I rewrote my Spark of Life story, gave it a much needed overhaul. I have left the original story up as it is the first story I ever wrote for , nostalgia :) Enjoy the revised version of "Spark of Life"
Optimus stood looking at the ground bridge, his mind wandered through it. It have been nearly a week since they had defeats MECHs version of him, Nemesis Prime as Miko had named it. It bothered Optimus immensely that they had been unable to recover Silas's body from the wreckage. Optimus tenderly ran his hand over the new scar on his side, he had underestimated Silas's control of the robotic prime and had paid the price for it.
"Optimus are you alright?"
He was startled from his thoughts as Ratchet spoke, the medic looked up at him with concern
"Yes, I apologize Ratchet. I have a feeling however that we have not seen the last of MECH."
Ratchet shrugged slightly,
"Maybe not, but at least that monstrosity of theirs is locked up and powered down."
Optimus looked at him,
"Monstrosity?"
Ratchet blinked realizing what he had just verbally said,
"Well that thing was it was a horrible representation of you."
He quickly walked over to his lab; Optimus smirked slightly despite the nagging feeling in his mind that told him this story with MECH was far from over.
….
Aboard the Decepticon warship, Knockout was scanning the local area; his feet were propped up on the consul as he examined his paint on his arms. He had a million projects he could be working on, he scoffed he didn't feel like it and Megatron never…
"Knockout!"
Knockout yelped falling backwards off his seat, he blinked looking up to see Megatron standing over him.
"Ye… yes my liege?"
Knockout scramble to stand up at attention,
"What pray tell are you doing?"
Knockout shivered, Megatron's unnatural cool voice spoke volumes.
"Scanning for…. Ummm… signatures?"
Megatron narrowed his eyes at the medic,
"You're asking me?"
Knockout felt his spark beat a little faster,
"Well umm… I thought maybe I could find something of interest… no idea what but…"
"And what of the other projects I have…"
The computer beeped with an alert; Knockout looked over to it.
"Energy signature detection."
He side stepped away from the warlord to pull up the signal, an image appeared on the screen of a military unit maneuvering a "dead" version of Optimus into a large storage compound.
"Optimus?"
Knockout whispered in disbelief, Megatron shook his head,
"No, that is merely a knock off, if Optimus were dead, I would know."
KnockOut didn't respond he simply watched the satellite feed of the humans and the Optimus knock off.
"Humans built a replica of Prime, for what reason?"
Megatron muttered to himself as he turned to leave,
"Dreadwing!"
He bellowed into the bowels of the ship,
"Yes master"
Dreadwings voice crackled over the com link,
"I have a fetch and retrieve mission, bring Soundwave with you."
Megatron glanced over his shoulder at Knockout,
"You will be accompanying them, perhaps you can do something usefully today.
….
Agent Fowler angrily paced General Bryce's office.
"All I am saying Sir is that we should more security on that robot imposter, lets face it MECH is still at large, we didn't recover Silas, who knows what they are planning next. I can guarantee they are going to want that monster back!"
General Bryce stood up,
"Now look here Bill, I am the commander here and I won't be ordered around by you, we have maximum security on that thing and around the clock surveillance. Now I suggest you get back to your job and keep an eye on those aliens, the last thing we need is issues with them."
Agent Fowler growled, saluting before spinning on his heel and walking out.
"Don't say I didn't warn you."
He hugged as he made his way to the storage compound where Nemesis was being held. Agent Fowler looked at the giant mechanical being, its eyes were dark, no light shone through them. It sent a chill through his spin how much this mess of wires and bolts looked like Prime, heck it had fooled him. He sighed when a sudden bang echoed outside. His heart sank as he ran out the door. There stood before him three Decepticons. Agent Fowler quickly pulled out his phone,
"Prime, the cons are here, they are…hey!"
Agent Fowler yelped as a hand clasped around him causing his phone to drop.
