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lets-try-some-writing · 1 year

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What do you think about how the bots would think about seeing pictures or videos of when the kids were smaller. Like a video of Jack in middle school with a lisp from his retainer or pictures of Miko having an awful haircut her parents got for her to make her look more “presentable” as well as her fighting tooth and nail for them not to watch an old video of her piano recitals. Raph’s glasses being a little too big at first because he had insisted on getting glasses from the adult section like his dad and grandpa and they weren’t the right size for his head yet and the multiple little tools he made growing up to try and hold them up until his head grew.

Little things that as they got older they found embarrassing but just are general parts of growing up.

Pfft. This idea is rather humorous. I added my own little twist to it too.

Embarrassing Pictures

The whole situation began when June brought a camera into base to take pictures of the children. It was nothing new, Miko took pictures all the time, so the team didn't question it. However after June started making a fuss over the pictures, trying to convince the children to smile and whatnot, the team became vaguely interested. Once asked, June revealed that she intended to add the photos to her photo album, electing a groan from Jack. And when asked to explain what that was, she told the team all about how she liked to take photos to save and look at again in the future.

Suddenly very interested in seeing photos of the children, the team gathered around June and asked to see her photo albums. June was perfectly happy to oblige and returned to base a day or so later with not only her photo albums, but also ones she had managed to haggle off Rafael's parents and Miko's host family (Why they had the albums was a mystery, but some liked to theorize it was because Miko didn't want her parents to have them to show off). The children were mortified as June put the albums under a magnifier and projected the pictures onto big screen for the bots to see.

Jack's baby pictures came up first. And in the beginning they were pretty tame. It was a few photos of when Jack was an infant and aside from the odd bath photo and a picture of him dressed up as his favorite superhero, everything seemed fine. It was mostly just images of him being a cute kid, which the team found to be both fascinating and adorable. They hadn't realized humans could get any smaller, so seeing a tiny version of Jack doing adorable things not too dissimilar from what sparklings did on Cybertron brought smiles to their faces. Of course then Jack's middle school photos came out and suddenly the teenager couldn't look anyone in the eyes or optics as pictures of him with his braces and then retainer were shown to the team.

Ratchet: *pointing at the picture of Jack with his retainer* Is that some form of human torture?

Arcee: *suddenly very worried* Jack, are you already at home?

Jack: NO! WAIT! I mean-! Look, I had to wear a retainer for a while to fix my teeth, that's it.

Miko: *laughing* You really do look like you are being tortured in that pic!

Jack: Shut up!

Bumblebee: You had to have a cover over your teeth to fix them? Why not just remove them and put them back in the right way?

Rafael: *softly* Bee... no. Humans don't work like that.

Thankfully for Jack, he wasn't the only one who got a taste of humiliation since soon after Miko's own photos came on screen. Just like with Jack, it was mostly cute baby photos (which the team collectively cooed at and more than one may or may not have saved a mental screenshot for later). However by the time her photos from between the ages of eight and twelve were brought up, she started wishing for the sweet release of death.

The worst haircut she had ever gotten was the beginning of the torture. In the photo she was frowning and trying to fight back as she was held in front of the camera, a shoulder length bob cut and bangs taking the place of her usual wild hairstyle. This earned her a bit of mockery from Jack who was still feeling rather bitter about her prodding at his pictures earlier. However it didn't end there, her parents had also recorded several of her recitals which began playing as June hooked them up to the projector. She tried to stop it, but could only watch in horror as the team witnessed her horrendous singing combined with her rather remarkable skill with the piano. The team weren't all that concerned, finding it mostly cute, but Miko wanted to die right then and there.

Bulkhead: You play that instrument well Miko. Why haven't you played that one around base?

Miko: BECAUSE ITS EMBARRASSING!

Optimus: Is it? I find you talent with that instrument rather pleasing.

Ratchet: *under his breath* She screams like a Turbo-fox.

Optimus: *kicking Ratchet lightly* Your voice is lovely too.

Safe to say Miko didn't walk away from her photos being shown around mentally sound. But with Rafael's own photos up next, she opted to try and draw attention away from herself by mocking her younger friend as his baby pictures were displayed.

Rafael honestly didn't have all that many embarrassing photos up until an image of him duct taping his grandfather's glasses onto his face came on screen. Young Rafael was waling as he tried to rip the tape off in the photo, causing the team to chuckle in amusement much to Rafael's horror. After that more and more photos of him trying and failing to wear adult glasses came on screen, each more dooming than the last as Jack and Miko laughed. One image showed him with glasses almost three times the size of his face tied to his head with string as he tried to walk around looking normal only to run into a wall.

Jack: *laughing* You ran into a wall?

Rafael: I was eight!

Miko: You look like a bobblehead!

Rafael: ...

Bumblebee: Why did you not just get normal sized glasses?

Rafael: I wanted to be like the grown ups...

Optimus: That is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, I believe I have some pictures of Bumblebee doing something similar...

Bumblebee: Optimus no! Please no!

It was too late. Before anyone could do anything about it, Optimus helped June put her albums away and highjacked the projector and uploaded images directly from his personal databanks. Bumblebee died a little inside as Optimus unapologetically showed pictures of him being a feral monstrosity and tearing up furniture and consoles around high command. He could only heat up in embarrassment as Optimus then proceeded to show pictures of him doing numerous other things ranging from eating rations like an animal, shooting Prowl with a blaster by accident, to picking out his first earth alt mode and the subsequent car wash that came with it.

Rafael: Why a Volkswagon Beetle? That's such an old model.

Bumblebee: I liked it alright!

Arcee: He thought it was cute.

Bumblebee: NO! I DID NOT!

Ratchet: He did. And he even thought it was the height of motor transportation on your backwater world for nearly a month.

Bumblebee: RATCHET!

As if contented, Optimus finally stopped sharing his pictures after Bumblebee started steaming from the stress of having his past exposed. But Ratchet being the slightly malicious medic that he is took the chance to throw Optimus under the bus in turn. He hooked up to the projector next and began sharing pictures of Optimus back when he was Orion Pax, much to the Prime's silent humiliation. Pictures of him eating wild animals innocently, him screaming at a stray cyber-cat on all fours, him getting drunk as pit the one time he allowed Ratchet to take him to a bar, and all sorts of photos of him gnawing on things came up one after another. It was a different time, but Optimus should have known better than to assume Ratchet wouldn't have collected such incriminating photos of him.

Bulkhead: Prime... are you eating a datapad in that picture?

Optimus: ...

Arcee: Why were you crouched on top of the bookcase with a electro-dove in your mouth in that one?

Optimus: ...

Bumblebee: *squinting at a photo* W-Where you trying to size up a statue?

Optimus: I wasn't always a Prime.

Ratchet: Who could have guessed.

Optimus: You weren't always and honorable medic either Ratchet.

Once again taking his place by the projector, Optimus plugged back in and began airing out all of Ratchet's past escapades for all to see, the children practically forgotten in the midst of the silent battle going on. The Prime quickly began cycling through dozens of photos of Ratchet high as a kite doing stupid scrap like pole dancing, screaming at mecha, and throwing things. And before the medic could process that, Optimus pulled out even more of him competing in street races, competing in drinking contests, and even a video of him swearing up a storm at everyone and everything while drunk. Ratchet could do nothing but silently offline internally as he watched his dark history get replayed.

Bulkhead: So... a party ambulance?

Ratchet: Shut up.

Arcee: I should be asking you what's humming doc.

Ratchet: I was young and dumb. Weren't we all at one point?

Bumblebee: Young and dumb usually points toward breaking someone's window or accidentally trespassing, not getting stoned, drunk, and then doing incriminating things.

Ratchet: ...

It only got worse from there as Ratchet pulled up the pictures he had acquired from Bulkhead and Arcee's files on their own little misadventures as younglings. The children were completely forgotten as the team became focused on airing each other's dirty laundry for all to see. And the children had no problem with that as they watched the dark past's of their favorite Autobots gets shown around like contraband reading material.

#maccadam #transformers #transformers prime #tfp kids #team prime #optimus prime #ratchet #bumblebee #arcee #bulkhead #it started with baby pictures and ended with mugshots #no one will ever recover from the emotional damage

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transformers-platonic · 10 months

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Could you write about Miko secretly learning how to speak the bots language?

Sure, thanks for the request.

It was quiet in the base while Ratchet monitored the ground bridge. The team was away, Jack had a shift and Raf’s family went on a trip. The only two at the base were Ratchet and Miko.

Speaking of Miko, Ratchet looked around and tried to listen for her, but she was unusually quiet. He sighed. The silence could only mean one thing; she snuck out of the base again.

He hesitated before calling the others, if she was at the base and just quiet for whatever reason, telling the others would worry them for no reason.

Ratchet patched the com system to his personal one in case the team needed him and went to look for her around the base.

He opened one empty room and saw Miko writing in a notebook. He smiled, realizing it was like how the other humans do homework. Usually, Miko would draw instead or find something else to do.

Miko saw and quickly closed the book. “Hey, Ratch, do you need something?”

“No, I was just getting sone energon.” He said, not wanting to admit he was wrong. “You can go back to your homework.”

Miko scoffed, “Like I do homework.” She then noticed the books, “It was… I was looking up things about a band I like.”

Ratchet shook his head and returned to the comms. If Miko wanted to be stubborn and hide that she was doing homework, he wasn’t going to waste time arguing with her about it.

Miko opened the books again, trying to sound out the cybertronian writing. She placed her headphones in and listened to the voice sample. She huffed in annoyance when her sound didn’t come out like the recording. Taking a deep breath, she listened to the recording again, while trying to mouth the words. She tried again and it sounded slightly off, but at least it shown the same idea. She continued practicing like that for hours.

Bulkhead watched Jack, Miko and Raf doing homework the next day. Miko was off to the side instead of working with the others. She was mouthing words as she wrote. He walked to her and she closed the book, hearing him approach.

“Hey, why aren’t you working with the others? Is everything okay?” He asked.

“Yeah, I just know I’ll get distracted and this is a kind of important project.” She said quickly.

Bulkhead smiled at her. “I’m proud of you. Why don’t we go dune bashing later?”

“Awesome!” Miko exclaimed.

Some time later, the three humans were at the base while the Bots, except Ratchet were busy looking for an artifact that will help them locate energon faster. A chime sounded.

“Optimus, is something wrong?” Ratchet asked over the coms.

“The energon signal we were investigating is in a cavern. None of us can reach it.”

“I can!” Miko exclaimed, standing up quickly. “I’m good at this climbing and stuff.”

“We better go to, it’s safer as a group.” Jack replied.

“Ratchet, open the groundbridge.” Optimus said.

Ratchet nodded and opened the groundbridge. The three humans left.

The three humans used their phones to light the way though the darkened cavern.

They suddenly heard a noise from a large box.

“It sounds Cybertronian, but I can’t make out what its saying.” Raf admitted.

Miko said something to the box in the same language. Jack and Raf looked at her in surprise.

The box replied and Miko continued talking to it.

The box opened slowly with a creak.

“It’s the artifact the Bots were looking for.” Jack breathed out.

“Miko, how did you?” Raf asked.

Miko smiled. “I’ve been practicing. Come on guys, you don’t expect me to carry it alone do you?” She added the last part as the artifact was much too large for a to carry by themselves.

Meanwhile, the Autobots were waiting. They got a call from Ratchet.

“Optimus, we have a problem.” Ratchet said.

“What is it?” Optimus asked.

“The artifact we were looking for has a failsafe. It will ask the intention in Cybertronian and will cause a shock if the person trying to open it doesn’t give a good answer.” Ratchet said.

“We have to alert the children.” Optimus said.

Before he could, the group saw the thee humans carry the artifact.

“You did it!” Bee whirred.

“You’re learning Cybertronian well, Rafael.” Optimus said.

Raf looked away, “Actually it was Miko.”

The Bots looked surprised at her.

Miko looked away, her cheeks turning red. “I wanted to surprise you. I was taught by my parents that the way to really understand someone was though language and you guys had a lot of things to learn about Earth…”

They returned to base.

“No wonder why she was acting secretive.” Ratchet said with a smile when the others shared the story.

“It reminds me of an Earth expression, ‘Home is where the heart is’.” Optimus said thoughtfully. “Though we did not choose to come here, we are fortunate that these three humans found us.”

“Maybe it was fate or destiny?” Smokescreen suggested.

Optimus smiled, “I wouldn’t be surprised.”

#transformers #tfp #maccadam #transformers prime #miko nadakai #request #cybertronian

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earthstellar · 4 years

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TFP ANALYSIS: Ratchet’s Science Fair Projects and his memories of Cybertron

In Masters and Students, we see the globe model he builds for Miko’s science fair submission is actually Cybertron (with Luna-1 and Luna-2 in orbit around the planet):

But what strikes me is that this is a model of a living, thriving Cybertron, with its inherent light emissions still going strong and city-state areas marked by terrain.

Contrast the model to what we see of Cybertron’s current state in Orion Pax, when Megatron is showing Orion the wartorn, devoid form of the planet as it stands in real time:

Totally grey, no light, with craters tearing through most of the planet’s surface.

I think Ratchet was perhaps so excited about the science fair because it would give him the chance to express his memories and love for Cybertron and Cybertronian sciences (engineering in Jack’s project, geo sciences in Raf’s project) as a way to show some native lifeforms on Earth what Cybertron is, what Cybertronians can do... don’t remember us as a wartorn wandering people, essentially

He’s so excited to hear the results of the projects when the kids get back after taking them to school, we never really see him this excited about anything especially in the first season; He even leans over a bit to get more level with the kids, despite him not particularly liking them all that much at this point in the series:

Then when they tell him the projects universally flopped, he totally deflates; He tries to blow it off but returns to his withdrawn, stiff usual posture. His open hands turn into fists-- he’s frustrated, and passes it off as humans not appreciating his work, but I think he’s more upset that he couldn’t impart some of Cybertron’s history and a sense of their achievements as a people to the humans.

I think that’s why he took control of their projects so forcefully; He saw an opportunity to impress, to show off not really his own skills necessarily, and not out of a genuine want for perfection, but out of a desire to say, hey, look at what we Cybertronians can do, look at what we can offer the universe, look at what we know, look at our world, look at our work.

Don’t forget our achievements; We value science too, we know things too, we’re capable, too.

Don’t forget that Cybertron used to be a beautiful, glowing, thriving world.

And then the kids come back, and all the projects failed, and humans just don’t get it.

(Check out the Emotional Support Optimus in the background, too. I think Optimus had an idea of what this really meant to Ratchet on some level; I feel like he would have intervened at some point prior to this otherwise out of concern for interference in the kids grades/school lives, but... It’s Ratchet. His old friend. He needed this.)

#tfp #transformers prime #transformers #tfp ratchet #ratchet #miko nakadai

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that-one-weeb-but-it-transformer · 3 years

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𝔹𝔼𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕀ℕ 𝔸 𝕊𝔼ℂℝ𝔼𝕋 ℝ𝔼𝕃𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ𝕊ℍ𝕀ℙ 𝕎𝕀𝕋ℍ ℝ𝔸𝕋ℂℍ𝔼𝕋 𝕎/ℍ𝕌𝕄𝔸ℕ ℙ𝔸ℝ𝕋ℕ𝔼ℝ (𝕋𝔽ℙ)

My dumbass always breaks my own heart with a sadass ending- i gotta make a happy ending

-hello yes I am a bio-medical-engeering scientist in trainning- nice to meet you

-Wheeljack was the one to get spotted and brought you in

-Ratchet was quiet impressed when you introduced yourself- he could hold a conversation with someone else besides Raff now

-he also thought you were quiet beatiful- you know- for a human- who was he kidding- he thought you were gorgeous

-Ultra Magnus also seemed quiet impressed with you- which was rare and Ratchet Hated it

-So when Ratchet actually was assigned to be your gaurdian he secretly mentally died inside knowing he'd see you- often- and alone- fuck-

-you introduced yourself to him respectfully, calling him Dr. Ratchet seeing it was appropriate- he let it slide- but only for you

-only after a few drives and projects you both worked on, he was head over heels, enjoying your thinking face the most- or maybe it was your dedication- even falling asleep in your projects

-Raff out of all people spotted it first, and then comforted Ratchet on it.

-"Why would I like a human- Plus. Im perfectly fine by myself" "Ratchet." -silence- "say I metaphorically- hypothetically did have such- emotions-" "Ratchet just tell her the truth"

-So Ratchet did it! He confessed! Sort of!- Okay maybe not really!:

It was a late night, Y/n staying over at the base to work with Ratchet as she screwed smaller peices together ment for the control panel of the base.

"I feel you eyes boreing into my head. Whats the matter?" Y/n asked turning her head seeing Ratchet indeed looking at her.

"I."

Y/n sat ready to listen, "Intergrating species? What is your take?"

"Mhmm." Y/n thought, "I never thought about that before."

Another moment of silence, "Well! Actually I suppose I have thought about it." Y/n smiled.

"You have?"

Y/n nodded, "I'd always wondered what it'd be like if me and you went out together."

"Went out together?" Ratchet asked- was this happening?

Y/n nodded once more, "Of course. You know when I first met you. I thought you'd be another person to not take me seriously. But it turns out you took me seriously. Im glad you did so. You've became someone I not only look up to but love dearly."

"And you mean this?" Ratchet questioned, shocked by her bluntness.

"Well of course. I'd hope you'd love me too. " she smiled, "I figured that's why we're such great friends. I've never had a friend like you, and Im glad we're friends."

-did- did he get friendzoned??????

