Tears welled in megatrons eyes, a rarity for him. Everyone remained in horrified silence, bearing witness to the direness of Optimus's wounds.

The battle had spiraled too far, and Optimus, Trying to withstand the onslaught, using his fading strength to shield Megatron from Starscream's Barrage.

The Missiles Slammed into Optimus's back.

"Optimus.." he whispered, his voice tinged with an unfamiliar vulnerability.