Transformers: Prime, Season 1

[Bumblebee arrives.]

Jack Darby:
Friend of yours?

Arcee:
Family.

Raf Esquivel:
What are they?

Jack Darby:
Talking cars that turn into robots. Or the other way around.

Raf:
So, if you guys are robots, who made you...?

Ratchet:
Ugh! Puh-leez...

Optimus Prime:
We are autonomous robotic organisms, from the planet Cybertron...

Megatron:
Decepticons! I have returned.

[To the newly returned Megatron.]

Starscream:
Then, as your humble servant, shall I ready the space bridge to bring forth the Decepticon army you have surely gathered during your three years in space?

[Megatron has tested the Dark Energon on a deceased Cliffjumper, resulting in an out-of-control zombie.]

Starscream:
THAT'S YOUR PLAN?!! BRING AUTOBOTS BACK FROM THE DEAD TO ATTACK US?!!

[Ratchet is arguing against keeping the humans at the base.]

Ratchet:
They have no protective shell! If they get underfoot, they will go...squish.

Bulkhead:
Team Prime knows when to use force, and how much to use!

[Bulkhead crushes a tool in his fist]

Ratchet:
Bulkhead, I NEEDED THAT!

[Megatron studies the Dark Energon.]

Megatron:
Blood of Unicron, how I might fathom the depths of your mystery, become worthy of wielding your astonishing power!

Miko Nakadai:
Robots who get dizzy?

Raf Esquivel:
Robots with emotions....

Jack Darby:
Robots...who can die.

Jack Darby:
Well, if I don't call my mom, like, now, I'm pretty sure the cops will be out looking for me.

Optimus Prime:
Have you broken a law?

Arcee:
Grab your helmet, it's go time.

Jack Darby:
Aww, it's Saturday!

Arcee:
You can watch cartoons back at base with Bumblebee.

Jack Darby:
Tchh. Cartoons? I'm sixteen.

Ratchet:
Optimus, if you leave me stranded on a planet teeming with humans, I will never forgive you.

Megatron:
Optimus Prime never disappoints. Unlike YOU, Starscream!

Starscream:
Surely, Lord Megatron, the Autobots are up to something.

Megatron:
[sarcastically] Really, Starscream?

Megatron:
Ah...misdirection Optimus. You would've made a fine Decepticon.

Optimus Prime:
I chose my side.

[With the destruction of his space bridge approaching, Megatron turns to find his forces retreating.]

Megatron:
Starscream! Where is my ship?!

Starscream:
We would never make it, Lord Megatron! Don't be a fool! Take flight and retreat!!

[Starscream is delivering Megatron's eulogy.]

Starscream:
Decepticons, it is with deep sorrow that I note for the log... Megatron's spark has been extinguished... All. Hail. Starscream.

Optimus Prime:
Without a means of leaving this world, we Autobots take strength in the bonds we have forged with our three young friends - true warriors. If not in body, then in spirit. My name is Optimus Prime, and I send this message. Though we did not choose to be of Earth, it would seem that we are here to stay. If you approach this planet with hostile intent, know this: We will defend ourselves. We will defend humanity. We will defend... our home.

Vechicon Soldier:
If we failed to conquer Earth under Lord Megatron's command, what hope do we have now while the Autobots still defend it?

Starscream:
[growls] Allow me to be crystal clear: I studied for millennia under our former master, thus I am equipped to lead you. I, Megatron's true heir - Lord Starscream, EMPEROR OF DESTRUCTION!

[Vehicons begin to murmur]

Starscream:
[snarls and storms out in frustration] What use are troops who can't rise to the task of inflicting unspeakable destruction in my name?!

Arcee:
Maybe it needs one of these doohickeys... [Holds up a part]

Jack:
You're a motorcycle, Arcee. Shouldn't you know how to build a motorcycle engine?

Arcee:
You're a human, Jack. Can you build me a small intestine?

Starscream:
Awaken, warrior. Rise and serve your new master!

Skyquake:
Skyquake serves only one master.

Starscream:
Excellent. Your loyalty and devotion will set a fine example for the troops. No need to be timid, Skyquake - you may bow.

Skyquake:
You fail to grasp my meaning. I am here on a mission, assigned to me by my one master: Megatron.

Starscream:
Yes...him. Sadly, Megatron is...no longer with us.

Skyquake:
Impossible!

Starscream:
[Annoyed] Why is this so difficult for everyone to accept?! Skyquake, I located you. I awakened you. Thus I, Lord Starscream, am now your master!!!

[Skyquake growls and glares down at him]

Skyquake:
[After scanning a jet mode] Air superiority achieved!

[Starscream yanks a shard of Dark Energon from Megatron's chest.]

Starscream:
And this time...STAY DEAD!

Raf Esquivel:
The Arctic? I've always wanted to see snow.

Optimus Prime:
I would invite you to join, Rafael, but the conditions are much too extreme, even for we Autobots.

Raf Esquivel:
I understand...

Optimus starts to leave, then pauses.

Optimus Prime:
But, I will bring you back a snowball.

"I have been a fool. Made mistakes. Monumental ones. I now realize I was never destined to be leader, or even an equal partner. And, I am at peace with that. I have gained a clear understanding of my place in the universe. Of who I am. Of who I was always meant to be. STARSCREAM:
second in command, humble servant to Lord Megatron. Thank you for listening, Soundwave."

Bulkhead:
Hey, Ratch, check out the monster truck rally Miko took me to last week. Miko: I compiled some highlights with my cellphone. Ratchet: Innocent vehicles battling for the entertainment of human spectators? (shudders) Bloodsport! Bulkhead and Miko: Yeah!

Arcee:
"No 'sky is raining fire'?" Ratchet: "Goes without saying. It is a doom prophecy, after all." Bulkhead: "I say it's a load of hooey."

Raf:
Megatron was an Autobot? Miko:Optimus was a 'Con!? Rachet: No, on either count.