(Transformers and Trash of the Count are not mine. The picture above is from the comics.
"talking"
'thinking'
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Enjoy!
Trigger Warning: Talk of suicide.)
Simmons was in alien heaven, so to speak, as he went through the different types of information available on the data packs. He was not a nerd, far from it, he just loved collecting information on anything and everything about the wide universe outside. Something that had endeared him to Pablo who had reached planet Earth a few months ago. Simmons was pretty sure the old bot thought he along with other humans were no different from children with their excitement about learning. But he did not care, this was his chance to learn about worlds outside and even be one of the few humans to step on the moon. He had suggested that idea
Pablo adored the organic planet his leaders had found, some were very annoying, looking at Galloway and the politicians. But aside from that small hiccup the rest of the planet's inhabitants were fascinating from humans to the animals, birds, fish, insects and plant life. Each of them had their own unique and individual beauty that could catch the optics of the scientist all over the universe. One such species was the bee species that had a variant that shared it's name with their cunning Scout. A very curious species that was vital for their cultivation and harvest which were very important for human consumption.
Pablo turned his attention to the humans, fragile beings despite the strength, resilience and willingness to protect their home. That's not even covering the list of illnesses humans had that Ratchet made sure each of them received a list of. Obviously the stubborn species did not care about their already short lives and despite the warnings about the allergies, some humans did not care. Like Glenn and his obsession with nuts, despite the fact that youngling was allergic to said nuts. Pablo mumbled under his vent about stubborn young species who did not know how to care about themselves. It reminded him too much of how the rambunctious sparklings would behave when they found something they liked.
Pablo, "Though it is not good for their safety."
Wheeljack, "Did you say something brother?"
Pablo, "Oh nothing much just remembering how Glenn insisted he was fine after eating an entire tub of ice cream."
Wheeljack laughed, "Yes, he is truly something else. Actually a lot of the humans that I have seen on base and online are little daredevils."
Pablo vented remembering the crazy stunts that humans on bikes and cars would do in those races and stunt shows. Pablo was sure Ratchet almost blew a gasket and warned all the humans to not even dare to think about attempting those stunts. The medic was already frustrated by the lack of self care the humans showed towards their own allergies those stunts were too much. Sam had been sleeping through the whole thing while Megatron muttered about finally understanding what Sam had meant a few days ago. Apparently Sam had been a little worried about some of the Cybertronians not being able to blend in because they refused to listen to the warnings and rules of the road.
Only Sam had deadpanned saying the fools would blend in just fine with the rest of the idiotic humans who were on the road. Megatron had been very confused in the beginning by it but after watching the stunt program he had an understanding look on his face plates. Pablo recalled Megatron had muttered to never allow any of the crazier soldiers of his to meet those stunt men. Optimus had nodded in agreement about keeping the more adrenaline obsessed soldiers on his side away from them as well. Both leaders had shuddered at the thought of what they would return to if they allowed their men to copy those stunts.
Megatron, "Again Raon, Hong, Ohn! You can do it."
Hong, "Right transform."
Ohn growled frustrated, "This is hard."
Raon grumbled, "Confusing actually. I have an idea but it is harder to do it in reality."
Megatron smiled, "It takes time, my little beast formers but do not worry, you have time."
Raon, "I want to surprise Sam though, he is always doing things for us."
Ohn, "Yes, I want him to be proud of us and worry about us less."
Hong mumbled, "Especially around the human politicians."
Megatron sighed, "Do not fear my little ones. We will ensure none of those fools endanger you."
Raon looked straight into his optics, "I am not worried about us. Trust me we can take care of ourselves, I am more worried about Sam."
Ohn, "Yeah, he will try to protect us and be the one to get hurt."
Hong, "Not the first time he did it either."
Optimus stood shocked, "What? When?"
The three looked at each other and decided to tell the two leaders about their past lives. Sam had never told them not to buy he never told them to tell anyone either. Raon was of the opinion if anyone asked they could tell their side of the story but they would not speak for others. Ohn and Hong agreed with the idea and had decided to tell them their parts of the story as well. If Sam wanted to tell others he could but they agreed not to do it for him, Sam always had his own reasons for keeping secrets. Just like back when he was a Henituse he had many secrets that he did not share except for a few trusted members.
Raon, "I had a life before this."
Ohn, "Me too, we had the same names before but we were different species."
Hong, "Ohn and I were from the cat tribe and Raon was a mighty Dragon."
Raon nodded, "Sam found us and saved us in our previous life."
Ohn had a dreamy smile, "He saved us from starving to death."
Hong, "He gave us a family who loved us unconditionally."
Raon, "He saved me from dying at the hands of the stupid White Star's hands."
Optimus, 'Who?'
Ohn, "You will have to ask Sam if he remembers his past life or not."
Megatron, "Directly?"
Raon nodded, "Yes, it will get you a detailed answer more than beating around the bush."
Optimus, "I was not expecting that."
Hong, "He may not tell you right away however. We left behind many loved ones. The loss is still painful though it is not so bad since we are together."
Ohn, "We suspect his narcolepsy might be connected to it."
