The Diego Diaries: Score (dd8 321)
(I forgot where Bumblebee came from so I have him pegged as from Iacon. If that's incorrect let me know and I'll change it. This has been such a long story that if I gave him a Cybertronian place name for a surname, I forgot it. LOL! Hugs!)
=0=IntraCom in the emergency section below ground where things still worked
Prime sat at his set composing his thoughts. He was going to go for the people's uncertainty this time rather than list a roster of repairs and things that needed done or were accomplished. That could be found in the rolling updates for each area in the requisite files at the Community Bulletin Board. Everything from road closures to calls for specialist workers was posted there for everyone to know what was going on in the colony.
It would be no end of astonishment to the humans that they were so transparent and forward with information no matter what was happening. It was refreshing to see a government trust their people to know what was actually going on.
For now, Prime would address fears, the future and tell of his plans to hunt these intruders. He would address the idea that this place was safe and there was adequate, indeed, more than adequate protection for everyone.
"We're going live, Prime," Jazz said as he directed the broadcast.
Blaster worked the camera and Revet was the engineer as usual.
"Three … two … one. You're live," Jazz said.
Screens all over the colony switched from programming to the Emblem of the Primes. All optics at home and all at various public venues turned toward the monitors before them or noted the audio of the broadcast on their radios. Everyone in the colony including the humans of the local community and the Resort paused their doings to listen and watch.
"Good evening. I am Optimus Prime and I am here to address you about the colony, the empire and our efforts in this latest affront to our sovereignty. I am not here to address more than in passing the damage to various places which is in the process of being addressed. The genius of our people is to take a reality, a thing that has been done and make it better. The workers and all who are involved in redressing our hurts and damage are heroes in my thinking and I salute them as a warrior and as the Prime of The People.
"Right now, I want to speak about your fears and the unsettled feeling some of you may possess over this situation and what has happened here. I want to speak to you of our efforts to maintain a safe space for all of us as we regain our long lost people to our colony, Cybertron and the Empire of the Primes.
"When we came here fourteen years ago to this solar system looking for the Allspark we found a planet, Earth, that had held Megatron in containment along with the Allspark for nearly a vorn without knowing the danger they were in. He managed to escape but with the aid of our allies, the humans of Earth we were able to destroy his attempts to harm both them and us.
"There were five of us in that scouting group, Commander Ratchet of Iacon, Commander Jazz of Kaon, Commander Ironhide of Praxus, Autobot Scout Bumblebee of Iacon and myself. Understanding that the game with Megatron was not over, I called for more soldiers and with them inevitably came refugees. They were a trickle at first, then a flood. It is my sacred and foremost duty to protect all Cybertronians wherever they are so we came to Mars and built this colony for them to live in comfort and security.
"From the beginning the safety of our people was first. We built underground and when the Pantheon assured me during Festivals that it was safe to come above we did. We often took in refugee waves totaling into the millions and we did it together, as one people reuniting after an interminable ordeal.
"We were the proud recipients of the return of metrotitans and recently of dreadnought class Cybertronians. With the Supreme family we are blessed with their dignity, courage, warrior ability and love. From the mighty Metroplex and Fortress Maximus, we began to built a skyline that would be the envy of any generation of Cybertronian who ever lived. The Pantheon Themselves blesses the colony and the rising Cybertronian Empire.
"Throughout it all we have worked cooperatively together, securing for our people all the help they need to come here and live in the kind of luxury that they deserved from the beginning. There is opportunity here for everyone from education to work to recreation that was never allowed in the past for all of our people. Here in this place we live free from restrictive practices like the System of Exception that benefited a few at the expense of everyone.
"We have found accord and a return to our identity through the healing of wounds between our two warring factions. The 'enemy' has become our brothers and sisters once again, finding in our unity a peace that always eluded us in our division.
"The divisions that drove us apart were manipulated into being by the few who knew that if we fought each other we would not be able to see how they were the ones who were tearing us and our world apart. We have healed them, finding in our former Decepticon brothers and sisters agreement, opportunity and friendship. It is what it always should have been but never was.
"Seekers, former Decepticons, the Circle, the Knights, religious groups great and small and the largest faction of all, the Neutrals have found common ground. Its possible to see bonds between all these groups as well as family and friend groups that were never possible before.