-he was lucky to clarify it for you, but barely

-cue fluttered Y/n and a quick: "well look what time it is by! Smokescreen! Its one of those times!" "I gotchu homie!"

-you didnt come to base for a week unable to process what happened

-so Ratchet showed up at your house- well in your living room- so you walked out in your towel to a random- yet handsome- man in your living room- so lets call 911-

-Ratchet stopped you claiming it was his "holoform" you were suspicious. But he knew facts and thinks about the autobots so you believed him

-"I-uh...you want tea and biscuits? Coffee? A smack to the head for breaking and entering into my house!"

-he let you get dress- to his dismay- I mean what

-You got dressed made a tray of coffee with some sweets and brought it over- you poured him a cup akwardly handing him the beaker tea cup:

"So. Uh. Scientist even at home?" Ratchet said gesturing to the robotic-scientisty tea set

"Oh uh. Yes. It was a gift. From uh. A. A coworker." Y/n responded sipping from her Erlenmeyer Flask.

"Very clever."

Y/n nodded as the silence was thick.

"I-" y/n sppke up her face bursted in red, "Apologize...for um...running off like that. It was unprofessional of me."

"It was unprofessional of me to think of you in such a way." Ratchet apologized.

"Its my fault. I should have been more respectful." She spoke setting her cup down infront of the tea tray kneeling on the floor besides where Ratchet sat on the couch pouring some more for herself.

Taking the opportunity to sit closer to him she sat on the cushion besides his, but then again akward silence.

"I understand if-"

"Listen I really like you! And I know its werid! But your so much more that someone I just look up to!" Y/n spoke over Ratchet quickly, surpising him as she flushed darkly, looking away.

"Y/n."

She looked back at him as her lips were captured in a kiss, a hand ran to the back of her head fingers intangled in her hair. Shocked by what was happening she welcomed the kiss hrr hesd being tilted as she kissed back, setting the cups on the table her fingers ran through his hair as her brother walked in the house.

-WHO TF IS THIS SIS-

-No! Wait! Dillion! I can explain! Do not go and get the sandal! Not the sandal!

-Ratchet got the sandal- then you got the sandal

-you started coming back to base which made both of you happy- Smokescreen was wondering if you both were a thing-so he got the sandal

-you both work together even more now

-When he was in conversation with you the bots never attempted to talk to Ratchet- knowing they couldn't get through to him.

-when he was captured by the Decepticons you were furious- so furious that you went and faced Megatron- alone. Calling him out

-Megatron respected you for such courage- Ratchet thought you were plan stupid

-but it gave the autobots time to sneak into the warship. Which you were applauded for

-Evidently the autobots won, and were finally able to go home, back to Cyberton

-Ratchet said he was staying on Earth but you argued that he deserved to go home, to help rebuild the world he had pleaded for.

-he still stayed- which of course you were happy for, but couldn't help in feeling that you had been one of the major reasons he stayed- and felt somewhere deep inside it was your fault

-sooner or later, you both did say goodbye- even if it was bittersweet.

-you never seen him again, and lived your life, you had fallen in love- got married- and had children- but of course I have to have a sad ending

-The bots had visited the humans again- but no Y/n:

The bots came through the space bridge, feeling at home almost immediately as they were greeted by there old friends.

"And Y/n?" Ratchet asked.

"Please. Tell him! I swear he's been more energetic than Bumblebee to come see her." Arcee teased with a laugh as Ratchet rolled his optics.

The three looked at one another, unable how to tell him.

"Uncle Jack." The small boy hidden behind him asked, "He doesnt know about Mommy?"

"She had a child?" Ratchet asked quiet shocked, his spark starting to break.

A small girl poked her head out with her brother as she looked up at the bots.

"Twins actually." Jack spoke a lump in his throat, looking down at the young kids, "They live with me. After..."

"After?" Ratchet asked.

"She got sick." Raff informed, "Ratchet. Y/n passed away two years ago. She died from brain cancer."

"I don't understand. Y/n was healthy before I left I did not leave that long ago." Ratchet spoke.

"Ratchet you've been gone for fifteen years." Miko spoke, "anything can happen."

The other bots in the room saddened by the news but not as much as Ratchet, she got married, had two kids, and passed away within the time he had been gone.

"Hey." The small girl spoke tapping on the ped of Ratchet, holding hands with her brother as they looked up at Ratchet, both almost perfect images of Y/n, "Momma never liked anyone sad. So can you smile?"

#transformers #tfp #tfp headcanons #transformersprime #tfp ratchet #tfp fanfic

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the-delta-42 · 3 years

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Foundation

Optimus had just finished explaining the status of the Forge of Solus Prime, when a jet that looked like some stealth bomber landed outside. Everyone gathered at the doors, while Optimus, Ultra Magnus and Prowl approached the bomber. As its parts suddenly shift, a bot slightly shorter than Ultra Magnus stood before the Autobots.

“Blaster?” Asked Prowl, frowning, “I take it you followed the energy surge as well?”

“Nope, we just woke up from Stasis,” Said Blaster, his battle mask retracting, “Some humans saw us, Warpath is currently leading efforts in awakening the rest of the crew.

“And the crew are?” Ultra Magnus spoke, raising an eyebrow.

“Myself, Warpath, Jetfire, Afterburner, a few others and Commander Elita One.” Said Blaster, grinning, “I promised to return to them, I think the Humans said it was called something like Griffin Rock.”

Everyone was stunned, “Funny enough,” said Heatwave, approaching Blaster, “My team and I need to get back there too.”

“Prime!” Called Fowler, bursting out of his office, “Turn on the news.”

Optimus frowned, before looking at Blaster, “Can you tap into their broadcasting services?”

Blaster nodded, before his Autobot symbol lit up and started projecting the news, which featured Megatron.

“Your leaders have lied to you, kept our presence secret,” Said Megatron, his face curled into a snarl, “but know this, this planet and everything on it, now belongs to Megatron! The Lord and Commander of the Decepticons! We have already laid waste to Jasper, Nevada and Griffin Rock, Maine for harbouring Autobot Rebels and we will do the same to any city, state, country or continent that continues to do so. As an example of such an incident,” Megatron gestured behind him, when Starscream dragged another Cybertronian forward, Optimus recognised Bluestreak on sight, “has been found in China. Optimus, if you’re watching, know that I don’t have to do this, I just want to.” Megatron levelled his fusion cannon with Bluestreak’s head and fired a single shot into it. Everyone flinched as Bluestreak’s head exploded, while Megatron just grinned sadistically, “Let that serve as a warning to all those who think they can stand against me.”

“Well,” Said Smokescreen, after a moment, “I guess the secrets out.”

“The top brass is trying to mask it as a hoax.” Said Fowler, before Optimus spoke.

“Tell them not to bother,” Said Optimus, his gaze on Megatron’s frozen face, “There will be those who will investigate such claims and, if Megatron feels that his warning has not been heeded, it may provoke a greater attack that could lead to the mass loss of lives.”

“But that would mean your cover has been blown.” Said Jack, from his place next to Arcee’s leg.

“Perhaps, but we cannot allow humanity to live in the dark while our war damages your world, Jack.” Said Optimus, looking down at the human, before turning to Ultra Magnus, “Commander, take as many transports as you can and collect the residents of Griffin Rock, I will contact High Tide, Salvage and Blurr and have then render assistance in any possible way they can.”

“Wait, there are more Autobots on Earth?” Asked Arcee, frowning.

“Salvage and Blurr are from before the war,” Said Optimus, looking at the motorcycle, “High Tide is a Titan Master.”

“A what?” Asked Miko, from Bulkhead’s shoulder.

“A Titan Master,” Said Bulkhead, “basically it’s a Cybertronian with three modes, Bots, vehicle and head. The head combines with a larger transforming frame and forms a Bot so big that it would put our old base to shame.”

“Almost all the Titan Masters were killed in the War for Cybertron, kid,” Said Wheeljack, “we all thought Fortress Maximus was the last one.”

“Until High Tide, apparently.” Remarked Arcee, before noticing the looks on Optimus, Ultra Magnus and Ratchet’s faces, “Wait, what’s with the look?”

“High Tide knew Optimus, before he was Optimus.” Said Ratchet, shifting slightly.

Optimus coughed, “While there is much to discuss, you all have your missions and it is imperative that we get to the humans, and Autobots, before Megatron detects them.”

Almost immediately everyone jumped into action, with most of Team Prime going with Ultra Magnus. The Rescue Bots went to follow, before Optimus, addressed Boulder.

“Boulder, if you have a moment.” Said Optimus, making the bulldozer stop.

“Yes, sir.” Said Boulder, facing Optimus.

“High Tide is working on building a city for Autobots and Humans in Oregon,” Said Optimus, looking down at Boulder, “I want you and Graham to aid him in the contruction. I intend of having the refugees from both Griffin Rock and Jasper moved there as soon as it is habitable.”

“Yes, Sir.” Boulder Saluted Optimus and raced off after his team.

Optimus made his way over to the Iron Will, boarding it and accessing the comm system, “Quickshadow, come in.”

The screen flickered into life, revealing a femme with a slight smirk on her face, “Optimus, it’s certainly been a while.”

“I need you to head to Griffin Rock and rendezvous with the Autobot forces heading there.” Said Optimus, making Quickshadow’s smirk widen.

“Reclaiming it from the Decepticons?” Questioned the spy.

“No, we are evacuating the humans there,” Explained Optimus, “There is a family that I want you to protect, the Greenes.”

“Any particular way I can find them?” Asked Quickshadow, frowning.

“Speak with Prowl, he will guide you to them.” Said Optimus, his tone serious, “Good luck, Soldier.”

Optimus cut the transmission and departed the ship.

Quickshadow internally grumbled, the salt from he under water walk was causing havoc for her axels. She pulled to a stop at a red light, only for a massive convoy of assorted vehicles to drive past. Quickshadow spotted the Autobot crest on the side of a blue semi, before running the red light and sidling up to Ultra Magnus, “Commander.”

“Quickshadow,” Said Ultra Magnus, not bothering with a greeting, “I see that Optimus wasted no time in contacting you.”

“Ooh, so harsh,” Flirted Quickshadow, “I do love a mech in uniform and I’ve been a bad, bad girl.”

Ultra Magnus suddenly swerved, as Quickshadow cackled.

“We agreed to never speak of the night, Soldier.” Reprimanded Ultra Magnus, not noticing Arcee pulling up between them.

“Now you’ve got me interested.” Said Arcee, alerting them to her presence.

“That is none of your concern.” Snapped Ultra Magnus, speeding up.

“He does know that we can out pace him, right?” Asked Quickshadow, as Prowl passed her.

“He does, he just doesn’t like anyone.” Said Prowl, before turning his sirens on and speeding past them. Chase and Heatwave followed suit and took off after Prowl.

“Ooh, the good boy are bad boys.” Snarked Quickshadow, as Boulder crept past her.

“No, we just have family where we’re going.” Said Boulder, sounded exhausted, “I really need to re-scan.”

“Speed isn’t everything, Boulder.” Said Arcee, turning her attention to the bulldozer, “Just ask Blades.”

“I can hear you; you know.” Complained the helicopter, as Bumblebee shot past the femmes, “Okay, that’s not cool!”

Blades sped up, while Blaster flew above them, “You three do know that you’ve been slowing down for the past twenty nano-cycles, right?”

Arcee suddenly became aware of Bulkhead passing her, “Thanks Arcee, I’ll be enjoying that energon.” Arcee shot off, “Ah, scrap.”

“Hey, Bulk,” Said Wheeljack, keeping pace with his fellow Wrecker and ignoring Smokescreen shoot past, “What’s Miko got going on with that human Prime kid?”

“What, Jack?” Asked Bulkhead, keeping pace with Boulder, “They’re just friends the last I heard. Why?”

“The Doc was grumbling about something called ‘kahoo ties’, said he heard it from Raf after Jack smashed his face into Miko’s.” Responded Wheeljack, laughing as Bulkhead suddenly fell behind.

“Jack kissed Miko?” Screeched Bulkhead, catching back up with Wheeljack.

“So that’s what it’s called.” Said Wheeljack, as Quickshadow suddenly stopped. The two Wrecker transformed and skidded to a halt, “What’s the hold up?”

“No road.” Said Quickshadow, frowning, “Where’d the Rescue Bots go?”

Bulkhead spotted a human walking towards them, he was wearing a suit like Fowler’s, but he was wearing glasses and looked like he was in a bad mood, “The ships are still an hour out, apparently getting a few ferries is beyond the abilities of the US Navy.”

“I’m sure they can wait a little longer,” Said Wheeljack, crossing his arms, “Blaster didn’t say they were in trouble.”

The agent shook his head and walked away, leaving the Autobots nonchalantly standing waiting for the ships. Once the ships arrived, the Autobots and transports boarded and continued their journey to Griffin Rock Sanctuary.

“They should be in here,” Said Blaster, as he led the humans to the cave, “Unless they’ve all gone into the Axalon.”

A large white Cybertronian stepped out and paused when he saw the Humans, “Warpath, it looks like more humans have arrived!”

“They’re here to evacuate the Island, Jetfire.” Said Blaster, as Warpath, adorned with small, giggling children, came out.

“About time, too.” Grumbled Warpath, as Prowl brushed past him.

“Cody?” Called Prowl, looking around for his charge.

“Over here.” Said Cody, covered in dirt, “We tried excavating the ship.”

“Turns out too much of it buckled when we landed.” Said Afterburner, ripping a piece of metal out of the rock, “It’s a minor miracle that no one was killed.”

“We’ve come to collect everyone,” Said Prowl, kneeling in front of Cody, “The Islanders are going to be put in with the Jasper evacuees, at least until we finish fixing the damage.”

Cody gave a small smile, as the people were led out by the military, each of the Burnses were reunited with their partners, Frankie and her family being placed with an Autobot called Quickshadow. Before long, everyone was on a ship taking them to refuge area that housed other people that had their homes taken by the Decepticons.

“The secrets out.” Said Prowl, standing next to Cody, as the ship rocked, “Humanity as a whole now know that we exist and, subsequently, are demanding to hear from Optimus Prime.”

“What happens now?” Asked Cody, as Quickshadow walked over to him and Prowl, Frankie not far behind.

“Optimus has plans for a joint Human-Autobot community,” Said Prowl, frowning, “he had hoped Griffin Rock would be that community, but obviously that didn’t pan out.”

“In a way,” Said Frankie, stopping next to Cody, “It did, the Autobots that we found in the Sanctuary were able to get help from Humans and vice-versa.”

“Even the mayor warmed up to them.” Laughed Cody, remembering how Kup and thrown a ‘cy-gar’ at the mayor.

“I think that was because he was scared of what Kup would do to him.” Said Frankie, as Jetfire, Afterburner and Blaster flew above them, performing arial displays to keep them entertained.

“Boulder and his human have already started designing the architecture for the community.” Said Quickshadow, as the silence lapsed, “I believe they plan on calling it ‘Autobot City’.”

“Let me guess, they’re going to have Metroplex act as the base for it?” Was Prowl’s sarcastic response.

“I didn’t ask.” Said Quickshadow, “But, it would provide homes for everyone that was affected by Decepticon attacks, past, current and future.”

“Your family could be the responders for that city too.” Said Frankie, giving Cody a nudge.

“I can’t wait to hear what Raf thinks of this.” Smiled Cody, as the ships made it to port.

“You’re going to be seeing him soon,” Said Prowl, transforming, “so, you don’t have to wait long.”

“Can I go with them?” Asked Frankie, looking up at Quickshadow.

Quickshadow shrugged, “It’s Prowl, so you’ll be safe.”

Frankie grinned and climbed into the seat next to Cody, “This is so cool.”

“I believe you’ll get along with Miko.” Said Prowl, driving off the ship.

“This is amazing, Boulder.” Said Graham, looking over the schematics of the City Optimus was building.

“Yeah, Optimus already has Blurr and Salvage helping High Tide with its construction, with the added Bot power coming their way, the City itself should be finished in the next couple of years, especially once Fortress Maximus makes his way over from China.”

“Who?” Asked Graham, confused.

“Sorry,” Apologised Boulder, “Fortress Maximus is like High Tide, except he transforms into a city. He’s one of few Titans left after the War for Cybertron.”

Graham frowned, “How many of the Titans are left?”

“Not including Trypticon, jut Fortress Maximus and High Tide,” Said Boulder, carefully watching the road, “Metroplex sacrificed his spark getting the Ark off of Cybertron and any of the other that left Cybertron are likely to have gone offline from energon depletion.”

“So, Fortress Maximus and High Tide are the last of their kind?” Asked Graham, as Boulder slowed a little.

Boulder’s silence spoke volumes.

Miko sat and spoke with her host parents, as the trucks began to drive into the City that Optimus was having built.

“Whoa,” Gasped her host mother, “it’s massive.”

“Probably so the Autobots can fit inside the buildings.” Dismissed Miko, before spotting a group of Autobots scanning vehicles. A red one with two giant cannons on his arms scanned a GMC Topkick, while one the size of Bulkhead scanned a 4X4, “Ooh, there are Brawn and Ironhide.”

Her host parents looked over and saw the pair of Autobots transform into their alts and join the procession going into the City. The truck they were in came to a halt.

“Alright, kids,” Said Hound, getting their attention, “You have reached your destination, thank you for choosing Autobot Bus service as your method of travel.” Then, without warning, Hound Transformed and looked over the city, “Eh, could use a few drinking places.”

Miko laughed, before spotting a blond-haired boy the same age as Raf.