Megatron felt sympathetic, "Did he have a mate he left behind?"
Raon, "Father never mated with another though he lost many children to time."
Optimus, "I see. I do not know what I can say to make it better. I never had a sparkling so I do not know the pain he no doubt went through. Perhaps if some of my friends were still here they could have talked."
Megatron sighed seeing the faraway look on Optimus's face plate and knew exactly what he meant. Actually now that he thought about it they never found out who attacked and destroyed the facility. Both sides blamed each other for it but was it truly one of them? Even someone like the Fallen cringed at the thought of killing a sparkling, his Prime coding not allowing it despite being already corrupted. Megatron felt his circuits freeze fearing a third party being involved in the war, perhaps fanning the winds of battle and hatred from the shadows. Megatron looked at his brother wondering if he realized it at some point as well, he was very quick to accept working together.
Megatron, "Little sparks, why don't you practice some more. Your Uncle and I have something to talk about."
Optimus, "Ah! Of course, brother. I will see you, bitlets later."
Raon, "Okay, hopefully we will get this transformation down."
Ohn, "Maybe we are doing it wrong."
Hong, "What do you mean?"
Ohn hummed, "I mean we are trying to transform like our old selves. We are no longer the same Ohn, Hong and Raon. We are different, stronger, faster and more clever."
Raon, "And we are Cybertronians not organic anymore."
Hong, "You are right.... I miss magic though."
Raon, "I am sure we will learn new abilities soon in the future. For now let's get this right and surprise our humans."
Ohn, "Youngest is right."
Hong, "Let's do this."
Optimus chuckled, "Very bright little ones. I am almost jealous of you brother."
Megatron huffed, "As if! I know you enjoy spoiling them and being the favourite Uncle."
Optimus, "Perhaps, now what is the matter?"
Megatron, "I have been thinking about the sparkling facility for a while now."
Optimus's optics dimmed, "Oh! Our war became worse after the facility fell."
Megatron, "It has always been very suspicious to me. The way the facility fell out of the blue. It is almost like there was a third party involved."
Optimus nodded stiffly, his anger over that incident was still strong, "Indeed, we blamed each other and the true culprit has probably covered their tracts by now. I regret not searching for the culprit and blaming you for it."
Megatron spoke quietly, "So do I. I lost many soldiers that day. Those little ones were the reason many joined my side. When they went off - lined my soldiers and warriors followed them to the Well of Sparks."
Optimus, "I am sorry brother."
Megatron, "Do not apologize. I do recall some of your own soldiers were not with you after that."
Optimus nodded, "They are gone, they could not take the pain and many committed suicide."
Megatron gave a bitter laugh, "It is such a human concept and yet that is what they did, didn't they?"
Optimus nodded taking out high Energon for him and Megatron to drink in order to talk about what came up next. That was the topic of the suicide camps, it sounded cruel and callous but that is exactly what those camps were. The Cybertronians who could not handle the loss of their sparklings went to those camps to be off - lined as well. Cybertronians, most of them at least did not have partners or mates like humans or other organic creatures. They were beings that lived for millennia to come and the most meaningful relationship they ever forged was that of parenthood with their little sparklings. Most were not in a hurry to find a partner as they had unlimited time compared to other beings.
Optimus and Megatron finding mates in Bumblebee and Sam were more on the rare side of the spectrum. They celebrated and treasured such bonds obviously but even losing a mate could not compare to the loss of a sparkling for many. Even when you lost a mate, your bond with your sparkling could encourage you to keep on living. But when you lose a sparkling, well Optimus knew of a mated couple who went to that camp and never came out alive. Megatron was in a very somber mood as well remembering the couple Knockout and Breakdown. They were a very eccentric pair with one sparkling between them that is till the little one...
Megatron sighed not wanting to think about how lost the couple had become to the point they ignored their own health. Knockout was a very prideful Mech and took a lot of pride in his and his Conjunx's looks, watching him wither away was painful. Then one day both of them just left them and headed to the suicide camps and not even DJD's Tarn with all his threats could stop them. Tarn was still a young Mech back then and full of potential but was just coming on to his abilities and skills. Megatron does not think he has seen Tarn so shaken as he was back then when his words had no effect and they lost the couple to the camps anyway.
Megatron, "Speaking of soldiers, I have managed to contact Tarn and the DJD."
Optimus smirked, "Your favourite student?"
Megatron rolled his optics, "Hardly my student. I was thinking about giving them the mission of finding out who was behind the attack on the sparkling center."
Optimus gave a dark laugh, "I should be stopping you but we lost many because of that event. I never heard your suggestion, instead I encourage you to use any means necessary to find out the truth."
Megatron smirked, "Of course."
William knocked, "Big boss, we have a meeting in a few hours."
Optimus, "With whom?"
William, "The science community well, ISRO has successfully launched a satellite and wish to share data I think."
Megatron, "Of course, we will be there."
Optimus, "I hope one day we have more of our own younglings doing such activities."
Megatron, "I do too."
(To be continued....
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Till next time my lovely readers.)