"We have built a miracle here and on Cybertron. The Pantheon has blessed us with the relics both here and on our home world that gave us a chance to live in peace again, working for the common good for all of us, not just the few. It allows us to find our identity again through our culture, religion and history. We do so in accord with our greatest allies and friends, the humans of Earth who although they are small in stature are giants among us.
"This event was a stab at our self confidence, our unity and way of life. This group was tracked through a very dangerous sector of the Benzuli Expansion called The Ruins. They have technology at a level that we possess with enough tweaks to make bridge jumping fast and unpredictable. That was the biggest problem for us in this matter, keeping them in focus.
"They came and delivered a modicum of destruction but at no point in the battle were they ever favored to win. They had no idea how large this colony is nor how well armed. There are 47 titans here taking up residence to serve our people in their favored format, as housing and cityscapes for The People. They were able to drive the enemy away and now that enemy is aware that we have that capacity.
"I am calling for more titans to come to Mars to make up a defensive line in all directions to serve as the dreadnought Tennyson of Praxus does, as roving warriors who can be dispatched at a moments notice from their regular postings to take on intruders such as these. We have staved off invader after invader both here and on Cybertron and we will continue to do so.
"What I would not like to see is any sense from you that there is danger here to your life and your hope. This is something that we face until the Decepticon menace is eradicated. From their disarray come these renegade battle groups seeking a life away from the decimations of the Decepticons and Megatron's madness. We have beaten every one of them including this one. This group is the first one to reach our inner sanctum and all of us are working to insure its the last through the acquisition of their tech.
"What I wish for you is to find any help you need to return to your peaceful state of mind before this happened. I have asked that Processor Health and all of the various counseling centers and groups be available for you. It is not an issue among our people to seek out the assistance you may need and I encourage it. We are going to be watching the children in schools to ensure they feel comforted and safe. Talk to them and each other. Comfort and support each other even as we work tirelessly to do the same.
"We are a proud and powerful people, we Cybertronians. We are ancient with a long history of accomplishment. We have lived through many iterations of state control and have defeated all of them. We are free and will stay that way. We are going to defend every single one of you with skill, determination and courage. Our future is now. Our time is now. We will not be subjugated again.
"We have thrown off the yoke of slavery three times. The Quintessans, the Functionalist Council and those who formulated and enforced The System of Exception found out to their everlasting regret that we will not be enslaved. I give you my word as the Prime of Cybertron and the First Disciple of Primus that I will defend all of you with every ounce of my being and I know that our military and civilian Home Guard do as well. It is our oath to the service and our oath to you, our good and great people.
"Tomorrow, I will allow more of the restrictions to be discontinued because the safety concerns that made them necessary have been resolved. Tomorrow, we will talk to our allies on Earth and tell them about this situation. When we defended this place we defended Earth. It will always be so.
"Until then, please enjoy your homes, families and friends. Know that the Army of the Autobots, the Marines, Wreckers, Seekers and Home Guard are protecting you. They number in the millions and among them stand the mighty titans, Supreme and dreadnought individuals who give so much to the well being of our people. With them together, with all of us as one, we will never be defeated.
"Its with great pride and love for you, our good people that I bid you a good night. Until all are one."
The screen turned to the Emblem, then programming began once again.
=0=Pentagon, Virginia, Earth
Glenn Morshower glanced at his team. "Prime is a class act. He's also more angry than I've ever seen him."
"They nuked his house," Mick Moran said grimly. "I'd be pissed, too."
Morshower nodded. "I have meet ups with Ratchet and Prowl tomorrow. Prime's going to be roving around the colony helping The People to get settled again. I also intend to go to the habitats, the N.E.S.T. HQ and the Consulate rebuild. Mick is coming with me. I want the rest of you to listen to channels and take notes. I think some of the forces out there have an issue to use for a while. I want to kill it as fast as possible."
=0=New York at the Office of Autobot Nation
Warren Roberts and Sam Witwicky sat with Mikaela Banes as the closed circuit broadcast of Prime's speech to The People played.
Warren glanced at the two. "Prime is very angry."
"I would be, too. His house is gone. That was a haven and all the things his kids did and Prowl's antiques … all of its gone." Sam sat back. "Prime never had a real house until now. I've been to the place he and the others grew up in Iacon. It was awful. I think this really stung. And its coming up on Christmas. They lost Thanksgiving and will probably lose Christmas."
"I hope not," Mikaela said. "I love going to their house for it. I heard that Bluestreak and Ratchet are organizing something. Ratchet and his family, Ironhide's family, too, can't go home for a while. The tower isn't stable yet."