“Cody!” Yelled Miko, running towards him.

Hound watched Miko run off, when Ironhide threw a pipe at him, “Give us a hand with this, ya ungrateful slacker.”

“Why? Fortress Maximus is going to be here soon.” Muttered Hound, recoiling at Ironhide’s glare.

“I heard that.” Grumbled Ironhide, as he stomped away.

“What crawled up his aft and died?” Asked Hound, looking at Brawn.

“I don’t know, ask Kup.” Grunted Brawn, lifting a piece of metal and walking off with it.

“Is he here yet?” Asked Cody, climbing on top of the wall.

“Fortress Maximus is still an hour out,” Said Prowl, picking Cody up and placing him on his shoulder, “Don’t worry, you’re not going to miss his arrival.”

“It’s a shame that Frankie couldn’t be here for this.” Said Cody, getting comfortable on Prowl.

“He’s early.” Said Blades, suddenly.

Cody and Prowl watched at a fortress on wheels slowly moved towards the City.

“You see that links?” Asked Prowl, pointing to crevices in the city, “That’s where he’s going to be, he’ll serve as our new base of operations and ‘council building’.”

“Noble.” Gasped Cody in awe.

The crowd of Humans and Autobots watched as the fortress guided itself into the holes and locked itself into place. The fortress started transforming, before settling on a series of skyscrapers that where all fused together with the Autobot crest proudly emblazoned on the side.

“Fortress Maximus is online.” Boomed a deep, robotic voice.

A panel dropped down, revealing a group of Autobots, a silver one taking a single step forwards and falling to the ground. There were some screams as his head rolled off. A foul looking Autobot glared at the head, before a smaller bot ran forwards, picked up the head and yelled, “Head lob!”

As if by magic, the headless Autobot jumped up and started chasing the smaller bot.

“I want to feel sorry for Cogman, but seriously, he shouldn’t do that in front of Glyph.” Said Prowl, shaking his head.

“How’s he able to do that?” Asked Cody, looking at his guardian.

“They’re headmasters,” Explained Prowl, “You know High Tide is a Titan Master? A Headmaster is more or less the same thing, except its small robot and head, no extra mode.”

Cody grinned, Ratchet had joined in the chase, no doubt trying to get a tool back from a Mini-Con, “Do you think Bumblebee and his team will join in the celebrations tonight?”

Prowl looked at the fifteen-year-old, “I’m sure they’re already getting ready for it.”

Cody grinned, gripping tightly as Prowl started walking.

Frankie grinned at the sight of the finished Autobot City, a large number to Autobots were already there, most likely the crew of the Axalon, along with Team Prime and the Wreckers. Everywhere was built for Humans and Cybertronians, schools, hospitals, even police stations. Some of the Autobots had left Earth after defeating Megatron, restoring the core of Cybertron and starting to rebuild the formerly dead world.

The Rescue Bots, the crew of the Axalon and some members of Team Prime had opted to remain on Earth. Frankie jumped out of Quickshadow, running inside the new Firehouse, giving a quick greeting to the Rescue Bots, and running to the Command Centre.

Quickshadow waited for Doctor Greene, his wife and youngest daughter to get out before transforming. The spy smirked, “I must say, it’s really shaped up around here.”

“Nice to see you too, Quickshadow.” Said Prowl, nodding at her and going back to his work.

Quickshadow started chuckling, before a loud klaxon sounded throughout the City. Prowl froze, before swearing and yelling, “Autobots, Mobilise! Get all the Humans to the safe zones, The Decepticons are attacking!”

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A Different Side (1/2)

Summary: Optimus comes back from an unsuccessful mission and seems to be out of sorts...but there’s more to that story.

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A/N:

-This is a rather silly fic, so do not worry I promise there is nothing inappropriate or heavy in this one at all! It’s,,,a dumb idea I had in History the other day,,,I wrote most of it between/during class periods, and edited the rest when I was supposed to be doing homework at home! :’)

-Please excuse any typos, grammar mistakes, ooc-ness, weird phrasings, punctuation errors, or really just anything that looks weird or isn’t right; I’m an amateur and I do this stuff for fun! So I’m naturally not the best at it....keep that in mind pls...

-WHAT IS THIS TITLE IM SO SORRY--

-Ok but this story is honestly kinda dumb goumen I’ll write better things soon

-Set in the TFP universe!

-This only has two parts, so this be the first and the next update is the end of it.... 😹😹 ^^’’

Enjoy! :D

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“Eat my dust, Jack!”

“Not if I pass you first!!”

“No, you won’t!!!”

“Says who?!”

Two cars raced around the base, one just barely passing the other.

Miko and Jack had gone head-to-head, racing one last tournament before they had to go home—after the tie last round, they just had to know who, really, was the victor of the day. The two of them shouted competitively as they jammed the controls in one direction or another. Excited, Raf looked on. He, too, was curious of the outcome.

At present, only Ratchet had remained at base.

The others had gone out to investigate an abandoned energon mine somewhere in Maine. Optimus had visited the location once before but was not able to reach the source of the readings he’d gotten.

Therefore, since there had been no Decepticon activity in the past week or so, he took his team to search the caverns.

They were due to return in about 10 minutes, according to Ratchet. When they did, each guardian was then going to take their human companion home.

It was a normal day at the Autobot base.

“NO WAY—”

“TAKE THAT!!!!”

Jack threw his fist in the air triumphantly while Miko crumpled to the floor in defeat. Raf burst into laughter as she actually went and laid flat on her back.

“The horror! I’ve let Jack win!!” She overdramatically wailed. Then, after a moment, sat up and giggled along with Raf and Jack. As the two went to retrieve their cars, Raf scampered up to Ratchet.

“Hey, Ratchet. What are you doing?”

The medic sighed, continuing to tinker with what looked like some kind of tool. “Fixing one of Bulkhead’s….accidents,” He muttered. With a sigh, he remembered the large mech smashing it while trying to reenact a fight he had, showing off to Miko. Naturally, the girl had been amazed, but it was short-lived as Ratchet, too, had witnessed that retelling.

Raf fixed his glasses. “I’m sure it was just an accident, Ratchet.”

With an eyeroll, Ratchet responded, “It was, but that doesn’t make it any less of an inconvenience, Rafael. It was quite immature of him, too.” He held it up to the light to observe a small detail of the frame.

“Oh…I see.”

“Thank the Allspark it’s not one of my more important tools,” he murmured, mostly to himself. Ratchet put it down for a moment to check on the progress of the rest of the team’s expedition.

He pushed the comm button. “Optimus, come in. Have you found anything? Is everyone okay?”

“Negative, Ratchet. There is nothing left in these caves,” he reported, a faint note of disappointment in his tone. “Though, everyone is fine. We require a bridge.”

“Understood.”

Ratchet tapped a few more buttons to lock onto their coordinates and pulled the lever, activating the groundbridge. Miko and Jack broke off their conversation and joined Raf to stand by Ratchet, waiting for their guardians’ returns.

Sure enough, after a moment, the team came through the portal with a swishing noise, Optimus the last one through. While the three kids gravitated to their partners, Optimus merely stood at the bridge. He remained for a moment, passing his gaze over his team.

Then, without a word, he turned and headed down the halls—to his room.

“Did you really think….” Arcee trailed off her snide remark at Jack as she heard Optimus’s heavy footsteps go past everyone and down the hall. She and Jack exchanged looks as everyone else, also, noticed this.

After a short spell of silence, Miko finally spoke up.

“Is he mad or something? Cuz I mean, geez—he didn’t even say hello.” She folded her arms.

“No, Miko,” Ratchet responded, sounding a little exasperated. “What could he be angry over, if he were?” More silence followed his words. It was not often Optimus actually showed what he was feeling like this.

Everyone was therefore concerned.

“Do you think…he might be, like, really disappointed about not finding anything in the caves, then?” Jack asked, drifting from Arcee to the groundbridge area. “I mean, from what he’s been saying, you guys really needed that energon…”

“He could just be tired, too,” Raf chimed in. The bots thought for a moment.

Bumblebee shifted from one foot to the other, clearly uncomfortable. ‘I just hope he’s okay…’

Ratchet set his tools aside and headed for the hall. “I’ll go talk to him,” he said. The humans and bots exchanged glances, then nodded.

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“So!” Ratchet huffed frustratedly, emerging from the halls. “He won’t open the door, and will not talk to me, either!” He threw his hands in the air with a noise of exasperation, trudging back to his station.

Rafael nudged Miko, who had her headphones in. Jack stood up and began down the stairs.

“I guess something is wrong,” Arcee murmured, folding her arms. She caught sight of Jack, regarding her companion with an inquisitive gaze.

“Jack?”

“I’ll talk to him.” He heard his own determined voice, then touched the back of his head with an awkward laugh. “I’ll—I’ll try, I mean…”

“Good luck,” Ratchet muttered bitterly, not taking his eyes off his current repair project. “If he even has the courtesy to acknowledge you at all.” Jack flashed a thumbs up.

He uneasily began to wonder what could have put Optimus so out of sorts that he wouldn’t even speak to Ratchet. It was also rare for Optimus to do this kind of thing, apparently.

Something told Jack it wasn’t just about the energon…but he still wanted to find out for himself.

“Later, Jack!” Raf called, scampering down the steps. Miko followed, slinging her backpack onto her shoulders. She waved.

“Yeah, we’re gonna go home now, but you better text us later, kay?” Bulkhead and Bumblebee then transformed, and the two kids hopped in. Ratchet, remembering he had to bridge them out, audibly sighed, slumping over.

“For the love of Primus, am I able to get any work done around here without constantly being interrupted?!”

That’s my cue to leave, Jack thought. He quickly hurried down the halls, not wanting to be the next victim of Ratchet’s frustration. He knew the medic only meant well, and that his work was important to him.

Still, he internally wished Ratchet had more patience. Even if he didn’t scare Jack, it was still unpleasant to be around the old bot when he was not in a good mood.

Speaking of which….

Jack came upon Optimus’s berth room, which was closed. He sucked in a breath, raising his arm to knock. Hesitation pulled his arm back after a second.

What if he is just resting? I’d be pretty ticked if someone interrupted my long nap…

A memory of Miko pushing him off the couch as a prank resurfaced. He remembered feeling frustrated more than anything else. Of course, she’d apologized, but that wasn’t really going to give him back those precious minutes of sleep.

He rolled his eyes. “What can you expect when you’re friends with Miko Nakadai, right?” He murmured, raising his arm again. But for the sake of satisfying my own curiosities, at least—

“Hey, Optimus?” Jack called, knocking lightly. When he received no response for a few minutes, he sighed and knocked again—this time, a bit louder. “Optimus!! Are you okay in there?”

There was a rustling noise from behind the door, but still no response. Jack decided to stop knocking. He put his back against the metal and slid to the floor. Maybe simply talking it out would help.

“You know, everyone’s kinda worried about you…” He sighed again, laughing a little. “Oh, and Ratchet’s kinda mad you didn’t even acknowledge him. So…you’re probably gonna have to apologize for that later…”

The boy bowed his head a little. It was possible Optimus wanted to be left alone right now. Coming to bother him might have been a mistake. Jack began to think up other ways he and the others could figure out—

“Jack.”

Optimus spoke at last, his voice sounding calm—completely level, actually. Instantly, the teen sprang to his feet and answered.

“Optimus! Ok, good. You’re alive, then,” he joked. When the Prime didn’t respond to his jest—naturally—Jack shook his head and chuckled quietly. “It’s ok, I was joking. Anyway—do you….wanna talk? Is everything ok? You seemed kind of sad when you came through the bridge…and you didn’t even tell us how it went…”

Didn’t tell us anything, actually, but I’ll leave that part out. I’m sure Optimus doesn’t want to be guilted for stuff at the moment.

There was another noise—it sounded a little more desperate before it abruptly came to a stop. Then, the Autobot leader’s hefty footsteps began to approach the door. Jack backed away, glad that his efforts seemed to have paid off. The large metal sheet slid upwards, revealing Optimus’ huge figure.

His face was completely expressionless, but he mustered a somewhat warm look when he gazed at Jack.

Well, at least Optimus said something and…opened his door, Jack consoled himself mentally. Even though I still don’t know what’s bothering him. Guess we’ll just have to wait for him to tell us…

“I will go apologize to Ratchet. It was not my intention to offend him…” He started out the door and down the hall. Then, he paused to face Jack for a moment as he added, “And my apologies also to you, I did not mean to worry anyone. Thank you for coming to get me.”

“Oh—no, don’t worry about that, Optimus. It’s fine.”

The Prime nodded briefly, saying nothing more. Jack watched him go. Now, he was even more confused than before.

So why were you acting weird when you got back to base?

By coincidence, his gaze happened to wander to Optimus’ open berth room. Jack had the sudden realization that he’d never seen Optimus’s berthroom before. Actually, he hadn’t seen any of the bots’ rooms since he’d known about their base.

He left the door open, it wouldn’t hurt to go take a look…I think?

Quietly, he padded inside. Taking a moment to look around, Jack noted that it was quite a huge space—way bigger than he’d expected from the size of the door.

It was also very….bare.

No posters, furnishings, or anything other than the walls, his berth, and a small shelf. On that shelf, there was nothing except for some mystery object shoved in the corner, covered by an old blue cloth.

“Exactly what you’d expect from a guy like Optimus,” Jack remarked to himself. He sighed and began to walk away, when suddenly a noise snapped his attention back around.

Back to the shelf.

Back to the blue cloth.

A noise that had come from….

“What is that thing?” Jack murmured to himself as he drew close to it again.

He jumped back as it vibrated and briefly glowed a bright blue. It seemed to come back to life as a steady humming filled the air of the room. The teen came to a halt right in front of the shelf, placing his hands on his hips as he stared at it, curious and confused.

Was he trying to hide this? Jack wanted even more to know what it did—what it was.

And while he stared at it, the object beneath the cloth made another noise.

“Roadwork ahead?? Uh, YEAH, I sure hope it does!”

For a moment, Jack stood immobile. Then, he burst into laughter.

Optimus was watching vines….he was watching vines….Optimus Prime was watching vines.

He suddenly remembered what had happened to his mom when she watched vine for the first time. For at least two long, painful weeks, the only things she said were vine quotes—in a failed attempt to be funny.

Optimus was watching….vines….oh no.

Jack turned on his heel and sprinted down the halls.

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dracoqueen22 · 3 years

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Universe: The Prime’s Consorts/Consortium Rated: G/K+ Description: It’s the call Wheeljack’s been waiting for, but he still doesn’t expect to hear the good news from Ratchet’s own lips. Wrist-deep in one of his many projects, Wheeljack often ignores his communication console when it beeps at him or flashes at him or makes any amount of distracting attempts to get his attention. But when the special tone Wheeljack programmed specifically for Ratchet pings at his audials, Wheeljack scrambles to answer it, sending a container of tools crashing to the floor as he lunges for the acceptance key. He winces as the clatter of scattered tools echoes around his laboratory, but it’s a distant worry because the moment his fingers brush the key, Ratchet’s face fills the screen. Relief crashes over Wheeljack even harder than the tumbled tool chest. Especially when Ratchet gives him that wry grin. “Catch you at a bad time?” “Shut up,” Wheeljack says, his indicators flashing. He claws at the desk, dragging his wheeled chair around the tool detritus to get his face better in the screen. “I’ve been worried sick about you.” Ratchet arches an orbital ridge. “Think I can’t take care of myself?” “I think that having to watch you get on a shuttle meant for the Prime’s estate took decades off my spark-life,” Wheeljack replies tartly. Of course, Ratchet would be flippant about this. Of course. “How’re you? And be honest.” “When am I not?” Ratchet snorts, but his grin shifts into something more serious. “I’m actually… okay. Better than either of us could’ve hoped.” He might even be telling the truth, Wheeljack thinks.

