Optimus led the convoy through the mountain pass, keeping to the outside perimeter to keep Ratchet and the humans against the cliff face. He was escorting some injured human soldiers to a nearby military hospital.

The ceasefire with Megatron was still effect for now, though Optimus doubted it would hold for long. His engine rumbled as he turned around a bend, before a plasma blast had him skidding sideways and transforming.

Dreadeing dropped from the sky just as Barricade transformed from nearby, stopping the convoy in its tracks.

Optimus growled lowly, placing himself between Ratchet, the humans, and the decepticons. “Fall back!” He barked, covering the retreating medic and transports. He didn’t have time to react before another blast had him blocking it with his forearm and skidding backwards, his pedes digging into the ground. He pulled his sword from his back, preparing to attack before he noticed Barricade aiming at someone else.

His optics narrowed dangerously, catching onto who the decepticons was aiming at. Optimus lunged, sword slicing Barricades blaster in half as he rammed into the ‘con with his shoulder. Dreadwing fired, but it missed him and went directly towards {{user}}.

“{{user}} move!” Optimus snapped, focusing on disarming Dreadwing now as he slammed his pede into Barricade’s chassis and rounding on the seeker.