TFA: Youngling
Ch.20~ Connections
We had all gotten ready and headed out to the crystal gardens. Stargazer had been enthralled as soon as we entered. It was glad to see her enjoying something on Cybertron so much. The twins were having a good time too. But mostly goofed off playing with their reflections.
Suddenly I noticed Stargazer had wandered off, I began to follow after her leaning into our bond to find her. Soon I had reached a small crystal enclosure. Peaking in I was surprised to see Rodimus' twin boys, Sunstreaker and Sideswipe with Stargazer. The three were chatting, but her end of the bond while happy was laced with a bit of sadness. What was making her sad?
"Sunstreaker! Sideswipe!" Rodimus called, I turned to see him racing over. "Oh, Jazz, what you doing here?"
"Look." I urged, and he peeked around me.
"Aww, so cute." He cooed, and I nodded. "So I assume she's doing better?"
"She is…" I stated, he wrapped around me pulling me into a side hug.
"I know that little feme is good hands with you." He soothed, I smiled and nodded.
"Thanks, Roddy."
"What are friends for."
"Carrier!" Sideswipe chimed, "and Jazz!"
"You three having fun?" Rodimus asked, the twins nodded eagerly as Star slowly nodded too.
"This is our new friend Star." Sideswipe chimed grabbed Stargazer's servo and dragged her to her pedes.
"I'm glad you three get along so well." Rodimus hummed.
Suddenly Star launched forward and hug Sideswipe tightly, I could feel her leaning into our bond. Sideswipe looked confused before he wrapped his arms around her pulling her into a hug. Sunstreaker got to his pedes and began to gently rub Star's helm as she clung to his twin.
"Thank you both for being so kind to Stargazer, she's never gotten to be around other younglings. This must be overwhelming for her." I explained, "Are you glad you made new friends sweetspark?"
"I am," Star said her voice wavering a bit. "I am so glad I got to meet them."
"We're glad to meet you too." Sideswipe hushed. "Right Sunny?"
"We are," Sunstreaker added, she pulled back and I saw her flash them both a big smile.
"Sunny, Sides we do have to leave, but would you two like to meet up with Star again?" Rodimus asked.
"Yeah!" Sides chimed with Sunny nodding.
"What about you Star, what to meet up with them again?" I asked, she turned to me with a sad yet bright smile.
"Yes please." She answered, and I nodded.
"Bye Star, next time let's play some games." Sides cheered, and Star turned to the duo nodding.
"I'd love to, see you both soon." She replied.
"I'll comm you to set up a time then," Rodimus stated, hip checking me he scooped up his twins. "You two enjoy your day."
"You too," I called as he raced off with the twins.
I felt Stargazer grab onto my pede, looking down I saw she had buried her face into my kneeplating. I gently reached down and scooped her up. Her faceplate buried into the crook of my neckcables as her servos wrapped around them. I rubbed her backstruts soothing.
"What's got, you so upset sweetspark?" I asked, she tightened her grip.
"In my world, those were my big brothers… I haven't seen them since I was put in stasis, I don't even know if they're still online…" she answered, my spark broke a bit at her words. "I'm so glad that they are living a peaceful like here."
"Do you still want to meet with them again?" I asked.
"I do, I want to get to know them." She pleaded, and I nodded.
"Want to stay in the garden a bit longer?" I quizzed.
She nodded into my neckcables. I smiled and nodded gently rubbing her backstruts. I wonder how many bots she will meet that share the names of those she's lost? Will this just have to be something she will have to get used to?
"I was wondering where you both wandered off to." Prowl stated, I turned to see him looking at us with concern.
"Star made herself some new friends," I explained, rubbing her backstruts. "She met Rodimus' boys, I guess they share the names of brothers from her world."
"I see, how are you feeling Star?" Prowl asked walking closer to rub her helm.
"Sad… Yet happy." She explained her voice still wavering.
"How about we go around the gardens together sweetspark, would that help you feel better?" I asked she nodded. "Alright, let's go see the rest of the gardens."
(Stargazer's POV)
I peeked over Carrier's shoulderplate to look at the crystals, it was really beautiful here. Something about this place, it was captivating, even if my spark still ached a bit. I had been expecting to see them…
How many others was I going to meet with names of bots I knew… Carrier's brother was going to come to visit soon and he had the same name as my Uncle Blaster. I hope he doesn't look how he did, I don't know if I could keep from crying.
"Look sweetspark, ain't this crystal pretty?" Carrier hummed.