"Well if it isn't one of the Autobots pet vermin, you have something Megatron wants."
Agent Fowler narrowed his eyes at the sleek medic.
"And what would that be?"
Dreadwing had busted down the doors and was already pulling the knock-off prime out of his holding.
"That."
Knockout smirked, Soundwave had made quick work of the guards and their communications networks. Agent Fowler shook his head,
"That's not the real Prime you idiots!"
Knockout nodded
"Megatron knows, still wants it anyway."
Dreadwing, nodded to Soundwave who activated a bridge.
"Blow it up."
Knockout scoffed to Dreadwing as Soundwave drug MECHs machine through the bridge. Agent Fowler watched helplessly as the storage compound erupted in a ball of fire and flames, the surround building catching fire from its explosion. Knockout laughed as he dropped Agent Fowler back to the ground before running through the bridge. Agent Fowler picked himself up, the fire crews were working to put out the fires surrounding the storage compound, he brushed debris off himself as General Bryce's car pulled up, he jumped out running over to Agent Fowler,
"What happened?!"
Agent Fowler glared at him,
"Decepticons, for whatever reason they wanted that thing and now they have it."
Agent Fowler picked up his phone, a few cracks crossed the screen. It worked, just barely.
"Prime. I need a bridge now!"
Agent Fowler didn't look back to General Bryce as he crossed into the ground bridge, he was furious at himself for not thinking about the cons. He wasn't surprised to find the whole team waiting for him as he came into the base. Debris lingered in his hair as dirt and soot stained his clothes and skin.
"Bill are you okay?"
June ran down to him, Agent Fowler nodded,
"Fine, but Nemesis isn't."
Optimus felt his spark lurch,
"I do not understand Agent Fowler.
Agent Fowler sighed heavily,
"Cons showed up, I tried to call but I guess Faceless was blocking the signal, they took it."
Arcee looked taken back,
"What would cons want with that thing? Its not even real, it doesn't have a spark."
Agent Fowler shook his head,
"Fancy pants wouldn't say, just said they were taking it. I can't imagine it's for anything good."
Optimus shook his head,
"With Megatron no intentions are for the good. You were not harmed, were you?"
Optimus knelt down to Agent Fowler,
"I'm fine, they didn't want me, just wanted the robot."
Optimus nodded standing,
"Whatever Megatron has planned, I am sure he will reveal it soon."
…
Knockout took a step back from his med table where the robotic creature laid,
"You want me to what?"
He twitched; he was shocked trying to think through what Megatron had just asked. Megatron stepped over to him, grabbing the medics throat and shoving him into the wall.
"Do it doctor, or this thing won't be the only one on the experimentation table!"
Knockout nodded, his voice shaky.
"Of course, Lord Megatron, I live to serve."
Megatron released his grip walking over to a secure cabinet as Knockout rubbed his neck, the cabinet beeped as Megatron's code was accepted and he grabbed out a chunk of Dark Energon. He handed it to Knockout who felt sick immediately upon holding it, the stuff was potent and unless you were like Megatron and have it coursing in your veins it made any other Cybertron feel weak and sick. Knockout gulped slightly, his insides turning from what was about to happen and from the dark substance in his hand.
"In order for me to have complete control over this creation I must first infuse it with Dark Energon only then will it be a vessel of destruction."
Knockout toyed with the Dark Energon, it terrified him what it could do.
"Maybe I could just create a remote access link to this thing, then you could control it via…"
Knockout stopped Megatron's eyes narrowed and bore into him,
"You're right Dark Energon is more reliable."
Knockout turned to avoid the gaze as he inserted the Dark Energon into the robots would be spark area. He gulped as he quickly stepped back, slightly hiding behind Megatron. Megatron raise an eyebrow in amusement of the medics actions as the bot on the table began to shake, a purple glow illuminate the room.
"I can feel it."
