A short oneshot on Sam's feelings as he watches Optimus fight to the death. Apolagies for any innaccuracy.
Song lyrics by and copyright of Alkaline Trio- 'Over and Out'
Transformers copyright to Hasbro/Takara
"Over and out", she said
From a hospital bed
"For what it's worth,
It doesn't hurt don't cry"
"Over and out", he said
With a.45 to his head
"The war has taken everything from me,
It's all I see"
So...
The sharpness of the sound of clanging metal made his body ache with dread, as he watched, helpless. Optimus was outnumbered, and in trouble. But what could he, a simple human, do about it.
Run for cover
As fast as you can
We're fighters, lovers, enemies, friends
And guns and knives apologize for leaving you tonight
Leaving you tonight…
Though he was in grave danger, he fought with undying courage and strength. Sam now saw, understood, why Optimus was such a good leader. His face was a mixture of emotions. Concern, rage, empathy, but most of all, dread.
"Over and out", he sighed
"Seems I've run out of time
Please tell my wife I love her more than life itself"
"Over and out", she sang
[ Alkaline Trio Lyrics are found on .com ]
As the telephone rang
"There's no pain, no answering, no more, no"
He crouched lower, never taking his eyes off the ongoing brutality. He had new respect for all of the Autobots, thinking about how long this war had been raging between them and the Decepticons.
Run for cover
As fast as you can
We're fighters, lovers, enemies, friends
And guns and knives apologize for leaving you
His face crumpled in silent despair as he watched his friend have chunks removed from his form by the towering Decepticon. Sam knew he was growing weaker by the second. He felt the emotions swell in the pit of his stomach and the back of his throat as he choked back tears.
Run for cover and you'll find us there
We'll take out the anguish, make it disappear
With hand grenades and napalm flames, I'm leaving you tonight
Optimus hit the ground with a heart wrenching thud. Sam watched in disbelief, silenced by the scene playing out in front of him. He watched those blue optics flicker. On, off, on….off. No…
Let this candle burn 'til you get home
Never forget your face, never lose hope
Tonight
Run for cover as fast as you can
We're fighters, lovers, enemies, friends
And pens and knives apologize for leaving you
Run for cover and you'll find us there, over and out.
We'll take on the anger, make it disappear, over and out....
xXx