Transformers: Earthspark (2022) s01e09 Episode Script
Age of Evolution
1
[triumphant music]
[triumphant music]
[laughter]
[radio chatter]
[radio chatter]
[robotic whir]
[all gasp]
[indistinct murmuring]
[metal detector whistles]
[metal detector whistles]
- [screaming]
- [sighs]
- [screaming]
- [sighs]
I work with a bunch of idiots.
Optimus, Megatron,
glad to see you. Join
us for a quick word
glad to see you. Join
us for a quick word
before the ceremony, please.
- Happy to, Agent Croft.
Snazzy shades, Agent Schloder.
Snazzy shades, Agent Schloder.
- Cameras are set up inside.
I'll say a few words.
President phones in her message
about world peace, and then
she'll introduce you two.
about world peace, and then
she'll introduce you two.
- The teleprompter has
approved statements
for both of you to read.
I penned them
myself. No ad-libs.
I penned them
myself. No ad-libs.
- [groans] Will it
direct us to sit, stay,
and transform as well?
- [laughs nervously]
- [laughs nervously]
Just a few public
speaking jitters.
We are here to celebrate
the human-Autobot alliance,
We are here to celebrate
the human-Autobot alliance,
not destroy it.
- How can you tolerate
GHOST treating us
like Cybertronian poodles?
like Cybertronian poodles?
- We're their partners,
and it's been 30 years.
Well, 15 for you.
Well, 15 for you.
But still, get a new grudge.
- [grunts]
- Hi, Mr. Optimus!
[metal detector beeping]
- [giggles nervously]
- [giggles]
[jet soaring]
[jet soaring]
[all cheering]
- Awesome.
[dramatic synth pop music]
- Everyone, get down!
- Everyone, get down!
- Seekers!
- [screams]
[panicked screaming]
- Come on.
- Skywarp.
- And Nova Storm.
[robotic whirring]
- Sorry to crash
the peace party.
- Sorry to crash
the peace party.
- We propose a new partnership.
both: Your parts in pieces.
both: Your parts in pieces.
[digitized whirring]
[dramatic music]
[dramatic synth pop music]
- Give us your left arm, Prime,
or we'll take it by force.
- Give us your left arm, Prime,
or we'll take it by force.
- How disappointing to
see my former Seekers
- How disappointing to
see my former Seekers
become lowly scavengers!
- Better than living
on GHOST's leash.
- Alex, we need to get
the kids to the hangar!
Down, get down!
Down, get down!
Now!
[grunts]
[grunts]
[all screaming]
[all screaming]
- I'm getting really bad
feels from Mo and Robby.
- Don't worry.
Those Decepticons
barely qualify as mosquitos.
barely qualify as mosquitos.
- Let's go clip their wings.
- Mm.
- Mm.
- [grunts]
- Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold
your horsepower, guys.
That place is crawling
with GHOST, which is why
That place is crawling
with GHOST, which is why
we didn't go in the first place.
- [grunts]
The only family we have
needs help, Bumblebee.
The only family we have
needs help, Bumblebee.
- I wanna go, too,
but Optimus and Megatron
will keep them safe.
Trust me. [boom]
Trust me. [boom]
- Run!
- They want my left arm like
their lives depend on it.
- They want my left arm like
their lives depend on it.
[jets soaring]
They can have my fists!
They can have my fists!
- [grunts]
Surrender, and I promise mercy.
- You surrender
that special arm
of yours, Prime.
that special arm
of yours, Prime.
- [screaming]
- Optimus!
- Optimus!
- [grunts]
- Cease fire!
You are part of the reason
humans fear our kind.
You are part of the reason
humans fear our kind.
- Humanity doesn't fear us.
While we are guests
on this planet,
protecting Earth and its
people is our priority.
protecting Earth and its
people is our priority.
The Seekers attacked
us, Megatron.
Everyone saw us defend
our human allies.
Everyone saw us defend
our human allies.
- Allies? A naive dream.
The war has clearly not
ended for all Cybertronians,
The war has clearly not
ended for all Cybertronians,
and every human watching
has new reason to be afraid
of our kind.
of our kind.
- Cut the feed now.
- Cut the feed now.
[static]
- Mistreat my staff again,
and it'll cost you more
than a slice of wing.
Of course, failure also
voids our agreement,
Of course, failure also
voids our agreement,
landing you under my knife.
[arachnamechs screeching]
[arachnamechs screeching]
[both grunting]
- Sorry, Dr. Meridian!
We tried our best!
- You embarrassed yourselves.
But at least you made
Prime and Megatron appear
as the monsters they are.
Cybertronians force their
brutal war on Earth.
Cybertronians force their
brutal war on Earth.
They are an existential
threat to humanity.
But I can't wipe out
the invasive creatures
But I can't wipe out
the invasive creatures
while their powers are
greater than my own.
- If you see a Decepticon,
myself or another Autobot
- If you see a Decepticon,
myself or another Autobot
will gladly come
to your defense.
All you need to do is call
our anonymous tip line.
All you need to do is call
our anonymous tip line.
- 555-REPORT-A-CON,
and remember,
prank calls are a
felony in this state.
prank calls are a
felony in this state.
I dare you to try me.
[sustained tone]
[elevator music]
[elevator music]
- I have a new job for you
bait.
- Our family could've been hurt!
- And we should've
been there to help!
- And we should've
been there to help!
- But no, Thrash and
I have to stay here
and live secret lives.
- Hello, me too.
- Hello, me too.
- What's Bumblebee
training us for
if we can't do anything
when stuff gets real?
- You still have much
to learn, young Terrans.
- You still have much
to learn, young Terrans.
For now, my priority is
keeping you hidden and safe.
- From Decepticons?
- From Decepticons?
- [sighs] No.
I fear GHOST would claim
the Terrans as assets
for their own use and not
give us time to understand
for their own use and not
give us time to understand
the significance
of what they are.
- We don't even
understand what we are.
- We don't even
understand what we are.
And if we're such a big deal,
then why haven't you been
trying to figure that out?
- Yeah, how were we born
inside a crusty cave puddle?
- Yeah, how were we born
inside a crusty cave puddle?
Why are there only two of us?
- And how'd that
glowy rock thing
bring Thrash and I to life?
bring Thrash and I to life?
- A luminous stone
generated your spark?
Why are these the first details
I've heard of their origin?
Why are these the first details
I've heard of their origin?
- We're still
figuring things out?
- [sighs]
Terrans, more now than ever,
Terrans, more now than ever,
I believe you play
a critical role
in rebuilding our kind.
in rebuilding our kind.
- No pressure, right?
The thing is, for all we know,
the 'Bots and 'Cons on this
planet are the last of us.
the 'Bots and 'Cons on this
planet are the last of us.
- Until you were born.
It's time we discover how
your sparks came to be.
Finding this glowy rock
is our new priority.
Finding this glowy rock
is our new priority.
- Pinky promise, no take backs?
- Pinky promise, no take backs?
- Uh, okay.
- Witness!
Pinky swears are legal
contracts in this family.
[laughs]
- Yes!
[laughs]
- Yes!
[buttons whirring]
- You're interrupting a very
wholesome family moment.
- You're interrupting a very
wholesome family moment.
- Can the chitchat, big red.
Our 'Con hotline got
an anonymous tip.
Today's trouble twins were
caught and need a lift to jail.
Today's trouble twins were
caught and need a lift to jail.