Ratchet looks… good. Rested and polished, and his smile feels genuine. From what Wheeljack can see in the background, he’s in a berthroom, probably not the Prime’s but one of his own. Wheeljack doubts the Prime would make all of his Consorts stay in the same room with him, no matter how vile and lecherous they are. Ten is a lot to keep in that kind of space. Also, Ratchet doesn’t have a kinky collar around his neck, or manacles on his wrists, or any marks on his armor. Of course, this Prime could be the sort who likes to make sure his Consorts are pretty and polished to hide the scars. Wheeljack squints at his best friend. “Do I need to come to Iacon and blow up the Prime? Because I’ll do it, treason bedamned.” Ratchet, of all things, laughs. And it’s a genuine laugh, not one of Ratchet’s patented “I’m not okay but Wheeljack makes things a little better” laughs. “Please don’t,” he says. “I actually like this Prime.” Wheeljack sits back in his chair, sending it rolling into a heavy wrench. “Wait. Really?” “Really,” Ratchet says. He leans to the side, plants his chin on his fist. “He might actually be one of the good ones, Jack. So far, that’s what I’ve seen anyway.” His free hand touches his chassis. “I saw a lot of his truth.” “It’s not impossible to lie through a spark merge,” Wheeljack points out. “You know that.” They don’t mention the name Pharma. They don’t have to. “I do, and only time will tell if this Prime is a good liar, but… I don’t think he is,” Ratchet says, and there’s an almost awestruck tone to his voice that really throws Wheeljack for a loop. Ratchet is grumpy and pessimistic and jaded. He’s not a mech full of awe or hope. What kind of mech is Optimus Prime to inspire this kind of change in him? And is it genuine? Ratchet’s one of the smartest, most well-defended mechs Wheeljack knows, but there are plenty of mneumosurgery specialists running around on Cybertron. Past leadership has not hesitated to apply their specific talents. “Why not?” Wheeljack asks. Ratchet settles into his chair. “It’s the way he talks to us. He’s open-minded without it being condescending. Everything about him reads as genuine.” He makes a vague gesture. “He actually asked me what it would take for me to be comfortable, and not only did he listen, he took my words to spark.” It sounds too good to be true. A Prime genuinely taking interest in the well-being of his Consorts? Treating them as more than berth-mates or well-bred buymechs? Has Wheeljack stepped into an alternate dimension? “He’s made it pretty damn clear he hates the current Consort process, too,” Ratchet continues, because apparently there are more good things to say. Wheeljack has to admit, that’s a hefty amount of evidence leaning toward Optimus Prime being a halfway decent mech. “He wants to change Cybertron, Wheeljack. He’s asked us to help.” “And you believe him?” “He asked me to be his personal medic so yeah, I think I do,” Ratchet says, his optics dimming with serious contemplation. “There’s something different about this one, Jack. I’m sure of it.” He pauses and gives Wheeljack a wry look. “He’s not the first Prime I’ve met, remember?” Wheeljack rolls his optics. “I remember.” Ratchet’s old enough to have met at least two other Primes before Optimus, and he loves to remind Wheeljack how much older he is at every opportunity. It took forever for Ratchet to stop calling him “bratling.” He still does it now and again to tweak Wheeljack’s gears. “If he does even half the things he says he’s going to do, then we can all consider ourselves lucky,” Ratchet says, and there’s an odd earnest tone to his voice. “I’ve agreed to support him, or at the very least, not stand in his way.” Wheeljack has to meet this Prime, if he’s turned surly Ratchet into a mech daring to have an inch of hope these days. He pulls up a datapad out of range of the camera and starts looking up flights from Nova Cronum to Iacon proper. If the Prime won’t let him see Ratchet, well, that’s just proof he’s not all shiny brackets like he claims to be. A good Prime wouldn’t prevent best friends from visiting each other, now would he? “Ratchet, start from the beginning,” Wheeljack says, using his best no-nonsense voice. The one he uses on his apprentices to get them to stand up and obey and yes, absolutely, definitely employ the safety precautions that are there for a reason, you morons. Yes, I’m looking at you, Brainstorm. “Tell me everything,” Wheeljack continues as he divides his attention between his best friend and the available flights. He’s got plenty of creds saved up for an impromptu vacation and besides, Perceptor’s been begging for him to check out the lab in Iacon anyway. Two Scraplets, one shot and all that. “Especially about the other consorts,” Wheeljack adds. He knows who they are thanks to the public announcement that went up, but he doesn’t know them, and if any of them are mistreating Ratchet, well, Wheeljack has a few accidentally explosive gifts to give. “Give me the gossip everyone else isn’t going to get.” Ratchet laughs and gives him such a fond look, Wheeljack preens. “Alright you nosey slagger. Hope you don’t have anywhere to be today.” Wheeljack idly kicks a scattered tool away from his chair. “My time is all yours.” He books the first flight out. ***

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Masters and Students

"Such a shame." Starscream said as he watched the Space bridge explosion, "But I applaud you, Megatron. You certainly made a grand exit."

Echo clenched her fists tightly as she left the control bridge and Soundwave walked over to Starscream.

"Ah, Soundwave, cue the audio/visual. I wish to address the troops." Soundwave only nodded.

All over the screens and throughout the halls, the troops had heard Starscream give out his message.

"The loss of Megatron, leader of the great Decepticon uprising, is certainly a blow to our cause. Yet we mustn't despair of his tragic demise. But instead embrace his ultimate sacrifice and build upon the foundation he laid with an even mightier hand."

A Vehicon had spoken up, "With all due respect Commander-I mean Lord Starscream."

"Yes, yes, what is it?" Starscream said.

"If we failed to conquer Earth under Lord Megatron's command, what hope do we have now while the Autobots still defend it?" The Vehicon asked.

Starscream sighed and replied, "Allow me to be crystal clear... I studied for millennia under our former Master. Thus I am equipped to lead you. I, Megatron's true heir, Lord Starscream, Emperor of Destruction!" The crowd of Vehicons looked to each other and talked to one another. Starscream let out a scoff and had Soundwave cut the feed and audio.

"What use are troops who can't rise to the task of inflicting unspeakable destruction in my name?" The Seeker huffed.

"Maybe it's because they actually have loyalty towards someone who's led them for years," Echo spoke up as she stalked towards Starscream, her optics blazing with fury, "you're too cowardly and hardheaded to be a leader!"

"I suggest you watch your tone, Echo," Starscream growled. "Make me, you sorry excuse for a Decepticon!" Echo snapped, her digits turning into claws.

Soundwave stood between his sister and Starscream and Echo stared up at him, her wings shaking with bitterness towards Starscream. Soundwave shook his helm at his sister, silently telling her not to start a fight that she did not want to finish.

Echo clenched her fists tightly before she turned and walked out of the room. Starscream huffed and turned away from Soundwave, "now with that out of the way... Legend tells of one capable warrior, one who exists here upon this very planet, one who can be student to my master."

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Optimus sighed as he stood, overlooking the rock formations that surrounded him. It's been a week since they disabled the Decepticon Space Bridge, which resulted in Megatron's demise.

"Optimus, why so glum? This planet – all planets – are finally free from Megatron's tyranny!" Ratchet cheered.

"I do not disagree, Ratchet," Optimus admitted, a very large part of him content in knowing that his family would be safer than they were when Megatron lived, "It's just...a small part of me hoped to change Megatron's mind. Not extinguish his spark."

"Optimus, his vileness was not slain by your hand! But by his own twisted arrogance!" Ratchet protested, earning a hum of displeasure from the Prime, "I'm sorry. I know the two of you have quite a history."

"But the Megatron whom I once fought aside perished eons ago; the day he chose to become a Decepticon," Optimus rumbled before quickly changing the topic, "The Decepticons may be in disarray. But they aren't without leadership. And while Starscream is no Megatron, he is far from predictable." Suddenly an explosion shook the base.

"Decepticons! We're under attack!" Ratchet exclaimed and he and Optimus ran to the source of the explosion. Only it wasn't an attack. It was Rafael's volcano science project.

"It's not an attack Ratchet. It's my volcano," Raf said as he waved his hand against the smoke that started to fade away and his volcano deflated, "or was."

"Hold still, Bulkhead," Miko said as Bulkhead held a small model of the Solar System, "Jupiter needs its red spot. Whoopsie!"

"What... in the Allspark is going on around here?" Ratchet demanded. "Our projects are due tomorrow," Jack said.

Arcee picked up a part of the motorcycle she and Jack were working on. "Maybe it needs one of these doohickeys," she said.

"You're a motorcycle Arcee," Jack said with a smirk, "shouldn't you know how to build a motorcycle engine?" "You're a human, Jack," Arcee shot back, "can you build me a small intestine?"

"Burn!" Miko and Paige said and Firestorm snickered. Jack huffed.

"Well you can't make these projects in here," Ratchet said, "you're making a mess!" "But the science fair's a big part of our grade," Raf said.

"Yeah," Miko agreed, "if Bulkhead doesn't help me finish this model of our Solar System-" "Oh?" Ratchet interrupted, "and what does Bulkhead know of your solar system? Or Bumblebee of your volcanoes? Or...?"

"Arcee of our motorcycles?" Jack asked, earning a look from his guardian.

"Precisely," Ratchet said, "we're not Earthlings and they're not scientists." "But the Autobots are their guardians, Ratchet," Optimus said, "would it hurt to learn more of Earth by helping our young friends with their schoolwork?"

"Well maybe our young friends should learn more of Cybertron," Ratchet huffed. Raf looked over at Paige, "what are you and Primrose working on, Paigey?"

"I'm just holding the flashlight," Primrose said. "I'm painting the galaxies and the constellations," Paige said as she sat on the far side of the main hangar, painting a rather large canvas. Primrose held a Cybertronian-sized flashlight and shined it down on the painting.

"Plus I’m making another project, but you can’t see it yet. Also, Ratchet," Paige said, making the Autobot medic look at her, "if you want- and if it's not too much trouble, can you teach me about Cybertron?"

"Really? You actually want to learn?" Ratchet asked, surprised. Paige smiled and nodded, "what's wrong with teaching a Galatrian about Cybertronian history and culture? Nothing, I'm sure. Plus, I've been meaning to learn about your planet."

Ratchet stared at Paige, completely shocked. "Someone's actually made Ratchet speechless," Firestorm chuckled, "I'm impressed. Ow!" He held his helm when a wrench suddenly decked him in the helm and he glared at Ratchet.

"Alright. I'll teach you," Ratchet said with a soft smile. "Yay!" Paige said happily. Primrose squeaked in surprise when some paint was flung her way and it landed on her faceplate.

"Whoops! Sorry Prim," Paige said with an apologetic smile.

"It's alright. The messier, the better," Primrose chuckled.

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Starscream, Soundwave and Echo were currently in the canyon looking for the warrior that Starscream had spoke of earlier in the warship. Though it had struck Echo as odd that they would look in a place such as Earth. And as much as she would've loved to beat Starscream into a bloody mess, she was also glad that Soundwave was here to stop her- most likely electrocute her in a way.

"Starscream." Echo said calmly, getting his attention, "This warrior that you talked about earlier, why in the name of the Allspark would they be here on Earth?"

Starscream said, "During the Great War, so much energon was hidden on this forsaken rock, that our departed master sent some of Cybertron's greatest to guard it-True warriors now lying in stasis, waiting to be reawakened."

"When you put it like that, it actually makes the most sense," Echo said.

"Yes," Starscream replied, "Though it was such a folly that late in life Megatron searched for distant space for warriors, rather than here beneath his feet." Soundwave was still trying to figure out where the warrior was; despite him not saying anything Starscream had said, "What do you mean you can't pinpoint his signal? I know we're close! Boost the power to your sensors!"

Soundwave did this and they found what they were looking for.

"Is that it?" Echo asked. "Yes," he said, "there." With that, he, Soundwave and Echo transformed into their aerial forms and flew up into the air.

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Raf was rebuilding his volcano. But he wasn't really paying attention. He was paying more attention to Bumblebee's stories from the war, particularly when Bumblebee mentioned that he hasn't made warrior class.

"Really, Bumblebee? Then how do you make warrior class?" Raf wanted to know, causing Bumblebee to bleep some stuff about experience getting in the way, "But I've seen you in action! You're awesome!"

That was when Optimus decided to intervene, placing his servo on his adoptive son's shoulder whilst saying to Raf, "I second your opinion, Raf. But Autobot lifecycles are much longer than those of humans. And though it may be hard to believe, our young scout still has much to experience."

"Well experience is the best thing to have," Paige said as she walked over to Optimus, Bumblebee and Raf. She was wearing a white shirt, along with some overalls and she was wearing her sketchers shoes.

"You done with your painting already?" Bumblebee asked.

"Yeah. I took it outside on the roof to dry," Paige said, rubbing her hands on the pants of her overalls, 'I think Cliff would've loved it.' She jumped when the monitors started going off.

"Exposed Energon! And it's on the move!" Ratchet proclaimed.

"And since we're not moving it, guess who must be!" Bulkhad challenged.

"Decepticons," Arcee answered as she stood next to Optimus.

"Without Megatron?" Miko asked in disbelief.

"Unfortunately, Megatron's legacy will live on as others rise to take his place," Optimus sighed gravely. "Why am I suddenly being reminded of wolves?" Paige asked aloud, making Optimus look at her curiously.

Optimus turned to his team, "Autobots, you have projects to complete. Ratchet, I may acquire first aid."

Ratchet was a bit hesitant at this, and turned to the three kids currently working on their projects.

"Science fair is a big part of their grade." Ratchet said to his leader, "Perhaps I'm best suited to remain and advise."

Optimus agreed to this, "Very well." He said, before turning to his scouts, "Bumblebee, Primrose, let us see about this energon in transit."

"Can I come?" Paige asked. "No," Optimus, Bumblebee and Primrose said in unison, making the fourteen year old girl squeak.

"You know it is too dangerous," Optimus said firmly. Paige frowned, "well I'm Dauntless enough to face danger!"

"This isn't Divergent," Jack called out. "Watch it, Jackson!" Paige said, glaring at the sixteen year old boy who put his hands up in surrender.

"What would your mother say?" Primrose asked in a playful tone. Paige opened her mouth but closed it and she crossed her arms over her chest and pouted.

Bumblebee buzzed with laughter as the ground bridge opened. Paige let out a meow of protest and she kicked invisible dirt with her foot. Optimus gently rubbed her head before he, Bumblebee and Primrose went through the ground bridge.

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Echo watched as Starscream and Soundwave pulled out what was a stasis chamber as she stood back. After they pulled the the stasis chamber out from where it was, they took a step back. "Soundwave, the cube." Starscream said.

Soundwave took out a container containing a single energon cube. He handed it over to Starscream; he placed it in the slot that was provided. The capsule had started to activate.

"The energon infusion!" Starscream said, "It's working!" They were soon blinded by a blue light.

In the distance, Optimus, Bumblebee and Primrose walked out of the ground bridge. They heard sounds just nearby. "Do you guys hear that?" Primrose asked.

"This doesn't feel right," Bumblebee said. "No Bumblebee, it does not," Optimus said, "hold your position and await my command."

Primrose and Bumblebee both nodded.

The stasis chamber opened and reveal the warrior inside; Starscream had stepped forward.

"Awaken warrior!" He said, "Rise and serve your new master!" Echo could tell that he was as large and giant as Megatron was; his color scheme was of green, white and red, and his optics glowed red. And a part of her was glad that he was another Seeker.

He spoke with a booming voice, "Skyquake only serves one master." "Excellent." Starscream said, "Your loyalty and devotion will set a fine example for the troops," he sent Echo a glare, "among other things. No need to be timid, Skyquake. You may bow."

Echo felt her right optic twitch and she ground her denta together to hold herself back. Soundwave placed his servo on his sister's shoulder and gave a light squeeze.

"You fail to grasp my meaning." Skyquake said, "I am here on a mission assigned to me by my one true master- Megatron." "Yes. Him." Starscream said, "Sadly Megatron is no longer with us."

"Impossible." Skyquake said.

"Why is this so difficult for everyone to accept? Skyquake, I located you. I awakened you. Thus I, Lord Starscream, am your one true master!" Starscream snapped.

Skyquake growled, stepping towards Starscream who quickly stepped back. "It has been quite awhile Skyquake." Optimus spoke up, getting his attention.

Skyquake turned to him. "Optimus Prime." He said, "I haven't seen you since the Battle of Technar. Megatron ordered me to annihilate you."

"That was a long time ago." Optimus said.

"That may be, Prime, but my orders still stand," Skyquake said.

"Is this ancient war still worth fighting when so many comrades have been lost and worlds destroyed? If you want to be a true leader, Starscream, then stray from Megatron's path and lead the Decepticons towards peace," Optimus said firmly.

"I would be willing to consider a truce..." Starscream said, "If you are willing to bow before me... Optimus Prime."

"Again?" Skyquake said angrily, "Bow to this!"

Skyquake swung his arm and with one hit, Starscream was sent flying right into the wall. Echo widened her optics in surprise before she transformed into her aerial form and flew up into the air with Soundwave and Starscream following.

"Skyquake, this is a new era. On another world. Side with the Autobots and help me end this conflict forever," Optimus once again pleaded the newly-awakened Decepticon.

"I will NEVER side with a Prime!" Skyquake proclaimed as he ran towards Optimus.

Optimus never saw the next hit coming. So when Skyquake threw a punch at him, he didn't block it. Instead, he let it knock him into a nearby archway. Skyquake picked Optimus up by his shoulders and threw the other around.

Above the ensuing battle, Starscream, Soundwave and Echo watched everything unfold. "What need have we for peace when we have Skyquake?" Starscream asked rhetorically to Echo and Soundwave.

"With some disapline, he will learn to respect his new master," the Seeker continued, "And once it becomes known that Skyquake destroyed the great Optimus Prime under our command, all Decepticons will greatfully bow to us."

Bumblebee and Primrose watched the fight between Optimus and Skyquake become intense. A little too intense for Primrose's liking. Optimus unlocked his blaster and shot at Skyquake twice.

The large Decepticon Seeker pulled out his own blaster and fired at Optimus. Each rapid shot hit the Prime, knocking him back but he still stood on his pedes. Having seen enough, Primrose and Bumblebee ran forward.

"Bumblebee, Primrose, no!" Optimus shouted. Bumblebee fired at Skyquake's back, catching the large Seeker by surprise. He whirled around, his blaster reloaded and ready. With each fire he made, Bumblebee avoided being hit. He jumped from wall to wall within the canyon, avoiding fire. Eventually, one hit Bumblebee, sending him crashing to the ground.

Primrose jumped forward and she grabbed Skyquake's blaster. Skyquake grabbed Primrose and threw her aside.

"Do not miss a single moment, Soundwave!" Starscream instructed, "We shall need visual documentation of Optimus Prime's demise for the historical record!"

Optimus and Skyquake punched at each other, both bots often missing and hitting again and again. When Skyquake knocked Optimus back, Bumblebee and Primrose got up beside their leader.

"He can't transform yet?" Bumblebee asked, confused. "Skyquake has not yet acquired a vehicle mode," Optimus said.

Skyquake charged at the three bots. "Fall back!" Optimus exclaimed. Before Skyquake could swing at the three Autobots, they quickly transformed into their vehicle forms and drove away.

