Based on the 3 part episode 'More than meets the eye' of the G1 Transformers series. It is taken from Jazz point of view as he helps Optimus stop the Decepticon's. But also how he and Optimus end up together.
This story is dedicated to Ynnepon Devainart. Because of her I have fallen in love with this paring, we had a lengthy chat about the 2 of them and how Jazz looks out for Optimus a lot in the show. We both agree that there needs to be more Jazz and Optimus slash work. So I am adding my story. I hope you enjoy it.
Paring: JazzxOptimus
I apologise in advance for my bad grammar or spelling my English isn't exactly great but it doesn't stop me from writing what I like. So please be nice, enjoy and review.
Title: I'll always be here
Chapter 1: Arrival
Jazz drove along the battered streets of Cybertron making his way back home to Icon. He had been sent on a mission to search for any energon and to bring any Autobots back to Icon. He had been searching for hours and all he had seen was dark empty buildings and corpses of fellow Autobots and Decepticon's laying everywhere.
Cybertron was becoming a ghost town everywhere he looked, there was dark streets the power in the areas area were all but gone, he remembered the days when Cybertron was full of life and power but now it's becoming cold and dark. He knows that if they are to survive there were going to have to leave there home.
Optimus Prime plans to do this but Jazz knows that this decision was one of the hardest one Optimus had to make, telling the Autobots that they have to leave there home in search of energon pained the Autobot leader greatly he could tell.
He wished that he could help him, but no matter what he would say to him. Optimus would always say that he was ok even when Jazz knew he was lying. Being second in command to Prime Jazz notices how his leader acts and he knows when he is hiding something for him.
He approached Icon hailing the Autobots inside to let him in. Prowl answered and the doors to the city opened, he was glad to be back.
He drove along until he reached the hub of Autobot headquarters and once inside he headed towards the evaluator. Once he reached it, he was taken up and when it stopped at the top level he was greeting by Optimus, Prowl and Trailbreaker.
'Any luck Jazz' Optimus said as he approached him.
He transformed to his robot mode and approached the group 'Negative I couldn't find any energon nor sight of any Autobots'
'I'm sorry to hear that...but unless a new supply of energon is found nobody is going to win this war'
Jazz nodded towards him, and then he and the others made their way over to the ship that would take him off their home planet. Optimus named the ship the ARK he had the ship designed especially for this long journey it only got finished a few days ago, the only pieces they needed was the energon to power it. Jazz learnt that Wheeljack and Bumblebee managed to get some the 2 nearly got killed in the process, he was glad the 2 were safe.
He journeyed to the shuttle port along with Optimus and the rest of the team that was going with him. It didn't take long for them to arrive and once everyone was together they quickly rush in to the ARK and began the launching sequence.
Jazz sat in front of the console in the middle of the ship along with Optimus. They were in charge of monitoring the launching sequence. The Autobots that were with them on the bridge were Ratchet, Sideswipe, Ironhide, Trailbreaker, Prowl and Bluestreak each one of them was in charge of setting up the of the ARK. The rest of the Autobot's were belong deck strapping in for takeoff.
Once everybody reported that they completed setting up the shields, engines, weapon systems were online there were ready to go. Jazz looked over their work making sure that everything was at 100%, the readings allowed him to see that everything was in top condition.
'All systems go!' He said to Prime
Optimus nodded and then pushed the button to power the ship 'ignition'
Once he hit the button a burst of energy erupted from the engines, the ship started shaking but it also began to rise. The Autobots soon found themselves flying away from Cybertron and beginning their quest of looking for more energon.
Once they were safely out in space Jazz and the others began moving around the ship. They headed towards the windows; everybody wanted to take one last look at Cybertron.
Jazz waved it goodbye he couldn't help it he was afraid that this might be the last time he would ever see his home. He said goodbye to it but also goodbye to the friends they had to leave behind.
'Good luck guys' he whispered. Suddenly the alarms of the ship went online
'Look' Prowl called.
'What is it' Optimus asked.
'An Asteroid'
Jazz looked and he saw the massive Asteroid making its way towards them, then Mirage called out and he found there was another approaching
'There going to collide, EVERYONE BRACE FOR IMPACT!' Optimus shouted. Everyone ran back to their seats and grabbed hold of the consoles in front of them.
Jazz took once last look before the Asteroids crashed together. The ship shook violently forcing many of the Autobots to be sent flying to the ground. Jazz felt the ship begin to tip over he rushed towards the controls of the ship and began piloting it, making it return to its normal position.
