Sorry for the lack of updating lately, but I returned to my old job and I'm working a lot more now, plus I seem to be having a serious issue of writer's block with this story it's so frustrating!
I don't own Transformers Prime as the show is owned by Hasbro.
Ch. 31: New Discoveries
"In order to protect the Allspark and secure Unicron's defeat, it was necessary for me to empty the vessel's contents." Optimus explained.
"Into where?" Bee asked first.
"The Matrix of Leadership." He answered. Elisa quickly understood why his chest was glowing and she leaned into Megatron's body as she quickly understood what was going on. "As such my spark can no longer be separated from the multitude of others within me."
"Are you telling us that you are now one with Allspark?" Ratchet said in trembling voice.
"That's what you say when someone kicks the…" Smokescreen said quietly.
"To not return the Allspark to the Well would prevent future generations of new life from existing on Cybertron. My quest must be completed." Optimus announced in a steady voice.
"Optimus I didn't return to save a life only to lose the one I care most about." Ratchet pleaded.
"Ratchet's restored planets. He'll find a way to save you." Bulkhead said.
"We can turn to Vector Sigma just like we did before." Arcee added.
"Because the Matrix must now be relinquished with the Allspark, it cannot be restored or passed down to another, but while this may very well mark the end of the age of Primes, leadership can be earned with or without the Matrix and in my view you have each acted as a Prime." Optimus said proudly. Megatron wrapped his arm around her and kissed the back of her neck in comfort.
"Well I never really had the best role models." Knockout shrugged and Elisa had to smirk.
"As even Megatron has demonstrated on this day," Optimus said pointing to them. "every sentient being has the possibility for change." He said. Tears started to fall down Elisa's face as she knew that this was going to be the last time she would ever see Optimus.
"Optimus! I…I…" Ratchet stammered out.
"I know." Optimus said gently. Elisa had to smile as they came towards each other and gave Ratchet a deep kiss.
"I love you." Elisa heard Ratchet whisper.
"I love you too Ratchet." Optimus whispered back. When they parted Elisa only nodded to Prime and he nodded back. It was then that his jetpack opened. "I ask only this of you fellow autobots…or should I say Cybertronians…" Optimus said with a short glance again at Elisa. "Keep fighting the noblest of fights."
"You can count on us to keep the peace." Bee said proudly.
Everyone began to cry as Optimus leaped up into the air and started flying high into the sky before he dived down and all too soon to everyone's liking he disappeared into the Well. Elisa went stiff when she heard Optimus Prime's final words.
Above all do not lament my absence, for in my spark I know that this is not the end, but merely a new beginning, simply put another transformation.
"Watch this." Megatron whispered in her ear. Not a few moments later, a waterfall of colorful sparks burst forth from the Well. Elisa caught notice of a red spark and she knew it had to be Optimus. The spark moved back and forth as if it was telling them things would be ok before it returned to the other traveling sparks in the air. When Elisa looked around she saw that the others had started to leave.
"Carrier?"
"Yes baby."
"Now what do we do?"
"I do not know little one…I do not know."
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Megatron grumbled when he heard a knock at the door. Elisa didn't stir as he got up and opened the door to find Ratchet staring at him.
"I would like to take a look at Elisa and we've started a relocation plan with the Nemesis down for the moment." Ratchet said plainly.
"I'll get her…and thank you." Megatron said quietly. "Elisa…Elisa." Megatron called out. She groaned as she woke up and looked up at Megatron.
"Carrier…is something wrong?" She said confused.
"Ratchet wants to take a look at you." He said pointing to the door. Elisa slowly got up and started to follow Ratchet into the medical bay. Megatron gave his respect to the medic by staying outside. Ratchet suspected how she got her wounds, but didn't say it.
"I'm sorry about Optimus." Elisa said sincerely. Ratchet remained silent unsure of what to say. "May I ask you something?" Elisa asked cautiously.
"Yes." Ratchet said politely as he scanned her eye.
"Can Carrier help?" She asked. Ratchet paused for a moment and looked at her, unsure of what to say.
"I suppose so, but things will take time." Ratchet answered.
