#skybite

"You want me to do what?!" Knockout screamed at Ultra Magnus as he scrambled to get more energon for Wheeljack.

"Inform the council of the current situation and convince them to lend us the Nemesis!" Ultra Magnus ordered.

"Magnus, there's a lot that needs to be considered here!" Knockout reminded, "Didn't you just pass legislation with them to dismantle the fragging thing?!"

"Knockout, the threat here is extremely dire and we need more resources here and now!" Ultra Magnus declared.

"Well, I need something to show them in order for them to even consider stopping their dismantling of the ship!" Knockout retorted.

"I will send the footage over to you! Just be sure to call the meeting on my behalf!" Ultra Magnus shouted.

Knockout groaned in frustration before storming off. "You owe me big time for this!"

==

Later

"What is the meaning of this, Knockout?" Cyclonus demanded as the council remained seated, "We were just about to end this session when you so rudely contacted us to remain in our seats."

"I know." Knockout raised his servos in surrender. Knockout saw the familiar faces: Windblade, Cyclonus, Cyberwarp, Jazz, and Skybite, but Predaking was not seated on the council, "Where is Predaking?"

"Predaking had matters to attend to with his own people," Windblade explained, "We will debrief him on possible laws and legislation when he returns."

"Well, there is something that Ultra Magnus is requesting you halt," Knockout began as he pulled out his datapad, "He's asking that you halt dismantling the Nemesis."

"Excuse you?!" Skybite slammed his servos on the table.

"Why would Ultra Magnus ask something like that?" Cyberwarp exclaimed in confusion.

"K.O., the thing has been approved by popular demand," Jazz reminded, "Using the parts of the ship to help rebuild parts of Cybertron would make construction go faster. Many Cybertronians are unhoused right now."

"Yes, I understand but there has been conflicting information that has...manifested that Ultra Magnus is trying to...let's say confirm." Knockout swiped to the live feed and displayed it on the screens installed up at the top of the ceiling. The council watched in horror and discomfort at the sight of grotesque and skinless beasts walking around and trampling everything in sight.

"What is this?" Jetfire asked.

"Wheeljack and Arcee got themselves caught up in a massive extinction event and the humans there managed to use the Jackhammer to send us an S.O.S," Knockout explained.

"...I don't mean to sound crass-!"

"Cyclonus!" Cyberwarp exclaimed.

"This world has nothing to do with us! Why are the Autobots needlessly putting themselves in danger for a specific world we have never even encountered?!" Cyclonus demanded.

"Because we have multiple optic witnesses spotting both Optimus and Megatron on the scene!" Ultra Magnus spoke through the data pad. The Commander then adjusted the cameras, and the council saw Optimus on the ground in his previous form, firing at these Colossal Titans to get the humans to safety.

"Optimus?" Jazz sat up from his seat, stunned to see his friend alive.

"Multiple witnesses, you included, stated Optimus Prime had perished, giving his life to allow the Well to work again!" Cyclonus retorted.

"Well he has been active on this world for four years!" Ultra Magnus added.

"Have you managed to confirm that this is Optimus Prime and not a deceiver of any kind?" Windblade asked.

"Mannerisms and actions so far dictate this is Optimus Prime!" Ultra Magnus answered.

"What of Megatron and his status?" Windblade pressed.

"Currently assisting in eliminating this 'Colossal Titan' threat!" Ultra Magnus answered.

"We can't entertain an idea like this!" Jetfire declared, "Optimus, I can't say for certain, but allowing the Nemesis to be in close contact with Megatron! Not to mention the actual justification that we have to provide everyone else as to why the Nemesis is being carted off to another world."

"This world is facing an extinction event!" Cyberwarp pointed at the screen, "Are we really just going to let another species die?!"

"There are many factors to this that we have just been introduced to, but how in the Allspark are we supposed to explain both Optimus and Megatron being alive?" Windblade demanded.

"And working together!" Ultra Magnus added, "Optimus and Megatron are working together to eliminate this threat, and this threat just started running!"

The council and Knockout looked up at the screens above to see the Colossal Titans were running, just as Ultra Magnus had said.

"There will be questions. How will you operate such a massive ship?" Windblade challenged.

"I have some Decepticons that want to be pardoned and work of their time," Knockout chimed in, "Helping stop an extinction event on another world should help clear some of their records."

"I just contacted Predaking! He agreed to assist in eliminating the threat!" Ratchet informed.

"Agreed to-! What did you offer him?!" Skybite demanded.

"We'll talk about it later, just bring the Nemesis!" Ratchet shouted.

The council looked at each other and began whispering among themselves. Knockout waited patiently, but the medic was still rather nervous as to what they would decide. Their talking ceased, and they immediately turned their attention to Knockout.

"Have the Nemesis returned with minimal damage. Ensure the Decepticons you contact have little chance of going rouge. As for Optimus and Megatron, they will be addressed later once the crisis is averted," Windblade listed.

"Thank you!" Knockout immediately rushed out of the council room before activating his comm. link system. "Dead End! Shadowstriker! Want to work off some of your debts?!"

Then when Scourge is born, Optimus is like “This is my evil son, I hope one day he will leave his other dad to stay with me. I can’t bear to fight him, I have so much hope, but like if I have to I will.”

I once again will never forget Megatron catfishing Sideburn or whatever his name was. Dude had a thing for red sports cars, any red car. Totally blinded by the color red.

Why did Megatron agree to be the bait? Did he want to feel like a catch for a second?

Megatron being Scourge’s favorite dad and Megatron totally being biased with Scourge and believing Scourge can do no wrong is just *chief kiss*.

But Scourge is trying to backstab you man! Dumb old man!

Most of Skybites’ problems are caused by his own stupidity. Also his dumb coworkers.

I still don’t know why Megatron agreed to be bait. Why????

When Skybite fails forward, I laugh every time!

Optimus, you can’t have all of the children, so leave them be. Can you imagine how he feels about his bio kid hating him completely and tolerating his other dad more?