Transformers: Prime: The Birth of Optimus Prime

Chapter 15: Rescue Mission

The sleek, metallic interior of Octane's spaceship echoed with the hum of the engines as it sailed through the vastness of outer space. The trio of Ratchet, Orion Pax, and Octane sat in the cockpit, their faces tense with the urgency of their mission. Their ally, Megatronus, was in the clutches of the Quintessons, and their journey to rescue him had begun.

Orion Pax turned to Octane, his optics filled with concern. "Octane, what does Quintessa and her army want with Megatronus?"

Octane, his features etched with a grim determination, replied, "I think that they want to brainwash him into becoming their slave while also using him as bait to lure us to their mothership so that they would catch us by surprise."

Ratchet, the seasoned Autobot medic, interjected with a hint of skepticism. "How do you know that?"

"I know Quintessa and the Quintessons," Octane explained. "She and her race of robotic aliens won't stop until they control every Cybertronian in the galaxy. I'm pretty sure that they have evil intentions for Megatronus or rather Megatron as he prefers to call himself now."

Orion Pax's optics narrowed as worry etched his voice. "I fear for Megatron's safety. He's not just my mentor figure, but he's my best friend and brother figure. I will not allow Quintessa to brainwash or harm him."

Octane nodded in understanding. "Your concern for Megatron is understandable, Orion. But we need to come up with a plan on how to rescue him before we get caught or killed by the Quintessons."

Ratchet, always practical, joined the conversation. "What do you know about the Quintessons?"

Octane leaned back, recalling the dark history of the enigmatic aliens. "Quintus Prime created the Quintessons with the Emberstone. Alpha Trion suspected he was murdered by the first Quintessons the second they did not need him anymore. The Quintessons eventually developed space flight and sought out the home planet of their creator: Cybertron."

His voice took on a somber tone. "At some point, they acquired the blueprints for Space Bridges, either from their creator's files or from another species they encountered. When the Quintessons found Cybertron, they discovered that it was recovering from natural disasters. Due to this, the Cybertronians were less advanced than they had anticipated, and the Quintessons decided to conquer them."

Octane continued, "However, the Cybertronians were much more physically powerful than the Quintessons, and thus they opted for a more subtle means of conquest. They posed as a benevolent species and helped rebuild Cybertron. They planned to master Space Bridge technology and ship Cybertronians as slaves to their colonies and the rest of the galaxy."

Ratchet raised an optical ridge. "And what happened next?"

"The Cybertronians, led by Sentinel Zeta Prime, discovered what the Quintessons were planning and exiled them, stealing the Space Bridge specifications in the process," Octane concluded. "The Quintessons retreated back to their home world, never forgetting their humiliation at the hands of their former slaves, while most Cybertronians forgot they ever existed, due to poor records of their reign."

As the spaceship hurtled through the cosmos, the weight of their mission hung heavily in the air. The fate of Megatron and the impending clash with the Quintessons loomed before them, and the trio knew that the challenges they faced would test not only their strength but also their bonds of friendship. Orion Pax continued to absorb the gravity of Octane's words, his mind racing with the urgency of their situation. "We can't afford to waste any time. We need a plan to rescue Megatron before the Quintessons carry out whatever dark intentions they have."