"I know and I'll help in any way I can." Elisa insisted. He placed a patch on her eye for a moment and she flinched as it absorbed the remaining blood in her eye. He took it out and discarded it and he looked at the bruises on her face and neck.
"Where did you get this?" Ratchet said pointing to her throat.
"I ran into Unicron and we fought." Elisa answered.
"Drink." Ratchet said holding a cube out. She flinched at the bitter taste but drank the entire cube.
"Thank you." She said quietly.
"He's got to prove it. That's all I'm saying." Ratchet muttered and grunted when Elisa suddenly hugged him.
"Thank you Ratchet." Elisa said happily.
Xxxxxxx
Elisa and Megatron immediately started to help with reconstruction. Megatron took orders from Bulkhead without question and Elisa did what she was told with a little guidance.
"I hadn't failed to notice that you were wearing my gift." Megatron said as he was working.
"I found it." Elisa said slightly embarrassed.
"I'm glad you did. It looks beautiful on you." Megatron said proudly.
"Thanks Carrier." Elisa smiled back. She gave him a small kiss on the cheek and then they went back to work. When she was finished with her task she looked around for something to do as Bulkhead was busy with someone else.
"Hey Elisa!" Smokescreen called out and she hurried over to him. "Can you help me?" He asked politely.
"Sure." She answered. She helped him carry materials from one place to the next.
"So how's the leg?" He asked shyly.
"Much better thanks." She answered.
"So what do you think is going to happen now?" He asked.
"I don't know, but it will take a lot of time I know." She answered.
"But it starts today." He said with a wink. She had to laugh and continued with her task. Construction went on for the rest of the day with no problems. They had set up camp in the building that had been restored when the Omega lock had been on Cybertron, but Megatron didn't recharge immediately like Elisa wanted to.
"Carrier?" She called out as he stared at the two moons.
"Where is Phoenix?" He asked quietly as if he suspected the answer.
"Optimus told me she left the ship with Magma and his tribe." She answered quietly. He let out a deep sigh and he turned to Elisa. He gave her a weak smile and he took her back inside so they could sleep. He held her close as he knew that she was all he had now, but he was content with that. The next three days went by with no problems.
Until a battered seeker and damaged predacons crashed landed.
"Starscream." Ratchet said bitterly, but saw that his wings were heavily damaged with claw marks…and burns. "What in the Allspark happened?" He demanded as the seeker stumbled to his feet and the predacons transformed into their bi-pede modes.
"It was Phoenix!" He cried out as he clutched at Ratchet in fear.
"What happened?" Elisa asked.
"She attacked us with Magma and Rhodius close behind." Predaking said angrily.
"Where were you?" Elisa asked.
"On Darkmount." Starscream said quietly and Megatron huffed in annoyance making him flinch. Ratchet grabbed Starscream and started to take a look at his burns as Elisa looked over the predacons. She knew they had defiantly seen worse and had a lot more scratches than anything else.
"Will you be alright?" She asked them.
"You should see the other guys." Darksteel grinned.
"What's your name?"
"Darksteel."
"What's yours?" She asked the other.
"Skylynx." He answered. "I would have thought you knew our names already." He teased.
"I only heard them one time and I didn't know who was who." She explained back. He only shrugged.
"Ow!" Starscream yelped as Ratchet worked on his wings.
"Serves you right Starscream." Knockout snapped. He only grumbled and lowered his helm even further.
"So what are we going to do now with the dragons loose?" Smokescreen asked out loud.
"Who knows?!" Ratchet snapped bitterly into the air. "This probably wouldn't have happened if you kept a close eye on her." Ratchet snapped at Megatron.
"You expect me to keep my own femme a prisoner?!" Megatron snapped back.
"That or give her to Magma." Ratchet stated.
"How dare you!" Megatron roared.
"Whoa watch it!" Arcee shouted.
"Hey stop!" Elisa protested. Both femmes stood back to back of each other. Arcee was holding Megatron back, while Elisa was holding Ratchet back. The tension in the air was thick, but the two femmes reacted fast.
"Will you two stop bickering!?" Arcee snapped glaring at Megatron. "It's not going to help us if we start fighting all over again. We have to work together now." She stated firmly.