"Happy Holidays," Warren said grimly. "Ho. Ho. Ho."
=0=TBC 12-10-2021
NOTES!
Misty Legionnaire chapter 320 . 15h ago
Wouldn't the kids hear the conversation since they can't turn their audials off, or were they asleep when it happened?
I sure hope Paladin doesn't realize how many dreadnoughts can be brought to bear. Looking forward to his rout along with any of the other two sluggers. Hugs.
ME: They were snoring. :D Paladin doesn't know. He will have bits and pieces but he won't know how much firepower he's facing. He's going to have to spar with Ominous and Razorclaw before he gets it. HUGS!
Misty Legionnaire chapter 319 . Dec 9
So many adorable moments in this chapter. Kids pick up on so much.
Hugs
ME: Their radar for emotions is amazing. Orion likes everyone to be happy to he's tuned in. Part of the problem this time for Prime is that he got off sides on the bridge jump from Uranus and it was catch up ball from there with the triggers destroyed and everyone so vulnerable. He's kicking his own behind. Orion spotted that. HUGS!
Misty Legionnaire chapter 318 . Dec 8
Oh, new high-muckity mucks. Love the intake mechs/femmes. Glad your computer didn't suffer sub-zero temperatures.
ME: What would we do without arrogant slackers? I think putting people in jail is one of my favorite things. My uncle was a jailer and he had to put the data in. He was hysterical. Its still running. I have to say I beat laptops to death but so far so good. HUGS!
moosekababs chapter 253 . Dec 7
oooh, the borg and the bots finally meet! it will be very interesting to see how this plays out. hopefully the Borg aren't able to assimilate the bots... or if they are, that it's reversible. I've not seen much star trek ;
ME: One of the things they can't do is assimilate these bots. They have no real organic component and the Borg can't figure out how to enter their processor. Until they do they're pretty defenseless. But then, they were a terrible enemy so I find it hard to feel badly. HUGS!
Fancyspinner chapter 313 . Dec 7
I hope you know of what you speak! I'm so worn down that I don't no if I'm coming or going 90% of the time.
ME: I hear ya. Take care of yourself. Go to bed early for a few days until you feel better.
OMG before I forget, how are the dinobots doing with their processor recovery? I kind of would like to see some of them being happy and fulfilled - and can you see grim courting some poor mech? hahahahah!
ugh! I need sleep working on 30 mins before a work shift. :) maybe that's after my work shift? Hmm! should stop reading, - nah!
ME: BWAHAHAHA! Sleep, you little thing. You have to stay healthy. As for the Dinobots, I have been thinking along that line. I don't know what Grimlock would do in a courtship situation but he's the best candidate to try. Swoop is sweet but his format is considered ugly beyond redemption by Cybertronians, sort of like someone coming around who looks like a spider to us. I will keep going on that. As for their brains, they're getting a lot smarter, especially Grimlock but the others like to fight. :D HUGS!
Fancyspinner chapter 312 . Dec 7
I love 26, Avor, Boe and Lil. To me they represent the every mech family. I adore how comfortable they feel and feel so sad how Vinn and June, part of the squad are so sad. Well, June is part of the squad but Vinn is so proud of her, they need a seriously blowout night on the town.
ME: I like to place people around who represent something about living there. You're right about boe and lil's family. They are so nice and happy. I love those two kids. Poor Joon. I think when things smooth out and everything is rebuilt that a blow out on the town is coming. When they probably miss Christmas Surprise, too, then its overdue. HUGS! GET SOME REST! :D
Fancyspinner chapter 309 . Dec 7
I love the metroformers. I think the fact that Paribolus sorry if misspelled has the chapel in the trees in his personal transformation files speaks so well to the friendships developed and the beauty and holiness of that space.
ME: I agree. That chapel is a beautiful thing and I believe its in Arkansas. I loved it so much I added it. Paribolus is such a gentleman. I love all the titans. They're so good and how they're portrayed here is canon.
Given the crap year its been for me I think I'll light candles or maybe do some sort of ceremony on the 21st. You take care of yourself, hon!
ME: I intend to do that, too. Also a good dinner. Its Yule that night and a good and sacred time. Take care, my darling Fancy. HUGS!
fancyspinner chapter 303 . Dec 7
I remember when charlotte mearing was not a bot friend and now we have another group of asses. It just never ends.
