(See previous disclaimers)
"Reluctantly….I have agreed to join you and the Autobots… as it is the only way that Illusion will remain here in safety. He had threatened to leave with me should I leave. Also, he reminded that me that I represent those who suffer like I had. I also agree to be their representative, as they are without a voice until now" Chestnut said as he talked to Optimus.
Optimus nodded. "Welcome, though there is one small detail. I am the Prime and I am to be respected. No longer will you be allowed to refer to me as "shiny bot." Are we in agreement?"
"Yes, Prime" Chestnut said before Optimus dismissed him. Optimus had set up a quarters that would be big enough for Chestnut and more if Illusion ended up bonding to the bot. Chestnut, though didn't head for them. He had to find Illusion to let him know the decision that Chestnut had finally made.
Meanwhile, Mirage was chatting with his twin. It was hard for Mirage to let go, but he realized that if he didn't, he would lose his twin. Mirage, hoping to help out, soon started talking about how bonds work and such. Illusion listened, since Mirage had experience in this. "You never know when, but you could end up sparked with babies as well."
"Really?" Illusion asked, not sure if he was ok with that idea. He had always been kind of squeamish about sparklings.
"Really, this is how it works…" Mirage said and explained, unaware that before Illusion would ever get to bond to Chestnut, a vile seeker would swoop in and create all matter of chaos.
But that wouldn't be just yet, as Chestnut came into the private area of the rec room, an Autobot symbol emblazoned on his big chest plate. Illusion noticed and smiled. Mirage was a little squeamish but happy. Illusion ran over and hugged Chestnut. Mirage watched hoping that Chestnut wouldn't hurt his twin. Chestnut was gentle and kind toward Illusion.
Mirage tried to walk off, as he was feeling very emotional, but Chestnut stopped him. "What do you want of me, Chestnut? You seem to have what you want in Illusion" Mirage said.
Chestnut had gauged correctly Mirage was taking this whole thing pretty hard. "I merely ask that you allow me to bond to your brother. I know from talking to him that he looks up to you and that he wants you to be happy. Honor my request, is all I ask" Chestnut said.
Mirage was stunned. "You…you want my permission to bond to him?"
"Yes"
Mirage hesitated for a bit and in that time it took to process the request through his spark muddled processor, Illusion ran off, fearing the worst. Mirage felt awful. "I will allow you to bond, but first we will have to save him. Well, you will, as I am sparked and Optimus won't let me go anywhere." Chestnut nodded and took off. Mirage commed Optimus and could only hope that Illusion would be found in time.
