, "It depends on your actions when something happens. If your actions impress the relics you are crowned Prime if not then not."
Heatwave looked like he wanted to run, "I do not feel comforted by that... You are enjoying this too much."
Sam fluttered his eyes, "Why I never, sir."
Bumblebee exasperated said, "Sam, I think you teased him enough. Come here, give him a break now."
Sam snickered, "Alright, alright, I will stop. But I was not joking about the Prime choosing process though. You are lucky you accepted the Knighthood when you did, Bee."
Bumblebee deadpanned, "I would have loudly rejected it. I hate labels more than anything or anyone else in this Universe. You know it, the Allspark knows it and I know it really well."
Sam laughed, "Yes, yes, you would but it would not stop the relics from trying to claim you though. Best to avoid using them period."
Elita got up, "Well, I better get going and prepare."
Heatwave, "I will join you. I need to talk with my Mechs. They are good sparks but get distracted too easily. Especially, the aquatic life."
Elita smiled, "They sound like sweet sparks."
Heatwave chuckled, "Yes, yes they are."
Sam watched them go, "They will be fine. The Knights may be powerful but they are chivalrous and honorable."
Optimus, "Yes, the Knights have always been spoken of with high honour and respect."
Bumblebee, "I just got back, I am not going out again."
Optimus, "No, I would not ask you too. In fact, I was hoping you and Sam would help in the welcoming event of the Knights."
Sam, "Oh! A party? Yes, I will help. Bee, it can be a break for both of us."
Bumblebee sighed, "Fine! But they better not try to steal you from me, do you hear?"
Optimus, "Of course, Bee, Sam. I would not turn you down. Plus, I am sure you two will make the party fun. Heaven knows all of us hate formal events."
Sam nodded smiling and turned to Bumblebee chatting about where to hold the party and the theme for the party. The team had planned on leaving for Castle Alnwick once night hit, to avoid curious eyes and questions. The Russian army gave them a grand farewell with the soldiers saluting them and shots being fired in the back. Miles waved at his friends who nodded in return at him with respect and they started the return back to their second home. Sam was planning to sell the farm in the USA, he still remembers his last life, the government was becoming more and more racist in nature making it difficult for people. That cruelty was shown in the fourth movie, though it was very poorly shown and made fans around the world bang their heads. It was there in the way the Autobots were treated, this time though with Sam nagging them and Jazz and Elita working together to keep the relations with other countries good and well.
Elita, "I see the ocean. Are you ready?"
Multiple voices, "Yes Prime!"
Elita, "Let's rumble."
Hightide appeared from under the waves, "Prime, Mechs, welcome aboard."
Elita transformed on top of his deck, "We appreciate the ride, Hightide."
Hightide, "Of course, do not mention it. Blurr, Salvage, show the rest around."
Elita, "These are Chromia my medic, Sideswipe my second in command and Bluestreak my sniper."
Hightide, "Pleasure to meet you. Let's bring some Knights home."
Dragonius saw the alert on the ship's console, "Your friend?"
Hot Rod, "Yes, no doubt about it."
Vivian, "Are you sure I look like Merlin's daughter Morgana?"
Adaptus, "You do not believe me."
Vivian, "It is not like I don't.... It is just that you told me, I look similar to one of the most well known women in English history."
Nebulane, "Of course, names carry power."
Adaptus, "Well, there is one way to prove it."
Dragonius, "What are you talking about?"
Adaptus, "Proof whether she is Merlin's descendant."
Dragonius, "You want her to touch the staff."
Skullitron, "Best case scenario it will prove she is his, who knows how many times granddaughter, worst case scenario nothing happens."
Dragonius, "Very well, let her try."
Vivian, "Umm.. "
Adaptus, "Come here, young one. Place your hand on the staff."
Vivian, "Err... But it is not... I mean, that is Merlin's staff."
Adaptus looked amused, "Definitely Morgana, just touch it, dear one, even if there is no reaction, understand we will not harm you."
Vivian reached in, "I know, you won't. I just don't want to be disappointed I guess... What the?"
Dragonius grinned as the staff glowed, "The line of Guardians lives on. Congratulations child! Now, we are going to break through the water surface. Look alive Knights!"
Everyone, "Yes Captain!"
Dragonius turned to the door as the ship appeared on the water surface, "Come! They are waiting."
Elita, "My name is Elita Prime. I hail the Knights of Cybertron in greeting."
Dragonius, "I am Dragonius, the first Knight of Earth. I hail you Elita Prime in greeting."
Hightide gave an impressed whistle, "Primus that is some impressively large ship."
Blurr, "Those are the Knights? They are tall."
Salvage, "They are meant for battle, so it is not surprising."
Vivian, "Hello everyone."
Elita, "Vivian.. What do you have there?"
Vivian, "The staff of Merlin."
Elita drawled, "Is there a reason the Matrix of leadership is getting excited right now?"
Vivian, "It is also a cybertronian relic?"
Dragonius, "It is the Staff of Creation."
Elita, " … "
Vivian, " … Can I give it back?"
Adaptus, "It already bonded with you child. It is yours."
Vivian's eyes bulged then took a deep breath, "I did not consent to having a magic alien staff stuck to me for the rest of my life."
Hot Rod, "Do you want to sit down?"
Vivian, "Uhhhh... Yeah, I think I should."
Elita, "Well, at this point we should just accept that the relics find humans fascinating."
Vivian, "I don't want to be kidnapped."
Hot Rod "You won't, you won't. Calm down! I will keep you safe."
Vivian, "Honestly, I don't even know why I did not see this happening, I mean, just look at Sam. He got involved with his grandfather's notes and now he is the Allspark's host."
Hot Rod murmured, "Let it out, my girl, let it out."
Elita, "Are you okay with this?"
Dragonius, "We learned the hard way if the staff wants a human partner, they will have a human partner. Plus, if a human uses it, they cannot track it."
Elita, "They?"
Dragonius, "There are beings who wishes to use the Staff for their own selfish reasons, including my oldest sibling, sadly."
Elita, "Ah! I see. Chromia, please make notes."
Chromia, "Of course, may I have the designation of these beings and person?"
Steelbane, "We have an entire list, if you wish to have a look."
Chromia, "That would be great."
Dragonius, "Please, come in. The ship will be air borne soon."
Hightide, "Thank you."
The leader of the Knights led them to the main control hub where Steelbane was showing Chromia the list of enemies they had dealt with. Some were already gone while the ones that were the most annoying was still alive and being a pain in the armor about it. Chromia stared at the list then started to work with Steelbane while muttering about Red Alert's hyper vigilance rubbing off. Dragonius was talking with Elita who was catching him up on the war that happened during the time they had been gone from Cybertron. Dragonius had heard it from Hot Rod but to get more details was another matter. Elita sighed as she explained Sam's position and what was happening with the Allspark and how it was actually communicating with Sam and Optimus Prime's suspicions of their connections.
Dragonius, "Well, we had observed certain relics were very curious of humans and insisted on having human partners."
Elita, "Do you know Unicron is the core of this planet?"
Dragonius nodded seriously, "Yes, the main reason we are here. To make sure they never wake up. The humans would not survive the Unicron's awakening."