"We accept your surrender!" says Optimus Prime. "Order your troops to withdraw!"

Starscream continues to fly around the cave in erratic circles. Smokescreen's magnetic missiles have caused him to loose all control. At last he gasps out the order to withdraw.

But then, suddenly, Thundercracker and the other Decepticons turn on Starscream.

"Coward!" cries Thundercracker. "Decepticons do not surrender!" A barrage of bombs, rockets, and energy bolts blasts the already weakened Decepticon.

"Nooo -" cries Starscream. But his anguished cry ends abruptly. The Autobots step back as what is left of Starscream explodes with a loud whoosh! Kablam!

"As for you Autobots," sneers Thundercracker, "you are safe for now. I must report this treason to Megatron. He will decide when and how to deal with you!"

With that, the evil Decepticons transform and fly out of the cave. Optimus Prime is happy to see them go - especially since they were kind enough to destroy Starscream for him.

"Hey," says Ironhide, "with enemies like them, who needs friends?"

"We do," says Optimus Prime, looking over his loyal troops as they all head home.

THE END.

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