ME: I know. Some can redeem and some not. HUGS!
Fancyspinner chapter 302 . Dec 7
I'm so glad every one is okay! Stuff can always be replaced no matter how sad it might be. you went out to dinner in -4? wow! I like cold but thats too much for me!
ME: I agree. They'll rebuild again. Its gotten to -11 a time or two lately. I hate it so much. LOL! HUGS!
Fancyspinner chapter 295 . Dec 7
Tera never catches a break. When tike was off his processor he almost killed that city and now this... The important thing is always that the people are safe. I love how you always show that.
ME: I'm the biggest sap in the world. I don't kill anyone for no good reason and letting everyone know everyone is okay is primo for me. Terra is sitting in the middle of things and is such a target. HUGS, my dead!
Fancyspinner chapter 294 . Dec 7
I almost couldn't breathe reading this. War is such a horrible thing and I don't know if we will be wize enough some day to figure it out. All the distruction is so sad but the bots are awesome and they just rise up! I was so glad that wheeljack was okay!
ME: I almost couldn't breathe writing it. It comes to me so fast its like someone else is dictating this to me. They will rise again. I love the tension with Wheeljack and Percy. That's why war must end. HUGS!
Fancyspinner chapter 292 . Dec 7
I almost miss the days in 2013 or 14 when I found this story and I had alot to catch up on. LOL I have let these pile up because I was scared for the colony.
ME: LOL! I wish I could find a story to do that. I can't so I'm editing this one. Its going to be a lifelong labor of love. LOL! HUGS!
fancyspinner chapter 291 . Dec 7
The titans always slay me. I love them so much! They're beautiful souls.
ME: Its canon with them. They are so utterly selfless I can hardly resist not dwelling on them. I love them, too. :D
fancyspinner chapter 290 . Dec 7
God bless this story forever. I love the characters and I even feel bad for the Daniels and nast? I feel bad for Nast's kids. I hope they can discover friends and the ability to come into their own.
ME: I always like to see if a character will tell me to redeem them. I think some can be and others not but I'm up for it. Nast's kids are so sad. I hope better for them down the road. Right now, just being out of the spotlight is good for all of them. :D
SunriderandSunspot chapter 313 . Dec 3
Thanks Cathy, you are a great person and wonderful author. I enjoy reading your story, it's the best part of my day off,
ME: I love writing this for you. I'm so glad you're here. Bless your heart. I will keep writing. I think I'm about halfway through after 11 years. LOL! HUGS!
SunriderandSunspot chapter 311 . Nov 30
We need to wrap you up in bubble wrap! First you get hit by a car now you get food poisoning .
ME: I'm a hopeless case. LOL! Love ya!
Misty Legionnaire chapter 312 . Nov 29
Prowl's volumes are all gone for his children. I hope there is a tradition to restart them. Or a way to restore them.
ME: Prowl is going to tell me when he gets through being pissed. These threads weave in and out almost on their own. LOL! I know they get a sector of Teletraan for important things. I will see.
Considering the metrotitans firepower I'm surprised any of Paladin's ships escaped. Was there a secret as to why? Solid armor? Force shield?
ME: Jhiaxus's favorite protege has a lot of things he can do to help Paladin's ships. The titans shot at them but they were also restricted by the cities beyond. Miss a shot, hit a building. They had to aim carefully and it let Paladin escape easier.
Poor Joon. All the lost art and the loom.
ME: That's what gets me with disasters. Everything people loved is gone. HUGS, dear Misty
Misty Legionnaire chapter 311 . Nov 29
I'm glad they are over-communicating the status and organizing such they have few instances of issues.
Ratchet and Rung may be busy with those who relapse or need extra help to come back to the present.
Hugs.
ME: I think they're old enough to know when to get help if they're hurt. We hide our therapists. They embrace it. I think that's the better idea.
Misty Legionnaire chapter 309 . Nov 24
Glad to see some of them exiting the shelters to put their lives back together. Very curious where Paladin and his group bridged to. Hopefully we'll see soon.
ME: Slow but sure. Transportation is kaput. Its interesting writing this and seeing how much of a disaster a disaster really is.
I hope you don't get too many of the 20 degree shifts in temperature.
Hugs.
ME: You and me both. Its hard to express what it feels like to go out into that kind of cold all winter. Even in July I sometimes expect that kind of cold when I go outside. LOL! Its winter number 44 for me. HUGS!
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