Disclaimer: All Transformers characters belong to Hasbro. Any made up characters were created by me. Has a slight Yaoi.
Summery: (Set sometime after 2007 movie) A sentient being from Cybertron, was once part of six, now five Autobots, in the search of the All Spark. Had got separated from the others and thought to have parish. But soon the being crash lands on Earth, and since gotten there, he's first experiencing of Earth is a bad one.
AN: I'm not going to give out the name of this Autobot. Not just yet anyways. If any of you like to guess then go right ahead.
"blah" – Normal human speck
"blah" – Cybertronian speck
blah – thinking
blah - flashback
Never Surrender
by Yami-Yugi
Chapter 7
Optimus didn't know how long he was sleeping until there was a knock on his office door. He slowly woke and looked down to see Prowl still asleep on his chest. He smiled and moved him a bit. He carefully stood and answered the door. Ironhide was standing there by the entrance. He noticed Prowl sleeping in his Prime's arms. "Sorry for disturbing you, Optimus," he said. "I didn't know Prowl was with you."
"It's alright, Ironhide. Proceed."
"Well we just got word that we are getting new arrivals to Earth." Ironhide said.
"New arrivals? Do we know who?"
"Well..." Ironhide said with a sigh, he didn't like this at all "The twins..."
Optimus groaned. "...The twins..."
"Yeah..." Ironhide said.
"Well, at least it's both of them. Sunstreaker on his own would be worse than Starscream."
"Yeah but we probably need to in form them about Prowl..."
"Yes, that should be the first thing they are briefed on." Ironhide nodded in agreement. "Report when they land."
"Will do." With that he left. Optimus sighed and went back to his desk. He carefully sat back down with Prowl. He started to worry about what the twins would do when they did find out about Prowl's current problem. Prowl moved a little in his sleep, curling up more closely. Optimus smiled at him and decided to work on some things while he slept. He knew once Prowl was better, he would want to help Optimus with the work. He looked through the files and found some reports that just needed to be signed and sent. He was just about to send them out when there was another knock on the door.
"Hey Optimus!" He clicked send and carefully got up again. "C'mon Optimus!" He sighed, knowing it could only be one Autobot. He opened the door and SpeedDemon was standing there.
"Speed, Prowl's trying to sleep. Could you keep it down?"
"Oops! Is it true the twins are coming? Is it is it?"
"So you know. Who told you?"
"I overheard Ironhide on my way to bug Bumblebee."
Optimus sighed. "Yes, they are coming."
"Yes! That's awesome!"
"You must promise me Speed not to encourage or take part in anything bad they might do."
"...Well... I promise not to encourage them." He looked at her sternly. "...Okay okay... I promise. I will not encourage or take part."
"Thank you." Optimus said.
"You seen Bumblebee?"
"Not for awhile. He's probably in the Recreation Room or outside."
"Thanks!" She walked off happily. Optimus sighed in relief. She could be very annoying at times, despite what Gadget tried to teach her.
Prowl slowly awoke. "W...Was that Gadget?" Prowl asked with a sleepy yawn.
"No, it was Speed."
"Oh...she sounded happy for some reason."
"Well...I hate to say this..."
"What?"
"Well...the twins are coming."
"Primus...are you serious?"
"Yes. I am waiting on Ironhide to report when they land."
"There goes the planet."
"Now, let's give them a chance. They haven't done anything yet."
"Optimus you are talking about Sunstreaker and Sideswipe here."
"I know."
"Primus, they won't even listen to me if they saw me in this body..."
"...Prowl...Sideswipe should keep Sunstreaker in line. They might still respect you, especially Sideswipe."
"I don't know..."
"Just try." said Optimus, he then decided to change the subject "Let's go see Ratchet to check up on how you are doing."
"Okay..." Optimus smiled and left the office. He left his door open and unlocked. They headed to Medical Bay.
Ratchet was checking over Jazz when they came in. "Okay, Jazz. You should be out of here in a few more days."
"Aww okay Ratch, though it's getting boring in here...Hey, there ya are Prowler, I was wondering were ya went when ya disappeared when I woke up." Jazz said.
"I'm here. The twins are coming..." he said bitterly.
"Don't worry Prowler, I will help ya keep them in line." Prowl smiled a bit at his friend.
"The twins are coming?" Ratchet sighed.
"Yes." Optimus said.
"Well...I hope they behave themselves. Although, we could use some humor around here."
"That's not funny Ratchet." Prowl said.
"It would liven things up a bit. Besides, they have their good points. Thank Primus Sideswipe is the exact opposite of Sunstreaker."