Megatron smile with a whisper, he stepped forward toward the shaking robot. Knockout took a few extra steps back for safety, no way was he gonna let this new terracon scratch him up. Megatron was practically next to the thing as the purple glow faded and the terracon eyes opened.
"Arise and behold Lord Megatron your Master."
Megatron ordered the being as he sat up, swinging its legs over the side of the table and looking around the room. Knockout tilted his head, this one seemed to have a mind almost, it wasn't… stupid.
"Lord Megatron I am your humble servant, lead me and I shall follow."
Megatron's smile broadened, as his new weapon knelt before him
"Rise my Nemesis."
Knockout couldn't believe it, it sounded just like Optimus Prime. He walked up a little closer, still staying behind Megatron.
"Is it truly alive?"
He murmured. Nemesis shift his gaze to him, glaring as he stepped in his direction.
"I am indeed. I live to serve my master."
Megatron nodded,
"You're first assignment will prove your loyalty to me, bring me Optimus Prime's head on a stick and I will reward you."
Nemesis let out a loud roar before running out of the lab,
"I will not fail you!"
He called to Megatron. KnockOut shivered,
"Mindless monster."
…..
The news of Nemesis being taken by the cons had everyone on edge, though no one knew for sure what they would do with it, one thing was clear. Megatron would use it as a weapon in some fashion. Jack's cellphone ring caused everyone to flinch, he sighed heavily as he answered.
"Hello Mom."
"Jack are you at home or the base?"
"The base. Why?"
"No reason, just checking up on you. I'll head that way sho…"
"No Mom, I can't explain it over the phone, but you can't be on the road right now. Is there a spot around the hospital that is hidden? Maybe a broom closet if it comes to it?"
"Yes, there is an alley way where the dumpsters are, only the cleaning crew go there."
Jack looked over to Ratchet,
"Can we open a bridge for my mom when she's done working? I don't want her out there right now."
Ratchet nodded,
"Of course."
Jack relayed the agreement to his mom before hanging up the phone. He shook his head,
"She insisted on driving her car through."
Ratchet smirked, though he would never admit it, he had grown fond of the nurse, the two of them could talk on a level that no one else could understand. The base went silent again, nothing but the low murmur of the TV echoed in it until June called again for the bridge. Jack waited as the car came through. He ran down to hug her and began telling her everything, June's expression changed from concern to utter worry.
"Didn't that thing almost kill Bill?"
Jack hated how close his mom and Agent Fowler were becoming, it was weird.
"Yes, but that was under MECH's control, the Decepticons have it now."
June sighed heavily,
"Well that's not good."
An alarm startled them; the screen blinked as Ratchet ran to hush them.
"It's a dark energon signature… its heading to that old factory plant where you first encountered Nemesis."
Ratchet turned to Optimus; Optimus's face flashed with concern.
"if Megatron employed Dark Energon to repair Nemesis…"
Optimus couldn't finish his statement, his side pinched reminding him of Nemesis's power.
"We cannot allow this dark creation to put others at risk, it must be stopped and this time it must be destroyed, completely destroyed."
…..
The Autobots stepped cautiously out of the ground bridge, their guns raised and powered up. Optimus held the scanner it beeped quietly indicating that Nemesis was indeed there.
"well, where is he?"
Arcee asked somewhat impatient. Optimus didn't respond to her question; he merely walked a few feet in front of them.
"Keep yourselves on alert, if Nemesis is now embowed with Dark Energon and control by Megatron's hand he will be even more dangerous than before."
Bulkhead looked around him, his head never stopping.
"Should we fan out?"
Optimus whipped around,
"No"
He spoke a little to sharply,
"Stay together."
He was trying desperately to not let his fear show through as they walked around the compound. They all froze as the sound the scrapping metal echoed out into the clear night, the being appeared, his purple eyes shone out of the darkness as he drug his sword against the wall of one of the silos, sparks shot around it as he chuckled. Optimus stood tall,
"Will you not face me yourself Megatron?"
He spoke though softly,
"You mistake me as something that is not alive."