I followed his servo and saw a huge multicoloured crystal, it was so pretty. I didn't know something could have so many colours. It was also one of the biggest crystals I've seen so far. Carrier got closer adjusting me so I could look at the crystal better.
"It's so pretty," I said, he chuckled.
"Cybertron ain't so bad is it?" he teased, I nodded. "I'm glad, I'd like ya to have a life here someday."
"Do you think it'll be better here next time?"
"I'm sure it will, if not me and yer Sire will make it better."
(Prowl's POV)
I smiled as I saw Jazz and Stargazer returning, Stargazer appeared to be in recharge. The twins seemed to notice them too and the duo flocked Jazz who smiled and asked them to be a bit quieter. He stopped beside me and shot me one of his warm smiles.
"Did you enjoy your walk?" I asked, he nodded and rubbed Star's helm gently.
"Yeah, but now I think our lil feme is all tuckered out." He replied. "Did you boys have fun?"
"We being having all the fun." Jetstorm chimed in a somewhat hushed tone.
"I'm glad." He hummed, I wrapped my arm around his waist. "Now let's head home."
I smirked as the twins nodded eagerly and began to babble back and forth in their somewhat hushed tones. We began to head out and the twins lead the way. I was always fascinated by how these two interacted. They bickered often but they always seemed to want to be the other. Twins truly are unique.
(Later)
"Sire." Star chimed as she raced over to me as I meditated.
"Yes Star, what is it?" I quizzed, and she beamed at me.
"Grand Carrier taught me how to plant crystals!" she chimed, I smiled.
"It seems you had fun." I hummed and reached over to rub her helm.
"Uhuh, it's a bit like what I've seen about planting plants on Earth. When we get back to Earth do you think we can plant something?" she asked as she planted herself into my lap.
"I suppose we can, perhaps we can plant a tree, that should not be too delicate," I suggested, she nodded leaning back into my chestplates.
"Maybe we can plant a tree that had flowers."
"I'm sure we can."
"How much longer do you think we'll have to stay on Cybertron?"
"I am not sure; it would appear the Council is taking their time with this. I had hoped they would have made up their minds by now."
"There ya two are, I just got a comm. Rodimus says that his Sire wants ta see us." Jazz stated as he entered the room.
"Rodimus' Sire? What does he want?" I questioned.
"Not too sure, but Rodimus said he thinks it's something tha council wanted ya know. I told 'em we'd head down there." Jazz explained.
"Who is Rodimus' Sire?" Star asked.
"He's a Senator his name is Alpha Trion." Jazz answered, she hopped off of my lap.
"Alpha Trion…" she said.
"Sweetspark?" Jazz asked in concern walking over to kneel by her.
What had gotten into her?
(Stargazer's POV)
We entered the Senate House and I saw Rodimus waiting for us, beside him was Alpha Trion. I recognized him from the vision that appeared when Optimus got the Star Saber. Something about him, something made me think he recognized me. But he couldn't, could he?
"Sorry to call you out so suddenly, apparently, they wouldn't agree to everything unless Sire met with Star." Rodimus apologized.
"As long as she ain't gotta do this with every Senator then it's fine." Carrier stated.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Princess Stargazer." Alpha Trion greeted.
"It's a pleasure," I replied.
"Would you mind joining me in my office for a small chat?" He asked, I nodded. "I promise this shall not take too long."
"Okay, be back soon." I chimed.
I hugged Carrier and the Sire before taking Alpha Trion's offered servo. He led me around the corner and into his office. The room was large and was decorated less lavishly than I expected. He led me toward a couch and I was surprised as he gently picked me up sitting me down before moving to sit on a chair opposite of me.
"I am a bit curious how you ended up in the world." He stated.
So he did recognize me?!
"You are the same Alpha Trion that talked to Opmis!" I exclaimed, he nodded.
"I am, I am one of the original Thirteen Primes. We all have powers, that work even past our demises. After I offlined in your world I was brought here. While I can still sometimes commune with that world I have been rendered almost powerless upon my arrival here. I am quite curious as to how you arrived in this place." He explained.
"Space bridge, something went wrong when I was going through it and I woke up on the Earth of this world. This place is so unlike ours… You must see the same corruption that I see, right?"
"In a way, it is quite similar to the corruption I was in our world. I have been trying to change things but without my powers, I am only able to be the voice of reason and kindness among the Senate."
