Home.

And so, the warrior returns to his ship. His people are safe once again.

Megatron watches Steve carry the limp frame of the Commander he’d so often ridiculed and beaten. He deserved death many times over from their history alone. Destroying the monster that would have killed the remaining Decepticons had been far from difficult decision. Even still, for the second time in a very short period, victory feels hollow.

He leaves the bridge to tread the path back to his suite, ghastly sword attached to his back. The heavy footsteps of the old gladiator linger behind him, outlined with cold energon.