Optimus took a step back,
"Dark Energon…"
"Indeed."
The knock-off laughed,
"Dark Energon not only brought me to life, it gave me a mind… a soul… a will, in which I use to service Megatron."
Optimus was mortified, Megatron had desecrated life once again by creating a being of pure darkness.
"I have the power of Primus within me demon, even you will not stand against it."
Nemesis laughed,
"I can feel the Matrix within you, I sense its power. Once I rip off your head, I will rip it from your chest!"
The Autobots were ready as Nemesis charged for them, Optimus had confidence they could take this monster, the four of them against… his spark sunk vehicon troopers emerged from the shadows, rushing to engaged the others and leaving Optimus and Nemesis to battle. Nemesis thundered toward him,
"The others are of no concern to me; my orders are only to obliterate you!"
Optimus didn't waver as he charged forward the two bots collided, sparks flying as their swords collided in an epic throwdown. Clanging metal and the sound of blasters echoed around them. The grunt and groans of battle resounded as the Autobots fought against their opponent which far outnumbered them. Optimus felt the strength of Nemesis matching near his own, the two fought similar. Optimus's only guess is that MECH has scanned him during a fight, copying his movements and had uploaded them into this form. The battle seemed to go on forever, Optimus felt his energy draining even as Nemesis seemed to gaining.
"The power of Dark Energon flows through me, I have more power, more energy, the more you fall the higher I begin to rise."
Optimus was desperately blocking the blows now, no help was coming, the vehicon troopers just kept coming, a bridge not far away remained opened as new waves continued to exit the portal to engage them. Optimus took in a deep breathe he had one last desperate move, he leaped for Nemesis, which the mech easily dodge, Optimus recoiled quickly shoving his sword up Nemesis's side. Nemesis roared as Optimus dug his blade deeper and the Dark Energon spilled down it to his arm. Nemesis's eyes flickered before the con fell to his knees, landing flat on his face as the dirt around him rose up from the impact. The Vehicon troopers retreated, quickly escaping into the portal as it closed leaving a few behind.
Optimus stood over Nemesis's body, panting, his sword dripped with Dark Energon into a puddle around his feet. The others were hunched over panting as well.
"Catch your breath Autobots then we are going to… to…."
Optimus stepped back as the body began to shake, the Dark Energon around his feet seemed to come alive as Nemesis sucked it back into his body. A purple glow illuminated the area as the sword injury healed. Optimus and the others stood wide eyed as Nemesis rose to stand.
"DARK ENERGON!"
It screamed,
"It flows through my veins! I am indestructible!"
Optimus didn't have time to react from his shock as Nemesis threw himself into Optimus, shoving his blade through Optimus's abdomen.
"Optimus No!"
Arcee called out as the three rushed toward him. Optimus gasped, pain shooting through his body.
"Megatron said he would reward me for bringing your head to him, imagine his delight when I also bring him the Matrix."
Optimus could speak, he choked and gasped as Nemesis twisted the blade in further. Arcee had lunged her body on top of him and Bulkhead had managed to pull Nemesis off the Optimus. Optimus fell to his knees, his hands clutching his wound. He could barely breath, he could feel the warm energon leaking through his fingers, he fell to his hands. He had to get up, he had to. He looked through blurry vision his Autobots were heavily engaged with the mech,
"Get up Prime, get up!"
He chastised himself, pushing himself up, feeling the world spin around him as he stumbled toward the preoccupied Nemesis. He couldn't allow the others to fall to this monster, he wouldn't loss his family. Optimus shook as he held his blade out,
"Nemesis!"
He hollered as the mech turned right into his blade. Optimus used what little strength he had left to slide the sword up through his would be spark and out his shoulder. Nemesis fell in heap,
"We must hurry, he will regenerate."