"It's what Optimus wanted." Elisa added quietly. Ratched slumped over slightly at the mention of Optimus, but he knew they were right. "That's means all of us." Elisa said looking over at Predaking. He frowned at the idea, but didn't argue.
"We have to start patrols." Ultra Magnus called out calmly.
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As patrols went on during the day, everyone took shifts in reconstruction. The only problem was that with Cybertron being so large and complex they could look for years and not find any clue as to their location. They first started in Iacon. Ultra Magnus had healed up nicely and Elisa's bruises were long gone. When she went on patrol she couldn't find any dragon signal. With some reluctance the search widened and they started doing patrols and even managed to convince Shockwave to join in. It took some convincing on Megatron's part and they even brought Soundwave back from the shadow zone. With those two working together they sent out patrols to spots that had been dragon territory, but they hadn't been used in ages.
Three weeks went by with still no results, but instead there were new arrivals.
Beep!
Beep!
Beep!
Everyone started groaning and mumbling when the alarm went off, but Megatron got up first and looked at the signal. His optics went wide when he saw that it was not one but two dragon signals.
"Shockwave with me." Megatron ordered making Elisa raise her head up.
"Carrier?" She called out still half-asleep.
"Stay here Elisa." He answered.
"What is it?" Ratchet called out as he approached the two former cons.
"Two dragon signals, unknown." Megatron answered before he opened a ground bridge and they went through it.
"Oh frag it." Megatron muttered when he saw who they were.
"Megatron!" The dragon said in surprise. Megatron frowned as he looked over the two dragons named Galvatron and Cyclonous. Galvatron was a dark purple, like Shockwave's color and Cyclonous was also purple, but it was a light purple. Galvatron had three horns that reminded Megatron of a crown and Cyclonous had only two horns.
"Did you conquer Cybertron?" Cyclonous growled.
"Not even close. Ratchet open a bridge these two are…somewhat friendly." Megatron said with glare at the two. A bridge opened and they all went back to camp.
"What the frag is this?" Galvatron nearly shouted earning a few guns pointed at him. Elisa couldn't believe her eyes as she saw not one but two dragons in the room. One was a dark purple with orange laced wings and the other was a light purple color with black laced wings. Their energy reminded her of Knockout and Breakdown so she concluded that they had to be bonded.
"It's alright Galvatron and Cyclonous are on our side." Ratchet said calmly and a small smirk. The purple dragon turned and narrowed his eyes at Elisa before walking right over to her. Elisa tensed ready for a fight, but he just stared at her.
"Who are you? Megatron's little berth mate? Quite disgraceful for a Prime." He said in such a snobbish voice tears instantly started to roll down Elisa's face.
"Galvatron! Get away from her!" Megatron shouted as he pushed the purple dragon away and pulled Elisa into his arms as she started to sob.
"I was right wasn't I?" The dragon named Galvatron said with a smile, but everyone just glared at him.
"Elisa is my youngest daughter." Megatron growled. Galvatron's eyes went wide and his jaw dropped in shock.
"Daughter?!" He said in shock.
"Glavatron." Ratchet called out making him turn. "Get over here now." Ratchet gritted out. He knew that Galvatron was quick to judge and very big hot head, which was why Cyclonous was there to straighten him out, but he had gone way too far already and he wasn't even at camp for five minutes.
"Is he telling the truth?" Galvatron finally spoke.
"Yes, and I would suggest that you watch yourself right now." Ratchet muttered.
"But…how?" Galvatron said confused.
"Magma." Ratchet answered.
"He's still here?" Cyclonous finally spoke up.
"We've been patrolling for weeks and we can't find his tribe." Ratchet explained.
"Of course not that Magma has dozens of hiding places. You'd have better luck running into scraplets." Galvatron muttered.
"I would suggest you mind your manners." Predaking stated with narrow optics.
"I…you're a predacon!" Galvatron gasped as he looked up at the very large predacon.
"Congratulations you can see." Arcee muttered sarcastically.
"You two follow me this way. You've caused enough damage." Ratchet said looking over at Megatron comforting Elisa.
"He said youngest." Cyclonous added.
"And where's Optimus Prime?" Galvatron asked.
"I said this way." Ratchet snapped.