I'm sending you the
Cons' coordinates
and a link to a new
mission playlist.
Prepare to get hype.
Prepare to get hype.
- [laughing]
Whoo!
- [screams]
- [laughing]
- Yes!
- [clears throat]
- [laughing]
- [clears throat]
- [laughing]
- Sorry to interrupt,
Ranger Malto.
Skywarp and Nova
Storm were captured.
Skywarp and Nova
Storm were captured.
I hate to ask, but can you and
Megatron handle that transport?
I hate to ask, but can you and
Megatron handle that transport?
- And make sure those 'Cons
never scare my kids again?
Oh, yeah.
- Wonderful. I'll send
you the location pin.
- Wonderful. I'll send
you the location pin.
And you have my word.
I'll watch over your loved ones.
- Everyone, Mom has some
official ranger work to do.
- Everyone, Mom has some
official ranger work to do.
So you're with Optimus
today. Be good.
- Mr. Optimus, we're ready
to help however we can.
- Mr. Optimus, we're ready
to help however we can.
- So who's driving?
[electronic rock music]
[engine revs]
[engine revs]
Best mission ever!
- Special Agent Schloder.
Looks like your
Decepticon hotline works.
Looks like your
Decepticon hotline works.
- So why are we here?
- Easy, bad boy. You're
on a need-to-know basis.
- Easy, bad boy. You're
on a need-to-know basis.
- [screams]
- [clears throat] And
all you need to know
is I know you need to move
is I know you need to move
these Decepticons
into that truck.
Capisce?
- [grunts]
- [grunts] Let us go!
- I do not wish to see our
kind rust away in cells,
- I do not wish to see our
kind rust away in cells,
but your freedom puts
my cause at risk.
March.
- Agent Schloder!
It's an ambush!
It's an ambush!
[arachnamech screeches]
[arachnamech screeches]
- Flee, Dorothy!
- Stand down, arachnamechs.
This is a veteran
worthy of respect.
- [grunts] Mandroid,
- [grunts] Mandroid,
I should've known a cockroach
like you would return.
- Strong words from a fool who
walked straight into my trap.
- Strong words from a fool who
walked straight into my trap.
Pity you aren't the Prime,
but I'll still enjoy taking
that fusion cannon
off your hands
that fusion cannon
off your hands
literally, of course.
- [grunts]
- You ordered today's attack?
- You ordered today's attack?
- [laughs]
Unfortunately, it
was a necessary
- My family was
at that ceremony,
and I haven't forgotten
that you abducted my
Terran babies either!
that you abducted my
Terran babies either!
- And for that, I
owe you an apology.
- And for that, I
owe you an apology.
Please join me in my office.
- Where Megatron goes, I go.
- Where Megatron goes, I go.
[dramatic music]
- Hey, I remember this rock.
I skinned my elbow on it.
I skinned my elbow on it.
Hope you enjoyed your time
with Mo and Robby
Adventures Incorporated.
with Mo and Robby
Adventures Incorporated.
- 'Cause we've reached
our destination.
- What if there's more Terrans
like us waiting inside?
- What if there's more Terrans
like us waiting inside?
- Thrash Jr. Has
a nice ring to it.
- Stay together!
Just wait for me.
- Stay together!
Just wait for me.
- Uh, we're not
gonna fit, are we?
- Not even going to try.
- Not even going to try.
[arachnamech screeches]
[arachnamech screeches]
- Partner to Megatron,
guardian of the Terrans,
Optimus Prime
clearly trusts you.
Optimus Prime
clearly trusts you.
- That doesn't sound
like an apology,
which explains
the bachelor vibes
you got going on here.
- Let me begin again.
- Let me begin again.
Conversation was difficult
after my time in the war.
- You served too?
- My contribution
was scientific.
- My contribution
was scientific.
I was drafted by GHOST to toil
in their robotics laboratory.
After a year of laboring
on projects I detested,
After a year of laboring
on projects I detested,
Decepticons attacked
San Francisco.
Decepticons attacked
San Francisco.
- Yeah, I remember. I
led an infantry platoon
at the Battle of the Bay.
- Then perhaps you recall
the Autobots' friendly
fire destroying buildings.
the Autobots' friendly
fire destroying buildings.
My arachnamechs
dragged me to safety,
saving me the only
way they knew how.
[arachnamechs screech]
I came away with
souvenirs.
souvenirs.
- Me too.
I judge a person
by their actions,
not their prosthetics.
not their prosthetics.
- So wise.
Indeed, my encounter
revealed my true calling:
Indeed, my encounter
revealed my true calling:
to become humanity's guardian,
the hero this planet needs.
With my enhanced form,
With my enhanced form,
I shall rid Earth of
all violent beings,
starting with all Cybertronians.
starting with all Cybertronians.
Lights.
- Dorothy, If this
madman harmed you,
- Dorothy, If this
madman harmed you,
I will introduce him to new
[grunting]
[arachnamechs screech]
[arachnamechs screech]
- Megatron, relax.
This will only hurt as
much as I want it to.
[dramatic music]
- We can help each other.
You summon Optimus Prime,
requesting his immediate
surrender to me, and I
surrender to me, and I
Malto?
[suspenseful action music]
[suspenseful action music]
- [grunts]
- [laughs]
Did the fisherman
lose his catch?
Did the fisherman
lose his catch?
[chuckles]
- Silence!
Or I'll dismantle
the ranger for sport.
After all, I don't need her.
After all, I don't need her.
[dramatic electronic music]
Skywarp, Nova Storm.
both: At your
service, Dr. Meridian.
- Take to the skies.
Locate Optimus Prime
- Take to the skies.
Locate Optimus Prime
and deliver Ranger Malto's
badge as proof of her capture.
Return with the Autobot leader.
Return with the Autobot leader.
He should come willingly in
exchange for his human ally,
who happens to be a
mother of Terrans.
who happens to be a
mother of Terrans.
Tell Prime to bring
the young ones.
- [grunts]
- Is this it?
- Is this it?
- That's the glowy rock.
It lit up when me
and Mo touched it.
- And gave us our sleeves.
Then, Twitch and Thrash
came out of that water.
Then, Twitch and Thrash
came out of that water.
- Is this what made us?
- Then let's make
it make more usses.
- Go ahead, kids.
- Go ahead, kids.
You got the touch.
[dramatic music]
- Hm?
- Uh?
[camera shutter clicking]
Mm, huh.
Mm, huh.
- Well.
- I don't get it.
It worked last time.
- I don't get it.
It worked last time.
- Okay, we still have nine
combinations for interacting
with the Emberstone in
pairs Four as individuals.
Let's
- I don't know, Twitch.
Let's
- I don't know, Twitch.
I think it's telling us
we really are the only
Terrans in the universe.
we really are the only
Terrans in the universe.
- When in doubt, ask a Prime.
- When in doubt, ask a Prime.
- Why are we still
working for Mandroid?
- We either find
Autobots for him
- We either find
Autobots for him
or Autobots find us for GHOST.
- Is it too late to be Autobots?
- Quiet! I'm
picking up a signal.
- Quiet! I'm
picking up a signal.
[radio static]
- So, Bumblebee,
you are doing well
with the Terrans?
you are doing well
with the Terrans?
- Great. Yeah,
we're doing great.
Why, did you hear something?
- Mr. Optimus, we found it.
- Mr. Optimus, we found it.
- We found them.