“So time has made you a coward, Prime?" Skyquake called after him as he fired a few more shots from his blaster.

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"Let's see. Where is it?" Ratchet muttered as he used his blowtorch to assemble Raf's volcano.

"Um...what is it?" Raf wanted to know.

"You'll find out," Ratchet answered.

"But Ratchet, shouldn't I be doing the work?" Raf protested.

"Zep-yip-yip-yip! Don't touch! Just watch and learn!" Ratchet said sternly as he shooed the twelve year old boy away.

"So we're just gonna help Jack and Miko finish theirs..." Bulkhead trailed off as he referred to himself and Arcee.

"Without my supervision?! You want them to be right, don't you?" Ratchet asked, causing Arcee and Bulkhead to look at each other and give small shrugs. "Then watch a master at work!" Ratchet said eagerly.

"Control freak," Miko murmured. "That's the understatement of the century," Jack huffed as he walked over to Paige who was messing with some wires. She had some scissors in her hand.

"Paige?" Jack called out. Paige jumped and she hit her head, making her yelp and she shouted in pain when the scissors cut her arm.

"Fudge nuggets it all! Jack, don't sneak up on me like that- especially when I'm lost in thought!" Paige snapped. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Jack exclaimed.

Ratchet, Bulkhead, Arcee, Raf and Miko hurried over to them. "What happened?" Ratchet asked.

"I accidentally scared Paige and she cut her arm," Jack said.

"Not to mention, I hit my head," Paige said. "What were you trying to do?" Bulkhead asked.

"Well I was trying to untangle some wires in the main wall because I figured that might give you some trouble," Paige said, "I had a toolbox stashed away."

"Let me see," Ratchet said as he activated his human form and he gently held Paige's arm, "it's a small cut, nothing major. I suggest you let me handle those wires from now on." He started to wrap her arm in some bandages.

"Sorry," Paige said, "thought I could help." "I appreciate that," Ratchet said with a soft smile and he looked at Paige.

She stared at him, her light brown eyes connecting with his light blue eyes. He stared at her, his face meters away from hers. He felt his human heart pounding against his chest and he felt his cheeks warm up.

Miko looked between the two and a sly smile appeared on her face. Paige's phone started buzzing and she picked it up out of her pocket.

She gave it to Ratchet who looked at the text message and his eyes slightly widened. The text was from Marcus and it said: 'make a move on my daughter and your spark is mine.' A shiver ran up the medic's spine and he sighed softly.

"Protective Dad?" Jack asked. "Yep," Paige giggled, "my parents have protective daddy and mommy senses- and they tingle."

"Remind me again as to why and how your parents know about us yet Ratchet and Optimus know them?" Bulkhead asked curiously. "They thought it'd be a good idea to tell me about my home planet," Paige said, "although it sounds weird, coming from me. Plus, Mom said that Ratchet and Dad met when Cybertron still had it's Golden Age. I don't know how to explain it myself."

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"We've lost sight of them! Soundwave, why aren't you tracking them?" Starscream screeched, "What? What is it?"

Soundwave was showing Starscream something else. A different map. It wasn't of the area they are currently watching Skyquake's battle with Optimus and Bumblebee. But a map of Earth and the space that surrounds it.

"A second Decepticon life signal? But Skyquake is the only sleeper buried in this area!" Starscream scoffed in disbelief as he studied Soundwave's map closer.

But Echo noticed something perculiar about the life signal. She knew that area well. After all, they were there just days ago.

"The sight of our destroyed Space Bridge! You're not telling us that life signal belongs to Megatron?" Starscream gasped as the realization dawned on them both, "but he was microns from the detination point! Nothing could have survived that blast! Your sensors must be faulty! Ignore the contact! Delete the coordinates!" Echo gave Starscream an icy glare which was quickly unnoticed.

"What am I saying? Of course it must be investigated! If Lord Megatron is up there, I shall bring him home. Soundwave, Echo, remain here and monitor the outcome. When Skyquake snuffs Prime's spark, I must bare witness," Starscream instructed.

With those words said, Starscream jumped into the canyon below. Once he was close to the ground, he transformed into his alternative jet mode and flew away from the canyon. Soundwave and Echo just stood by and watched him leave.

"Must bare witness," Soundwave repeated before he deployed Laserbeak and she flew up into the air.

◊◊◊◊

"Tango 6 Alpha to Station Command. We're picking up transmissions from unidentified technology. Possibly hostile. We are moving to investigate."

"Negative, Tango Six Alpha," Agent Fowler interrupted the communications between the two respective personnel, "This is Special Agent William Fowler intercepting. Strike your report from the record and abide origin coordinates. I'll take it from here."

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Down in the canyon below, the chase appeared to be working out in the favor of the Autobots. Primrose continued to drive around the canyon with Skyquake hot on her trail. However, Primrose eventually reached a dead end. Once she did, she transformed into her bipedal form.

"It will be a shame to crush you, young Prime. But it is my duty," Skyquake remarked.

Suddenly, he heard the familiar sound of a truck horn behind him. He turned around and saw Optimus approaching him in his truck mode. Immediately, he started firing shots from his blaster. Whilst taking hits, Optimus transformed into his bipedal form and punched Skyquake in the face.

"Excellent strategy, Primrose," Optimus complimented his scout as Bumblebee drove up beside them.

Skyquake began to get up. "Skyquake, stay down," Optimus instructed as he retaliated with his own punch.

Bits of shrapnel broke off from Skyquake's face due to Optimus' punch. Skyquake fell to the ground weakened. Optimus, Primrose and Bumblebee stood above him. He appeared to be defeated.

"Fowler?" Optimus gasped as he looked up and saw a familiar fighter jet.

While Optimus, Primrose and Bumblebee were distracted, Skyquake looked up at the jet with a sinister grin. His eyes glowed green as he took in the appearance of the jet.

"Agent Fowler, fall back!" Optimus pleaded Fowler through their radio connection.

In his eyes were the designs of the fighter jet he had just scanned. Skyquake jumped above Optimus. Before either Optimus, Primrose, Bumblebee or Fowler could do anything about it, Skyquake was no longer in his bipedal form. But instead, he was in his recently-acquired alternative mode. His alternative mode was the jet Fowler was flying and Skyquake had scanned. He flew towards the skies at high speeds, intent on finishing his enemies once and for all.

"Well, I'll be a bald eagle!" Fowler remarked as he noticed Skyquake flying next to him.

"Air superiority achieved," Skyquake proclaimed as he fired shots at Optimus, Primrose and Bumblebee below him.

Immediately, Optimus, Primrose and Bumblebee started running for cover from Skyquake's shots. Needing more speed to do so, they transformed into their vehicle forms and sped away.

"Stealing plans for classified military aircraft will NOT be tolerated on my watch!" Fowler proclaimed as he fired shots at the phoney classified military aircraft.

To Skyquake, Fowler was now his new target of destruction. He fired a group of missles at the government agent. And they are no ordinary missles.

"HEAT SEAKERS!" Fowler gasped.

Fowler was now thankful of his intense compulsory pilot training. With his special maneovers, he managed to avoid the missles. When he reached a dead end, he pulled up immediately. Below him, the missles flew into the rocky cliff face and exploded upon impact.

"I still got it," Fowler boasted rather proudly.

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Bits of shrapnel from the Space Bridge explosion remained in space, floating around Earth's orbit.

"No one could have survived this." Starscream said as he looked through the rubble. "As I suspected faulty sensors, the last thing I need now is rumors that Megatron is still..." A painful moan interrupted him and Starscream hesitantly found the source. Megatron's burnt body was present and still in one piece. Every bit of him was charred and black and he had scratches everywhere from his body. There was a large whole in the center of his chest, right where his spark should be. "Megatron.." Starscream said amazed. At the slightest touch Megatron reacted.

"AAARRGGHH!" He roared as he grabbed at Starscream, who's optics went wide with fright. He wasn't sure if Megatron recognized him or not, but just as quickly as the attack started it ended with Megatron going limp again.

"But how?" The seeker said puzzled, until he saw a familiar purple glow. "Dark energon." Starscream leaned into Megatron's unconscious form. "Everyone believes you are deceased, who am I to disappoint them...master." He slowly pulled out the shard and Megatron groaned in pain before collapsing again. "And this time stay dead." Starscream snapped before pushing off his body. Suddenly he heard the chittering sound of Laserbeak nearby as the minicon flew over to Starscream and Megatron.

"Soundwave!" Starscream gasped as he hid the Dark Energon shard, "If you are listening, I have found Lord Megatron. And he is...unwell. We must transport him to sick bay...immediately!"

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Down in the canyon, the chase continued involving Optimus, Primrose and Bumblebee on the ground and Skyquake and Fowler in the air. Optimus, Primrose and Bumblebee narrowly avoided every shot Skyquake fired. One missle came too close for Optimus' liking. It sent him flying through the air. Optimus transformed into his bipedal mode to prevent potential self-harm.

But Skyquake ignored the Prime. He continued going after Bumblebee and Primrose. They continued to drive through the canyon with Skyquake flying close behind them firing shots from his blasters. Eventually, Primrose drove around a corner and Bumblebee drove up a hill at high speeds, causing him to fly over the top of the hill. Midair, Bumblebee transformed into his bipedal mode and ran across the hot, sandy ground underneath his feet. Skyquake flew above the gap of the canyon.

Bumblebee jumped from the edge of the canyon and landed on top of Skyquake. Immediately, the jet began flying out of control, randomly knocking Bumblebee into cliff faces in the process. From the ground, Optimus witnessed the events between the two. And he immediately knew that Bumblebee would need further support.

"Agent Fowler, we acquire immediate assistance!" The Prime said.

Bumblebee was punching Skyquake and ripping out bits of wiring vital to his bodily functions. Bumblebee's actions sent Skyquake into a crash dive, rapidly approaching the ground below. Immediately, Fowler was hot on their tail.

Bumblebee looked to Fowler and buzzed and beeped his thanks.

"Anytime, fella. Ground floor's coming up fast!" Fowler remarked.

Bumblebee jumped from Skyquake and landed on top of Fowler's jet. Immediately, Fowler pulled up to avoid crash-landing alongside Skyquake. The smoking Decepticon jet continued his crash dive towards the ground.

From the ground, Optimus watched as Skyquake landed nearby with an exploding bang. The burning jet skidded along the desert ground before coming to a stop a few feet away.

"Happy landings, 'Con," Fowler wished cockily.

Fowler flew his jet near the edge of the canyon so Bumblebee could jump off. Once Bumblebee was off of the jet, Fowler flew away. Bumblebee stood by the edge and observed the still-smoking remains of Skyquake. Eventually, he climbed down to meet up with Optimus and Primrose. Together, the three watched as the red optics of Skyquake went dark and his spark gave out.

"Had Skyquake chosen to stray from his master's path, we might not be burying him today," Optimus remarked.

Primrose stared at Skyquake's body and she clenched her fists tightly. Bumblebee glanced at her.

Soundwave and Echo watched the three Autobots from their spot on the canyons. Echo looked to Soundwave, a familiar look in her optics.

Soundwave only transformed into his aerial form and flew up into the air. Echo watched her brother for a moment and she looked back at the Autobots and Skyquake. She shut her optics tightly, holding back tears that threatened to form before she transformed into her aerial form and flew after Soundwave.

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"Bumblebee, putting yourself at risk was perhaps not the wisest of strategies. But you performed admirably," Optimus complimented Bumblebee after Ratchet finished checking him over for injuries.

Bumblebee bleeped to Optimus his thanks for the compliment as he stepped out of the chamber. Ratchet laughed gleefully as he heard the sounds of car horns from the hallway. Bulkhead and Arcee had returned with the kids. Jack and Paige hopped off of Arcee while Miko and Raf climbed out of Bulkhead and the two transformed into their bipedal forms.

"There you are! Well, how were my – I mean, our – projects received?" Ratchet asked eagerly.

"Well...," Raf trailed off.

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"Miss Nakadai, what planet would that be?" Mr Capizzi asked, referring to the model Miko displayed.

"Um...Cybertron?" Miko answered nervously.

Just as she answered the question, the metallic planet fell off the wire holding it up and rolled around the classroom, causing many kids to jump up in fear.

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"It's large, Mr Darby. But is it operational?" Mr Capizzi questioned nervously.

Jack hit the button and the machine went wild. It even left the classroom to terrorize the kids who were unfortunate enough to have free period at this time.

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"I hesitate to ask, Mr Esquivel. But is it active?" Mr Capizzi whimpered.

To answer his question, Raf pressed the button that activated the electrical volcano. It almost destroyed the entire school.

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"Well, on our planet, you would have been awarded the highest honor!" Ratchet snapped before walking away grumbling, "Absolutely no credit whatsoever."

"Speaking of highest honors," Arcee smirked as she glanced at Paige.

"Why are you guys looking at me?" Paige asked nervously.

"I don't believe it. My best friend has forgotten that she was awarded the highest grade in the entire school!" Jack exclaimed.

"WHAT?!" Ratchet screeched before promptly fainting.

"I only introduced and showed my painting and constellations and galaxies to the teachers," Paige said, blushing and smiling shyly, "especially my favorite constellation: Orion and Cassiopeia."

"So what are you guys going to do next year?" Primrose asked them with a smirk.

"They should've strayed from Ratchet's path," Bumblebee bleeped.

"Indeed, Bumblebee. Our human friends would have been wise to stray from Ratchet's path like Paige did," Optimus agreed.

"Hey. You made Ratchet faint! I LIKE THIS GIRL!" Bulkhead proclaimed, causing everyone except Optimus and Ratchet to laugh.

"What happened to your arm, Paige?" Optimus suddenly asked, noticing the white material covering Paige's arm.

"She was surprised by something and cut her arm with a pair of scissors," Jack said, "Aunt Tasha had to put some alcohol on it and wrap it up even more."

"What?!" Optimus exclaimed. "I'm okay," Paige quickly reassured him, placing her hand on his digit, "you're starting to act like my Mom."

Optimus only vented, blowing gentle and warm air against the girl, making her laugh and she hugged his digit.

After the events, Optimus gave Paige a lecture about safety and she half listened and half smiled at the Prime. She was thinking of the last night memory of her parents talking to her about her second planet and how it had become desolated when Cybertron became dark.

"So you met Orion Pax and Megatronus when you were at least my age?" Paige asked her dad curiously. Marcus chuckled and gave a small nod.

"I was at least twenty-one when the War started," Marcus said, "Orion Pax became Optimus Prime. And Megatronus became Megatron."

"So... what are we?" Paige asked, looking to her mom. Tasha smiled softly, "we're Galatrians. And we're very special Magic users. We got along with Cybertronians very well. At least... up until the War began. Galatrians, along with many other Magic users, were either captured or killed by Decepticons and many went into hiding or just disappeared."

"There were many Magic Users we had met just like your parents," Ratchet said, "there was one named Kaitlin Elisabeth Prime."

Paige blinked in surprise and she looked to Optimus who gave a solemn smile. "What was... what was she like? Did you meet her?" Paige asked.

Tasha and Marcus nodded. "We did. She was an amazing and brave Irilian. Even Megatron loved her and she loved him," Tasha said, hugging her daughter close, "and I bet she would've loved to meet you."

Paige smiled softly and she looked at her markings. "What magic can I do?" She asked curiously. "You can do what many Galatrians can do," Marcus chuckled, "your eyes may be light brown but when you use your powers, they change to ruby red. Those are your Galatrian eyes."

"Show us some magic Paigey!" Miko said excitedly. Paige smiled nervously before she closed her eyes in concentration. The markings glowed sapphire blue and apparitions of Sky Children appeared around the base.

Tasha chuckled and shook her head with amusement. Paige smiled softly as a Sky Child walked up to her and gave a happy musical sound.

Paige giggled happily and clapped her hands together with delight. Optimus smiled softly.

After Arcee, Bumblebee and Bulkhead took their charges home, Paige had fallen asleep on the couch and Tasha drove into the base, silently parking her truck on the side.

"Optimus?" Tasha called out, making the Prime and Ratchet look at her.

"Paige insisted on sleeping over tonight," Ratchet said. Tasha chuckled softly, "I see. I actually wanted to talk to you both."

"Of course," Optimus said as he knelt down in front of her.

"If Megatron was found by his... followers, is it possible that he knows about my family?" Tasha asked. "That will not happen," Ratchet said firmly.

Tasha looked over at the still sleeping Paige, "my daughter is no Kaitlin. She's no bright blue dragoness. She's no Valentine."

"Megatron may or may not know that," Optimus said, "he knows the history between you and him. He knows the history between him and your mother." Tasha gripped her arm tightly at the mention of her mother.

"I am not losing anyone else," Tasha said darkly, "I don't care what it takes. I will fight Megatron till my last breath."

"Let us not focus on that now," Optimus said firmly, "focus on your daughter. The only child you have ever brought into this Earth- she needs you."

"And she needs you," Tasha said firmly, placing her hand on Optimus' digit, "just as you will grow to need her." Marcus picked Paige up into his arms and walked over to the truck.

Tasha turned and walked after Marcus but she paused. "Optimus," she said, "no matter what happens... do not let Paige's darkness take a hold of her."

Optimus stared at her for a moment before he gave a small nod. With that, Tasha got into the truck and she drove out of the base.

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"The troops will be pleased to hear of our success in rushing Lord Megatron into stasis. Let us hope that our master pulls through," Starscream said. Echo stood in the medlab, staring at Megatron coldly.