He saw that the Asteroids broke up in bits and huge rocks began crashing against the Ark. Jazz was having more difficulty in trying to keep it steady, he pushed with all his might to get the ship to level but he wasn't strong enough. His hands let go and he sent flying
'Jazz!' he heard Optimus cry. When he hit the ground he saw the Autobot leader grab the controls and turned, the ship was level again. Jazz knew that if there were to survive they had to get clear of this meteors shower.
'Ironhide, man the laser gun!' Optimus shouted
Ironhide got up from the ground and ran towards it 'Got it'
'Fire!'
Ironhide pulled the trigger; the laser from the gun completely destroyed the meteors in front of them allowing their path to be clear.
Jazz felt the ship had stopped shaking and he stood up, his head was sore but he was just glad that they made it through.
'Optimus were being followed!' Prowl shouted. Jazz ran over to take a look at Prowl's screen. He saw that something was indeed following them, he examined it closely and discovered it was a Decepticon ship, a very large one at that.
'Decepticon's!' Optimus said. He guessed right, Prime took the controls again and turned the ship hard; he was trying to lose them. He moved the ship left and right trying to shake them but Jazz could see that there still following them.
The Decepticon ship coming alongside them, there was a bright light and then something struck the ship which forced it to stay still, Jazz knew what it was.
'They made a magnet junction' he and he ran over to Optimus. 'We can't move'
'Fire the laser' Optimus cried.
Ironhide tried but it wouldn't work 'Nothing Optimus the power seems to be used up, the magnet junction drained it.'
Then a noise came from the back of the room. Jazz looked and saw that the wall at the end of the room was burning. The Decepticon were going to come through.
'Prepare for battle!' he heard Optimus shout. Every Autobot stood to attention and ready their weapons, as soon as the wall crumbled before them the Decepticon's rushed in.
Jazz ran forward and attacked Soundwave along with Bluestreak and Sideswipe. Each one of them managed to hit the Decepticon but Soundwave also struck back, Jazz got kicked in the face while Bluestreak and Sideswipe got taken down as well. Ratchet came in and punched Soundwave in the face.
But Soundwave then lifted him off the ground and threw him across the room, making the medic crash into one of the computer consoles of the ship, the impact caused the console to blow up.
The ship shock again, forcing Optimus and Megatron to both fall
'What's happening?' Optimus cried as he pushed Megatron away from him.
'G forces there dragging us down!'Bluestreak shouted. Optimus got up from and ran over to the ships controls 'Were losing control!' He pulled the controls hard trying to get the ship to level but it was no use, the ARK and the Decepticon ship were out of control.
Jazz felt the whole ship spin; everybody was flying around the room crashing into the walls. He pushed himself to get up, and ran his over to Optimus. Once he reached him he placed his hand on his and tried to help him control the ship.
Even with both their strength they had little luck, the G forces were too strong for them.
As Jazz was pulling the controls he saw that the ship was heading towards a Planet, it was mostly made up blue but he also noticed greener as well, they there heading towards land.
The ship gathered speed as it entered the Planet's atmosphere. The force of this caused Jazz to fall, he banged his head again on the ground and he saw that Optimus fell as well.
He tried to get back up but it was no use, he couldn't move he was forced to lay still. The ship was going down, he could feel it. He heard Teletran 1's warming system, there were going to crash against something and then the next thing he heard was a loud bang an explosion and then everything went dark.
...
He felt something pulling his arm (Optimus) he tried to speak but he couldn't he felt very weak and barely online. He felt that he was being lifted off the ground, he tried to force his optics to come online but nothing happened his power levels were barely active. He was then placed on the ground and the next thing he heard was the words EXPLORE, EXPLORE and then REPAIR, REPIAR.
The voice belonged to Teletran 1, Jazz was just glad to hear a familiar voice. A few minutes passed when he felt pulse of energy travelling in his body; his power levels were back to normal. He was restored.
When his optics came online the first thing he saw was Optimus Prime, he was kneeling before him with his hand stretched out to offer him help. Jazz couldn't stop himself he threw his arms around him and held him tight in his arms. Jazz couldn't explain it but he felt that they have been a part for a very long time, he missed him so much and he didn't want him to disappear from his sights again.
Optimus smiled under his mask 'It's good to see you to Jazz
Jazz held him tighter and he placed his head on Optimus chest, letting the heat from the engine relax hm.
'Ah Jazz I think you can let go of now'
Releasing he was still holding Prime he let go and stood up.
'Sorry...anyway what happened, where are we and how long have I been out'
'I'll explain that later, right now help me revive the others'
Jazz looked what was left of the bridge, he saw his fellow Autobots lay scattered around the room, most of them were damaged and there were missing parts of their bodies, he also noticed that the Decepticon's were gone. The ARK itself was a mess he was surprised that anything worked; the ship itself was embedded within a wall of rock most likely there crashed in a mountain.