Optimus stammered, stumbling and falling to the ground. Arcee ran over to him as Bulkhead grabbed his other side. Bumblebee called for the bridge as the vortex spun to life. Nemesis began to rejuvenate, the spilled energon hurriedly refilling the dark beast. Optimus could barely stand let alone walk which left Bulkhead to mostly pull him through. Ratchet ran to them immediately.
"get him over here now!"
Optimus could hear a mixed of garbled noises, he felt his body laid on a berth,
"Optimus stay with me okay…"
Ratchet talked to the Prime as he quickly kicked into high gear securing the Primes injury. Optimus felt his pain intensify right before passing into blackness.
Ratchet emerged from the med lab a few hours later, his armor was splattered with energon, his shoulders hung low.
"He's… not what I like to think as stable but stable…. He will need consistent 24/7, watch if he makes it through the night we will be luckily."
Arcee stepped forward,
"You can't do it all, we will take shifts…"
Ratchet went to argue only to have Arcee shut him down by pushing him toward the wash bays.
"Go clean up, we will watch him."
…..
Nemesis stood, staring around him. A loud roar echoed into the wind.
"PRIME!"
He bellowed falling to his knees, grabbing as the dirt.
"This is Nemesis Prime; I need a bridge."
He growled into his com link; he knew he had injured the Prime, but had he killed him? Nemesis pushed himself up, he had to pass it off like he did. He strutted through the ground bridge. Megatron was there waiting for him.
"Well? Where is his head?"
Nemesis clutched his fists,
"I shoved a sword through his spark chamber, the others took him before I could finish the job."
Megatron laughed loudly, causing Nemesis to clench his fists even more.
"I do not find what is funny my Lord."
Megatron turned his back to him,
"You did not kill Optimus, you merely injured him. He will return, he always does."
Nemesis shook with anger,
"You are calling me a failure?"
Megatron didn't turn he continued to walk.
"I said no such thing, funny how you thought that."
Nemesis growled angrily, stomping off in the other direction. Megatron smiled evilly, his plan was in motion.
….
Arcee was sitting in the med lab, her feet up on the desk as she rocked back in her seat. She had somehow managed to force Ratchet to create a schedule. Ratchet had agreed to the schedule though he refused to leave, it was Arcee shift to watch Optimus though Ratchet stood close by. The children had reluctantly gone home for the night. The bots confident that they would be safe from MECH and the Decepticons. Ratchet stood next to the spark monitor reading the output.
"Ratchet."
Arcee harshly whispered to him, Ratchet didn't respond, he kept his eyes on the spark monitor.
"Ratchet!"
She kicked her feet of the desk and marched over to him,
"How about you going to get some rest, like we agreed! We can't have you dead on your feet."
Ratchet looked over to Arcee with a heavy sigh.
"I can't rest, not while he is like this."
Arcee crossed her arms over her chest,
"How is he?"
Ratchet looked over to another monitor,
"His vitals are still low; he is not regenerating energon as quickly as I would like to see… but if he makes it through the night, he has a chance."
Arcee nodded, she understood Ratchets dilemma, she didn't want to leave Optimus either.
….
Nemesis walked down the corridor, he was frustrated and angry, how was Megatron so sure that Optimus wasn't dead? Hadn't he shoved a sword through the Primes spark? He punched the wall, the echo shooting through the ship.
"Nemesis."
Nemesis's com link crackled.
"If you are done destroying my ship, I have another important assignments for you. Come to the bridge immediately!"
Nemesis growled as he made his way to Megatron, he was beginning to rethink this whole loyalty business. If it wasn't for Megatron he could go out and just destroy anything he wanted, Megatron was holding him back from being who he is.
…..
Megatron stood looking out the main vis screen, his hands were clasped behind his back. Was Optimus really dead? Had Nemesis done what he said he did and stabbed Optimus in the spark? No, it wasn't true, Optimus was too hard to destroy, if Optimus were to be dead wouldn't he know it?
Megatron glanced over his shoulder as Nemesis entered the bridge.
"My lord you summoned me?"
