The city had proved less-than helpful when it came to finding out where he was. The technology was a mix of foreign and familiar-but-outdated. An odd combo to be sure. So it's no surprise seeing Optimus venture his way back to the crater.

Only to find himself not entirely alone this time. Near the water that seemed to naturally trickle from the crater, he noticed surface ripple, eyes trailing it to the source.

Seeing a...somewhat familiar frame.


"Megatron."

He couldn't stop himself. It had become almost habit now.