Optimus Prime knows it's up to him to break the standoff and face Megatron - one-on-one. He approaches Megatron. Just as the Decepticon is about to fire, Optimus Prime holds up his hand. "Halt!" he commands.

"What do you mean, halt?" says Megatron. "We're in the middle of a battle."

"A battle of unnecessary destruction, Megatron," says Optimus Prime. "The casualties are heavy on both sides. Let our forces withdraw!"

"Are you proposing a truce, coward?" sneers Megatron.

"Not at all," says Optimus Prime. "I'm proposing a duel - between you and me. Whoever wins gets the Sun-Pak - if you have the guts!"

Megatron thinks for a moment. "Why not?" he says. "There's no way you can beat me, Prime. And when the battle is over, you will finally know who is master! Decepticons, withdraw!"

Optimus Prime nods in agreement. "Autobots, withdraw!"

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