Transformers: New Beginnings

Chapter 1

Mirage sat back in his chair and vented. The blue Autobot was constantly reminded that he war was finally over, thousands of years of fighting and now it was over. When they had finally launched Megatron out into the stars, they weren't sure exactly what to do. They had thought about helping the humans with their problems, but that got real messy real fast. They did help end the war on terrorism, but the 'Bots sorta made some countries mad when Warpath suggested they blow up Saudi Arabia. Then there Wheeljack's new electric car, which was an instant success, but unfortunately it had some "glitches". The Autobots really weren't sure what to do. But when the humans offered to let the robots stay on a small island, the Autobots couldn't refuse, so the Autobots now lived on a small island on Earth, relaxing.

And they HATED it.

"Yo Mirage!" Jazz called out.

"What?" Mirage answered.

"You know where the boss bots are?" the white Autobot questioned.

"No, why?"

"Well, uh, Electric Storm watched Lost."

"Ok, so what's the problem?" Mirage asked.

Seconds after the words left his mouth, a red and partly yellow Autobot waltzed in with an armload of assorted items that nearly swallowed the small 'bot up.

Mirage raised an optical ridge. "What are you doing?"

The robot shifted the pile of stuff to get a better view of Mirage. She pumped an arm in the air and enthusiastically explained. "I'm gonna recruit the Smoke Monster as an ally!" She walked past them and added. "Or I'll maybe keep it as a pet."

Jazz shrugged an told Mirage, "I tried to tell her it wasn't real. But she wouldn't listen!"

A voice from the stairs then yelled. "You bet your buttons I don't listen! It's real, you hear me? REAL! And I won't stop 'till I find I-WAH!" The voice dropped and loud crashes were heard, along with an assortment of pained expressions. "Ow! I'm okay! Hey, wait…NUTS AND BOLTS! I FOUND THE SMOKE MONSTER! I FOUND THE-no, wait. That's just Wheeljack's lab smoking. Never mind!"

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Meanwhile, somewhere else on the island…

"What is it, Sentinel?" Optimus Prime asked his predecessor. He had called Optimus to visit him at one of the lakes on the island.

There sat the old mech, sitting by the lake with a fishing pole in his servo; he looked back, seeing Optimus and answered, "Optimus, good, you've come just in time."

"What is it?" Optimus repeated.

"The Decepticons; they've returned," Sentinel stated simply.

Optimus’ optic widened. "What? On Earth?"

"No, they're on a different planet, far away from here," the Autobot Elder explained.

"What's it called?"

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Later…

"Three hours, and I have found NOTHING! How hard can it be to find the Smoke Monster?! I mean, seriously?! Come on!" An annoyed voice rang through the metal halls of the Autobot base.

"Storm, I told you--" But Prowl was cut off by the arrival of Optimus and Sentinel. Prowl stood up straighter and saluted. "Sir."

"At ease, soldier," Sentinel commanded.

Prowl lowered his servo. "Yes sir. Is there something wrong?"

Before either Prime could answer, Electric Storm butted in. "Whatever it is, I didn't do it! I'm innocent I tell you, INNOCENT!"

"No, Electric Storm, it has to do with a mission," Optimus answered. Electric Storm vented heavily then visibly relaxed. Optimus continued. "But I will need you to go and retrieve your brother, Nitro-x. We will need you both on this mission."

"Suh-weet!" Storm shouted, pumping her servo in the air, "A mission! Hope you're ready world, 'cause here we come!"

Sentinel butted in, "No Electric Storm, it's not on Earth."

A look of confusion settled on her faceplates and she asked. "Say wha...?"

"It is far from here," Sentinel explained. "On a planet called Equestria."