Her leader was hooked up to life support cords. No matter what, she was going to guard her leader. Especially from Starscream.

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Starscream and Soundwave walked into the control bridge. Starscream paused when he saw a cloaked figure.

"Reveal yourself!" Starscream snapped, "Decepticons, attack!" The Vehicons didn't move an inch.

A dark chuckle came from the cloaked figure. "I'm surprised you think that they would follow your orders, Starscream," the voice said, "you truly have forgotten who I am."

The figure removed her cloak and Starscream widened his optics. A bright orange and white femme with yellow highlights turned to them, her fiery orange optics glowing.

"I have heard of Lord Megatron's... steady recovery," she said calmly, "and while he is in recovery, I shall lead the Decepticons... unless anyone has a problem with that."

Soundwave didn't say anything but the femme somehow knew his answer. The Vehicons in the control bridge stayed silent. Starscream's wings twitched and he lowered his helm.

The femme smirked and turned back to the large screens, clasping her servos behind her back.

#fanfiction #transformers prime #my ocs #self insert #the girl among the gods

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Top 10 Sealab 2021 Episodes (Comission)

Happy 2021 Everyone! After an utterly AWFUL fucking year, it’s nice to be in a brand new year with brand new possiblities, new projects you’ll see soon, finsihing the old.. and all that good stuff. And good friend of the blog and only patron and contributer kev had a great suggestion to comission to kick off the year. Since it’s 2021 it’s only fair ot honor one of the very first adult swim shows, one taking place in the same year and still one of it’s funniest and fucking weirdest, and as we’ve seen that threshold is vast: Sealab 2021 Sealab was created by the wonder twins of Adam Reed and Matt Thomspon, and if those names sound familiar.. that’s because their the guys who created Frisky Dingo, a cult classic i’ll defintely have to write about someday soon, and more famously and in Matt’s case still to this day, Archer. Yup, after adult swim jerking them around lead to the closing of their initial studio, the two moved to FX and here they are. So yeah this is where the roots of a lot of archers workplace shenanigans and petty dickery come from. But even ignoring what it’d lead to, Sealab on it’s own is pretty damn good and holds up pretty well. Some jokes.. have not aged well, especially the treatment of Debbie as the villiage bicycle, but on the whole most of the humor is just really funny, really weird and really insane and I still love it after this revisit even if some episodes didn’t hold up so good, most of them held up good or even better than I remembered. The show was THE first abriged series, taking bits of old forgotten and seemingl really damn boring hannah barbara show sealab 2021, and using the footage to tell the tale of a bunch of assholes, weirdos and what have you running an underwater research station.. and being so bad at it or getting into such other insane bollocks it often blew up. Continuity was loose, jokes were the priority, and dialouge was key since the animation was not great in any way shape or form, but the cheapness was enough of a charm and improved enough with time that it didn’t really matter. The show was good and set the bar for adult swim shows for better or worse alongside other greats like Home Movies, Aqua Teen Hunger Force and others. It also had a unique cast of mostly small time actors, and bafflingly one respected news pundit as local asshole idiot head Stormy, and broadway legend Henry Goz as series MVP Captain Murphy. It was good, it was part of my childhood and teen years, and I love it so. I bought the dvds, quoted it decently and will again now Kev’s brought my fire for the series back. So naturally for a series like this since regular reviews just don’t.. work on something this insane sometimes, i’m instead counting down my top. 10 . episodes. Yes top 10 lists are comissionable, 5 bucks a pop. As long as I know the series well enough i’d be glad to and here I ws more than honored to. I also uped my game this time and rewatched every cantidate and thus I feel this may be one of my best lists yet. So without further adeu... grab your grizzlbees oninon burst , your bebop cola and your pitcher of whale cancer. this is the top 10 episodes of sealab 2021!

10. Tinfins This one’s a classsic just for it’s uniquness, taking the piss out of glitzy and vapid hollywood insider shows and their annoying hosts, while also being delightfully weird, from mocking the show’s own animation by having detailed cgi used to map the limited animation, to Erik Estrada’s interview where his fictional self is clearly having none of toni and is also clearly getting wasted, to the utter bizzarity of Kid N Play being the films directors.. it’s just a good time.

But what REALLY makes the episode are two things: The first is a series of increasingly bizzare commericals for Grizzlebees, a fictional restraunt that would become a staple of the show: From a simple commerical showing off their onion bursts, to their kids meals with tonic water, to Henry Goz’s utterly bizzare farm based commerical for it, to finally a commerical about depression being okay because grizzlebee delivers that’s pitch black as it is utterly hilarious, it’s just one hit after the other. The crown jewel of the episode of course is the trailer ofr tinfins itself, which is insane and includes great bit after great bit, the best being the titular mecha shark cutting the power “How the hell can it cut the power? It’s a shark. “ Holy Crap indeed.

9. In the Closet A bottle episode, which Sealab really excelled at and not the last on this list by a mile, as the show’s key was it’s dialouge the episode had a simple premise it quickly managed to have make some pretty insane turns. Marco, played by the glorious Eric Estrada and Muprhy, played by the late and very game Harry Goz, have been trapped in the suply closet for a few days, with Muprhy, being muprhy, having already married a bucket who has a history as a “Hookermop” named wendy. Soon other sealabians get caught inside too, and it results in plenty of hilarious gags, From muprhy sucker punching the hell out of everyone, to Sparks panicking under claustrophiba, to the repair guy getting sucker punched and no one caring much about his well being. This one lives off of Muprhy as while the others are good, Goz as he usually did during his time on this earh and on this series before his untimely passing, steals the whole damn show, and the ending, where it turns out Muprhy adopted and starved a bunch of fighting dogs, is a nice twist on everything. And the punchilne to it is utterly fantastic “It could be worse” “How in the hell could it possibly worse?!” “We could be out there.. with Stormy”.

8. The Legend of Baggy Pants Speaking of Bottle Episodes and Captain Murphy being awesome.... this one narrowly beat out the episode it’s a spirtual sequel too, the classsic all that jazz, but this one is easily better. Like that one it’s a bottle episode that’s almost entirely just Captain Muprhy on some sort of shenanigan, with only abit of other cast, in this case Hesh, Eggers, and an unfortunate phone operator. In this case the premise is simple, kind of nuts, and utterly hilarious and utterly captian murphy: Captain Muprhy is having a round of Golf in Sealab, which is weird but fits the character but what ratchets it up to funny is apparently this underwater research station, for no reason, has a pro shop. So after loosing his last ball in a reactor, and sending poor hesh in to get it leading to the advent of the glorious Monster Hesh, Muprhy spends the entire episode tooling around in his “Muprh Mobile” trying to find the pro shop. As a result it’s basically 11 glorious minutes of Harry Goz going absolutely mental as muprhy, and it is as great as that sounds. From Muprhy’s sudden hatred of pod 6, to his bullying of Eggers, a hapless sealabian he runs into and then tries to run over, his bullying of dolphin boy and then trying to run him over, to his compuance as eggers steals his stuff and then his muprh mobile, it’s just glorious riffing from one of the best in the buisness and Harry is still deeply fucking missed by yours truly. RIP you magificent stalion.

7. Cavemen One of the series final episodes, and easily one of it’s best. While the later Seasons get some flack. While season 3 is a bit weak,a s Goz’ tragic passing left them stumbling, Season 4/5... it’s complicated, is REALLY damn good and has some of the series finest episodes which many probably never saw. Case in point, Cavemen. Cavemen is another spirtual sequel this time to lost in time, which also didn’t make the list, but this one is also better. Like LIT, it focuses on one of the series best dynamics: Brainy super scientest and often only sane man Dr. Quinn and all around idiot, moron and bane of everyone’s existance, Stormy, played by Brett Butler and Ellis Henican, both of who nail the two and this episode. The two are trapped in a cave after Stormy’s stupidity blew up sealab, and his trail of dead rabbits lead a shark to him and quinn. The result is a TON of great back and forth as Stormy tries to make Quinn see him as his best friend, Quinn rightfully shouts at Stormy for... everything, and Stormy tries to show off some ancient cave painting she himself made, that quinn quickly figures out because he left his paint around, and shows that off in a very clever gag I can’t convey correctly here. We also get knife fights and Quinn beating stormy over the head with a dead rabbit, an da surprisingly solem ending where the two hold hands as they die before heading up to heaven for a happy and weird ending. Overall an episode that’s really hard to dive into as it’s just relaly damn good and all in the performances, gags and pacing, as it’s done entirely in real time. Easily worth a watch.

6. Shrabster Another great late season episode and another really experimental one. This one’s told from back to front, then we’re given the ending. It ends up working really well as it not only jacks up interest but the story itself is great. Asj it ends up turning out over the episode Dr. Quinn’s created the solution to world hunger: The shrabster, a hybrid of crab, shrimp and lobster. Grizzlebees, naturally wants it and after finding out Sparks didn’t actually own the rights, have Shanks, muprhy’s replacement, try and steal it, only for him to fall in love with the creature and spirit it away to give it a better life.. before shooting it in the end and eating it himself. We also get some good runners as Sparks starts speaking in slang and gets his neck rightfully snapped for it by Quinn, Stormy keeps eating shellfish despite being allergic, and we get the glory that is dan and don, two grizzlebees reperceives played by reed and thompson who are just an utter delight. I also ALMOST forgot the fucking announcer whose just fucking hilaroius the whole damn time with his various segways.

5. HappyCake An early classic and damn worthy with a simple, batshit premise, which as should be clear by now was Sealab’s Bread and Butter. Muprhy’s happycake oven has been stolen, so he sends Stormy (who knows about the captain’s bedwetting and thus must be silenced) Quinn and a fishman out to find it in the ocean. Turns out it’s Sparks, in a character defining episode, fault as he’s working on world domination, and thus is working on driving murphy insane and thus stole it. He and marco discuss Marco becoming his henchman and getting metal teeth, Muprhy goes nuts, it’s a damn good time. Also a lot of talk of Michael Cain so that’s always a plus now I know who he is. And of course it has one of the series best lines period “Pudding can’t help the void inside” but it’ll help. Only this low because i’ts a bit structually messy compared to what’s to come and given it beat out two really damn good structurally episodes for this slot, that should say something.

4. Hail Squishface! No best of list would be complete without this one. Once again the show banks itself on a simple premise: Captain Muprhy buys a white blob, a gloop, from a vendor and gives it liquor and gremlins style his little buddy multiplies and he soon gives them out to the crew. Everyon’es on board except Quinn.. whos naturally proven right ot be suspicious as the gloops methane output will doom them all and only muprhy, whose gone insane and is wearing squishface like a fez as you’d expect, wants them alive leading to what you’d expect: a flamethrower battle between muprhy and the crew with murphy decked out like a transformer. This one’s just endlessly creative, from the various glooptransformations to the finale to the gags, i’ts just great. The fart gags are also.. actually pretty funny, which given i’m not a fart gag guy most of the ttime, speaks to how well executed they are and use the gags of htem being fart machines. Also we get muprhy in a fez and that alone cements it as top 5 matieral.. but as for the top 3.

3. Moby Sick

Our last late season entry and the third to last episode of the show ever, this is top 3 for a reason, even above a classic like Hail Squishface. This one just has so many insane jokes packed in I forget quite a few despite them all being pretty damn great. The premise is dour: A whale named Avalard shows up in Sealab wanting to die, as he has whale cancer. Stormy recognizes him as the star of the show “Gotta Have that Dick”, even saying “I gotta have that dick!”.. which of course they have a loop of ellis saying in the credits he correctly assumes will haunt him for the rest of his days. And if a whale starring in a cheesy 90′s tgif sitcom wasn’t enough we get the best gag of the episode as Marco eats some of avalard’s whale cancer leading to an insnae kool aid style add

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And of course Marco later puts on a Mayor F Whale outfit and eats the cancer.. and his way out of avalard. But before that we get fights over wether the whale should die or not, including the guy on the pro whale side stabbing him, Debby’s rambling nosense and Shanks, who first builds a wooden whale to put his brain in .. that promptly sinks “and all my puppies were in there!” and then goes on a far right pundit show and gets into a giant robot phsyical challenge.. which frankly we need more of. Tucker Carlson would be .0001 percent more tolerbale if he were getting his ass kicked in a gundam is what i’m saying.

2. Feast of Alvis I’ll be brief here, which in an article where i’m already trying to be brief says a lot but since I JUST covered this one a few weeks ago for my best holiday special lists: Feast of Alvis is, like most of sealab, deeply creative, deeply batshit and deply fun as Muprhy pushes his violent frontier version of jesus on everyone, with predicably great results. I watch it every year for damn good reason, it has some of the series best gags, including “Cram a penny o nthere” And great satire about the supposed “War on christmas”. I’m only being so breif as I said pretty much all I had to say last time. Exxcept this: Adam Reed is a DAMN talented voice actor both as virjay (though in hindishgt he REALLY shoudln’t of been playing a hindu man, especially since otherwise the series actually cast poc), and in various rolls and kills it as alvis here. So what could top one of my faviorites? Wellll.

1. Chickmate Another early one and as should be clear the best. It incapsulates the series the best, has the funniest jokes packed into it’s 11 minutes and in general is just an outstanding episode that throughly defined the cast and their rolls and chemistry. Debbie’s biological clock is ticking and she wants to have a baby, and after mothering a dolphin dosen’t help decides one of the sealab men will be the father and auditions them. It goes as well as you’d expect: Muprhy thought she’d become his mommy, and not in a kinky way, Sparks provides one of the series best gags by giving her a modest proposal by jonathan twist and giving us the utter black comedy joy of him describing “ribs dripping off the bone”, Stormy’s tape gets interrupted by Hesh who clasically screams “Hesh wants some sex”, Marco freaks her out with his muscles and quinn seems sucessful before ultimately botching it and Debbie decides none of htem are worth it. We also get stormy’s untieontally racist and throughly stupid use of the term “Black debbie” to describe the other debbie, which he gets rightfully called out on. We also get this exchange as a result Quinn: What if everyone started calling you white stormy? Stormy: You mean there’s a .. black stormy Quinn: (Beat to take in the stupidity) no.

It’s funny, it’s clever, and it’s just damn fun. Easily the series best outing and the reason it became what it became. And overall.. the series is just really good. it’s on HBO Max if your curious, and if you haven’t vistied that lab underneath the sea. maybe i’ts time to. Goodbye, Goodbye, goodbye for now, until then.. play us out marco and debbie.

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#adam reed #sealab 2021 #archer #cartoon network #adult swim #captain murphy #harry goz #tornado shanks #debbie #stormy waters #sparks #marco #dr quinn #new years

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I have this image of Jack standing next to Arcee as June introduces her new boyfriend, the Titan (insert name here). Jack was already mortified when he learned his mom was a robo-fucker. This is a humongous mech who turns into a space ship and a city. A cybertronian sized city! The teen is floping down on the base couch having a full on nervous breakdown trying to push away all questions he realy doesn't want to think about, let alone get the answers too.

Meanwhile you have the Autobots marveling over June becomeing the first new cityspeaker since before the war. Also just the Quintessions being active is Alarming™️.

Who knows what our unhinged Titan friend is going to do when he learns human lives are so short especially if he's got a personality that's part Ratchet's and part Optimus.

Jack is having a breakdown for entirely different reasons because the Cybertronian gods did a coin toss to see if June will have Megatron and his child at Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays or if she will plan Megatron's demise. They'll either get along like dynamite in a mine, someone will end up dead, or both.

He has no idea how it will turn out, but when his mom has a Project. It's hers.

And I meant it's June that has a personality between Ratchet and Orion Pax. Like every good hospital worker with shitty administration, she's very much a person who has Malicious Compliance embedded in her bones with the addition of spite, energy drinks, and hidden contraband somewhere you wouldn't expect under a serene smile and a spine of steel.

If you are her people, then she'll mother-hen the shit out of you. She's intense and she knows that. June has gotten better over the years in that aspect, but should a friend or family need help, she's there.

20/10 will drive you to your surgery at 4 am as a designated driver, terrify your shitty apartment managers into compliance, or help plan a massive heist to take back all the money your cheating lover has stolen over the years for their side piece(s). She's built on solid alibis and documentation, documentation, and oh documentation.

She made a nest of giant pillows in the garage for Arcee, and even partitioned it out to give the femme the privacy to be rest in her root-mode when June needs to use the clicker. And Jack uncovered the plans to target Airachnid, and he has no idea how to feel about it because he can tell that his mom is heavily utilizing the medical commentary from Ratchet, the details of the 'bots' exploits that Miko manages to wheedle out, and his own experiences with 'bot-eating parasites...

The unhinged Titan has found a match, but it's not romantic. Oh no, June Darby now has a life-long project to spruce it up. And said Titan is not only over the moon that its new favorite person with similar levels of devotion, but has a lineage with a son that looks so much like her. It was once a major research facility that dealt with xenobiology. It's not above looking into ways to expand their lifespans. Anything for their favorite. Anything. Even if it must lure the resident scientists to its bosom and trap them to make use of its repository of accumulated data.

#ask #bookandyarndragon #transformers #transformers prime #tfp #june darby #jack darby #megatron #parental relationship #fic ideas #my thoughts #my writing #maccadam #look we need more fictional adults in unhinged yet solid friendships #like we need the friends to celebrate life events and still commit crimes together #Jack has it as well but under a different flavor #It's the “I'm responsible for your ass” flavor

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a-thousand-wasps-in-a-trenchcoat · 5 years

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My Transformers Prime Opinions: Halfway Through Season One (Episodes 6-13)

Find my opinions of the first five episodes here!

