Soundwave and the other Decepticons stood as the shock wave went by. Although they were far enough away that the trees remained, they could see that the forest was destroyed a fair distance away. They ignored it, continuing towards the town. In a few minute they would arrive.
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Optimus activated his energon axe. "You are not our enemy, but we cannot allow Megatron to get such a powerful weapon. Destroy it immediately, or we will."

The other Autobots readied their weapons. They knew what Megatron would do with such power, and agreed with Prime. This thing needed to be destroyed, it couldn't fall into the Decepticons control.