- The Emberstone.
- The Emberstone.
- You mean the gift
of Quintus Prime?
- Who's that, Dad?
- He's one of the original 13
- Who's that, Dad?
- He's one of the original 13
who helped create
Cybertronian culture.
History says he created life
on worlds across the universe,
History says he created life
on worlds across the universe,
using an artifact
called the Emberstone.
using an artifact
called the Emberstone.
- This proves my
suspicions true.
I cannot say how the Emberstone
came to be in Witwicky,
I cannot say how the Emberstone
came to be in Witwicky,
but Terrans, you are, indeed,
the first in a natural
evolution of our species,
the first in a natural
evolution of our species,
a welcome symbol of
huh?
huh?
[tense music]
Ranger Malto?
Ranger Malto?
- Dottie?
- Mandroid sends his
regards. He requests Optimus,
- Mandroid sends his
regards. He requests Optimus,
but we extend his summons
to the infamous Terrans.
but we extend his summons
to the infamous Terrans.
- And Zom-blebee, who's
back from the dead
with a midlife crisis alt mode.
with a midlife crisis alt mode.
- Come willingly, and Megatron
and the ranger may survive
in one piece.
in one piece.
- Bring me to Dottie
now.
- [chuckles]
- [chuckles]
- Evolution of hope.
- Evolution of hope.
- Did you hear
- Just like last time.
- Get to the cave, now!
- Get to the cave, now!
- We haven't formally
introduced
- Take shelter, and
guard the Emberstone.
- Take shelter, and
guard the Emberstone.
- Ugh, keep the
stupid mood rock.
- It's you we're
here to collect.
- It's you we're
here to collect.
[arachnamechs screech]
[arachnamechs screech]
- Whoa, whoa!
- Whoa.
- Whoa.
[both scream]
[arachnamechs screeching]
[arachnamechs screeching]
- You protect the Emberstone.
- And we'll protect you.
- [grunts]
- [grunts]
- Help, Quintus, please.
Mom needs us.
Mom needs us.
- I feel your call.
- Uh, kids?
- It's okay, Dad. The same
thing happened when
- It's okay, Dad. The same
thing happened when
[crash]
- [screams]
- [screams]
- [grunting]
- [grunting]
- Stand down. This is over.
- Stand down. This is over.
- Maybe for your friend.
- No, no, no, no!
[dramatic music]
[dramatic music]
- [gasps]
- The cave's collapsing.
Let's go! The exit's this way.
Let's go! The exit's this way.
[cave cracking]
[all gasp]
[all gasp]
[both grunting]
[both grunting]
- Family?
- Agent Schloder, we've
subdued the Seekers.
I need a retrieval.
I need a retrieval.
[blasts firing]
- [grunting]
Huh?
Huh?
Oh, thank Primus
you're all right.
Oh, thank Primus
you're all right.
- Mr. Optimus, we
lost the Emberstone.
- Mr. Optimus, we
lost the Emberstone.
- [sighs]
- [gasps]
- But look at all you've gained.
- But look at all you've gained.
- More Terrans.
- Welcome, young ones.
I am Optimus Prime.
It warms my spark to meet you.
It warms my spark to meet you.
What are your names?
[dramatic synth pop music]
[dramatic synth pop music]
- She's Hashtag.
- [gasps] You're right.
I didn't have a word for
my name just a feeling.
I didn't have a word for
my name just a feeling.
- Well, what am I called?
- [gasps] His name
is Jawbreaker,
- [gasps] His name
is Jawbreaker,
my favorite candy.
- [squeals] Really?
- And I am Nightshade.
- And I am Nightshade.
It is a delight and a
surprise to meet you all.
- Not all of us.
- Not all of us.
Mandroid still has Dottie.
- Uh, how do we make the
bad feelings go away?
- Uh, how do we make the
bad feelings go away?
- We have to save
Mom and Megatron.
- Mandroid is no joke.
We barely escaped the
last time we met him,
We barely escaped the
last time we met him,
and only because Mom saved us.
- We don't know this "Mom,"
but we feel your love for her
- We don't know this "Mom,"
but we feel your love for her
burning through our hearts.
- We wanna help.
- If you'll let us.
- If you'll let us.
- Thank you.
- Mandroid is formidable.
We will need all
the help we can get.
We will need all
the help we can get.
But GHOST will be here
soon to take the Seekers.
We must go somewhere secure,
and I have just the place.
We must go somewhere secure,
and I have just the place.
This is Mandroid's lair,
and these pieces
represent all of us.
and these pieces
represent all of us.
- Oh, may I be the bobblehead?
- Of course. Morgan,
can you switch uh
- Of course. Morgan,
can you switch uh
- Nightshade's
pronouns are they/them.
- Nightshade's
pronouns are they/them.
- He or she just
doesn't fit who I am.
- My apologies.
- My apologies.
Please switch their piece.
Now, the plan.
Now, the plan.
Our new Terrans will
pretend to be Decepticons.
You three will deliver me,
Twitch, and Thrash as prisoners
You three will deliver me,
Twitch, and Thrash as prisoners
to Mandroid in exchange for
his protection from GHOS
and the Autobots.
Then the trap is sprung!
Then the trap is sprung!
We will drop our bonds,
and Mandroid will be surrounded.
Meanwhile, Bumblebee
and the Malto family,
Meanwhile, Bumblebee
and the Malto family,
who have been laying
in wait outside,
will usher Lieutenant Malto
and Megatron to safety.
will usher Lieutenant Malto
and Megatron to safety.
I call it "Operation
Terran Horse."
Any questions?
Maltos, Terrans, let's
rescue our comrades!
Maltos, Terrans, let's
rescue our comrades!
- So many parts I could use.
Which would best serve my
role as Earth's protector?
Which would best serve my
role as Earth's protector?
The leader of the Decepticons'
helm or your cannon?
The leader of the Decepticons'
helm or your cannon?
[suspenseful music]
- [prolonged screaming]
[phone beeping]
- Ranger Malto, I
know you can hear me.
I'll release your pet
monster if you like.
I'll release your pet
monster if you like.
All you have to do is
surrender immediately.
- Ignore him, Dorothy.
This pathetic
excuse for a doctor
This pathetic
excuse for a doctor
couldn't hurt me if he tried.
- Don't mind if I do.
- [screaming]
- [screaming]
- Malto
Useless mechs.
Bring her to me!
Bring her to me!
Now!
Now there's no one
left to save you.
[synth pop music]
[synth pop music]
- Any chance your
GPS accidentally
- Any chance your
GPS accidentally
brought us to the wrong
evil cyborg's headquarters?
- Wait, wait, wait. What?
- Wait, wait, wait. What?
The jerk moved?
- It doesn't matter.
You're a scout.
You can still find
Dottie. Right, Bumblebee?
You can still find
Dottie. Right, Bumblebee?
[synth pop music]
- Team Malto, report.
- No sign of Mandroid
from up here.
- No sign of Mandroid
from up here.
Bee team?
- Nothing.
It's like he vanished
into thin air.
- [sighs] Well, report
in if you find anything.
- [sighs] Well, report
in if you find anything.
- We have to get
Dottie back, Bee.
She's my reason for everything.
When she was hurt in the
war, I thought I'd lost her.
When she was hurt in the
war, I thought I'd lost her.
I can't face that again.
I can't face that again.
- Alex, we got this.
Nobody's harming
Dot on our watch.