By the time Ratchet brought the two up to speed Elisa was asleep again in Megatron's arms and Ratchet was curious as Smokescreen was closer to her as well. Megatron glared at Galvatron in warning and he understood the message immediately.
"I would suggest you stay clear of her for the moment." Ratchet said quietly.
"Point taken." Galvatron said quickly.
"Find a spot and go to recharge." Ratchet ordered.
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Later that night, three more dragons landed on Cybertron, but at a much farther distance from Iacon so their signals were not detected. Two of the dragons had a very large build with sturdy wings to back them up, while the third was much smaller and sleeker. The two had a head full of massive horns that stood out to show their bulk and at the end of their tails were pinchers to catch their enemy by surprise. One was slightly larger than the two and had a mixture of dark green and brown colors in his body with red laced wings, dark purple spikes and sharp claws. The other was brown and black with dark blue laced wings and dark orange spikes. They were mixed breed dragons while the smaller was a watcher. He was the only one that had any metal on and it was a visor over his light blue sensitive eyes. His body was mostly black with dashes of silver over his body.
"Where's Magma?" The watcher asked. He was a young watcher and was able to speak as he wasn't raised like a normal watcher.
"He should be here soon." The largest male spoke up in an elegant accented voice. The other large dragon huffed before he rolled onto his side and groaned in relief.
"Nemesis get up." The large dragon spoke up.
"Why Carrier?" Nemesis groaned as he rolled onto his back.
"Because Magma will be here soon." The Alpha snapped.
"Is he coming Sire?" Nemesis spoke to the Watcher.
"Not yet." He answered in a small voice, before sitting down. "Predator please sit." The watcher said gently.
"Hmppf, very well Searcher." Predator said to his mate. The three dragons waited for a while, but Predator was the first to stand when he heard wings approaching. Magma landed quickly and had to smirk at the new arrival.
"Aaaah Predator my favorite muscle dragon. How very good to see you again." Magma said too happily.
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"What do I do?" Galvatron said embarrassed to his mate.
"You figure this one out on your own." Cyclonous snapped back.
"But…but…but I need your help." Galvatron whined.
"You got yourself into this mess, now get yourself out of it." Cyclonous snapped.
"She'll probably stay clear of me though!" Galvatron protested.
"And for good reason. You're too quick to judge and besides Elisa is still a youngling and you should have known better." Cyclonous said with disappointment.
"She probably won't even look at me." Galvatron muttered.
"Apologize to Megatron first…if he'll accept it go from there." Cyclonous explained quickly.
"I never liked that mech." He said bitterly.
"He's her Carrier." Cyclonous snapped and gave him a harsh slap to the back of his head.
"Ouch." Galvatron yelped. They both looked up in time to see Megatron and Elisa heading towards Vos. "She's got a nasty scar on her leg." He added quietly.
"I wouldn't bring that up just yet." Cyclonous said with caution.
Xxxxxxxx
"What's Vos Carrier?" Elisa asked during their flight.
"The city of the Seekers." Megatron answered. "Starscream was royalty once you know." He added.
"Really? In what way?" She asked very curious.
"He was their Prince when I met him in the days before the war." He explained. When they entered the city she noticed a lot of the sky scrapers were mangled, crumbling, and burned to the ground.
"Why are a lot of these buildings burnt?" She asked. Megatron didn't answer as he landed in front of one of the towers and gestured for her to come inside. She immediately saw that this was a throne room and some of the window glass had been painted colors at some point.
"The dragons started the attack and when the autobots arrive it only made things worse. The decpticons soon joined in the battle and it was nothing but a massacre for the seekers. Starscream immediately pledged allegiance to the decepticons because we managed to drive both the dragons and autobots back." Megatron finished.
"Was this a throne room?"
"Yes. It was a beautiful room with the right light. Perhaps one of these nights I could take you to the crystal gardens…if they are still there." Megatron added.
"Is that why he tried to overthrow you sometimes?" Elisa asked with caution.
"That could be one of many reasons. He was a Prince and was born into leadership only to become a second-in-command. In many ways I turned him into what he is. His bondmate stayed with the autobots and was later killed in battle and I sent off his trinemates on a mission and they ended up being killed as well." He explained.
"You didn't know." Elisa said sadly.
