Transformers: Prime: The New Beginning

Chapter 40: The Survivors

Nightbird was waiting outside of the Capitol Building, awaiting the arrival of her date for the evening, Hawksight. As she waited, she nervously fiddled with the hem of her armor. As if on cue, Hawksight rounded the corner, and Nightbird couldn't help but feel her spark leap at the sight of him. "Wow, you look amazing," Hawksight said as he approached.

"Thank you," Nightbird said, smiling shyly at him. "So, ready for our date?" Hawksight asked, holding out his arm for her to take. Nightbird nodded, and the two set off for the city, chatting along the way. As they walked, Hawksight pointed out various sights and points of interest, and Nightbird found herself smiling more and more at his enthusiasm. "You know, Hawksight," Nightbird said, "I haven't had this much fun in a long time."

"I'm glad you're enjoying yourself," Hawksight said, grinning. "I am," Nightbird said, a warm feeling spreading through her spark. She glanced over at Hawksight, who had turned to look at her; the look in his optic made her feel as if she was the only bot in the universe.

As they walked, Nightbird couldn't help but feel a bit envious of the other Cybertronians around them, with their sleek vehicle modes that allowed them to transform at will. The thought of being able to move through the city with that kind of speed and grace made her feel almost... incomplete. As if he could sense her thoughts, Hawksight looked at her and said, "You know, there's a way you can acquire a vehicle mode." Really?" Nightbird asked, brightening. Hawksight nodded. "You just need to scan a vehicle of your choosing, and then you'll be able to transform like any other bot." Nightbird's face fell. "I'm sorry, Hawksight, but I can't do that," she said sadly. "Why not?" Hawksight asked, concerned.

"Because," Nightbird began, "I was created without the ability to transform. I'm just... stuck like this." Hawksight put his hand on her shoulder. "Nightbird, that doesn't matter to me. I care about you for who you are, not what you can do." Feeling tears well up in her optic, Nightbird looked up at Hawksight, feeling overcome with emotion. "Thank you," she whispered.

They continued to walk in comfortable silence, and as they reached the end of their date, they looked into each other's optics with a promise to meet again soon, both of them knowing that they had found something special in the other.

As they parted ways, Nightbird couldn't help but feel grateful for the wonderful night they had shared, and as she headed home, she felt a newfound sense of confidence, knowing that she was exactly who she was supposed to be.

Ultra Magnus stood before a group of Autobots, his expression grave.

"We have received intel that Doomsayer is plotting to raid our base and return Unicron's Anti-Spark back to his body at the Earth's core," he said. "We need to find him and stop him before he can kickstart the apocalypse. That's where The Survivors come in."

Orion Eclipse nodded, his expression serious. "Understood, sir. What can you tell us about The Survivors?"

Ultra Magnus leaned forward, his optics fixed on Orion. "Their leader is a bot named Lazerdrive. He may have information that could lead us to Doomsayer. Your mission is to track down The Survivors and find out what they know."

Orion Eclipse nodded, and the group set out into space, their ship hurtling through the vast expanse of the galaxy. As they approached the coordinates of The Survivors' location, they were surprised to find a massive spaceship looming before them. "This must be it," Knock Out said, his voice tinged with excitement. As they docked their ship and made their way inside, they were met by Lazerdrive, the leader of The Survivors. He was a tall, imposing figure with a stern expression.

"Welcome," he said, his voice gruff. "I understand you are looking for information about Doomsayer." Orion Eclipse nodded. "Yes, we need to stop him before it's too late." Lazerdrive's expression softened slightly. "I understand your urgency. But before I can help you, there is something you need to know."