Here, maybe this
will help you focus.
Here, maybe this
will help you focus.
[romantic synth pop music plays]
- This is our song.
How did you know?
- This is our song.
How did you know?
- Well, Lieutenant
Malto may have mentioned
that it was special to you guys.
that it was special to you guys.
- Oh, it is.
Purple is the color
of our relationship.
Our first dance was in
the rain to this song,
Our first dance was in
the rain to this song,
"Purple Storm Clouds." I
sang it when I proposed.
Most lucky she
wasn't named Violet.
Most lucky she
wasn't named Violet.
I'm not an action
hero like you, Bee.
I'm not an action
hero like you, Bee.
But I will do whatever it
takes to save my family.
- We both will.
- We both will.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
- The naval yard?
I gotta tell Alex.
[phone beeps]
[phone chiming and vibrating]
[phone chiming and vibrating]
[arachnamechs screech]
[action music]
[action music]
[screams]
- There just aren't
any clues to follow.
- There just aren't
any clues to follow.
I can't scout without a trail.
Alex, do you see anything?
- The color purple.
That's where Dottie is.
Drive!
[synth pop music]
[synth pop music]
We found them. They're
at the naval yard.
[action music]
- We're on our way.
- We're on our way.
- [grunts]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
- Your barbarous treatment
of my people will not stand.
- Your barbarous treatment
of my people will not stand.
We are not a threat to Earth.
Dregs like you are.
Dregs like you are.
- Any more snide commentary?
- Any more snide commentary?
You're such a cutup.
- [screaming]
- [laughs]
- [screaming]
- [laughs]
You will be.
- [screaming]
- Major Malto.
It seems you insist on
siding with Earth's enemies.
Too bad you won't
live to regret that.
Too bad you won't
live to regret that.
[clanking]
Ah, finally.
My prizes have arrived,
but not with the
escorts I expected.
but not with the
escorts I expected.
- Oy! Name's Sparkleplug,
baddest 'Con in the
known star systems.
baddest 'Con in the
known star systems.
My mates and me captured
these 'Bots from GHOST.
You can have 'em for a price.
You can have 'em for a price.
Right, team?
- Yeah!
- You are crueler
than I imagined.
- You are crueler
than I imagined.
- What?
- [laughs] They mean
we will give you
- [laughs] They mean
we will give you
these prisoners in exchange
for your protection from GHOS
and the Autobots.
and the Autobots.
- Terrans?
- Terrans?
- Guard her.
Ah, Optimus.
Ha, late to the party,
but always the star.
Ha, late to the party,
but always the star.
[coughs] But why
are you three here
instead of Skywarp
and Nova Storm?
instead of Skywarp
and Nova Storm?
- Oh, revenge!
Uh, uh. Yeah,
ol' Skywarp and I
were real mates
in bad guy school.
were real mates
in bad guy school.
- It's a long story. Is
our bargain agreed upon?
- One more question.
- One more question.
How did you manage
to capture a Prime?
How did you manage
to capture a Prime?
- [scoffs]
We asked him to come with us.
- Ah.
Now, why didn't I think of that?
Now, why didn't I think of that?
Oh, what's this?
- [grunts]
- [grunts]
- Ah, imposters.
- Ah, imposters.
[action music]
- [screams]
- Arachnamechs, seize them!
Huh?
Enough games.
If you Maltos side with
my Cybertronian enemies,
If you Maltos side with
my Cybertronian enemies,
then I'll destroy
you like my enemies.
- Earthquake!
- No, no. Something
much worse.
- No, no. Something
much worse.
- You Cybertronians
have stood in my way
for the last time.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
If I can't have you alive,
I'll pull your parts
from the rubble!
- Whoa!
- Kids!
- Kids!
- Dottie?
[romantic synth pop music]
- [laughs]
- Dottie!
- [laughs]
- Dottie!
[mechanical whirring]
[mechanical whirring]
- Oh, get to cover!
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
- New plan.
A ground team lays down
covering fire with me.
A ground team lays down
covering fire with me.
But we need volunteers to
take out Mandroid's cameras.
He can't blast us
if he can't see us.
He can't blast us
if he can't see us.
- On it.
- Roll out!
[action music]
[action music]
- There you are,
Alex.
Alex?
- Mo, you and Jawbreaker take
out the cameras on this side.
Dad and I will get
the other side.
- On it.
- On it.
- This isn't working.
- This isn't working.
I've got an idea. Cover me.
- Jawbreaker, one thing you
gotta learn about this family
we do things together.
[grunting]
[grunting]
- [grunts]
[radio static]
- Hmm?
[alarm beeping]
[alarm beeping]
Arachnamechs, take
care of the stowaways.
- Twitch, I need
backup in the sky.
- Twitch, I need
backup in the sky.
- Yes, sir.
- Bumblebee, hang on to this.
- Bumblebee, hang on to this.
- Oh!
- Whew, just one more to go.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
- Whoo-hoo!
- Eat our teamwork!
- Yeah!
- Careful, little bird.
Too much confidence
often ends in rubble.
- [grunting]
Ah! [grunts]
- Malto brats, let's
see how you like this!
- Malto brats, let's
see how you like this!
What?
What?
[all scream]
- Whoo!
- Fine, I'll destroy
you all blind.
- Fine, I'll destroy
you all blind.
There's enough pests out there.
If I swat, I'm bound
to hit something.
[alarms beeping]
[alarms beeping]
- Everyone, get to cover!
- [laughs evilly]
- [laughs evilly]
- Ha, that made him mad.
- I know how to make him madder.
- I know how to make him madder.
Someone needs to
take out that cannon.
- You can count on me.
[grunts] [groans]
[grunts] [groans]
[dramatic music]
- Megatron, you can't.
- There's no time, Optimus.
I have to do this.
I have to do this.
- Twitch?
Twitch!
- Oh, no.
- Oh, no.
[action music]
- One thing you gotta learn
about this family is
- We do things together!
- No dingo snot of a mech
is gonna smoke my sibling!
- No dingo snot of a mech
is gonna smoke my sibling!
[screams]
- [yells]
[alarm buzzing]
- No
No! No!
No! No!
- Now, Dorothy.
- Roger. This is
for my family.
[rock music]
[rock music]
- No!
- No!
[explosion erupts]
[explosion erupts]
[dramatic music]
- [sighs]
- Holy smokes. Is every
day like this for you?
- Only every other day.
- Mom! Meet your
three new kids,
Nightshade, Jawbreaker,
and Hashtag.
- [sighs] I know
this wasn't easy
- [sighs] I know
this wasn't easy
to have to fight and feel for
people you don't even know
in a world you just arrived in,
in a world you just arrived in,
but I can't thank you enough
for helping us escape.
for helping us escape.
Come on over,
kiddos. Bring it in.
- [gasps]
- [chuckles] Awesome.
- See? I told
you she was cool.
- [giggles] Welcome
to the family, kiddos.
- [giggles] Welcome
to the family, kiddos.
- Mm
- Mm
We could've used
GHOST backup today.
For all our purported
partnership,
For all our purported
partnership,
somehow, we always
bear the scars.
- Look closer, old friend.
- Look closer, old friend.
This is the
human-Cybertronian alliance.
[laughter]
[laughter]
GHOST has growing to do, yes.
But this is what we
can achieve together
But this is what we
can achieve together
for the future of
both of our species.
