Chapter Six
Optimus flew the Jack Hammer, while Claire climbed onto his side. Optimus glanced over at Claire, his spark racing while he watched her. He felt an odd racing of his emotions, when he was around this human. He liked how he felt, when she was near him. And suddenly, the idea of having her be 'His' did not seem so off the wall or illogical. He was lonely, and he was so tired of being alone; she pleased him. It wasn't so horrible to want something for him, was it? Of course, it wasn't; he'd done without all his slagging cycles as leader and prime. He wanted Claire, and by Primus he would keep her, if he so chose to do so.
She moved closer toward his face, her tiny hands running over his face; while she kissed his cheek once more.
"Thank you, Optimus," she whispered.
"For what…?" he asked.
"For coming into my life," she said softly.
June smiled; she could see Optimus and Claire was fast becoming an item. Agent Fowler took his jacket off, and draped it over June's shoulders.
"Better…?" he asked.
"Yes much, thank you," she said snuggling closer against Agent Fowler who wrapped an arm around her.
"It would seem Optimus and Claire are becoming more then friends," Fowler replied.
"Yes, so it would seem," she said with a sad smile.
Stewy and Eddy watched their sister and Optimus, they both grinned thinking it was cool their sister had the hots for alien being.
"So, is there really dragon loose on our planet?" Stewy asked.
Optimus scanned The Internet, to make sure he answered Stewy's question correctly.
"It is a Cybertronian version of a dragon, but that does not make him any less deadly." Optimus explained.
"Shockwave is undoubtedly using him to hunt myself and the other Autobots," Optimus replied.
Claire tensed at the mention of anything hunting him, he glanced over at her.
"Are you alright?" Optimus asked Claire.
"Yes, I just don't like the thought of anything hunting you." She stated, as Optimus smiled sadly at her.
Silence at first, and then Optimus coughed slightly. He looked like he was debating on what he was about to say.
"Optimus…?"
Optimus peered over at her then, his optics brighter than ever.
"Claire, I would like to ask you something, and you may think about your answer; because what I wish to ask is important to me." He said as Stewy and Eddy smirked and watched everything without missing a beat.
"Okay, ask away," she said.
"Yes, very well," he said pausing. "Claire, I have been alone for many vorns, and I do not wish to be alone any longer. I know I am not human, but I would protect you; and take care of you and your brothers. I wish to engage in a relationship with you, I really do wish to be with you, Claire," Optimus said.
Optimus had been so preoccupied with his words; he hadn't realized she had climbed closer to his lips. He felt her lips touch his, and shock raced through his body.
"I would love to explore a relationship with you," Claire said shocking the prime.
"Y-You would, honestly?" he asked.
She smirked, and kissed him once more, causing every single circuit in the prime's body to light up.
"Thank you, Claire," he said, as he gently touched her face with his finger.
"Anytime, my bot," she replied, curling up near his face making Optimus purr loudly.
"Is he purring?" Fowler asked shocked never seeing this side of Optimus before.
"He sounds like a big cat," Stewy giggled.
Optimus called the two boys over, he looked serious then.
"Eddy, Stewy, and may I have your permission to engage in a relationship with your sister?" he asked.
The two boys broke out into pleased smiles, and Claire had to admit Optimus was the greatest.
"Of course, you have our permission, Optimus," Eddy and Stewy said with smiles.
"You're a super cool boyfriend for her," Stewy said.
"That was extremely thoughtful of him," Fowler whispered to June.
"He is like that, he is one of a kind," June said as she snuggled closer into Fowler.
"Yes, that he is," Fowler replied.
(Megatron's fortress – in Jasper Nevada)
Shockwave looked at his pet, and glanced at Megatron.
:::…. We shall dispose of not just Optimus Prime, but Megatron and everyone who stands in our way. We will rule this planet not Megatron….::::
Predaking roared in agreement, while Soundwave watched and moved toward Megatron in a protective stance.
:::… Shockwave is traitor….:::::
::::…. Are you sure….::::
Soundwave nodded.
:::…. What do you suggest…::::
:::…. You won't like it…:::::
Megatron rolled his optics then.
:::… Say it….:::::
:::… End war, team with Optimus Prime only way to destroy Predaking…::::
::::….. If he even would believe me, I destroyed his base, and tried to take over his precious pet's planet…::::
:::…. You were once close as brothers, if you try to show you can change, peace might be achieved…:::
Megatron sighed.
::::…. Very well….::::
Soundwave nodded.
"Shockwave, you and your beast are to…" Megatron started to say.
Shockwave turned toward Megatron, his single optic burning brightly.
"Did I fail to mention, Megatron, there is more than just one Predaking; I designed clones of him and soon YOU shall bow to my will," Shockwave remarked as Megatron growled angrily.
"You insolent fool, how dare you!" roared Megatron.
"Oh I dare, and you are obsolete," Shockwave snarled as he raised his cannon at Megatron.