Transformers: Prime

Previously on "Transformers Prime"...

Few things of value come without a price.

What is it that you wish in return?

Only to be a Decepticon once again.

Now, what will we be fishing for today, my liege?

Starscream's true motives.

Ah, the high-and-mighty Skyquake.

You shall bow to my command.

Symbiosis.

I can feel it!

Awkward.

I will allow you to return to our ranks.

Oh! Thank the Allspark!

2x25 - Regeneration

You know, I might not be the first human on Cybertron,

but I can still be the first human exchange student.

Why didn't you tell us about the Omega keys before?

You probably didn't notice,

but things have been kind of intense around here lately.

So, you guys could really be going home soon, huh?

Don't worry, Raf. You'll come visit!

Once we get our place set up, he can bunk with us, right, Bulk?

Uh, Miko?

You are taking me with you, right?

Aren't we getting ahead of ourselves here?

Not only do we lack any actual method of reaching Cybertron,

but Starscream now controls the sole means of our planet's restoration.

As far as we know.

You think Starscream's rejoined the Cons?

He might've used the Omega keys to buy back Megatron's favor.

Hmph.

Without first trying to sell them to the highest bidder?

It wouldn't surprise me if he had the nerve to contact us and ...

- Okay, that's weird. - Is it Starscream?

No. It is Dreadwing. And he wants to meet.

- Drop your weapons! - Hands where we can see them!

I am not here to fight, but to give you this.

- The Forge of Solus Prime. - Could be rigged to blow.

Dreadwing, what do you ask in return?

Only that you use it wisely.

And? The Omega keys?

In Megatron's possession, under heaviest guard.

Scream did make a deal with the Cons.

Why?

A shadow of disgrace has been cast upon the Decepticons.

It is a cause I no longer wish to be part of.

Then I appeal to you again.

Join us and help end this conflict once and for all.

Betraying my kind is not the same as accepting yours.

It's no Star Saber, but I bet it can shatter Megatron's blade

and put some dents into that ugly mug of his.

It's not that kind of hammer.

With the Decepticons in possession of all four Omega keys, a more

appropriate use of the Forge would be to use it to replicate our own.

Even with such power, their reconstruction would require

a level of expertise I do not possess.

I guess we better hope Megatron doesn't destroy the

keys to prevent anyone from ever going home.

Megatron may be evil,

but I believe he will use the keys for their intended purpose.

Then I say we let him keep them and do the work for us.

W... I mean, what difference does it make who restores Cybertron?

If Megatron revives Cybertron, he will no doubt use it to his political advantage.

Y-you lost me.

In all likelihood, the leader of the Decepticons will portray

himself as our planet's savior and brand all Autobots as war criminals.

The grand deception continues.

Megatron's so-called "achievement" could influence

Cybertron for eons to come, poisoning the sparks and minds

of its returning citizens ... hardly the ideal way to begin a new age.

But there is hope. For while Megatron may have the

keys, he has yet to discover the existence of the Omega lock itself.

- Omega lock? - Wait ... now you lost me.

That which the four relics were designed to activate.

We must locate the device before Megatron does, and secure it

until we can recover the keys.

There are no more Iacon entries to decode.

This lock could be anywhere on Earth!

Actually... it is on Cybertron.

All: What?

- How do you know? - Alpha Trion revealed its

location to me during the message conveyed by the Star Saber.

And you didn't think to tell us.

Alpha Trion did not wish it so.

With the Forge of Solus Prime,

we now possess the means of reaching Cybertron.

I must work quickly, as our tactical advantage over Megatron will not last long.

Dreadwing. I have been searching for you.

I am at your service, Lord Megatron.

I recognize that Starscream's return to our ranks may be...

difficult for you, given the loss of your twin under his command.

But your cooperation is essential.

We Decepticons will be best-equipped to rule a restored

Cybertron only if we are united.

Understood. And if it pleases you, master,

I intend to reach out to our comrade... personally.

Rise and shine!

Your T-cog transplant was a success. Yes, I am just that good.

Finally. I can't wait to take flight and soar above the clouds.

Starscream. I regret to inform you that you

will not live to spread your wings ever again.

Knockout, help me!

Dreadwing, what has gotten into you?

Wait. This is about Skyquake, isn't it?

I thought we had put that behind us!

So had I!

Aah!

Casualties are an unfortunate consequence of war!

But I assure you, your twin met his end with great honor!

Which you disgraced by raising him from the dead!

Oh, you know about that. There must be something I can do,

some form of reparation I can offer to alleviate your anguish!

Your spark will suffice!

Dreadwing! Stand down!

This desecrator must pay for his actions!

You call this loyalty, master?!

I said stand down! That is an order.

One which I cannot follow.

I'm okay? I'm okay!

Lord Megatron, you have my eternal thanks.

Do not ever make me regret which one of you I spared.

Is it my imagination, or has Optimus been acting differently

since that message from Alpha Trion?