"Optimus, you can't be serious." Smokescreen said
"Yes I am Smokescreen, you will become the new Prime." Optimus replied with Smokescreen still shocked.
"No, I-I can't do this, I mean sure who wouldn't wanna be a Prime, but I'm really not ready for that kind of reponsibility." Smokescreen pleaded only further convincing Optimus that he is worthy.
"Smokescreen the choice is neither your, nor mine to make; When it is time the matrix of leadership will present itself only to one who's spark is worthy." Optimus explained. "Your situation is much like mine, I was a young archivist on Cybertron who didn't even know how to fire a blaster, let alone lead the Autobots in The War For Cybertron. But you must carry the Matrix for Cybertron to be restored." Optimus said trying to lighten the mood.
"But I thought that the Omega Lock was the only way to restore Cybertron?" Smokescreen asked very much confused.
"No the Omega Lock was just to rebuild our planet but the well of all sparks is gone, and Energon cannot be produced even with the omega lock. Since the Matrix has a portion of the spark of Primus over time Cybertrons core will reboot, that time is approaching every soon in a few years, but if the Matrix doesn't have a Prime to carry it, the Matrix will fade back into Primus and Cybertron will never be able to be restored." Optimus explained with his life fading away.
"How will I know what to do?" Smokescreen asked, finally starting to accept his leadership.
"I can help you get started, keep the forge here go lead your autobots in the attack on New Kaon, hopefully an autobot detected the Omega Beam and followed it here, so you will have some help." Optimus explained
"How will I get a new base for us to use, get to Cybertron to repair the Omega lock, take down Megatron, or explain what happened to you." Smokescreen asked every much thinking ahead.
"I cannot help you every step of the way Smokescreen but take the Star Saber and you may use it to take down Megatron and thats all I can help you with." Optimus explained Smokescreen calmed down now.
"Optimus can I just try to get ratchet, to repair you." Smokescreen practically begging for it this time.
"No Smokescreen since it is nearly inevitable that I will die today I would like my successor by my side to spend my last moments with me. Optimus replied his voice as strong as ever now.
"Optimus one more thing.' Smokescreen said,
"Yes, Smokescreen" Optimus replied.
"It has been an honour serving with you, I will do the right thing Optimus." Smokescreens word caused Optimus to smile for the first time in months.
"I know you will Smokescreen." Optimus responded knowing that his life is nearing it's end.