"Yes, I have another mission for you."
Nemesis smiled, finally something to destroy.
"StarScream, my ex- second in command has resurfaced, he is a traitor to the Decepticons."
Nemesis slammed his fists together,
"Finally, something to destroy, to kill."
Megatron turned to him,
"No, I want him brought back in one piece… alive!"
Nemesis shook anger rising,
"Yes, my Lord as you wish."
….
Morning dawned slowly over the base, the dark skies poured out a cold rain as thunder shook the earth and lightening streaked through the sky. Ratchet shivered slightly at the sound of the thunder, it sounded like cannon fire, bringing back memories of the battlefield. He shook himself free of those thoughts as he inspected the monitors, Optimus's vitals were rising, he had made it through the night to Ratchets relief. Arcee had fallen asleep on the desk, Bulkhead had come out for his shift and had also fallen asleep. Bumblebee was the only other one who had remained awake.
"He's going to make it."
Ratchet sighed in relief; Bumblebee chirped quietly not waking the others.
"I'll take the children to school today, let those two sleep."
He quietly drove out of the base.
…
StarScream scoured the mine,
"Ah this will make a great base for a little while, or at least until Megatron finds me again."
StarScream smiled, placing his hands on his hips as he looked around the cave. A loud crash outside caught his attention.
"What in the name of Cybertron?"
He screeched as he ran for the opening, he waved the dust away coughing as it cleared to reveal Optimus Prime.
"Optimus Prime! Why are you here?"
Nemesis chuckled as StarScream's mind adjusted; this wasn't Optimus.
"Who are you?"
"I am Nemesis Prime; I was given life by Megatron and live to serve his purpose!"
StarScream stepped backwards,
"And umm why are you here?"
Nemesis stepped forward drawing his blades,
"To destroy you!"
Nemesis lunged forward.
…..
"He's waking up!"
Miko hollered loudly through the base that late afternoon. Ratchet came running over the med lab from the main computer screens. Optimus was moaning and trying to move.
"Ah ah, Optimus stay still."
Optimus blinked slowly; his eyes fluttered. He smiled to see his team, his family standing around him. Even the children were perched on their partners shoulders. His head hurt and his abdomen still reminded him that there was an injury with the pain it shot through him. He couldn't talk, he didn't have the energy as sleep pulled at him.
"You need rest, sleep. Things are fine here."
Optimus nodded slowly as he fell back into sleep. Everyone looked at each other in a sigh of relief, the tension fell away as they returned to their daily chores.
….
StarScream dove out of the way, his arm activated the missile, launching it at Nemesis.
"You won't destroy me! If Megatron couldn't do it what makes you think you can!"
Nemesis laughed,
"If I can best Optimus Prime then you, a helpless, scared, and cringing dog holds no challenge for me!"
StarScream clawed his hands, he narrowed his eyes at Nemesis.
"You are not the only one to have terminated an autobot you imposter!"
Nemesis was growing angrier and angrier, his eyes shone brightly. He ran aimlessly at StarScream, driven by pure anger as StarScream dove beneath him, clawing his sides. Nemesis roared loudly as his side slowly healed, StarScream looked down at his claws, they dripped purple ooze.
"Dark Energon?"
He whispered to himself, he wasn't surprised Megatron had employed it.
"Indeed."
Nemesis recuperated.
"My veins flow with it, my power is embowed with its power. My spark is comprised fully of the dark matter."
StarScream thought for a moment,
"So, your spark is dark energon?"
Nemesis laughed,
"Indeed scum."
StarScream smiled, lunging at Nemesis which the mech quickly retaliated by grabbing the seekers arm.
"Did you think I would not expect such an attack?"
StarScream shrugged.
"Maybe, but did you expect this?"
StarScream quickly shot a missile straight into Nemesis's spark, Nemesis spazed, dark energon pouring out of him to floor as the hole in his chest sparked.