'Optimus come in. The twins are inbound. I can see them coming in. I'll need Ratchet or Wheeljack for medical assistance."
'What did they do this time to need medical assistance?'
'Their trajectory is off. I don't think they'll land very well.'
'Okay.' "Ratchet, the twins are in bound. Should I send Wheeljack instead?"
"Well, I do need to check on Prowl here."
"Alright." 'Wheeljack, this is Prime, come in.'
"Yes, Optimus? I was busy putting some minor parts together. Prowl's new body is almost done."
'The twins are inbound. Ironhide suggested that medical assistance be present.'
'On my way, Gadget can finish up alright.'
"Thank you, Wheeljack." "Wheeljack is going to meet up with Ironhide," said Optimus.
"Good." Ratchet said. Optimus carried Prowl over to a berth and set him down on it. Ratchet came over and began checking him. Prowl sat still as he can so Ratchet can work. He scanned him a few times and carefully prodded him with his fingers.
"Well?" Optimus asked.
"He's just fine. Just one more day of rest and he'll be good as new."
"That's good."
Prowl sighed. "One more day in this cursed body..."
"It's okay Prowl." Optimus said "Remember what we talked about."
He just sighed. "Well, Prowl, we can't have you sick when we do the transfer. Who knows how it will affect your spark. There could be fatal errors," said Ratchet. Prowl sighed again.
"I'm sorry, but that's my medical opinion. Put it this way, you're new body will be done by then."
"Really?" Prowl asked.
"With Gadget and Wheeljack working on it, it will definitely be done by then. It's probably close to being done right now."
"C'mon Prowl, let's go." Prowl nodded. Optimus reached out his hand. Prowl climbed into it. "Let's go to the Recreation Room and get some energon."
Meanwhile, Ironhide and Wheeljack watched as the twins came closer. Both "meteors" came careening towards them. "Back up!" Wheeljack scrambled away as Ironhide backed up. The twins crashed down. They transformed into their protoforms. They were laughing hysterically.
"Whoohoo! Hello Earth, the twins have arrived!"
"Uh...Sides...you're squishing me... My beautiful body..."
"Aww, chill out, bro. We're here." Ironhide and Wheeljack walked up to the crater as the twins climbed out. "C'mon Sunny, up we go," Sideswipe smiled.
"I can have legs you know."
"I know. I just love ya," smiled Sideswipe.
"Yeah, sure." Sideswipe let go of his brother. Wheeljack came over and started scanning them for injuries.
"Hey Wheeljack, where's Ratchet?" Sideswipe asked with a smile.
"He's back at base with Prowl and Optimus. You two need to stand still. You've got a few injuries from landing."
"Yeah, I'll say. HE landed on ME."
"Don't be such a slagger, Sunshine," Sideswipe said as he nudged Sunstreaker. Ironhide sighed heavily, crossing his arms. He pinched his nose plating in agitation. Wheeljack started carefully fixing up the twins. "It's will be fun to mess with Prowl." said Sideswipe.
"Yeah. Think of all the pranks. Oh, how is Prowl anyway?" Sunstreaker asked.
"That's something we need to talk to you two about." Ironhide said seriously.
"Aww, is he sick?" Sideswipe asked. "Ow! Easy, Jack."
"I'm trying to be."
"Is he really sick?" Sunstreaker asked. "I hope he's okay. It wouldn't be fun to pick on him when he's sick."
"He is recovering from being sick." Ironhide said "But more to the point..."
"I believe Prime wanted to brief them about his situation."
"Well then...let's just say, he's been through a lot since he's been here."
"Aww can't you tell us more, Ironhide?" asked Sideswipe.
"Optimus will tell you. Don't worry, he's alright. He's recovering from being sick."
"Okay, you're all done. Let's get you some alternate modes and access to the web."
"Aww okay." Ironhide and Wheeljack walked with them until the met up with the road. The twins looked at all the cars that passed by. Sunstreaker smirked as a sleek, 2009 Corvette passed by. He scanned it and transformed, becoming his favorite yellow color.
"Nice! Looks great!" Sideswipe watched the road and saw a 2010 Viper Corvette go by. He scanned the car and transformed into a sleek, silver mech. "Very cool."
"Not as cool as me, bro." said Sunstreaker.
"Sunstreaker... Hey, let's access that World Wide Web thing. We need to learn the culture of this planet."
"Yeah I guess it won't hurt." Both zoned out and downloaded the information.
"Hey, how do I sound you guys?" smiled Sideswipe.
"Fine." Ironhide said.
