I have a surprise for you guys! During my little holiday at my grandmother's...I got not one, but two chapters down!
Here's the new chapter! Hot off the press! :)
Starts Jack's POV
I don't own Transformers Prime, all rights to Hasbro. I only own my OCs.
Chapter 43
The Nightmare Before Regeneration
Jack POV
Sparks flew in the training room as Adoritar screamed off of Heaven's Light.
My sister whipped around, sending Sunscorcher now in my direction. I dodged and kicked her backwards.
She moved only a few feet before running up and slamming her own foot into my chest. I landed on the floor.
I got back up, wiping a little energon from my mouth.
"Again," I growled.
"No," Dusk replied, sheathing her swords.
"What?" I demanded.
"You're going to kill yourself, training this hard," she sighed, "c'mon, brother, you need some rest,"
"No I don't," I snapped.
"You need to sleep. Now," my sister growled, "You snapped at me, you never snap. Not unless you are tired out."
"If Megatron has the Keys, the best bet for all of us is to have everyone in top condition!"
"You'll be of no use if you're weary!"
"I don't care,"
"I will force you into stasis," she threatened.
"Yeah right!" I snorted.
She pressed her hand to the back of my neck, sending violent tingles down my spine.
"I press this area hard enough…instant stasis lock," she growled.
"And you know this how?" I demanded.
"Ratchet had to get me to sit still long enough for shots," she replied, "And he actually did it too,"
I glared at her, she put a little more pressure on that spot and my vision started flickering.
"ALRIGHT!" I yelled, "Fine! I'll sleep!"
She took her hand off my neck and patted my cheek…and she walked out.
…..
I sighed as I lay down on my bed in my house, looking up at the ceiling.
I couldn't sleep, time was too important, if I let Megatron get to Cybertron before Dad…it would be bad.
I refuse to sleep. I won't do it.
I refuse to sleep. I won't…
I refuse to sleep…
I refuse…
I…
There were voices…
"There is no hope…"
"Scattered to the winds…"
"You are no Optimus Prime!"
There were images.
A broken Prime lying on the cold stone of an underground cavern.
A dark, towering spire thrusting upwards from the earth.
Jasper lying deserted and grey, winds blowing sadly through the ashes.
A beast spreading its bat-like wings and roaring its hatred towards the stars.
Megatron and Starscream laughing as they looked down at the Autobot insigna on the base floor, surrounded by burning debris.
A sparking red arm lying limply upon a metal beam as fire blazed around what used to be the Base.
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June POV
I could hear his screams from outside of the house. I couldn't help but fear the worst. And so I ran.
I ran into the house from the garage and into his room.
Jack's face was covered in tears, twisting in horror.
I shook his shoulder, trying to wake him.
But he wouldn't wake!
He kept screaming, he kept crying…
"Primus, help him!" I shouted, "Please! Help me!"
And Jack's screams cut off.
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Jack POV
A bright blue light appeared in front of me and I looked at it. I could sense something in it, but it was so obscure.
"What's going on?" I asked.
No answer, just a soothing pulse.
"Who are you?" I tried.
Silence.
"Alright then, tell me who you are," I said, "You're not one of the Thirteen are you?"
"No,"
Now it answers me!
"I could have answered you any time I chose, youngling,"
I stared at the light, vaguely making out the shape of a mech in it.
"Then who are you?" I asked.
"That is something you do not need to worry about young one,"
"What are you doing here?" I demanded, "Wait…are you the one sending the dreams?"
"Yes,"
I looked upwards.
"Why are you doing this to me?" I groaned, "Why me? What do I gain by this? Except a loss of sleep?"
"You receive these dreams because you must know what will happen, youngling,"
"Can't I just wait until it happens!?" I cried.
"Then what is the point in warning those you love and saving them from an unnecessary fate?"
It had me there.
"Ultimus Prime," the voice whispered softly as a tendril of light touched my arm, "Or, as you more so prefer to be called, Jackson Darby, you must be prepared for what is to come. Your family, my children are in danger. All of them, even those who have turned against me. They will kill each other off if you do not intervene. I fear that brother will kill brother before the end of this war."
"Dad and Megatron?" I asked, "They'll kill each other? But…but I just got Dad back! I can't…"
I sat down.
"I can't lose him. Not again!"
"I do not want any of my children to die, Jackson," the voice said, sadly, "But as is the path of war, many sparks will be extinguished before the end come. You may be able to stop this event,"
I looked up at the light again.
"You will do great things, Ultimus Prime. You just have to be patient. The time for revealing secrets is almost at hand."
"When?" I asked.
"You will know, my child," the voice replied, mysteriously, "All of my creations will know you for what you are soon. Remember, youngling, I will always be with you wherever your paths take you. Now, wake,"
I suddenly knew who I was talking to…
And my eyes flashed open.
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June POV
Jack's eyes flashed open.
"Jack, are you ok?" I asked, "What happened? What was in the nightmare?"
"Mom…" he stuttered, "I-I just spoke w-with…"
"With who?"
"P-P…"
"Spit it out, Jack,"I said.
"Primus," he replied, shaking his head, "I-I spoke with Primus,"
My jaw dropped.
"You spoke with our creator?" I asked, slowly.
He nodded.
"What did he say?" I questioned.
"He said…that the time for revealing ourselves…is coming soon," he replied, "And that I will know when…"
"You'll be the one to reveal who we really are?" I asked.
"That's what he said,"
I didn't like this. I didn't like this at all.
"Is Jack alright?" my mate asked.
"Fine," Jack replied, "I'm fine, Dad,"
I placed my hand on his shoulder, my son looked up at me.
"If the 'Cons ever find the Base," he said, "Make sure Dad gets out,"
"Why?" I asked, "What did you see?"
He shook his head violently.
"Just promise me,"
I sighed.
"Fine," I promised, "I will…or die trying,"
He winced.
"Bad choice of words, huh?" I asked.
"You could say that,"
I rubbed his back as he leaned against me, his eyes fluttering shut and his breaths becoming deep and even.
Why would Primus tell Jack to let out our secret?
Unless…
Something bad was about to happen.
So, short, I know. But hopefully it'll get better later on! I'm going to post my Regeneration chapter up as soon as I get done typing.
The idea of Dusk knowing where to hit to make Jack go to sleep comes from a trick I saw my uncle do to one of my other uncles...he went down like a sack of bricks.
Credit to: Anvenx (For Jack's nightmare when June's with him)
Anyway, hope you liked it. If you did, please R&R! :)
Qui vállë tóquetë, ván tecë (If no review comes from y'all; no story comes from me)
Máriessë ar mára tecië
Farewell and fair writing
Elhini Prime signing off.
