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After taking an entire week to figure out exactly how to approach Optimus to ask, the trio of Scourge, Evac, and Hotshot finally got the gumption to just go and ask Optimus if he would approve of them as mates for his brother Lancex. The trio knew that there was a chance that they could be rejected, but they also knew they would never stand a chance if they didn't try.
And so, finally dragging their sorry afts into the Prime's office, the trio went to talk with Optimus. Vector Prime was in the office with Optimus working on things to make sure the Cybertron tried to return to its golden age. Being much older and much wiser, as well as picking up on subtle clues, Vector Prime had a pretty good idea why these three bots were here. He especially had a good idea as he had one time overheard the three talk about how to get closer to Lancex. Vector Prime said nothing, as it wasn't his place.
Optimus looked up and was confused to see these three together, as they were as different as could be for a variety of reasons. And so, because he was thoroughly puzzled, Optimus asked, "how can I help you three?"
The trio was silent at first, nervous about this whole thing. Scourge and Hotshot looked to Evac, who sighed. He knew what that meant – they expected him to answer and address Optimus for all three of them. Optimus gave yet another look before Evac finally spoke. "We have a request of you, Prime."
Optimus raised an optic ridge, wondering what in the universe would these three would request, the answer would stun him. "What is the request you have and why do you seek me to honor your request?" Optimus asked, wanting to understand.
"You see, sir. Each of us has fallen for a certain specific mech and we want to ask for your blessing in pursuing this mech" Evac started, slightly being evasive.
Optimus looked at the three. "Do you all three seek the same mech or different mechs?" Optimus asked for clarification.
"We all three seek the same mech" Evac replied, with Hotshot and Scourge nodding in agreement.
"Okay… but why do I need to bless or agree to this?" Optimus asked, even more confused. Vector Prime managed to hold back a small chuckle.
"Because the mech we seek told us we need your blessing to pursue him" Evac stated, trying to soften the blow to Optimus.
"Okay…. Why?" Optimus asked again, getting a bit tired of this guessing game.
"We seek to become sparkmates with Lancex" Hotshot blurted out, unable to stand the situation any longer. The room became so quiet, one could hear a pin drop as the humans would say.
Optimus was a bit stunned. These three wanted… his younger brother? It didn't make any sense. "You three serious?" Optimus asked, having been played before.
"Very, sir" Scourge added, putting his own two cents in.
Optimus thought about it for a minute. The trio waited, nervous. They knew Optimus was a good bot, but this could go any which way. Optimus thought a bit more before making a decision. "Fine, you may pursue him, but remember one thing… you hurt him, you will also be hurt" Optimus stated, clearly warning the three.
"May Primus deal with us severely if we ever intentionally hurt him" Evac replied. Optimus nodded and dismissed the trio. He could only hope both sides knew what they were getting into. Only time would tell.