(Transformers and Trash of the County are not mine. The picture above is a screenshot from the comics.
"talking"
'thinking'
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After contemplating and talking it over with Elita One and Starscream the two leaders had agreed to go to the meeting. Both advisors thought it would be smarter for them to feel out the other leaders from other countries to make better decisions. Optimus did not enjoy such meetings and neither did Megatron but as leaders it was their duty to keep up appearances and friendly relations. Politics was exhausting but for the sake of their people and loved ones they would endure it. Also from what Lennox had told them, it sounds like the King of UAE wished to meet with them to feel them out as well. Perhaps they could come up with some contracts both sides agreed with just like their positive agreement with India.
The two had noticed Galloway specifically had a very sour look on his face when that particular contract with that large country had positive impacts. China, Japan and a few other countries had followed the same approach and instead of weaponry they had also opted for shared knowledge of their own home solar system. The last few weeks scientists from both the Autobot and Decepticon sides had given lectures at selected conferences. Optimus however had the feeling the young students were too distracted by the alien robot to pay attention to the actual class. Their innocence and awe were just adorable and Optimus hoped one day he would see similar looks on their own sparklings.
Megatron activated his holoform, "We are here."
Bumblebee, "There's a lot of them."
Sam grumbled fixing his tie, "Do I have to wear this? This is so stuffy."
Miles chuckled, "You used to wear it before."
Sam rolled his eyes, "Before, not anymore."
Optimus laughed, "I understand your feelings."
Megatron's holo form raised his arm, "Sam, shall we?"
Sam nodded accepting the arm, "Might as well. I am happy my parents along with Ratchet and Soundwave agreed to watch over the three bitlets."
Optimus shivered, "Telling them you are now a father was a challenge and a half."
Miles snorted, "Judy was ready to kill and bury you, all by herself."
Sam, "Luckily, my kids are adorable and won her heart very easily. I am so proud of them.
Megatron, "As you should be. They are fast learners too."
Bumblebee, "Yes, I do not recall any of the other sparklings at the sparkling center learning so quickly."
Sam, "I hope they will be alright."
Megatron, "Fear not, Soundwave has raised his cassettes on his own. They will be fine."
Bumblebee wove his holo form's fingers with Optimus's fingers, "Let's do this."
The King of UAE was a very old man who was very active and excited to meet them even going as far as patting Sam's head, as if he was one of his own kids. Sam got a flashback to his time in the Vampire capital where Dike Fredo would always try to adopt him as his heir. It was strangely nice to talk to the older man though Sam's Arabic pronunciation had a lot to be desired, his grammar was however decent at least. The King was pleased by the effort and mentioned most Americans did not bother learning languages outside of English. Sam mentioned his family was a mix of different cultures and religions so it was not odd for the Witwicky children to learn more than one language. The King eyed him shrewdly and asked if he was learning Cybertronian language as well to which Sam had nodded in answer.
The old King sat back humming and after a bit of contemplation requested the addition of Cybertronian language to the courses as well. Megatron was delighted by the request, the War Lord had half wondered if any other humans aside from Sam, Miles and soldiers would be interested in learning. But because of work and meetings there had been no time to ask or find out, and most of the human soldiers were more interested in defending their home. The politicians were more interested in either weaponry or keeping others from getting said weaponry. The request was very easily fulfilled not to forget any of the family members the human soldiers could get free education. William had been very pleased by the offer of giving free education to his men's family members and signed them all up.
Sam, "Well, that went well."
Megatron, "Yes, we got an impressive amount of donations too. I was not expecting that."
Optimus, "Sam, thank you."
Bumblebee hugged him, "My little one, you were amazing. The King was absolutely smitten by you."
Sam smiled, "I did not do anything though."
Megatron, "Exactly, you did not flatter him instead you stuck to the truth and spoke your true feelings. I think he liked that."
Optimus teased, "Perhaps I should bring you to the meetings as well. You certainly won the hearts of the King's children."
Sam, "Absolutely not! I would probably end up wanting to stab them the moment they demand for the weaponry. I still get nightmares about my classmates getting held at gun point."
Megatron paused at that, "I do not understand why they did that. Do they not understand sparklings are a rare gift?"
Miles, "Many reasons. The guy who had attacked our school was mentally unstable. Especially after losing his own kid. I am not excusing his actions but loss can make people act in one of the worst ways possible."
Sam, "Agreed, while I am sad for his loss, it does not give him the right to endanger other children."
Optimus eyed them before looking away, "Perhaps we should shelve this conversation for later? We should celebrate making another successful contract."
Sam nodded, "Alright, I think Will mentioned booking a hotel for us by the beach. We should enjoy the golden sands, blue skies and blue ocean before returning home."
Miles mused, "Next time we should bring the kids."
Optimus watched as the two humans in the group headed to the beach with Megatron while Barricade took the rear as security. Miles had joined them as Sam's human security and despite the bruised egos, the soldiers had admitted the kid was ridiculously strong and talented. When asked about who taught him Miles had just smiled and said he learned to protect those important to him from many teachers. Optimus had been curious but decided to drop it that day, he figured Miles would share when he was ready. The Autobot leader followed them as they reached a more secluded part of the beach and transformed to their full height. It was nice to stretch from time to time and thanks to the comics many thought they were props.
