Chapter 1~ Rebirth
Alpha Trion gazed at the data pads in front of him and sighed. It seemed like there was more work for him every day but he wouldn't complain. As the Master Archivist he was responsible for storing all the historical records at Iacon. It was a task that the old alicorn took a certain amount of pleasure in. After all, in the early days, his greatest skill was recording. A wave of nostalgia overcame him. He missed the days with his brothers. He knew some were still alive, he could sense it through the mental link he shared though as of late any kind of telepathic communication had been scarce. As he reached out with his senses he felt a tiny vibration in the back of his mind. The mind on the other end must've been underdeveloped, tiny, weak and unable to block his attempts at entering. The link was much weaker though than that of his brothers. As Alpha Trion attempted to dive deeper to determine the origin of the weak signal he found himself facing a surprisingly strong mental shield and a mental slap as a rebuke. "Ouch." He grumbled. "Alright, alright I get it." The old archivist shook his head as he backed off. The suddenly strong presence in his mind retreated and Alpha Trion forced himself back into his work. He was still reading over the data pads when a knock sounded on his door. "Enter." He said, lowering the pad he was reading. A small unicorn entered. "Excuse me sir, but you're needed in Vos. A new sparkling was born at the well earlier this morning, his name is Orion Pax." Alpha Trion nodded. "Very well, I'll be there shortly." He replied. The unicorn bowed and left.
Alpha Trion could barely contain the excitement he felt. He now knew what that presence in his mind was. It was his brother, Optimus, now reborn as he said he would be. No wonder Primus gave him such a harsh rebuke, probing into a sparkling's mind like that. Nonetheless, Alpha couldn't resist teasing his father a bit. "You sure took your time." He thought. Primus was a bit slow to respond but when he did, Alpha could feel his amusement. "No, you're just impatient. And if you're impatient it's a good thing you were looking out for him rather than Amalgamous." Alpha Trion laughed. His shape shifting brother was the very definition of impatient, unable to stand still even for a second before racing off in urgency.
Leaving his office, Alpha Trion headed down to the main floor of Iacon and out the front doors. Under his clothes he could feel his wings quivering with the anticipation of flight. It'd been too long since he'd took to the skies. Nonetheless, the old alicorn contained his excitement until he'd left the city. Then he broke into a run, gaining speed as he went. His wings emerged and he was off, soaring over Iacon and lower Tarn as he flew towards the care center in Vos, the closest settlement to the Well. He landed several miles outside the city, breaking into a brisk trot as he made his way inside.
The receptionist at the Vos Filly and Colts Care Center was a lovely unicorn with a silver mane and tail. Having been told of Alpha Trion's arrival she led him straight to Orion. The little colt was curled on his bed. He'd been reborn as a unicorn and would no doubt earn his wings later. He had the same chestnut coat on him that Alpha had seen last him in all those years ago. His mane and tail were the same shade of ice blue and his horn glowed bright with energy. "We found him beside the Well. I haven't seen a pony created as a foal before." She said. "Anyway, his name is Orion Pax." Alpha Trion observed the foal closely. "No." He thought. "This is Optimus Prime, welcome brother." "I presume you are his caretaker?" She continued. "I am, yes." Alpha Trion replied. "Then let me bring you the paperwork and you'll be free to go." She said and left. Alpha Trion gazed down lovingly at his youngest sibling, now a helpless colt. He nuzzled him between the ears. Orion yawned sleepily and gazed up at his caretaker with sleepy blue eyes. Alpha Trion smiled. "Go back to sleep little one." He murmured gently. The foal yawned again and did so.
Less than half and hour later, Alpha Trion had signed off the paperwork and left the care center, Orion being carried in a side bag that the older alicorn carried. Again walking several miles outside the city to avoid drawing attention, the aging Prime took to the air, his powerful wings carrying him home. Through his mental link with his far reaching brothers, Alpha Trion sent them a message. "Our youngest has returned." He could feel the excited buzzing of his brother's emotions in his mind and chuckled. He could expect a family reunion soon and prayed to Primus that his brothers sudden appearance wouldn't give Sentinel Prime, the current ruler of Equestria, a spark attack. He wouldn't put it past some of them to do so intentionally. Sentinel wasn't exactly well liked in the family.
Landing just down the block from his house, the alicorn unlocked the door with magic. He set Orion down on a small crib he'd made years in advance. The little red foal squeaked and clung to Alpha Trion's beard, causing the old alicorn to laugh. "You'll be more trouble than you're worth little brother." He said. Orion just chirped in reply, clinging tighter. Alpha Trion smiled, nuzzling the small form. "You have many trials to come, Optimus." He thought. "But until that time comes, I won't let any harm come to you. I promise."