Hi! How are you? I hope not drowning in paperwork like I am...
Skyshadow54: hahaha! You're right! Smokey was a bit too hyped at the time, but, it's ok. Magnus will understand ^^ By the way, Wheeljack does call him that in "Rebellion" (third season), that's where I took the nickname from :)
Optimus' girl: we'll see Predaking's reaction in this set. And, about Starscream, you're right; he has no manners.
In other news, this is the last set of drabbles. Also, I don't know in your countries, but here, in Argentina, Netflix is removing Transformers Prime from its programming; so, this particular chapter is sad for me...
Warning: English isn't my mother language, so there might be some grammar mistakes.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Transformers Prime, nor its characters. It is a registered trademark of Hasbro.
Evolution
"Stop gloating already, Screamer… You're getting on my nerves." Knock Out nagged at his commander's overconfident smile after their latest victory.
So, ok, yes: the Autobots got rid of their prehistorical problem, and, yes, Predaking was more loyal than ever now that he believed those guys responsible; but, still… Something was telling the red mech that the universe would retaliate at them. It always did. Especially when it was the Seeker who came up with the winning idea.
"Starscream!" Megatron called, walking up to them, followed by the Predacon in robot-mode.
"Yes, master?"
"Being the one in charge of military operations, it's your duty to show Predaking his quarters, and training schedule." The gladiator said, leaving the brown mech with the Seeker. "I trust you will take good care of your new subordinate."
Universe, one; Starscream, zero…
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Minus One
He watched as Ultra Magnus went through his physical therapy, feeling his tank churn at the picture of the commander's new claw. Wheeljack knew the things he said about the blue bot… But, that day, when facing Predaking, Magnus proved himself. The courage he showed… It felt like he was in the company of the old team, all over again.
And, despite what the blue bot may already think of him, Wheeljack approached the commander and grabbed Ratchet's tools.
"What are you doing, soldier?"
"Ya heard the doc: you wanna see the field again? You gotta move that hand." The Wrecker said, tinkering with the prosthetic limb. "So… I'm gonna help you move it."
Ultra Magnus saved him at that cave. It was his turn.
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Persuasion
Ratchet had a lot of time to think at the Nemesis' brig.
Surrounded by 'Cons, outnumbered and outgunned, his only chance of survival was to walk a very thin line. Megatron wanted to recreate the Omega Lock's cyber-matter, for which he required his help; and he would provide it… For now.
As he was carried to the lab, Ratchet sorted out his priorities: stay alive, figure how to produce the cyber-matter, find a way to contact the team, help them storm the Nemesis, win the new Omega Lock ―or destroy it, depending the circumstances―, help Optimus finish this war…
And go home…
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Synthesis
Predaking felt so lost…
Megatron… He ordered the attack? That meant all the other Decepticons knew. Shockwave knew. The guy who brought him into existence… He, too, wanted his kind exterminated… Next to himself…
He dropped the Autobot medic, who recognized his confusion.
"I'm sorry." Ratchet said, struggling to get up. "We are sorry. Autobots doesn't attack innocent creatures; we protect them." He said, wiping the Energon off his mouth. "So, please, I'm begging you: help me protect this planet. Help me protect my family."
"You protect who you must." The Predacon said, coming back to reality, golden optics flaming with rage. "While I avenge my own…"
And, then, he stormed into the ship.
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Deadlock
It wasn't until the space-bridge closed that the reality of what just happened hit them all. The war was finally over… They won… They could finally live in peace; they could go home!
Home…
The bots took a look ahead.
Cybertron took a heavy toll with their fighting; lots of rebuilding were needed, but they would make sure their planet recovers its old glory. None of them had doubts about it…
And, with some luck, they may even see Earth again someday. After all, it was home too.
THE END
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