"I will heal in mome…"
Nemesis dropped to the cave floor with an echoing thud. StarScream picked himself up and walked over to the limp body. The Dark Energon was congressing back to Nemesis.
"I will do what I have done before!"
StarScream plunged his hand into Nemesis chest, grabbing the shard of dark energon and yanking it out. Nemesis woke for a mere moment,
"You dare…."
StarScream breathed heavily from the fight as he watched the purple glow fade from Nemesis's eyes.
"Next time Megatron come for me yourself!"
….
"Lord Megatron!"
Knockouts voice echoed into the com link,
"What?"
Megatron growled in response, the com link crackled again.
"I have some disturbing news."
"Nemesis has met his demise."
Knockout stammered,
"well uh yes, how did…"
"He was infused with Dark Energon, I sensed it when his "spark" was terminated."
"Right, well we retrieved the body, but em, you might want to see this for yourself."
Megatron annoyedly walked out to the flight deck, his eyes widened when he saw the results. Nemesis was in pieces, large and small. His head was the only thing that remained in tack though it had a message written on it.
"Next time come for me yourself, you coward."
Megatron growled,
"StarScream!"
….
Knockout spent the next few days trying to reconstruct Nemesis, a lot of the components were Cybertronian but there were many of them that weren't. On top of what he didn't understand there seemed to be pieces missing. Knockout reported to Megatron his findings, he found it hard to be serious. It was so like StarScream to not only have the pure determination to stay alive but to thwart Megatron.
Megatron paced down the lab table,
"What do you mean there are pieces missing?"
Megatron's voice was cold and sparkless, making Knockout shiver.
"Well uh… this things T-Cog is missing and the dark energon shard is gone."
Megatron thought for a moment,
"Dispose of this mess."
"Where my liege?"
Megatron smiled evilly,
"where you found it."
…..
Agent Fowler walked into the storage compound the reconstruction was coming along nicely.
"Sir!"
One of the guards ran up to him, his eyes wide.
"We… received a package."
Agent Fowler raised an eyebrow,
"What sort of package?"
The guard led him to a large pile of scrap metal, a head on the top of it.
"It has some writing on it, I think."
Agent Fowler nodded,
"Cybertronian probably, well at least this thing is destroyed. See it is disintegrated immediately."
"Yes sir."
The solider saluted, Agent Fowler smiled picking up his phone.
"ratchet I need a bridge!"
…..
Ratchet helped Optimus ease into a sitting position, Optimus grimaced, it was painful to move but he was tired of laying on his back. The most he could convince Ratchet to allow him to do was to sit.
"How much long must I…"
Ratchet stared right into Optimus's optics,
"Until I say otherwise, you are still extremely weak. I know you don't want to hear that but it's the truth. The last thing we need is for you to exert yourself and injure yourself further. So, sit and shut up."
Optimus smirked slightly, shifting his weight slowly.
"Old friend, you have poor bed side manners."
Ratchet shrugged,
"Hence the term "field" medic, I am trained to treat soldiers in a highly intense and stressful situation, battlefield scenarios. And for the record I only have "bad manners" with you because when you are injured you act like a child, very difficult."
Optimus smiled again; the others pulled in with the children.
"How's he doing?"
Jack asked as the three ran over to the med bay. Optimus looked up at Ratchet.
"My movements have been inhibited, other then that, fairly well Jack."
"Ratchet I need a bridge."
Agent Fowlers voice broke over the communications network, Ratchet grumbled as he activated the bridge for the agent to walk through.
"Good news team."
Agent Fowler smiled,
"The military received a package this morning, a broken-down pile of metal, and on top of it a head… can you guess who's"
"Nemesis?"
Bulkhead questioned, Agent Fowler nodded,
"Seems like whatever the cons did to that thing either destroyed it or Megatron got tied of his new toy and broke it, either way its dead for good."
Optimus felt his body relax in relief,
"Then perhaps the nightmare of Nemesis is finally over."