[triumphant music]
[triumphant music]
[synth pop music]
[synth pop music]
[triumphant music]
[triumphant music]
[laughter]
[radio chatter]
[radio chatter]
[robotic whir]
[all gasp]
[indistinct murmuring]
[metal detector whistles]
[metal detector whistles]
- [screaming]
- [sighs]
- [screaming]
- [sighs]
I work with a bunch of idiots.
Optimus, Megatron,
glad to see you. Join
us for a quick word
glad to see you. Join
us for a quick word
before the ceremony, please.
- Happy to, Agent Croft.
Snazzy shades, Agent Schloder.
Snazzy shades, Agent Schloder.
- Cameras are set up inside.
I'll say a few words.
President phones in her message
about world peace, and then
she'll introduce you two.
about world peace, and then
she'll introduce you two.
- The teleprompter has
approved statements
for both of you to read.
I penned them
myself. No ad-libs.
I penned them
myself. No ad-libs.
- [groans] Will it
direct us to sit, stay,
and transform as well?
- [laughs nervously]
- [laughs nervously]
Just a few public
speaking jitters.
We are here to celebrate
the human-Autobot alliance,
We are here to celebrate
the human-Autobot alliance,
not destroy it.
- How can you tolerate
GHOST treating us
like Cybertronian poodles?
like Cybertronian poodles?
- We're their partners,
and it's been 30 years.
Well, 15 for you.
Well, 15 for you.
But still, get a new grudge.
- [grunts]
- Hi, Mr. Optimus!
[metal detector beeping]
- [giggles nervously]
- [giggles]
[jet soaring]
[jet soaring]
[all cheering]
- Awesome.
[dramatic synth pop music]
- Everyone, get down!
- Everyone, get down!
- Seekers!
- [screams]
[panicked screaming]
- Come on.
- Skywarp.
- And Nova Storm.
[robotic whirring]
- Sorry to crash
the peace party.
- Sorry to crash
the peace party.
- We propose a new partnership.
both: Your parts in pieces.
both: Your parts in pieces.
[digitized whirring]
[dramatic music]
[dramatic synth pop music]
- Give us your left arm, Prime,
or we'll take it by force.
- Give us your left arm, Prime,
or we'll take it by force.
- How disappointing to
see my former Seekers
- How disappointing to
see my former Seekers
become lowly scavengers!
- Better than living
on GHOST's leash.
- Alex, we need to get
the kids to the hangar!
Down, get down!
Down, get down!
Now!
[grunts]
[grunts]
[all screaming]
[all screaming]
- I'm getting really bad
feels from Mo and Robby.
- Don't worry.
Those Decepticons
barely qualify as mosquitos.
barely qualify as mosquitos.
- Let's go clip their wings.
- Mm.
- Mm.
- [grunts]
- Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold
your horsepower, guys.
That place is crawling
with GHOST, which is why
That place is crawling
with GHOST, which is why
we didn't go in the first place.
- [grunts]
The only family we have
needs help, Bumblebee.
The only family we have
needs help, Bumblebee.
- I wanna go, too,
but Optimus and Megatron
will keep them safe.
Trust me. [boom]
Trust me. [boom]
- Run!
- They want my left arm like
their lives depend on it.
- They want my left arm like
their lives depend on it.
[jets soaring]
They can have my fists!
They can have my fists!
- [grunts]
Surrender, and I promise mercy.
- You surrender
that special arm
of yours, Prime.
that special arm
of yours, Prime.
- [screaming]
- Optimus!
- Optimus!
- [grunts]
- Cease fire!
You are part of the reason
humans fear our kind.
You are part of the reason
humans fear our kind.
- Humanity doesn't fear us.
While we are guests
on this planet,
protecting Earth and its
people is our priority.
protecting Earth and its
people is our priority.
The Seekers attacked
us, Megatron.
Everyone saw us defend
our human allies.
Everyone saw us defend
our human allies.
- Allies? A naive dream.
The war has clearly not
ended for all Cybertronians,
The war has clearly not
ended for all Cybertronians,
and every human watching
has new reason to be afraid
of our kind.
of our kind.
- Cut the feed now.
- Cut the feed now.
[static]
- Mistreat my staff again,
and it'll cost you more
than a slice of wing.
Of course, failure also
voids our agreement,
Of course, failure also
voids our agreement,
landing you under my knife.
[arachnamechs screeching]
[arachnamechs screeching]
[both grunting]
- Sorry, Dr. Meridian!
We tried our best!
- You embarrassed yourselves.
But at least you made
Prime and Megatron appear
as the monsters they are.
Cybertronians force their
brutal war on Earth.
Cybertronians force their
brutal war on Earth.
They are an existential
threat to humanity.
But I can't wipe out
the invasive creatures
But I can't wipe out
the invasive creatures
while their powers are
greater than my own.
- If you see a Decepticon,
myself or another Autobot
- If you see a Decepticon,
myself or another Autobot
will gladly come
to your defense.
All you need to do is call
our anonymous tip line.
All you need to do is call
our anonymous tip line.
- 555-REPORT-A-CON,
and remember,
prank calls are a
felony in this state.
prank calls are a
felony in this state.
I dare you to try me.
[sustained tone]
[elevator music]
[elevator music]
- I have a new job for you
bait.
- Our family could've been hurt!
- And we should've
been there to help!
- And we should've
been there to help!
- But no, Thrash and
I have to stay here
and live secret lives.
- Hello, me too.
- Hello, me too.
- What's Bumblebee
training us for
if we can't do anything
when stuff gets real?
- You still have much
to learn, young Terrans.
- You still have much
to learn, young Terrans.
For now, my priority is
keeping you hidden and safe.
- From Decepticons?
- From Decepticons?
- [sighs] No.
I fear GHOST would claim
the Terrans as assets
for their own use and not
give us time to understand
for their own use and not
give us time to understand
the significance
of what they are.
- We don't even
understand what we are.
- We don't even
understand what we are.
And if we're such a big deal,
then why haven't you been
trying to figure that out?
- Yeah, how were we born
inside a crusty cave puddle?
- Yeah, how were we born
inside a crusty cave puddle?
Why are there only two of us?
- And how'd that
glowy rock thing
bring Thrash and I to life?
bring Thrash and I to life?
- A luminous stone
generated your spark?
Why are these the first details
I've heard of their origin?
Why are these the first details
I've heard of their origin?
- We're still
figuring things out?
- [sighs]
Terrans, more now than ever,
Terrans, more now than ever,
I believe you play
a critical role
in rebuilding our kind.
in rebuilding our kind.
- No pressure, right?
The thing is, for all we know,
the 'Bots and 'Cons on this
planet are the last of us.
the 'Bots and 'Cons on this
planet are the last of us.
- Until you were born.
It's time we discover how
your sparks came to be.
Finding this glowy rock
is our new priority.
Finding this glowy rock
is our new priority.
- Pinky promise, no take backs?
- Pinky promise, no take backs?
- Uh, okay.
- Witness!
Pinky swears are legal
contracts in this family.
[laughs]
- Yes!
[laughs]
- Yes!
[buttons whirring]
- You're interrupting a very
wholesome family moment.
- You're interrupting a very
wholesome family moment.
- Can the chitchat, big red.
Our 'Con hotline got
an anonymous tip.
Today's trouble twins were
caught and need a lift to jail.
Today's trouble twins were
caught and need a lift to jail.