"So, it's that bad here…"
"There are a lot of things that must be done in this world to change how things are. And that is not going to be a task that can be done by one person or in a short span of time. Things are changing and they shall continue to change. I am not sure if it is possible for you to return to the world you came from. But from what I've seen and heard, I believe you may not have to worry about such things. I think this world can be a place for you to live. As for the one you left behind. I trust in Optimus' strength and kindness. Things will work out for them."
I felt tears fall from my optics as I stared at Alpha Trion.
"I just… I want them to be safe and happy… Rache, Opmis, Bee, Bulk, Cee, everyone. They all gave me so much, I just, want them to get their happy ending."
"They will. I can promise you that."
"So what did the Senate want you to find out about me?"
"They wanted me to test your validity. But I know what you said was true, for the most part. You are a Princess, after all your Sire was the King of Praxus when it fell during the war. You are also the grand creation of a Prime. I knew that to be true as soon as I saw you."
"Grand-creation of a Prime?"
"Had you not know? Ratchet was your Carrier's Carrier, while Optimus had not been his Sire, he still tried to care for him as if he were."
"They were my grand-creators?"
"If I remember correctly, they kept it hidden much like your Sire's past as the King of Praxus as a means to keep him safe. But I know Optimus doted on Jazz when he could, and Ratchet doted on Jazz without restraint. He was his creation, even if they had been separated for so long."
I tears up more, so Rache wasn't just like a creator to my Carrier, he was his Carrier. Why were they separated? Why didn't he tell me he was grand carrier?
"I am sure Ratchet would have told you after the war ended; you were very precious to him. A final piece of his dear creation."
I heard him rise and he walked over pulling me into a comforting embrace. I pressed into his plating as I sobbed.
Rache. No Grand Carrier, I wanted to see him. I wanted to ask him about what happened. Ask him why he lied to me about our connection.
"I am sure one day you will be able to talk to him once again. Until then I know you are in safe servos. You've made yourself a new family and I know he would be happy for you. If I can, I will try to tell Optimus that you are safe."
"T-thank you."
(Jazz's POV)
"Star!" I cried as I raced to scoop her up. "I'm here, Carrier's got you now."
"Sire, what happened?" Rodimus questioned.
"I want to know too, she was sad I could feel her through our bond, what did you talk to her about?" I demanded.
"I'm fine Carrier," Star stated, I looked down at her worriedly.
"I am sorry that I caused her to be upset, but I will be able to convince the other Senators of her validity and make sure she is allowed to be with you." Alpha Trion explained, I sighed.
"They really wanted to separate her from us, didn't they?" I questioned, and he nodded.
"They did, but I will not let that happen." He assured. "You three can head home. I will handle things from here."
"Thank you, Alpha Trion." Star thanked.
"Until we meet again Princess Stargazer." He replied she nodded.
What did they talk about?
"I'll lead you out," Rodimus stated, I nodded.
Prowl walked to my side and wrapped a servo around me as we followed Rodimus down the maze-like halls of the Senate Hall. I could feel Stargazer leaning onto our bond. I sent her comfort as I gently ran a servo up and down her backstruts.
I will find out what has her so upset when we return home. She clearly needs comfort. I won't let her hide her pain away. She's had to do that enough.
(Later)
"Star, what did you two talk about?" I asked as I laid her down on our berth.
"I've met him before." She began, what? "Back in my world he was my Opmis' mentor, he spoke to us once through the Star Saber. A powerful sword made for a Prime to wield. He recognized me. We talked about my creators and grand creators… Apparently, Rache was my Grand-Carrier but he didn't tell me because he was trying to protect me."
"I see, and that made you feel sad?" I asked, she pulled her kneeplates to her chestplates. "Sweetspark?"
"I miss Rache, I wanna talk to him. I wanna know about him and Carrier, what happened to them. Why were they separated? Was it because Carrier was made a slave? Was he stolen from Rache?"
"Maybe one day you'll meet him again and be able to ask him those things. No matter what he says, I know in my spark that he loved you. And I think that is all that matters in the end."
"Yeah… Carrier, would he be happy I met you?"
"I'm sure he'd be happy to know you are happy. Are you happy with me and your Sire?"
"I am."
"Then he will be happy too."
"Thank you, Carrier... Can we snuggle?"
"Of course, anytime my dear spark."
Author's Note: Going through a rough time right now, my cat just died and my mental health is taking a dip. So updates may be a bit late for the next little bit.
Hope you all enjoy the update.