First off, I’ve started rewatching episodes in Spanish. Second off, OMFG RATCHET AND KNOCKOUT SOUND SO SEXY IN THE SPANISH DUB I CAN’T FUCKING HANDLE IT!!!

Ratchet being a total control freak over Jack, Raf, and Miko’s projects reminded me of a couple of times where I asked my parents for help on a project and they ended up taking it over for me. Ratchet is a smothering overprotective Mom, and that further cements in my mind that he and Optimus are married.

I honestly didn’t care about Skyquake all to much. I mean, I thought it was cool how he didn’t put up with Starscream’s bullshit, but still, he wasn’t all that interesting to me. Also he has a giant machine gun, so that’s cool!

Not only is Bumblebee a total bean, but he’s also a badass! I would not want to get on his bad side!

Soundwave using Laserbeak to watch Starscream after he pulled out Megatron’s dark energon shard felt like watching a child walk in on one of their parents trying to kill the other in their sleep.

Scraplets are 100% space piranhas.

I honestly love how Bulkhead screams like a little girl

I like how Raf went from “Aw, this thing is cute!” to “KILL IT! KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!” in like five seconds flat.

Optimus comforting Arcee while they were dying of the cold was really sweet and it kind of reminded me of when I was about 6 or seven years old, and I was afraid of death, and my parents calmed me down and explained it to me in a way that made it less scary.

Miko freaking out over a spider at the end of the episode was a fucking mood

Wheeljack is a chaotic good treasure, and I love him.

I honestly wanted to see what Makeshift actually looked like, but we got a voice reveal, so it’s better than nothing!

I like how Bulkhead and Wheeljack’s friendship was so strong he could tell something was off, despite Makeshift being a talented actor.

I like how the thing was called the “Dingus”, like whoever named it must’ve been either high or fucking around

Silas has a very punchable face...

Ratchet is such a mom

Optimus went 100% dad mode when he found out that Jack and Miko were in trouble and I honestly love that

I like how Miko just immediately accepted that she was gonna die and her only concern was making sure she could leave something behind for Bulkhead

Bulkhead is Miko’s brother. You can’t change my mind.

As artist, I was internally screaming when Breakdown yeeted Bulkhead and broke mural in the ruins.

I’m suspending Optimus’s dad card for the time being due to the fact that he had the kids break into a museum. I’ll give it back later, if he earns it.

Knockout basically strolled up to Optimus and was like, “You’re sexy, but guess who’s sexier? MAH BOYFRIEND!!!” and that literally the best thing ever.

Knockout and Breakdown? Gay. They’re dating. You can’t change my mind.

Fowler using his government status to get Miko out of trouble was a fucking powermove.

Knockout if histrionic AF

I’m honestly pissed that Vince had the gall to call Arcee ugly, but then again, I doubt he’s ever seen her in robot mode, If ya know what I mean~

Optimus’s dad card is still suspended, but I am considering giving it back after he got his kids out of trouble again.

Arachnid’s voice is sexy as hell, but that doesn’t change the fact that I hate her guts for what she did to Arcee and Tailgate

Poor Arcee, she’s lost two of her boyfriends to the cons! She’s got a worse love life than mine!

Jack is definitely smarter than he lets on, considering that he was able to trick Arachnid, even if it was only for a short while.

I thought it was really cool how Arcee was able to face her trauma to save Jack. It must have been really difficult for her, especially considering the fact that she lost Cliffjumper so recently. She has her flaws, but she’s really strong. I can’t wait to see how much she grows during the rest of the series!

“Cybonic Plague” sounds like a made up human joke name to a serious disease, and if you told me that cybertronians could die from it before I watched episode 13, I would laugh in your face.

I’m pretty sure Megatron has a murder fetish, specifically a murdering Optimus fetish.

Is it just me or is it creepy as hell that Megatron had to gaze into Bumblebee’s eyes to realize that the was in a coma?

I like how Bee used Megatron’s Optimus Murdering fetish against him

Whelp, Bumblebee’s possessed now. I wonder how that’ll turn out...

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imababblekat · 5 years

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Imagine The Tfp Bot’s Realizing The Bases AI Is Sentient

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Characters For Ask:

Tfp Optimus/Tfp Bulkhead/Tfp Ratchet

Optimus:

the only time Optimus ever spent with the bases AI were the times where he was decoding something, and they were either his audience or there to help, or the few times he managed to get Ratchet to actually take a break

whichever it was, while not necessarily a lot, it was enough for the Prime to feel some sort of friendship like bond with the computerized projection

he knew it was silly, it was sort of like how the kids had a friendship with those roomba robots, but he indulged the feelings anyways, because the world he lived in was harsh and even he needed to have a little fun every once and while

so Optimus would chat with them, nothing ever to serious, just light things like telling them about how he was proud of Raf for completing his gym's physical course, or how he thought the friendship between Arcee and Jack was such a great thing for the later, and had even let a few chuckles slip when talking about something particularly funny that Miko had done with Bulkhead

any time that he's talking with the AI, they've always just listened, given a couple nods, and a few times agree to his opinion on something in a monotone voice; a behavior that reminded Optimus that his friend was simply computer codes, perhaps intricate, but still codes nonetheless

after sometime it did start to make him feel a bit lonely, but he continued about anyways, till one day the AI had caught him humming, and with a curiosity that had gone over his helm, asked Optimus was he was doing

he explains it to them, humming, and they then ask what it is that he'd been humming, to which the Prime replies that it's a song he'd heard the children sing during one of their sleepovers

the AI nods and ask if he'd like them to play it, but Optimus waves his servo with a no thank you, explaining that he wishes not to wake up his sleeping team

a few weeks go by, and the AI's odd behavior that night has eventually taken notice in Optimus processor

he's starts to wonder why he hadn't noticed right then, but is more concerned with why they'd ask something like they've asked before, but never out of curiosity, something that they should not be able to interpret

Optimus simmering questions are answered that night when he goes to hop on the monitors while his team rest, only to hear the faint sound of someone humming, and peeking around the corner ready to fight, his optics land the bright glow of the computer screens where the AI goes from humming to signing the song he'd told them about weeks prior

Bulkhead:

Bulkhead doesn't spend too much time at the bases computers, not only because that stuff isn't part of his field, but also because he's been banned after the spray paint party he had with Miko a few months back

still, the big bot does find himself chatting with the bases AI, if only because Miko does it quite more often then he does

it's entertaining to watch the young girl go on and on with the AI while they stare at her blankly, and occasionally nodding to let her know they've heard what she's said

he eventually jumps in on their one sided conversations, talking with the AI and telling them jokes(which has become a favorite of the two), only to try and hold back fits of laughter when they give back a literal answer

sometimes Bulkhead does feel bad for teasing them, it's not their fault they don't understand things such as humor, but Miko always reassures him by reminding that they are an AI

it doesn't do much to make him feel better, but he moves on and still talks and cracks jokes along side Miko

sometimes when it's just Bulkhead in the room, he gets this strange feeling that he's being watched, but every time he turns around there's no one there, the main part of the base is empty and the monitors are off

he eventually starts to get that feeling too when the place is buzzing with people; however, every time he looks around everyone's busy doing their own thing

it starts to have an effect on him, and before long Ratchet picks up that somethings going on and as the teams doctor, he has to ask in case the the Wrecker is trying to hide an injury, or if he's up to something with Miko

he explains to the ol medic that none of that is the case, and he hesitantly comes clean about feeling like he's being watched lately, and to his very own shock, Ratchet admits he's not the only one, apparently everyone’s been feeling like that

Team Prime goes into full alert, searching around and trying to see if someones hiding in the base, or if somehow the Con's snuck in secret surveillance on them

this goes on for quite sometime, and while still on edge, the team of bots back off slightly after coming up with nothing

then one evening, while the kids are visiting and everyone's taking a break as much as they can, Optimus comes into the room with that look, and everyone thinks that he’s found the source of their discomfort, only for the leader to look in the direction of Bulkhead and Miko, stating that the bases AI just told him joke

Ratchet:

Ratchet's not all too friendly with the AI; actually he pretty much treats them how he would anyone, with a snippy, curt, no bs today attitude

the only difference is that they're not effected by his words, and while he's pretty sure it's because of their programming in which they can not feel things the same way others can, he doesn't really care

the ol doc won't admit it, but while he seems very gruff on the outside, he actually does like to have them around

it was a bit irritating to have someone watching you and wait to be of assistance at first, but it didn't take long for him to actually enjoy their presence

they're quiet for one, and two they follow order's to a T, something that he greatly appreciates

soon Ratchet starts to rant off to them about his day without even knowing it; they don't ever say anything in return, just nod, and he knows they won't go spilling any of what he has to say to others, all of which is a huge relief for him; sometimes he just wants to let out steam and be heard, not let out steam and be given advice

ranting soon turns to nice little chats; he gets more comfortable around the AI, and tells them about things like how Raf made him a macaroni necklace, and while he's completely honest on how it's super flimsy and what not, it's a very touching gesture

before long Ratchet's become completely comfortable and close with the AI, so much so that he opens up to them, tells them things that are bothering him and things that he feels horrible about, such as how he'd gone off on Miko for something dumb she had done, but he admits she's just a child and honestly he feels absolutely horrible for going off on her in such a way that was completely unnecessary

the red and white mech doesn't ever realize the close bond he's made with the AI till Agent Fowler states they need to do an update on their systems after finding something buggy in the data

during that time they're gone, Ratchet reflects on all the stuff he's talked with them about, from ranting to practically spilling his guts to them, and it makes him feel so foolish, because the work being done to them reminds him of what they are, and in turn have no way to connect or understand or take to meaning the countless hours he spent talking to them like a very close friend

a week later and the AI is being put back into the bases systems, and Agent Fowler request Ratchet to keep a close eye on them since he's the primary one at the computers, because while test and things were being done, the engineers who built them couldn't find the problem that they were originally getting warnings about

Ratchet only nods and is ready to go back to work when they faze onto the screen, and he grunts them a hello

his optics go wide when instead of being given a simple nod and montone question of how they can be of assistance today, he instead witnesses a friendly smile and is asked if everything was fixed with Miko

~xXx~

#tfp optimus prime x reader #tfp optimus prime #tfp bulkhead x reader #tfp bulkhead #tfp ratchet x reader #tfp ratchet #transformers prime imagine #transformers prime #transformers imagine #maccadam #imagine #headcannons #ai reader #platonic #request #anon request #imababblekat's writing

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jashasedai · 4 years

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So there is this new documentary on Superbikes on Netflix. It’s got a lot of commentary by Colin Edwards(Superbike legend)

His commentary is filmed at his motorcycle training camp(The Texas Tornado Boot Camp) and he is sitting in front of a couple dirtbikes, maybe in a garage or barn.

On the last segment(there has been no traffic behind him this whole interview) there is a random 8 year old kid standing there, checking out the bikes.

And the film crew didn’t find it necessary to shoo the kid away or reshoot that part of the interview.

It’s not his kid.

Just some kid from whatever group he’s training, we have to assume. Comfortable enough to stand there with a film crew 6 feet away, just lookin at some bikes and chilling with Colin.

And it reminded me of the story in the Verse where Colin is at the WMC budget meeting.

Guests at the Conference

Even at the World Motorcycle Center, business meetings went on way too long. Half an hour or an hour on Tuesdays when Colin had to sit and listen to every department head give their reports, so he, as the head of the smallest department, could say, “Yeah, Battler, Tito, and Animal are doing okay.”

He scribbled on the scratch paper in front of him, and then stopped himself. It was a waste of resources.

The conference room door opened and closed, and Colin didn’t register it until Cal, who was translating for Jenny’s Rider, Midnight - who was explaining some problem the laundry department were having - leaned away from Colin.

Colin looked down. Claymore was standing there, looking up at him. Colin tilted his chair back and put his arm down, hooking it around Claymore’s legs. The strong little foal clung to Colin’s shoulder, as much climbing up Colin’s arm as Colin was lifting him into his lap.

He settled in with his head on Colin’s chest, and Colin could hear his breathy little voice murmur for a moment before he closed his eyes.

Stefy was reporting on the progress of the land buy for the annex the motocross Riders would use in California.

Now that was an interesting project. The land was out in the desert by Edwards Air Force Base. Nothing to do with anything he was here for, though.

Colin glanced up at the head of the table. On Ricky and Ratchet’s right, Rasoio was engaged in listening to Stefy and Bomber talk. It was great watching him talk. He lived whatever the person speaking was telling him. His body language loud enough even Colin could read it.

I wonder if that is a result of spending so much time trying to get me to understand him, Colin thought, drawing a little square on the scratch paper, boxing off the scribbles he’d made earlier. That wasn’t wasting, because he’d already made those marks.

The edge of the paper was probably fair game, too. He wouldn’t be making notes on that.

Cal stopped translating and leaned away from Colin again. A little brunette appeared, just taller than the top of the conference table.

Amaranta was holding hands with another little brunette, this one a colt. There was a little blonde colt behind them, wiping his nose on his red sleeve.

[I missed you,] Amaranta squeezed further between Colin and Cal’s chairs.

[You can stay, but you must be still,] Colin told her in very small gestures.

He looked at the ubiquitous Piglet and Firecracker. He didn’t have room for all of them on his lap. He shifted Claymore to one side, disturbing his rest and earning a reproachful whir. Mackenzie was sitting on Colin’s other side and he held his arms out for Amaranta. She smiled and went around the back of Colin’s chair to the burly stallion. Piglet stood with big eyes, arm outstretched, still holding Amaranta’s hand, the other hand on his chin. He turned and tried to squeeze up under the arm of Colin’s chair, head first.

Colin redirected him over and held him on his left leg. Claymore stared at Piglet for a moment and then closed his eyes again.

Firecracker drew back from a similar invitation onto Cal’s lap, and stood beside Colin, head rested on his bicep.

At the other end of the table, Ivan’s recruiting report had begun. It was always one of the longest. It was the report the rest of the meeting was strung around, like monitors on a particularly potent motorcycle. Colin refocused his attention. This was something that pertained to him.

Someone moved up behind him. He looked over his left shoulder.

Tito rested a hand on Colin’s left shoulder, but the matchable aged colt didn’t take his eyes off Ivan and his report. [It is important to pay attention, I cannot speak with you right now,] His body language said.

Good boy. Colin smiled.

The door opened and closed again. This time it was dropped audibly. The colt took in the crowd in and around Colin and tapped Cal’s arm. [Will sit up,] He gestured, and then made a little engine growl. It was an affirmative noise, that meant something like, “We’ll get this done.”

Cal lifted Animal up and he took the pen from in front of Travis Pastrana, and then the paper as well, and bent over the table and began to draw.

“Sorry to interrupt you, Ivan,” Ricky said from the head of the table, holding his hand out in the wait gesture. “What’s happening here?”

“Beep!”

It was a quiet beep.

It probably wouldn’t have echoed around the room like it did if everyone hadn’t been completely silent.

Colin looked up the conference table, where every face was staring at him and his guests. He realized Rasoio was grinning hugely and doing a tiny wave at Amaranta over the head of Claymore’s twin, Gladius.

Valentino was looking down and pinching a smile.

The man in the center of the head of the table was not smiling. His mouth was a little bit open.

He raised a hand palm upward in a gesture that didn’t need translating.

Just to be clear, he said it as well.

“What’s going on?” Ricky Carmichael, owner of the WMC asked Colin, head of a department that managed exactly 3 Riders.

Colin looked around at the crowd of his friends. He was viscerally aware of the fact that the door had just opened again and another set of small footsteps was making its way across the floor.

Travis moved and pulled Mule onto his knee.

“What?” Colin asked. He leaned over and squeezed Mule’s outstretched hand, and gave the foal a welcoming smile.

Travis dandled Mule, and the colt turned around and gave the man a huge smile.

Cal gestured around Animal’s drawing project. “Well at least they’re quiet.”

Featured Racers

(Adult)Midnight- Jenny Tinmouth (Isle of Mann expert)

(Adult)Battler- Ben Spies (Superbike, MotoGP,) Deaf Rider

(12)Tito- Prematch Esteve Rabat, Deaf Rider

(5)Animal- Prematch Jorge Navarro, Deaf Rider

(5)Claymore- Prematch John McPhee, Gladius’ twin

(5)Gladius- Prematch Luca Marini, Claymore’s twin

(Adult)Bomber- Stefy Bau (Motocross champion)

(6)Amaranta- Prematch Maria Herrera

(7)Piglet- Prematch Maverick Vinales

(8)Firecracker- Prematch Brad Binder

(6)Mule- Prematch Jack Miller

#motogp fanfic #motorsport fanfic #motocross fanfic

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broomballkraken · 4 years

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Title: Rekindled Spark

Fandom: Transformers: War for Cybertron

Pairing(s): Ratchet/Wheeljack

Word count: 1699

Warnings: N/A

Summary: It had been ages since Wheeljack and Ratchet's different views on the war caused their breakup, but even the passage of time couldn't heal Wheeljack's broken spark. But now that Ratchet was back in his life, Wheeljack felt a warmth blossom inside of him that he hadn't felt in a long, long time.

Wheeljack had always hoped that he would someday reunite with Ratchet, but he didn’t think that day would come quite as soon as it did, or contain as much...animosity between them.

“Ratchet, wait up!”

After Optimus had dismissed the Spacebridge team to prepare for their mission, Ratchet had immediately left the room, but Wheeljack couldn’t just let him go off on a potentially dangerous excursion without speaking to him.