Jazz helped Optimus bring them all over to Teletran 1 repair systems, one by one. It took a few hours but once everybody was back online and the rest of the ship was searched for any other Autobot's Optimus explained the situation.
'This may come as bit of a shock to you all; I've had Teletran 1 give me a detail analyses on how long we were out...and according to him we have been in stasis...for 4 million years'
Jazz couldn't believe it no wonder he felt he hadn't seen Prime is years. All the other Autobots couldn't believe it as well, there were talking amongst each other trying to get their heads around this news.
'I know this news is hard but we need to stay focused the Decepticon's are gone, there somewhere on this planet and who knows what they're doing'
'I think the question I would like to ask is where have we crashed' Cliffjumper said.
Optimus walked over to Teletran 1 and brought up an image of the Planet 'It is called Earth...'
'Yikes who the hell would want to name their planet Earth, your might as well calling it dirt...Planet Dirt' Sunstreaker said and Sideswipe laughed.
But Optimus continued 'It's made of 70% water and 30% land, from what Teletran 1 can tell me the main species that inhabited this planet are beings called Humans'
Optimus then pressed another button and brought up what looked like a city that was filled with these humans. Jazz saw that there were very small and he was surprised that these humans could build a city so big. He noticed that each one of these humans was different, there were ones that were tall, fat, short there were different colour too and also there hairs and eyes were different, each of them add a different style and appearance.
'There very small Prime, Megatron and the others could easily crushed them like bugs'
'I know Ironhide, we can't let that happen and I have a feeling that Megatron will attack these human cities soon...'
'What makes you say that?'
'I had Teletran 1 scan the whole Planet and I discovered that this place is rich with energy, these humans have created many resources to power there cities and I know Megatron would want to take these as soon as possible...Hound!'
'Right here Prime'
'Scout the area; see if you can locate the Decepticon's'
'Just turn me lose Prime I'll sniff them out'
'I'm going to...'Cliffjumper said as he approached Optimus 'am going to punch those Decepticon right in his turbo charger'
'Easy Cliffjumper just find them we'll deal with them later'.
Hound and Cliffjumper both turned into their vehicle modes and drove out of the base.
'Good luck'. The others said the same as they disappeared from their sights.
'What about the rest of us Prime' Jazz asked.
'We'll do what we can to repair the ship; we might as well try to get some systems back online'
...
Everybody got to work; Optimus put Ratchet and Wheeljack in charge of the operation. They organised to get the medical equipment, recharge chamber and a few weapon systems online. A few of the Autobot's searched around the ship for any equipment that could still be used, to help them make repairs.
Once everybody was busy working, Jazz decided to speak with Prime he saw that the Autobot leader had left the bridge a while ago.
Jazz left the room and searched for him. He went to the crew quarters first and sure enough he found Prime sitting in one of the rooms. He head was face down and Jazz knew that he was in deep thought but he wanted to know if he was ok.
When he entered the room, Optimus looked up
'Prime you ok'.
His friend and leader didn't answer he then went back to staring at the floor. Jazz sat beside him and waited for him to give his answer.
'It's a lot to take in'
Jazz knew what he meant but he let Optimus continue 'I keep thinking about our home and the friends we left behind, I keep asking myself are they alive, is Cybertron still alive and what it is like now.'
'I know what you mean'
Prime then looked away 'I image what they must have been thinking, they probable thought we are dead or worse that we abandoned them and when I do, I can hear their cries for help as if there were right beside me...I can't help but think that I failed them Jazz they were counting on me to bring back energon and I failed them'
Jazz didn't like seeing him like this; he could hear how upset he was in his voice. He understood why he left the bridge he didn't want the others to see him like this, he didn't want them to see that he too was suffering by this news, he was a Prime and he had to play that role in front of the others.
Jazz placed his hand on his and held it tightly 'No you didn't were alive aren't we and we made it to a planet that has a rich energy source, you succeeded...it wasn't your fault that the Decepticon attacked it was Megatron.'
Jazz gentle turned Optimus so he faced him 'If you want anyone to be blamed then blame Megatron and the Decepticon's not yourself'.
Optimus was quiet for a moment but then he nodded 'You're right Jazz...they are to blame and I will not rest until we succeed in forcing them off this planet'
'That's it and don't you worry Optimus we'll send those Decepticon's packing you can count on that'
Jazz then felt Optimus hand squeeze his 'Thank you Jazz, you're always around when I need you'
'What are friends for? He smiled at him. Optimus smiled back and Jazz felt better he knew that Prime was ok now. It always pained him to see him upset he didn't want him to be, he wanted to make sure that he would never feel sad again.