"I bet I sound cooler than you," smirked Sunstreaker. Ironhide held his forehead with his hand.
"...Primus..."
"Alright, let's get back to base. Prime's waiting to brief you."
"Okay. Race ya bro!" Sideswipe said.
"Yer on!"
"SIDESWIPE! SUNSTREAKER!" Ironhide bellowed as they drove off.
"Wait up!" called Wheeljack.
Once back at base, everyone was waiting for them. Prowl was sitting on Optimus's shoulder. Prowl was still worried about what the twins will think of the body he was in. He watched as the twins pulled up and transformed in flashy moves. Wheeljack and a disgruntled Ironhide were close behind. "Welcome to Earth you two." Optimus said.
"Hey, Optimus," smiled Sideswipe.
"Sweet truck plating," said Sunstreaker.
"Geez you guys are fast," said Wheeljack as he transformed.
"You two were going too fast! You could have been pulled over or hurt humans!" growled Ironhide. "I should brig you right now!"
"Ironhide, you know that is my job." Prowl said finally, still a bit unsure what the twins would think.
"Prowl? Where are you?" Sideswipe asked as he looked for the source of the familiar voice.
"He's right here, Sides," said Jazz as he pointed at Optimus.
"Don't be stupid, Jazz. Glad to see you're kicking by the way. That's just a little fleshy Prime made friends with," said Sunstreaker.
Prowl glared at him. "Sunstreaker..." he growled "You want time in the brig?"
"Don't talk to me like that, human."
"Uh, Sunny... That IS Prowl. How did you get inside a human, Prowl?" Prowl slowly looked at the floor.
Sunstreaker stared in awe. "No way... Prowl, a fleshie?"
Sideswipe came up close. He examined Prowl closely. He gently nudged his shoulder. "Hey, why so down? Did something bad happen to make you a fleshie?"
"Jazz, why don't you take Prowl?" Optimus said "I need to speak to the twins."
"Hey, I wasn't trying to do anything. C'mon, Prowl. It's okay. You can tell me."
"Pffft...no...way... Hahaha! Prowl's a fleshie!"
"SUNSTREAKER! Quit it!" yelled Sideswipe.
"Come on Prowler." Jazz said as he slowly and gently remove Prowl from Optimus shoulder and headed to the rec room.
Optimus looked at the twins. "Sunstreaker. Sideswipe." he started "Follow me to my office if you please."
"Great, Sunny. You got us in trouble and we just got here."
"Hey it wasn't my fault." Sunstreaker said as the two started to follow Optimus. Sideswipe just pouted at Sunstreaker.
Sideswipe noticed Prowl and Jazz sitting in the Rec Room on the way to Optimus's office. "Hey Prowl! I'm sorry okay! Whatever I said, I'm sorry! Sunny is too!" They soon arrived in Optimus's office. Both sat down in front of his desk. "Look, Prime. I'm sorry okay? It just surprised me is all. Of all the bots, I thought Prowl would be the last to-..."
"Will you be quiet and just listen?" Optimus almost yelled. Sideswipe shut his mouth and Sunstreaker just huffed. "Now, just listen. It's very important. Save any thoughts you might have until after. Prowl didn't come here very pleasantly. As you all know, I left him behind when I came here with the others. The Decepticons ambushed the Ark, leaving Prowl badly damaged. Despite his injuries, he heard the message I left one and a half earth years ago. He tried to come here and he hit an asteroid belt before entry." Sideswipe looked even more worried about Prowl from this news. Optimus took a deep breath. "So...he was not in good shape when he landed here. According to Secretary of Defense Keller, a team of scientists found him in Death Valley, California." He leaned against his desk and sighed again. "At Keller's digression, the scientists transplanted Prowl into a human body to save his life. He would have died if they hadn't. I wish I had found out sooner. However, I didn't find out until Prowl escaped from their care and found me. I immediately brought him back to base. He's recovering from a human sickness called pneumonia that he received from trying to find us."
"Geez, what a slagging welcome..." Sunstreaker huffed. "No wonder he's such a sparkling..."
"Sunny! How would you like to go through all that? It's hard for him! You think he LIKES being human?" Sideswipe said.
"Ewww! ME as a fleshy?" Optimus and Sideswipe stared at him. "Alright alright... I'll go apologize to him. It sucks okay? I understand now."
"Good. You two are dismissed. No mischief from you."
"Sure Prime."
"You can count on me," smiled Sideswipe. "I'll be sure to keep Sunshine here in line. Let's go make Prowl feel better."
"Yeah..." Sunstreaker said. Optimus watched as the two left his office.