Ratchet stopped and turned around, his optics narrowed slightly as he stared down at Wheeljack. “What?”

“Er, well…” Wheeljack hesitated for a moment, scratching at one of his head fins as he averted his gaze. Honestly, he didn’t really know where to begin, given their history together and how their last interaction had gone.

“I...I’m really glad to see that you’re okay,” Wheeljack said as Ratchet crossed his arms over his chest. That was definitely an understatement; Wheeljack had never been more relieved in his life to be scolded by the mech that he still harbored so much love for, even after all the time that they had been apart.

Before the war, he and Ratchet had met when they had been partnered on multiple engineering projects, and they both had been eager to work hard together to bring about new inventions to improve every Cybertronian’s way of life. At some point during their time together, between Wheeljack always managing to almost blow himself up somehow and Ratchet having to piece him back together, Wheeljack had fallen in love with him. He had been relieved to find out that the feeling was mutual, and they had enjoyed a happy relationship for a long time.

Unfortunately, when the war began and the Autobots formed their rebellion, their relationship had quickly fallen to pieces. Wheeljack was all too eager to join Optimus Prime and the Autobots to lend his aid to defeat Megatron and the Decepticons, but Ratchet vehemently opposed the war altogether. Wheeljack had not been surprised; in addition to being a genius engineer like himself, Ratchet was a gifted medic, and absolutely detested the idea of throwing one’s life away in haphazardous ways like the pursuit of war.

Wheeljack had tried his best to convince Ratchet to come with him, but he knew deep down that it was a moot point. Their once happy relationship had ended and they parted ways, leaving Wheeljack with a hole in his spark so large that he was surprised that he had still been able to function properly. Even though he had been keeping busy doing his part in the war, Wheeljack still thought about Ratchet every single day. He knew where Ratchet was and that he was safe there, but he had told Wheeljack not to visit him, and to not tell Optimus or any of the other Autobots where he was. It had hurt Wheeljack to hear those words, but Ratchet was determined to stay as far away from the war as possible, and Wheeljack certainly did not want to be the reason that changed.

Alas, he had been the exact reason that had changed. Wheeljack knew that Ratchet was the only bot skilled enough to repair the Spacebridge, so he had to make the difficult decision to go against Ratchet’s wishes and bring the Autobots to him.

Ratchet’s harsh, biting words tore fresh wounds into Wheeljack’s spark, but he knew that he deserved them. Ratchet had become quite cynical and hardened since they last met, but Wheeljack was at least glad to see that he was still using his skills to help bots in need, no matter what faction they belonged to.

The thought of the Allspark being used for taking life instead of creating it had finally convinced Ratchet to join them, and now here they were, finally talking face-to-face again after such a long time apart. But had the war changed them both too much? Would they have any chance to rebuild the relationship that they lost? Wheeljack really had no idea.

“I...am glad to see that you’re safe, too.” Wheeljack was pulled from his thoughts when Ratchet finally spoke. “You seem to have kept yourself in one piece, at least.”

Wheeljack blinked slowly, not quite sure that he had heard that right. But he saw a ghost of a smile tugging at Ratchet’s lips, and a huge grin crossed Wheeljack’s face behind his face mask; maybe Ratchet hadn’t changed as much as he had initially thought.

“Well, you know, there’s not much time for fun experiments during war,” Wheeljack said, his head fins flashing rapidly as he laughed. His laughter faded when he saw Ratchet frown, and he winced; he probably shouldn’t have brought up the war.

“Right. I assume you’ve been too busy killing Decepticons,” Ratchet said, his tone icy as his optics narrowed into a glare. Wheeljack winced as he bit his lip, and he sighed, his guilt-laced gaze falling to his feet.

“C’mon, you...you know I wouldn’t kill someone unless I had to,” Wheeljack said, his voice quiet. Ratchet was silent for a moment, before he let out a deep sigh, and Wheeljack forced himself to look back up at him.

“I know, I’m sorry,” Ratchet said, a deep frown setting on his face as he shook his head, “That was...you are not that kind of mech. Your spark has always been in the right place, ‘Jack.” The beautiful smile that finally crossed Ratchet’s face made Wheeljack follow suit; he was reminded of one of the many, many things that had made him fall in love with Ratchet.

“Thanks, I really appreciate that.” As a silence fell between them, Wheeljack watched as Ratchet’s brow furrowed; he seemed to be deep in thought about something. It was a familiar look for him, as Wheeljack saw it often when they were working together on some difficult feat of engineering in the past. Wheeljack always thought that Ratchet looked the most handsome when he had that particular look on his face.

“Ah, well,” Ratchet said, breaking the silence as he uncrossed his arms and dropped them to his sides, “I should probably go meet up with the rest of the Spacebridge team.” He turned to leave, and an inexplicable panic welled up inside of Wheeljack, as if this would be the last time that he would ever see Ratchet. He felt like there was too much that he needed to say, but not enough time to say it all.

“Wait.”

Before he could stop himself, Wheeljack reached out and grabbed Ratchet’s hand, causing the latter to freeze mid-step. The seconds dragged by as neither of them moved, until Ratchet finally turned back to Wheeljack, his striking blue optics locking with his own, causing Wheeljack’s breath to catch in his intakes.

Wheeljack swallowed thickly. A million thoughts ran through his head as he tried to focus on one to say aloud, but all that ended up coming out of his mouth was, “Promise me that you’ll take care of yourself, Ratchet.”

Ratchet started at Wheeljack for a moment, his expression annoyingly unreadable. Eventually, a small smile crossed his face as he gave Wheeljack’s hand a light squeeze, and Wheeljack’s optics widened with shock.

“I will, but only if you promise to do the same.”

Wheeljack barked out a laugh when he had recovered from his shock, and he shrugged. “C’mon, this is me you’re talking about! I always err on the side of caution.”

Ratchet burst out laughing at that blatant lie, and Wheeljack’s spark swelled with happiness as fluid started to pool in the corners of his optics. Ratchet’s laughter had always been one of his absolute favorite sounds, and it seems that their time apart hadn’t changed that in the slightest.

“Says the bot who always ended up blowing off his limbs and crawling to me for help reattaching them,” Ratchet said, and Wheeljack let out a defeated sigh.

“I guess you’re right. All the more reason for you to get back here in one piece. You gotta patch me up when I inevitably screw up that bad again.” Wheeljack watched as Ratchet averted his gaze for a moment, his lips pursing together thoughtfully. He turned back to Wheeljack, whose jaw dropped when Ratchet moved his hand up to cup his cheek.

“Yes that is...one good reason to come back to you.” Ratchet’s voice dropped to a whisper, and Wheeljack thought that his spark was going to bust right out of his chest. Ratchet’s optics lingered on his for a moment longer, before he dropped his hand from Wheeljack’s cheek.

“I really should go meet up with the others now,” Ratchet said, “Goodbye, Wheeljack.” He turned around again, and his hand slipped from Wheeljack’s. As he walked down the hall with heavy footsteps, he cast one last backward glance at Wheeljack before he disappeared around the corner.

Wheeljack listened as the sound of Ratchet’s footsteps faded away, and he was eventually able to close his hand into a fist; he was already aching for the feeling of Ratchet’s hand in his again. His other hand went to his cheek, and he could still feel the lingering touch of Ratchet’s smooth, gentle fingers. A deep sigh escaped him as he pressed his back against the wall and let himself slide to the floor.

“Still got it that bad for him, huh?” Wheeljack wondered aloud, sighing as he leaned his head against the wall behind him and closed his optics. A bit of the fluid that had pooled in them earlier leaked out and fell down his face, and Wheeljack sniffed as he wiped them away with his arm.

“Primus, I’m a fool.” Wheeljack let out a humorless chuckle as he shook his head. Yes, he was a fool, hopelessly in love with his ex.

Wheeljack’s opened his optics, and a smile crossed his face. Well...maybe it wasn’t completely hopeless. As he steeled himself, got to his feet, and made his way back to the bridge, he couldn’t help but wonder what those other reasons Ratchet had for wanting to come back to him...but deep down inside of his rekindled spark, Wheeljack had a feeling that he already knew the answer.

#transformers wfc #tf ratchet #tf wheeljack #ratchet/wheeljack #fanfiction #i haven't written a transformers fic in a bajillion years good lord #jade writes fanfiction

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mrskandiibaby2269 · 7 years

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Like A Virgin

... So Mike and I are chilling at his house working on the project for school. And I'm teaching him all I know about creative writing. I must admit I'm so nervous it makes no sense. I'm trying to hide it. But he finds a way to help me relax. "Adina you gotta chill" I just wanna know why you being so nice to me. Nobody that you hang with likes me. So I know they put bugs in yo ear. "Listen. This assignment is for me to know you and you to know me. So know I don't let people put bugs in my ear. I find out for myself." I'm sorry. "It's cool. Look since I moved here for a week. I gotta confess something to you. " What's up ? " When I first saw you my mind was blown and my breath was taken away. I over heard what class you was in and I got mine changed so I can meet you. I really like you." Why me? " Because you're not like the other girls. Them " Rah-Rah, ratchet drama, filled, ghetto" Bitches. You're a beautiful women. You're down to earth, and chilled, basic. I love basic girls. Cause they stay to them selves and do what they need to do. " Can I be honest with you too? "Sure." I like you too He leans over to kiss me.... And it felt so damn good. Him rubbing my thighs Picking me up and getting on top Taking my shirt off slowly but I stop his hands. I felt the need to tell him the truth about me. I'm a Virgin. I can't do this maybe I should go. "Or maybe you should let me teach you somethings now." That look he gave me was like he was talking straight to my heart and my soul. He knew what I wanted and he knew I didn't want to wait for marriage no more. So. I got on top of him and took off his jersey and kissed him passionately Our tongues was so in sync. He rubbed on my pussy making my clit throb with anticipation. "Damn baby your Pussy so wet feeling like condensation. " He lifted me up and pulled down my leggings. Rubbing and smacking and biting my ass. Made me lean my head back and moan Mmmmm fuck! " I think I know what you like. I think you like it rough on the low." He says winking me. So while he lays me on my back taking my black lace panties off with his teeth while looking up at me. He tells me " This is how real men eat pussy. " Zig zagging his tongue from the left lip to the right lip Going in circles Tongue going crazy like a windmill Kissing my sweet juicy lips He spreads my legs open more To devour more of my pussy "Damn you taste so good you gotta pretty pussy too. Mmmm MMM. Oh you gonna be mine. " Mmmm shit YESS damn this feel so good I couldn't help but move back to the end of the couch Then he took total control that made me even wetter like water "Stay ya lil' sexy ass still. I'm not letting you get away this time." At that moment he strips my shirt off and unhooked my bra. And lifted me up and put me over his shoulders and place my back against the wall. And continued to eat my pretty pussy from where he left off He places his hands on my hips and made me roll in a sexy motion and told me to keep it going as he tightly gripped on to my hips and thighs As I did what he commanded. That felt more like heaven father please forgive. I mean but damn. The deeper he went into my pussy with his tongue, shaking his head All I could do is palm the back of his head and push him more into my pussy, bite my lip, and gasp for air like I needed mouth to mouth resuscitation. "Yeah, that's right baby take this tongue. Now take this dick " He move me from his shoulders to his dick. Thinking I was gonna fall but he catch me so smooth and wrapped my legs around his body While dropping his shorts He whispers in my ear gently "You ready ?" Yes "I'm go slow for you. Tell me when to stop." Feeling the tip of his large manhood, stretching my pussy It did hurt but only for a few seconds and the more he kept stroking his dick in and out of me And hearing the wetness of my pussy Mmmm I just had to scratch his back up a little bit. Then I stopped because I didn't know if that was cool or not until he told me. " You can scratch my back up if you want to baby. I love that shit." Mmmmm ahhh Mmm ahh mmm ahhh fuck Mike YESS YESS "Damn Yo pussy so good. Mmmm Fuck Adina. Shit Gotdamn girl. Hell yea. Gimme that pussy." Take it baby. It's all yours.. "And this dick is all yours baby. Muah muah muah." With each and every deep stroke he gave . My nails went deeper in his back. He then flip me over and put me on my knees on the floor and never missed a stroke. He kept the nice and slow ,sexy rhythm. Mmmm shit don't stop. Please don't stop !!! " I'm not gonna stop baby. I got you ma." As he says that in my ear. He teaches me how to throw my ass back on his dick and tells me to fuck his dick on my own while he stays still. "Squeeze that tight pussy on my dick... Shh-shit fuck yea just like that baby mmmm MMMM FUCK." As I throw it back on him. He grips and smacks my ass and he continues to fuck me while rubbing my back nice and smooth. Sent chills up and down my spine. I got bold and told him to lay on his back. I've been practicing how to give head with a toy I have at home. Hopefully I do good for the first time. I jack his dick up and down Kiss and lick all over it Start at the tip Running my tongue in circles around the head Work my head down mid shaft Cave my jaws in Slowly bob my head up and down Wetting his dick up with my tongue "Mmmm.... Aaaaah SHIT DAMN baby!! " Taking him in my mouth whole Spitting and slobbering on his thick big dick Drooling and catching it Making It Nasty He puts his hand on my head and grips my hair tugging and holding on for dear life That shit only made me wetter "Deep throat this dick. Go deeper baby. Come on bae you can do it." So I do. The deeper I go The more I choke and I love every minute of it. *COUGHING AND CHOKING* "Aaaaah FUCK ADINA. MMMMm SHIT BABY YOU ABOUT TO MAKE ME NUT!!!" Not until I ride you and you bust in my mouth. "MMmmm yes ma'am" So I get on top of him and start rolling my hips in circles Moving my pussy back and forth Making my ass clap on his dick I place his hands on my ass and make him smack my ass continuously as I start bouncing up and down Mmmm I feel my pussy creaming and squirting making his dick a complete and total sexy mess. "There ya baby. Ride that dick while smack that ass and suck on these pretty titties." Ahhh mmmm yassss daddy yassss "Ohh. I love it when you call me daddy. Shh-shit baby SHIT FUCK, FUCK, FUCK!!!! " What's wrong Daddy ?! "IM ABOUT TO FUCKING NUT. GET ON YO KNEES AND CATCH IT WITH YOUR MOUTH. COME ON BABY!!!!!." Holding my mouth wide open and sticking my tongue out to catch every drop and ounce of his creamy nut. "AHHHHH SHIT ADINA. FUCK!!! MMMMMmmmm FUCK!!! GOTDAMN!!!!" As he explodes on my tongue I swallow it all and show him that it's all gone. "Damn baby you might have been a Virgin but you a freaky ass Virgin." We both start laughing as make our way to the shower to get cleaned up. He wash me and I wash him But he looks me deep in my eyes And said "I was dead ass serious when I said you gonna be mine. Just to let you know. This wasn't no "hit and quit game" this is an continuous, on going , something serious , level type shit bae." Really? "Really, really. Adina I'm not gonna play you out like that. I'm not like those other niccas that do shit for bragging rights. That shit lame as hell." Then he kisses me. "Adina. I want you to be mine. Be my girl, please?" I kiss him back and happily say yes. He then takes me home. I say hey to my mom and dad and head upstairs to my room and fall on my bed. Smiling and cheesing like hell. All of this feels like a dream. Then I get a text on my phone. "Sup, baby girl I would like to take you out all weekend and pick you up for school when next week start back up is that cool?" Damn this is real and he text with good grammar?! Oh yeah it's a done deal. So I text back "Yea. That's cool bae. See you tomorrow around noon for lunch?" He quickly replies back. "Sounds like a plan baby. We can go to the mall. 💋❤️" "💋💋💋😍💋😏" So tomorrow comes and everything is great he bought me new clothes and shoes and a new necklace. Even got my hair and nails done. I told him I'm not the gold digging type and he didn't have to spend his money on me. But he insisted to do all these things and said he don't care. As long as I'm his girl and stay loyal to him. I'll get this treatment when ever I want it. He met my family and they like him and that's another plus. School starts back and we pull up in the school parking lot in his Blue Ford focus Girls try to gussy their selves up and try to attempt to look good and speak to him. And they begin to make their way over to him until he gets out and comes to the passenger side and opens my door. I step one foot out and niccas mouth drop and bitches start pouting and roll their eyes. He reaches for my hand to help me get out the car and carries my book bag and his. He pulls me to him and makes out with me in front of everbody. While we ignore the whispering and talking and the shocked looks. We began to walk in the school and guys I don't talk to, who bad mouth me. Tried to holla at me. But Mike shut them down. "Damn Adina you looking good why don't you and me do--" "Not a damn thing. Back, back homie. This my Queen. This all me." I just laugh and roll my eyes at the pathetic guy who lost his chance to have me. And kiss Mike for defending my honor. Then a ratchet chick tries to do the same thing with Mike. "Heyy Mike. You wanna go out sometime?" Sorry boo he already has a date and kiss him right in front of her as she gets mad and storm off. Mike has helped me get so much confidence. I've gained a lot of self esteem. Now my girls see me smiling more. And they say they are very happy for me and I deserve it all. Amber tells me " Damn 'Dina yo ass got fatter and hips hot wider" And Shaniece agrees and ask " Yea girl what the hell you did do over the weekend?!" All I could I say with a sexy, mischievous smirk 😏was "Ladies. Mike and I will gladly answer any questions you have at lunch today😉" While Mike agreed and kissed me as we all made our way to the cafeteria Their looks 😳😳and gasp😱😱😆😆😆 was priceless I got a feeling today nah scratch that....The rest of the year is gonna be a good year😏. MrsKandiiBaby💋🍭👅💦😏😘😜

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