Jazz then looked down at his hand as it was still around Prime's. He then thought about that word friend (maybe I could be more than that) he couldn't deny that he did fell attracted to Optimus he thought that he was...beautiful, he loved the way his eyes would shine sometimes and he enjoyed his warm touch. He didn't even know if Optimus felt that way but he wanted to make him smile all the time, maybe this was the answer.
'Prime there's something I want to say. I...' Just then Teletran 1 spoke
'Optimus Prime transmission coming in from Cliffjumper'
'On my way, we'll talk later but for now let's see what Cliffjumper has to say'.
Jazz nodded a little disappoint he didn't get to finish what he was going to say but he followed his leader back to the bridge. When they arrived, Cliffjumper appeared on the screen
'Optimus we found the Decepticon's but Hound got hurt, I need you to send Ratchet and Hauler, we'll explain what we learnt when he arrive back'
'Understood send us your coordinates'.
As soon as Cliffjumper sent them Ratchet and Hauler were on their way.
...
It didn't take long for the group to arrive back at base, and Ratchet immediately took Hound over to the med table to work on him, Hound was still functional and he told Optimus what they learnt.
'That's all we heard Prime, they're going to put the energy they collect in some kind of cube's and haul it back to Cybertron'
'Hmm Jazz organise a battle unit were going after them!'
His second in commanded nodded and all the Autobot's stood outside waiting to be called. Jazz stood in front of them along with Optimus and he picked who was going.
'Prowl!...Trailbreaker!...Wheeljack!...Ironhide!...Mirage!...Sunstreaker!...Sideswipe!' as soon as he called their names each other transformed to their vehicle modes and Jazz had to admit they were impressive (these humans knew how to make some sweet rides).
'Autobot's start your engines...Ready Prime'
'Let's Roll!' Optimus transformed and Jazz did the same (wow nice ride) he also liked Optimus truck mode and the trailer wasn't bad either.
Optimus started to drive and he and the others then followed him alone the dirt road.
...
Optimus led the group towards Megatron's location; they discovered that the Decepticon leader was on an oil platform in the middle of the ocean, the only way to reach it was by flying. Jazz knew that flying was a dangerous because it drained there power fast and they were easy targets but they had to keep going, they had to stop Megatron.
Once they reached the platform they saw him and the others attacking the human beings and also draining the energy that the platform created.
Jazz and the others followed Prime down below. When Megatron saw them he transformed to his gun mode and Starscream used him and fired. They dodged the energon blast and flew to the ground. When Jazz landed he led the others attacked Reflector, Soundwave and the Seekers while Optimus went to deal with Megatron.
Wheeljack took on Rumble; Ironhide attacked Starscream and Prowl fired on Thundercracker. The others were all busy dealing with the other Decepticon's. Once Prowl took down Thundercracker Jazz order him to follow and they ran onwards and fired at Skywarpe and Reflector as they were taking off with the energon cubes in their hands.
They managed to stop them from taking anymore cubes and they fired on them again hoping to bring the 2 down but it was no use they were out of their reach.
Jazz then looked around for Optimus and he saw him looking up at Megatron, the Decepticon leader was in the air with his troops. Jazz saw him fire at the oil platform and the next thing he knew the floor on their feet gave way and all fell to the water below.
He was underwater but he quickly swam back up to the surface. As soon as he broke threw he saw Megatron was firing again, the place was exploding all around them and fire was escaping from the destroyed oil platform.
Jazz looked around for the others some of them managed to make it to safety while others were trapped by the metal rubble. Sunstreaker and Sideswipe went to help them, while Trailbreaker and Wheeljack helped the humans.
There was no sign of Optimus, he swam and climbed up on a piece of wreckage and began searching for his leader 'Prime can you hear me'. There was no answer and the fire was getting worse
'Prime, answer me!' But there was still no answer and worry started building upside him.
He watched as the fire consumed the area around him in a circle, he could barely see anything the fire was everywhere 'OPTIMUS..!' (Please be alright).
End of Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Coming soon
Note: The scene where Jazz is talking to Optimus, when he thinks he failed his friends back home, I just wanted to add in something like that. I know there never showed in the episode but I would have liked to see their reactions in learning that they have been asleep for 4 million years- it would've hit them hard. I mean you imagine wakening up in a situation like that, it would depress you.
I also did it to show that Optimus acts differently around Jazz. When he's with him he can let his guard down and he act just be a normal bot. Jazz seems to have the ability to do that in the show, he can make Optimus say and do things that he wouldn't normally do.
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