"I can't help but feel guilty about it at times though." Megatron said with a sigh. Elisa huddled close to Megatron as they looked through the large broken room. "Are you alright little one?" Megatron said gently.
"Why did he say that?"
"Galvatron is very…hot-headed. He's had a very unstable life, but that's where Cyclonous comes in to help him as they are bondmates." Megatron answered. "I'm sorry he said that to you. He won't bother you I promise." Megatron said as he placed a kiss on her forehead.
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"Megatron, may I have a word with you?" Galvatron asked cautiously.
"Spit it out." Megatron snapped as he worked.
"I wish to apologize for what happened." He said sincerely. Megatron glared at him before returning to work. The silence was uncomfortable for the dragon and Megatron knew that so he gladly took his time before he finally looked up at him again.
"Elisa is a very fragile femme. A lot has happened to her in her young life and I don't need another dragon judging her." Megatron argued.
"I understand that and I…"Galvatron started.
"No you don't understand. I watched Elisa get bullied by her own twin sister. I hear her screams of pain from when Magma tore her leg wide open at night when I cannot sleep. You and Cyclonous are guardians of the Prime, which happens to be my little one. Start acting like one and then I will accept your apology." Megatron finished. Galvatron suppressed a shiver at Megatron's words as he could only imagine what he went through in raising Elisa.
"You have my word." Galvatron said quietly.
"I don't want your word. I want to see your actions. Understood?" Megatron growled.
"Understood."
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"Hey Smokescreen have you seen my Carrier anywhere?" Elisa asked.
"Nope, not lately." He answered as he stretched after his work shift.
"Hmmm." Elisa said puzzled.
"He'll be back soon I'm sure." Smokescreen said with a smile.
"Thanks." Elisa said as she started to settle down to sleep. Smokescreen helped her as he wrapped the blanket around her before he wrapped himself in one and settled close by her. "Are you flirting with me?" Elisa mumbled as she was falling asleep.
"No, just making sure no one is bothering you." He explained.
"Thanks." She said before she fell asleep. A few hours later Megatron returned from his late night task and had to smirk as he saw Smokescreen again close by Elisa. He knew the young autobot wasn't flirting with her, but guarding over her as he too had seen Elisa distraught at Galvatron's claim. He had also noticed their funny conversations during reconstruction and he saw the friendship growing quickly. It made him proud that she was accepting this new life so quickly and not letting the past make her hesitate. He resumed his post by Elisa's side and she easily snuggled into his arms.
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The mech stumbled around unsure of where to go. He knew he was home, but he had somewhere to be and someone to help. The only problem was that he needed help as he couldn't even remember who he was. He needed to find someone…anyone. He heard construction going on so he figured he should follow the sounds while trudging his large backpack with him.
It took him almost the whole day as the sun was starting to set by the time he got to the reconstruction. He was shocked to see a whole crew working on several buildings. There were so many faces that suddenly looked at him all at once he was almost afraid to even speak.
"Optimus!" Someone shouted. The mech jumped as too many people started to run towards him and he started to stumble back. A white and red mech reached him first. "Optimus speak to me." The mech pleaded. Optimus…who was Optimus? He wasn't Optimus. He didn't even know his own name. Too many people were talking all at once at him and he couldn't get a word out. It was like he forgot how to talk.
"Quiet!" A female voice roared. "Back up and give him room." The voice ordered. Everyone reluctantly did as they were told and his optics went wide when a small femme dragon came up to him. He couldn't stop staring at her eyes…they were a beautiful blue. He knew them from somewhere he had to. He knew it. The femme stared at him for a few moments until she finally looked up at him.
"Hello Orion." She said with a gentle smile.
The mech cried out in pain as a massive headache hit him at full force. It was if everything was coming at him all at once. He wanted the pain to go away…he needed the pain to leave him. Everything hurt all at once, his body, his mind, and his spark. Memories ran at such a fast pace through his processor that he couldn't remember anything…at least not yet. Then just as quickly as it had come the pain stop and he looked up at the femme, who was staring at him with concern.
"Hello Elisa." Optimus Prime replied back.
I've read some other stories that say Starscream was a Prince in Vos so I just went along with it.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!