When the Decepticon Shockwave convinces the rogue Starscream to attack Sam Witwicky and his Autobot friend, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots try to help their friend, but the cost may be higher than they know.

Sixteen-year-old Amber, hoping to spend one perfect day alone at the beach before her world is turned upside down, meets and feels a strong connection to Cade, who is looking for his own escape, for a very different reason.