Now on parole, and under Bumblebee's constant supervision, Knock Out must face his own demons, in hopes to achieve a better future. But, when Ultra Magnus uncovers Shockwave's attempt to regain an old experiment of his, the medic must make a choice: to remain a Decepticon... Or to accept this second chance...

Be it fate, or mere chance, after crossing paths with a peculiar warrior-class femme, the life-path of Optimus, current Lord Regent of Cybertron, changes forever. And, thus, as one relationship starts to bloom; others begins to rot…