Sideswipe smiled as he and sat next to Jazz. "Hey Jazz. Hi Prowl, you okay?" Prowl slowly looked up at them. Sideswipe smiled at him. "Hey Prowl," he smiled. Prowl nods a bit. Sideswipe nudges his brother.
"Yeah, hi." Sunstreaker said.
Prowl glared at him. "Just because I'm in this human body, doesn't mean I can't brig you."
"I'm sorry..."
"We're both are." said Sideswipe "Prime told us."
Jazz pat Prowl on the shoulder. "See? They're alright with it."
"I know I am. I'm glad you're okay," said Sideswipe.
"I guess so." Prowl said sadly.
"Hey, don't be like that," Sideswipe said as he pats Prowl on the back. "At least you're alive."
"I know but...I just don't like this body..."
"It might take some getting used to, but give it a chance. From the humans I've met here on base, they seem pretty cool."
Prowl nodded. Everyone smiled. Sunstreaker sighed. "Well, I'm outta here. Nice seein ya, Prowl." With that, Sunstreaker left.
"Don't worry about Sunny." Sideswipe said.
"Yeah, he's always been concerned 'bout himself," said Jazz.
"Deep down in his spark, he's happy you're alive. I'm sure you'll get a new cybertronian body soon."
"...I...I am..."
"Wow! Already?"
"...Gadget, Ratchet, and Wheeljack are almost done working on one for me."
"So why are you so down then?"
"I...I was worried...about how you two would treat me."
Sideswipe laughed and carefully pat him on the shoulder. "You don't have to worry about that."
"Really...?"
"Really. Sunny may not show it, but he doesn't think any less of you. He might take a little bit longer to get used to it, but don't worry about him. You most certainly don't have to worry about me."
"So that means you will be behaving?"
"As much as we usually do."
"No, promise me there won't be any pranks."
"Well..."
"Promise." Jazz just smiled at the two of them.
"Alright. We did promise Prime to take it easy. We promise."
Prowl smiled. "Good." he said. Prowl smiled again just thinking about his mate.
"What are you so happy about?" Sideswipe asked.
Jazz looked at Prowl. "You wanna tell him?"
"They would have found out sooner or later." Prowl said with a sigh.
"I know you'd wanna be the one to tell them."
"Tell us what?"
"Well, Optimus and I..." Prowl started.
"Are what?" Prowl smiled again.
"Come on, Prowl. What's going on with you two?" Sideswipe asked as he leaned in a bit. He was eager to hear.
"Well..." Prowl smiled. "We're bonded."
"No way... you're pulling our legs."
"No he's not," smirked Jazz.
"...Really?" Sideswipe asked, surprised. Prowl nodded. Sideswipe was silent for a moment. "Way to go, Prowl! You and the Prime!" he said as he stuck out his hand for a high five. Prowl looked a bit surprised at this.
"It's a high five, Prowler. Go ahead. That means he approves." Sideswipe just smiled.
"I know what a high five means..." Prowl said.
"C'mon, don't leave me hanging," smiled Sideswipe.
"Very well." Sideswipe and Jazz smiled as the high five was returned.
"I'm happy for you both. Now that you're feeling better, I'm going to go find my brother."
"Just remember, don't get into any trouble."
"I won't," he smiled. Prowl and Jazz watched him leave.
"Why don't we go check on the progress of yer new body? I'm anxious to see what it looks like."
"Okay." Jazz smiled and stood up. He extended his hand for Prowl. Prowl slowly climb into his friend's hand. Jazz smiled as they headed to Wheeljack's lab.
Once there, they knocked on the door. "'Ey, Wheeljack, it's Jazz."
"Just a second!" Jazz waited and the door opened. "Hey Jazz." Wheeljack said "Oh hi Prowl."
"How's my body coming?"
"I wanna see it. I ain't seen it yet."
"Well I guess it will be okay for you guys to see it. It's almost done."
"How almost?" Prowl asked anxiously.
"Come in and see for yourself."
Jazz walked in. He could see Gadget working on connections and putting pieces together. "Nice..." he smiled. "Wait, a protoform?"
"Well duh," smiled Gadget. "We have to start from the beginning now don't we?"
"What ever Prowl scans will be the final look." Wheeljack said as he looked at Prowl.
He only nodded. "Oh yeah, that's right," said Jazz. "Just like when we came here."
"Will it be ready by tomorrow?"
"Of course it will," smiled Wheeljack.
"We're going to be done tonight for sure." Prowl smiled.
"Looks sweet," smiled Jazz. "Can't wait to see ya in it."