I'm sending you the
Cons' coordinates
and a link to a new
mission playlist.
Prepare to get hype.
Prepare to get hype.
- [laughing]
Whoo!
- [screams]
- [laughing]
- Yes!
- [clears throat]
- [laughing]
- [clears throat]
- [laughing]
- Sorry to interrupt,
Ranger Malto.
Skywarp and Nova
Storm were captured.
Skywarp and Nova
Storm were captured.
I hate to ask, but can you and
Megatron handle that transport?
I hate to ask, but can you and
Megatron handle that transport?
- And make sure those 'Cons
never scare my kids again?
Oh, yeah.
- Wonderful. I'll send
you the location pin.
- Wonderful. I'll send
you the location pin.
And you have my word.
I'll watch over your loved ones.
- Everyone, Mom has some
official ranger work to do.
- Everyone, Mom has some
official ranger work to do.
So you're with Optimus
today. Be good.
- Mr. Optimus, we're ready
to help however we can.
- Mr. Optimus, we're ready
to help however we can.
- So who's driving?
[electronic rock music]
[engine revs]
[engine revs]
Best mission ever!
- Special Agent Schloder.
Looks like your
Decepticon hotline works.
Looks like your
Decepticon hotline works.
- So why are we here?
- Easy, bad boy. You're
on a need-to-know basis.
- Easy, bad boy. You're
on a need-to-know basis.
- [screams]
- [clears throat] And
all you need to know
is I know you need to move
is I know you need to move
these Decepticons
into that truck.
Capisce?
- [grunts]
- [grunts] Let us go!
- I do not wish to see our
kind rust away in cells,
- I do not wish to see our
kind rust away in cells,
but your freedom puts
my cause at risk.
March.
- Agent Schloder!
It's an ambush!
It's an ambush!
[arachnamech screeches]
[arachnamech screeches]
- Flee, Dorothy!
- Stand down, arachnamechs.
This is a veteran
worthy of respect.
- [grunts] Mandroid,
- [grunts] Mandroid,
I should've known a cockroach
like you would return.
- Strong words from a fool who
walked straight into my trap.
- Strong words from a fool who
walked straight into my trap.
Pity you aren't the Prime,
but I'll still enjoy taking
that fusion cannon
off your hands
that fusion cannon
off your hands
literally, of course.
- [grunts]
- You ordered today's attack?
- You ordered today's attack?
- [laughs]
Unfortunately, it
was a necessary
- My family was
at that ceremony,
and I haven't forgotten
that you abducted my
Terran babies either!
that you abducted my
Terran babies either!
- And for that, I
owe you an apology.
- And for that, I
owe you an apology.
Please join me in my office.
- Where Megatron goes, I go.
- Where Megatron goes, I go.
[dramatic music]
- Hey, I remember this rock.
I skinned my elbow on it.
I skinned my elbow on it.
Hope you enjoyed your time
with Mo and Robby
Adventures Incorporated.
with Mo and Robby
Adventures Incorporated.
- 'Cause we've reached
our destination.
- What if there's more Terrans
like us waiting inside?
- What if there's more Terrans
like us waiting inside?
- Thrash Jr. Has
a nice ring to it.
- Stay together!
Just wait for me.
- Stay together!
Just wait for me.
- Uh, we're not
gonna fit, are we?
- Not even going to try.
- Not even going to try.
[arachnamech screeches]
[arachnamech screeches]
- Partner to Megatron,
guardian of the Terrans,
Optimus Prime
clearly trusts you.
Optimus Prime
clearly trusts you.
- That doesn't sound
like an apology,
which explains
the bachelor vibes
you got going on here.
- Let me begin again.
- Let me begin again.
Conversation was difficult
after my time in the war.
- You served too?
- My contribution
was scientific.
- My contribution
was scientific.
I was drafted by GHOST to toil
in their robotics laboratory.
After a year of laboring
on projects I detested,
After a year of laboring
on projects I detested,
Decepticons attacked
San Francisco.
Decepticons attacked
San Francisco.
- Yeah, I remember. I
led an infantry platoon
at the Battle of the Bay.
- Then perhaps you recall
the Autobots' friendly
fire destroying buildings.
the Autobots' friendly
fire destroying buildings.
My arachnamechs
dragged me to safety,
saving me the only
way they knew how.
[arachnamechs screech]
I came away with
souvenirs.
souvenirs.
- Me too.
I judge a person
by their actions,
not their prosthetics.
not their prosthetics.
- So wise.
Indeed, my encounter
revealed my true calling:
Indeed, my encounter
revealed my true calling:
to become humanity's guardian,
the hero this planet needs.
With my enhanced form,
With my enhanced form,
I shall rid Earth of
all violent beings,
starting with all Cybertronians.
starting with all Cybertronians.
Lights.
- Dorothy, If this
madman harmed you,
- Dorothy, If this
madman harmed you,
I will introduce him to new
[grunting]
[arachnamechs screech]
[arachnamechs screech]
- Megatron, relax.
This will only hurt as
much as I want it to.
[dramatic music]
- We can help each other.
You summon Optimus Prime,
requesting his immediate
surrender to me, and I
surrender to me, and I
Malto?
[suspenseful action music]
[suspenseful action music]
- [grunts]
- [laughs]
Did the fisherman
lose his catch?
Did the fisherman
lose his catch?
[chuckles]
- Silence!
Or I'll dismantle
the ranger for sport.
After all, I don't need her.
After all, I don't need her.
[dramatic electronic music]
Skywarp, Nova Storm.
both: At your
service, Dr. Meridian.
- Take to the skies.
Locate Optimus Prime
- Take to the skies.
Locate Optimus Prime
and deliver Ranger Malto's
badge as proof of her capture.
Return with the Autobot leader.
Return with the Autobot leader.
He should come willingly in
exchange for his human ally,
who happens to be a
mother of Terrans.
who happens to be a
mother of Terrans.
Tell Prime to bring
the young ones.
- [grunts]
- Is this it?
- Is this it?
- That's the glowy rock.
It lit up when me
and Mo touched it.
- And gave us our sleeves.
Then, Twitch and Thrash
came out of that water.
Then, Twitch and Thrash
came out of that water.
- Is this what made us?
- Then let's make
it make more usses.
- Go ahead, kids.
- Go ahead, kids.
You got the touch.
[dramatic music]
- Hm?
- Uh?
[camera shutter clicking]
Mm, huh.
Mm, huh.
- Well.
- I don't get it.
It worked last time.
- I don't get it.
It worked last time.
- Okay, we still have nine
combinations for interacting
with the Emberstone in
pairs Four as individuals.
Let's
- I don't know, Twitch.
Let's
- I don't know, Twitch.
I think it's telling us
we really are the only
Terrans in the universe.
we really are the only
Terrans in the universe.
- When in doubt, ask a Prime.
- When in doubt, ask a Prime.
- Why are we still
working for Mandroid?
- We either find
Autobots for him
- We either find
Autobots for him
or Autobots find us for GHOST.
- Is it too late to be Autobots?
- Quiet! I'm
picking up a signal.
- Quiet! I'm
picking up a signal.
[radio static]
- So, Bumblebee,
you are doing well
with the Terrans?
you are doing well
with the Terrans?
- Great. Yeah,
we're doing great.
Why, did you hear something?
- Mr. Optimus, we found it.
- Mr. Optimus, we found it.
- We found them.
- The Emberstone.
- The Emberstone.
