This is my first fanfic I have written. Bear with me here
I do not (and never will) own Transformers or the characters used.
Optimus's Bad Day
Ratchet's POV
I noticed that Optimus seemed off. His movements were more rigid, rather than standing with the smooth confidence of the leader he usually is. Something was wrong, but I wasn't going to ask him. Just as I was about to scan him, Bumblebee commed me for a groundbridge. I walk over to the activation handle and push it down; immediately hearing the whoosh of the portal to my side.
Bumblebee comes screeching into base in his Camero form with a laughing Rafael. Bumblebee transformed and went into the back room to retrieve some energon. Rafael climbed a ladder and sat down on the metal balcony with his laptop in front of him, preparing to do his homework I presume, when I notice him intently watching Optimus.
After he mustered up the courage to speak, he asked,"Hey Optimus?"
"Yes Rafael?"
"What's wrong? I mean..uh..you seem to be acting differently. Is there anything I can help you with?"
Optimus sighs and says "No. Thank you though."
Just as Optimus turned to walk away, I noticed him sway a bit. He had taken only one step forward when his knees suddenly collapsed from under him. I watched horrified, as my leader's head struck the ground.