Serpent God’s Ambition

Optimus Prime held Volthoom's upper body, which had been chopped in two, his expression blank as his massive hand gripped Volthoom's head. "This time, you won't have another chance to escape." Optimus Prime raised his arm. The Black Lantern Ring on his left hand erupted with a deep black light, aiming directly at Volthoom. "What are you trying to do?" Volthoom asked darkly. "Temporarily strip the Emotional Spectrum from you and turn you back into what you originally were.