The autobots are either kicked off our planet or leave in anger of learning about the ark. Bumble bee and a small few stay behind for sympathy.
Shockwave launches a co de ta to attempt to take command of the decepticons with the fallen dead and Megatron M.I.A. and what better way to prove himself then destroying the enemy that helped defeat them sevreal times.
Sentinel Arrives and Proves to both Optimus and the Humans that While they still may not fully trust each other. the enemy of my enemy is my friend. which leads to the autobots returning in full force to earth to help libirate it from Shockwave. leading up to what may be the final battle in the Transformers movie verse….At least till Transformers 4