- You mean the gift
of Quintus Prime?
- Who's that, Dad?
- He's one of the original 13
- Who's that, Dad?
- He's one of the original 13
who helped create
Cybertronian culture.
History says he created life
on worlds across the universe,
History says he created life
on worlds across the universe,
using an artifact
called the Emberstone.
using an artifact
called the Emberstone.
- This proves my
suspicions true.
I cannot say how the Emberstone
came to be in Witwicky,
I cannot say how the Emberstone
came to be in Witwicky,
but Terrans, you are, indeed,
the first in a natural
evolution of our species,
the first in a natural
evolution of our species,
a welcome symbol of
huh?
huh?
[tense music]
Ranger Malto?
Ranger Malto?
- Dottie?
- Mandroid sends his
regards. He requests Optimus,
- Mandroid sends his
regards. He requests Optimus,
but we extend his summons
to the infamous Terrans.
but we extend his summons
to the infamous Terrans.
- And Zom-blebee, who's
back from the dead
with a midlife crisis alt mode.
with a midlife crisis alt mode.
- Come willingly, and Megatron
and the ranger may survive
in one piece.
in one piece.
- Bring me to Dottie
now.
- [chuckles]
- [chuckles]
- Evolution of hope.
- Evolution of hope.
- Did you hear
- Just like last time.
- Get to the cave, now!
- Get to the cave, now!
- We haven't formally
introduced
- Take shelter, and
guard the Emberstone.
- Take shelter, and
guard the Emberstone.
- Ugh, keep the
stupid mood rock.
- It's you we're
here to collect.
- It's you we're
here to collect.
[arachnamechs screech]
[arachnamechs screech]
- Whoa, whoa!
- Whoa.
- Whoa.
[both scream]
[arachnamechs screeching]
[arachnamechs screeching]
- You protect the Emberstone.
- And we'll protect you.
- [grunts]
- [grunts]
- Help, Quintus, please.
Mom needs us.
Mom needs us.
- I feel your call.
- Uh, kids?
- It's okay, Dad. The same
thing happened when
- It's okay, Dad. The same
thing happened when
[crash]
- [screams]
- [screams]
- [grunting]
- [grunting]
- Stand down. This is over.
- Stand down. This is over.
- Maybe for your friend.
- No, no, no, no!
[dramatic music]
[dramatic music]
- [gasps]
- The cave's collapsing.
Let's go! The exit's this way.
Let's go! The exit's this way.
[cave cracking]
[all gasp]
[all gasp]
[both grunting]
[both grunting]
- Family?
- Agent Schloder, we've
subdued the Seekers.
I need a retrieval.
I need a retrieval.
[blasts firing]
- [grunting]
Huh?
Huh?
Oh, thank Primus
you're all right.
Oh, thank Primus
you're all right.
- Mr. Optimus, we
lost the Emberstone.
- Mr. Optimus, we
lost the Emberstone.
- [sighs]
- [gasps]
- But look at all you've gained.
- But look at all you've gained.
- More Terrans.
- Welcome, young ones.
I am Optimus Prime.
It warms my spark to meet you.
It warms my spark to meet you.
What are your names?
[dramatic synth pop music]
[dramatic synth pop music]
- She's Hashtag.
- [gasps] You're right.
I didn't have a word for
my name just a feeling.
I didn't have a word for
my name just a feeling.
- Well, what am I called?
- [gasps] His name
is Jawbreaker,
- [gasps] His name
is Jawbreaker,
my favorite candy.
- [squeals] Really?
- And I am Nightshade.
- And I am Nightshade.
It is a delight and a
surprise to meet you all.
- Not all of us.
- Not all of us.
Mandroid still has Dottie.
- Uh, how do we make the
bad feelings go away?
- Uh, how do we make the
bad feelings go away?
- We have to save
Mom and Megatron.
- Mandroid is no joke.
We barely escaped the
last time we met him,
We barely escaped the
last time we met him,
and only because Mom saved us.
- We don't know this "Mom,"
but we feel your love for her
- We don't know this "Mom,"
but we feel your love for her
burning through our hearts.
- We wanna help.
- If you'll let us.
- If you'll let us.
- Thank you.
- Mandroid is formidable.
We will need all
the help we can get.
We will need all
the help we can get.
But GHOST will be here
soon to take the Seekers.
We must go somewhere secure,
and I have just the place.
We must go somewhere secure,
and I have just the place.
This is Mandroid's lair,
and these pieces
represent all of us.
and these pieces
represent all of us.
- Oh, may I be the bobblehead?
- Of course. Morgan,
can you switch uh
- Of course. Morgan,
can you switch uh
- Nightshade's
pronouns are they/them.
- Nightshade's
pronouns are they/them.
- He or she just
doesn't fit who I am.
- My apologies.
- My apologies.
Please switch their piece.
Now, the plan.
Now, the plan.
Our new Terrans will
pretend to be Decepticons.
You three will deliver me,
Twitch, and Thrash as prisoners
You three will deliver me,
Twitch, and Thrash as prisoners
to Mandroid in exchange for
his protection from GHOS
and the Autobots.
Then the trap is sprung!
Then the trap is sprung!
We will drop our bonds,
and Mandroid will be surrounded.
Meanwhile, Bumblebee
and the Malto family,
Meanwhile, Bumblebee
and the Malto family,
who have been laying
in wait outside,
will usher Lieutenant Malto
and Megatron to safety.
will usher Lieutenant Malto
and Megatron to safety.
I call it "Operation
Terran Horse."
Any questions?
Maltos, Terrans, let's
rescue our comrades!
Maltos, Terrans, let's
rescue our comrades!
- So many parts I could use.
Which would best serve my
role as Earth's protector?
Which would best serve my
role as Earth's protector?
The leader of the Decepticons'
helm or your cannon?
The leader of the Decepticons'
helm or your cannon?
[suspenseful music]
- [prolonged screaming]
[phone beeping]
- Ranger Malto, I
know you can hear me.
I'll release your pet
monster if you like.
I'll release your pet
monster if you like.
All you have to do is
surrender immediately.
- Ignore him, Dorothy.
This pathetic
excuse for a doctor
This pathetic
excuse for a doctor
couldn't hurt me if he tried.
- Don't mind if I do.
- [screaming]
- [screaming]
- Malto
Useless mechs.
Bring her to me!
Bring her to me!
Now!
Now there's no one
left to save you.
[synth pop music]
[synth pop music]
- Any chance your
GPS accidentally
- Any chance your
GPS accidentally
brought us to the wrong
evil cyborg's headquarters?
- Wait, wait, wait. What?
- Wait, wait, wait. What?
The jerk moved?
- It doesn't matter.
You're a scout.
You can still find
Dottie. Right, Bumblebee?
You can still find
Dottie. Right, Bumblebee?
[synth pop music]
- Team Malto, report.
- No sign of Mandroid
from up here.
- No sign of Mandroid
from up here.
Bee team?
- Nothing.
It's like he vanished
into thin air.
- [sighs] Well, report
in if you find anything.
- [sighs] Well, report
in if you find anything.
- We have to get
Dottie back, Bee.
She's my reason for everything.
When she was hurt in the
war, I thought I'd lost her.
When she was hurt in the
war, I thought I'd lost her.
I can't face that again.
I can't face that again.
- Alex, we got this.
Nobody's harming
Dot on our watch.
Here, maybe this
will help you focus.
