Transformers Prime (TV Series)

Darkness Rising: Part 2 (2010)

Peter Cullen: Optimus Prime

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• Optimus Prime : It is best that you three remain under our watch. At least until we can determine our enemies' intentions.

  Ratchet : Optimus, with all due respect, the human children are in as much danger here as anywhere.

  Jack Darby : Children?

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

  Optimus Prime : Then, for the time being, Ratchet, we must watch where we step.

• Optimus Prime : Military involvement will only result in catastrophe. Perhaps you can condone widespread human casualties, Agent Fowler. I, however, cannot.

  Agent Fowler : Then do us both a favor and handle this, Prime... under the radar. Or I will.

  [Agent Fowler leaves] 

  Bulkhead : Pretty big bearings... for a human.

• Agent Fowler : Seven wrecks, 34 fender-benders, a three-hour traffic jam, and of particular note, numerous reports of a speeding motorcycle of unknown make and a black-and-yellow custom muscle car. So, anything you care to get off your tin chest, Prime?

  Optimus Prime : We have the situation under control, Agent Fowler.

  Agent Fowler : They're back, aren't they?

  Optimus Prime : If you are referring to the Decepticons, I have doubts that they ever left. Your planet is much too valuable.

  Agent Fowler : Then it's time to wake up the Pentagon.

  Optimus Prime : Hear me, Agent Fowler. We are your best, possibly your only defense against the Decepticon threat.

  Agent Fowler : Says you.

• Optimus Prime : And since you now know of our existence, I fear that, as of last night, the Decepticons know of yours.

  Jack Darby : Got it. If we spot any strange vehicles, call 911. Can we go now?

  Miko Nakadai : Are you insane? I'm living a dream here in "Bot"-swana. And I will not allow you or anyone else to shatter it!

• Jack Darby : [hearing an alarm]  What's that?

  Rafael 'Raf' Esquivel : [Bumblebee warbles]  Proximity sensor. Someone's up top.

  Ratchet : It's Agent Fowler.

  Jack Darby : I thought we were the only humans who knew about you guys?

  Optimus Prime : Special Agent Fowler is our designated liaison to the outside world. As he tends to visit only when there are issues, it may be best if you do not meet him at this time.

• Jack Darby : [unable to get cell phone reception]  Optimus, I-I hate to bug, but no bars.

  Optimus Prime : A security precaution. The silo walls isolate all radio waves.

  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?

  Jack Darby : Uh, curfew. It's after 10:00 p.m.

  Rafael 'Raf' Esquivel : I better get home, too, or I'll be grounded for a year.

  Optimus Prime : Earth customs. I hadn't considered. But the issue of your safety remains. Bulkhead, accompany Miko home.

  Miko Nakadai : Awesome! My host parents will freak!

  Optimus Prime : And maintain covert surveillance in vehicle form.

  Bulkhead : Curbside duty. Got it.

  Miko Nakadai : [disappointed]  Aw!

  Optimus Prime : Bumblebee, you'll watch over Raf. Ratchet?

  Ratchet : Busy.

  Optimus Prime : Arcee, you'll accompany Jack.

  Arcee : [dramatic sigh]  Still dizzy.

  Ratchet : You're fine, says your physician.

• Optimus Prime : Maximum overdrive!

  [the Autobots turn into vehicles and proceed to demolish the Decepticon drones and their mining machines]