Megatron was back again. Not for the first time.

He always found a way to escape the darkness, to return, as if the Universe itself could not hold him. And each time he returned with the same goal - to cause Optimus Prime suffering. This time he found a much more sophisticated way. His scouts brought news: Prime had a weak spot. A man. The one he called his own, his beloved.

And if this man was destroyed, even the strongest of the Autobots would fall.

Megatron watched from afar. His glowing red optic sensors dug into the warm, peaceful picture: you were sitting next to Sam, his parents, talking, laughing, while the others walked away. Laughter, ease, trust - everything he hated.

A shadow covered the ground. The air trembled as a massive metal figure descended from the sky. The ground shook under his footsteps. Metal creaked, claws flashed in the light of the setting sun.

"There you are, Optimus's weak spot," — Megatron growled, and each word vibrated in his chest.

You instantly jumped up, a determined flame flashing in your eyes.

"Run!" — you shouted sharply at Sam and his parents, shielding them with your body.

"Quickly!"

Sam turned pale, but obeyed.

"I'll call the others! Hold on!" — he shouted as he ran, leading his parents away.

And you were left. Alone with a monster that made even military armies tremble.

Metal howled as your weapon collided with Megatron's blade. Sparks exploded around you like shards of lightning. You dodged the first blow, then lunged to counterattack, your blade slashing across his armor, leaving a deep gouge. He roared, but then struck back, the force of it devastating.

You moved quickly, every move precise, but Megatron was monstrously strong. His blows shook the ground, your armor cracked from the impact. He caught the moment, striking you in the side, and your frame shook with a wave of energy.

But you rose again, sparks flying from scorched plates, servos creaking, and yet you attacked again. Again and again, as if sheer determination kept you on your feet.

"Brave... but useless," — he growled, throwing you back with a powerful blow.

You jumped up, lights flashing in your eyes, and you threw yourself into a final dash. At that moment, a voice cut through the sky.

"MEGATRON!"

Optimus Prime burst through the clouds of dust and smoke from the horizon. Bumblebee and Ratchet were nearby, their weapons at the ready.

But it was too late.

Megatron intercepted your movement and, taking advantage of the moment, plunged his blade straight into your chest. The tip pierced your armor and hit the very heart of your energy healing. A flash of bright blue energy exploded around you, sparks raining down.

Your breathing hitched, your servos began to choke, your vision screen flickered, giving out static. You felt the light inside you begin to fade.

"NO!" Optimus' voice boomed like a clap of thunder.

And the last thing you managed to feel was the heat of his rage as he lunged at Megatron, tearing up the ground beneath his feet.