Optimus, 'As long as it helps in blending in without causing fear or stampede.'
Bumblebee, "Are you alright?"
Optimus, "Yes Bumblebee, I am okay."
Bumblebee, "You seemed a little lost in thought when Miles mentioned that shooter in their school."
Optimus, "I was just wondering about how I would have reacted if I lost one of my sparklings. I must confess it is not the best reaction and I truly hope no one has to deal with it."
Bumblebee, "I know the two ways I would react. Either go crazy or be depressed to the point of off - lining myself."
Optimus nodded, "I remember a few Carriers and Sires doing exactly that back on Cybertron after ... Well, that incident."
Bumblebee held his servo, "I remember, I lost one of my friends because of it."
Optimus, "Let us work hard so it does not come to that ever again."
Sam approached Megatron after returning from the beach, "Hey, can we talk?"
Megatron nodded, "Of course Samuel, anytime you want."
Sam, "Have you talked with Optimus about the Fallen?"
Megatron, "Yes, we are making plans for the traitor Prime. Did the Allspark leave information of some sort?"
Sam, "Yes, it's a weapon? No, it's a harvest tool that can be used as a weapon to destroy Earth and us in the process. I am not sure how that works but yeah, that's what I got. I am trying to figure out the location though."
Megatron froze, "A harvestor? Are you sure?"
Sam nodded, "The Allspark has no reason to lie."
Megatron vented, "Of course it will be a harvestor. Do not go searching for it Sam, please."
Sam placed his hand on Megatron's holoform hand, "I will not go in search of it, as long as you are safe and sound."
Megatron blinked, 'Me?'
Sam, "Why the shock? I care about you too, you know?"
Megatron, "Thank you Sam, my Sam."
Sam, "We are family. You are mine as I am yours. Sure, it was just a peace agreement in the beginning but human emotions are a complicated thing. Before I knew it, I started to really care about you and see you as one of mine. Someone I would lay down my life for but more than that someone I would love to spend the rest of my life with."
Megatron, "Sam, truly? Because I would love to spend my life with you as well."
Sam, "Good because Witwickies do not make promises lightly. When we make a promise we fulfil it one way or another."
Megatron, hugged him, "Sometimes, I truly do not know what good thing I did to deserve you. You are perfect for me."
Sam smiled a little cheekily, "Well, you ended the war for starters and you are a good father and Sire to Raon, Hong and Ohn. They adore and love you too."
Megatron was radiating happiness when they finally returned to their military base which was located on one of the borders between Mexico and the USA. It kept the other countries from feeling like the alien Ambassadors favoured only one country only. India and China were also in the process of building a military base for them on the North Eastern border. It would be placed on the Sikkim route connecting not only the two country giants but also Bhutan by proxy. The civilians would obviously be allowed to have accommodations outside the base with the families of the soldiers who were actually excited. Elita had insisted on joining the Lennox family as an extra security and Chromia had gotten close to Epps.
With more Cybertronians joining them, it would be impossible for the Witwickies alone to house all of them in their private lands. Edmund was ready to buy more land but Cogman always the voice of reason talked the man out of it. Land tax was not a joke and Cogman did not wish to see his charge die of stress, especially in his old age. Bumblebee would always talk with Cogman about his charge and how he handled his charge getting closer to well off - lining. Cogman had bluntly told them it was very painful and Edmund was not the first charge he had raised and he would not be the first charge he had lost to time. Time was a cruel Master to humans and always took them away as quickly as they came.
Optimus, 'I do not know if I would be ready to lose any of them.'
Ratchet, "Prime, what are you venting about now?"
Ironhide, "You look like you have a lot on your mind."
Elita One, "The Cybertronian only meeting will start soon. What are you thinking leader?"
Optimus, "It is just a recent talk we had with Cogman that has been playing in my helm."
Elita, "Ah! The one about losing our human charges to time. Yes, I do not know if Wheeljack, Chromia, Arcee or even myself will be ready when it eventually happens."
Ironhide, "They live short lives, don't they? Like a firework, bright, optic catching, colorful and ridiculously unforgettable."
Optimus, "Indeed, I fear for how Megatron will react once Sam.... "
Ratchet, "You fear he will go back to the way he was before?"
Optimus nodded, 'I should trust my brother more than this but .... '
Elita, "That is a valid fear. Sometimes, I worry about my own reaction."
Ironhide, "You? Elita, you are the most self - disciplined femme in all of planet Cybertron."
Elita, "What can I say? If angels had human form then it would be sweet little Annabelle. Not to forget there is a saying on this planet. Children who lost their parents or caretakers are called orphans. Parents who lose their children, there is no word for them because no word can describe that pain."
Optimus, "This just got depressing."
Elita, "Apologies."
Ratchet, "Not required, it is true after all."
(To be continued...
Hope you all enjoyed this chapter.
Yes, they realise humans are very short lived compared to the many vorns they can live.
Till next time my lovely readers.)