"Neither can I." Prowl said.
"Alright now, leave us be. We need to finish. Shoo shoo," Gadget smiled.
Prowl sighed. "Come on Prowler, let's find Optimus." Prowl nodded. Jazz smiled and set him on his shoulder. They walked away down the hall to get to Optimus's office.
Bumblebee waved to them on the way. "'Ey, Bee. You seen Boss bot?"
"...No... I'm not sure if he's in his office or not. I have to go find Sam and Mikeala and Melissa."
"Thanks Bee. We will look there." They headed down the halls, back to Optimus's office. They saw him as he was just coming out. "Hey Prime!"
'Optimus...'
The blue and red leader stopped and looked to see who was addressing him. "Been lookin' for ya."
"Oh?"
"Gadget and Wheeljack are almost done. They said they'll be done tonight."
"That sounds like good news."
Prowl smiled. 'I...I want to spend more time with you...' Optimus couldn't help but smile.
"His body looks great. I can't wait to see 'im."
"I'm done in my office. Did you want to talk about something, Jazz?"
"Not really. Just wanted to see if ya wanted to chill."
'Can we spend some time alone, somewhere away from base?'
Optimus smiled. 'Of course we can.'
Jazz smiled, sensing that he was being excluded. He took Prowl in his hand and offered him to Optimus. "I think I'll leave you two 'love birds' alone. Check ya later, Boss Bot," he said as Prowl settled into the Prime's hand.
"Very well Jazz." Optimus said. Jazz just smirked as he walked away. Optimus carefully carried Prowl and headed outside. He set Prowl down on the ground. He transformed and opened his door. "Let's go for a drive."
"Okay." Prowl said as he climbed in.
Optimus smiled and pulled away. "Just leave everything to me." Prowl smiled back. He got onto the highway and drove down it. "Where exactly are you taking me?"
"You'll see when we get there. Enjoy the ride."
Optimus drove along, finding a nice secluded spot. It was a nice forest inside a park. He pulled up to a lookout point and opened his door. Prowl got out. Optimus transformed and carefully sat down. Prowl slowly placed a hand on Optimus's leg. "Is this place to your liking?" he asked as he looked down at him.
"It's nice..." Prowl looked around the beautiful scenery. Optimus smiled at him. He snuck his hand behind Prowl and scooped him up. He set him down on his thigh and kept a loose, but protective hold on him. Prowl looked up at him and smiled. Optimus smiled back. Both enjoyed the scenery and each other's presence. Prowl forgot about his human body and just basked in the sunlight on his bonded's thigh. Optimus watched him happily enjoy their alone time. Unfortunately for them, Starscream was flying by out of boredom. He didn't think anything of the scene underneath him. He observed in more detail and was surprised to see Optimus interaction so closely with a human. He knew he respected and like the fleshbags of this crappy planet. He sensed something familiar about the human. He then got an idea.
He zoomed in close and captured footage of the human. I don't know WHO it is you're so fond of, Prime, but I'll find out. Prowl heard the sound of his jet engines but paid no mind, thinking it belong to a human craft. He cuddled against Optimus's hand. Optimus smiled.
Back at Decepticon headquarters, Starscream knocked on Soundwave's door. "What do you want Starscream?" Soundwave asked.
He showed Soundwave the footage. "Identify this insect. I want to know WHO he is and why he seems familiar. Get any government information you can from the fleshies. I want to know everything."
Soundwave sighed heavily. "Very well," he glared. Starscream left him, satisfied.
Back at the forest, Prowl was slowly falling asleep in Optimus's hand. He nuzzled against him, the warmth of the sun calming him. Optimus stroked his back with a finger. "If you want to sleep, you can."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm right here, just relax." He sent security through the bond as he continued to stroke Prowl's back. This slowly put Prowl into recharge. Optimus smiled and took him into his arms. He carefully lay down on the ground and placed Prowl on his chest. He put a hand over Prowl to hold him and keep him safe. He closed his optics with a deep breath, letting the warm sun ease him into his own recharge.
Soundwave brought the information requested to Starscream. "It's most interesting," he said in his monotone voice.
"Let me see." He looked them over. His smirk grew and grew as he took in all the information. "Excellent. Megatron would have never thought of this. Soundwave, you did well." He smirked as he left towards his lab.
Starscream locked his lab once inside. "I'll show the Decepticons that I'm much better than Megatron... This will be excellent..." he said as his eyes glowed. He looked in his storage and supplies. He found an abandoned drone body and brought it over to the table. He gathered supplies and tools and started to alter the body for his plan.