Here, maybe this
will help you focus.
[romantic synth pop music plays]
- This is our song.
How did you know?
- This is our song.
How did you know?
- Well, Lieutenant
Malto may have mentioned
that it was special to you guys.
that it was special to you guys.
- Oh, it is.
Purple is the color
of our relationship.
Our first dance was in
the rain to this song,
Our first dance was in
the rain to this song,
"Purple Storm Clouds." I
sang it when I proposed.
Most lucky she
wasn't named Violet.
Most lucky she
wasn't named Violet.
I'm not an action
hero like you, Bee.
I'm not an action
hero like you, Bee.
But I will do whatever it
takes to save my family.
- We both will.
- We both will.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
- The naval yard?
I gotta tell Alex.
[phone beeps]
[phone chiming and vibrating]
[phone chiming and vibrating]
[arachnamechs screech]
[action music]
[action music]
[screams]
- There just aren't
any clues to follow.
- There just aren't
any clues to follow.
I can't scout without a trail.
Alex, do you see anything?
- The color purple.
That's where Dottie is.
Drive!
[synth pop music]
[synth pop music]
We found them. They're
at the naval yard.
[action music]
- We're on our way.
- We're on our way.
- [grunts]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
- Your barbarous treatment
of my people will not stand.
- Your barbarous treatment
of my people will not stand.
We are not a threat to Earth.
Dregs like you are.
Dregs like you are.
- Any more snide commentary?
- Any more snide commentary?
You're such a cutup.
- [screaming]
- [laughs]
- [screaming]
- [laughs]
You will be.
- [screaming]
- Major Malto.
It seems you insist on
siding with Earth's enemies.
Too bad you won't
live to regret that.
Too bad you won't
live to regret that.
[clanking]
Ah, finally.
My prizes have arrived,
but not with the
escorts I expected.
but not with the
escorts I expected.
- Oy! Name's Sparkleplug,
baddest 'Con in the
known star systems.
baddest 'Con in the
known star systems.
My mates and me captured
these 'Bots from GHOST.
You can have 'em for a price.
You can have 'em for a price.
Right, team?
- Yeah!
- You are crueler
than I imagined.
- You are crueler
than I imagined.
- What?
- [laughs] They mean
we will give you
- [laughs] They mean
we will give you
these prisoners in exchange
for your protection from GHOS
and the Autobots.
and the Autobots.
- Terrans?
- Terrans?
- Guard her.
Ah, Optimus.
Ha, late to the party,
but always the star.
Ha, late to the party,
but always the star.
[coughs] But why
are you three here
instead of Skywarp
and Nova Storm?
instead of Skywarp
and Nova Storm?
- Oh, revenge!
Uh, uh. Yeah,
ol' Skywarp and I
were real mates
in bad guy school.
were real mates
in bad guy school.
- It's a long story. Is
our bargain agreed upon?
- One more question.
- One more question.
How did you manage
to capture a Prime?
How did you manage
to capture a Prime?
- [scoffs]
We asked him to come with us.
- Ah.
Now, why didn't I think of that?
Now, why didn't I think of that?
Oh, what's this?
- [grunts]
- [grunts]
- Ah, imposters.
- Ah, imposters.
[action music]
- [screams]
- Arachnamechs, seize them!
Huh?
Enough games.
If you Maltos side with
my Cybertronian enemies,
If you Maltos side with
my Cybertronian enemies,
then I'll destroy
you like my enemies.
- Earthquake!
- No, no. Something
much worse.
- No, no. Something
much worse.
- You Cybertronians
have stood in my way
for the last time.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
If I can't have you alive,
I'll pull your parts
from the rubble!
- Whoa!
- Kids!
- Kids!
- Dottie?
[romantic synth pop music]
- [laughs]
- Dottie!
- [laughs]
- Dottie!
[mechanical whirring]
[mechanical whirring]
- Oh, get to cover!
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
- New plan.
A ground team lays down
covering fire with me.
A ground team lays down
covering fire with me.
But we need volunteers to
take out Mandroid's cameras.
He can't blast us
if he can't see us.
He can't blast us
if he can't see us.
- On it.
- Roll out!
[action music]
[action music]
- There you are,
Alex.
Alex?
- Mo, you and Jawbreaker take
out the cameras on this side.
Dad and I will get
the other side.
- On it.
- On it.
- This isn't working.
- This isn't working.
I've got an idea. Cover me.
- Jawbreaker, one thing you
gotta learn about this family
we do things together.
[grunting]
[grunting]
- [grunts]
[radio static]
- Hmm?
[alarm beeping]
[alarm beeping]
Arachnamechs, take
care of the stowaways.
- Twitch, I need
backup in the sky.
- Twitch, I need
backup in the sky.
- Yes, sir.
- Bumblebee, hang on to this.
- Bumblebee, hang on to this.
- Oh!
- Whew, just one more to go.
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
- Whoo-hoo!
- Eat our teamwork!
- Yeah!
- Careful, little bird.
Too much confidence
often ends in rubble.
- [grunting]
Ah! [grunts]
- Malto brats, let's
see how you like this!
- Malto brats, let's
see how you like this!
What?
What?
[all scream]
- Whoo!
- Fine, I'll destroy
you all blind.
- Fine, I'll destroy
you all blind.
There's enough pests out there.
If I swat, I'm bound
to hit something.
[alarms beeping]
[alarms beeping]
- Everyone, get to cover!
- [laughs evilly]
- [laughs evilly]
- Ha, that made him mad.
- I know how to make him madder.
- I know how to make him madder.
Someone needs to
take out that cannon.
- You can count on me.
[grunts] [groans]
[grunts] [groans]
[dramatic music]
- Megatron, you can't.
- There's no time, Optimus.
I have to do this.
I have to do this.
- Twitch?
Twitch!
- Oh, no.
- Oh, no.
[action music]
- One thing you gotta learn
about this family is
- We do things together!
- No dingo snot of a mech
is gonna smoke my sibling!
- No dingo snot of a mech
is gonna smoke my sibling!
[screams]
- [yells]
[alarm buzzing]
- No
No! No!
No! No!
- Now, Dorothy.
- Roger. This is
for my family.
[rock music]
[rock music]
- No!
- No!
[explosion erupts]
[explosion erupts]
[dramatic music]
- [sighs]
- Holy smokes. Is every
day like this for you?
- Only every other day.
- Mom! Meet your
three new kids,
Nightshade, Jawbreaker,
and Hashtag.
- [sighs] I know
this wasn't easy
- [sighs] I know
this wasn't easy
to have to fight and feel for
people you don't even know
in a world you just arrived in,
in a world you just arrived in,
but I can't thank you enough
for helping us escape.
for helping us escape.
Come on over,
kiddos. Bring it in.
- [gasps]
- [chuckles] Awesome.
- See? I told
you she was cool.
- [giggles] Welcome
to the family, kiddos.
- [giggles] Welcome
to the family, kiddos.
- Mm
- Mm
We could've used
GHOST backup today.
For all our purported
partnership,
For all our purported
partnership,
somehow, we always
bear the scars.
- Look closer, old friend.
- Look closer, old friend.
This is the
human-Cybertronian alliance.
[laughter]
[laughter]
GHOST has growing to do, yes.
But this is what we
can achieve together
But this is what we
can achieve together
for the future of
both of our species.
[triumphant music]
[triumphant music]
[synth pop music]
[synth pop music]