Brief mention of Transformers Animated Episode: Predacons Rising.
Chapter 2: Decision And Promise
The next morning, the computers beeped with a message that the Elite Guard was coming to Earth for another inspection. Holding Angel close, Prime waited patiently until the huge ship had landed and he drove out there in his truck form, Angel safe inside him. "Ultra Magnus, sir," he said. "I was wondering if I could meet with you and Sentinel alone on the ship."
The Supreme Autobot Commander nodded. "Permission granted, Optimus Prime," he said.
With that, Optimus transformed, cradling Angel in a bundled cloth that Sari given him and entered the ship behind the two Elite Guardsman. Ultra Magnus waited until they were inside the control room when he turned to Prime, cocking an eye ridge at the bundle in the red and blue bot's arms. "Prime, what is that bundle you have?" he asked in a tone that gently asked for an explanation.
"Commander, sir, just yesterday, I went to Dinobot Island and in locating an abandoned lab, found a computer that was still active and data that was recorded by Blackarachnia," said Optimus.
He was certain he saw Sentinel flinch at the name and knew why. The big-chinned Prime was still trying to forget his last encounter with the spider bot and Wasp, who had gotten turned into a techno organic. Ultra Magnus nodded to Optimus. "This data, what was it about?" he asked.
"It was about two techno organic experiments, sir, one which is a monster that I had to fight in order to escape with the second experiment, which is the sparkling in my arms."
With that, Prime turned the bundle in his arms so that Angel's face was visible and the little one yawned before looking up at her father and then looking at the other two. "Commander, Sentinel, this is Angel, the result of the second experiment," he said.
Angel lifted her head, letting the two Elite Guardsman see that she shared similar looks to Optimus with her two antennae that stuck out of her helmet, and her faceplates were the same color as Optimus'. But, she also shared Blackarachnia's two pincers on her back and her spider-like body.
"Disgusting," Sentinel Prime scoffed as he stepped back, revolted by Angel's appearance.
"Hmm, very interesting," said Ultra Magnus, who was both surprised and intrigued, which was rare for the Commander of the Autobots.
Before Optimus could say another word, Sentinel cut in. "Sir, the sparkling needs to be terminated," he said. "She is a danger to you and to all Autobots."
Optimus shook his head. "Commander, sir, Angel is only a baby. She can't do any harm," he said.
Once more, Sentinel cut in before Ultra Magnus could answer. "Optimus, this…thing is techno organic," he said, disgust in his voice and clearly showing on his face. "As it is techno organic, it will never find its place with the Autobots."
The red and blue Autobot's optics narrowed. "I don't care about that!" he said angrily. "I will keep Angel and raise her as my own, regardless of what you or what anyone else thinks, Sentinel."
Sentinel Prime gritted his teeth. "You're going against someone of higher rank, Optimus!" he said. "You're putting your team and all the other Autobots in danger by keeping that disgusting thing with you!"
"DOES SHE LOOK DANGEROUS TO YOU?" Optimus angrily shouted in return, holding Angel to sit upright in his arms while speaking to Sentinel.
Furious at being talked to like that, Sentinel retracted his power lance and charged at Optimus, but instead of moving out of the way, the red and blue Autobot quickly shielded the baby with his body as he reached up and grabbed the lance firmly, keeping it away from his daughter as his face mask retracted to cover his face as his narrowed optics stared at Sentinel's optics.
"Stop!" Ultra Magnus commanded in a firm voice. Sentinel glared at Optimus while stepping back and putting his lance away, before suddenly smirking, eager to see Optimus be reprimanded for his actions.
The Supreme Commander walked over to Optimus, who was comforting Angel, who had gotten scared by Sentinel. "Shh, Angel, Daddy's here," Magnus heard Optimus whisper soothingly to the child, who whimpered a little before calming down.
"Optimus, will you please hand her to me?" Magnus asked.
Looking at the Commander, Prime nodded and gently handed Angel to him and watched with some surprise as Ultra Magnus cradled Angel in his arms as he gave her a curious look-over. Angel looked up at him curiously and didn't feel he was a threat and so didn't struggle as he held her. He then turned to Optimus.
"Is what you said about raising the sparkling true, Optimus?" he asked.
"Yes, sir, it is," said Optimus in a sure voice.
Ultra Magnus nodded. "What Sentinel said about the child's chances of joining the Autobots was true," he said. "However, I am willing to give you a chance, Optimus, to prove that she can be worthy to be called an Autobot."
"Thank you, sir," said the red and blue Autobot. "I will do whatever I can to ensure she is raised right and that she'll be an Autobot someday, although in my spark, she already is one."
The Supreme Commander nodded and gently handed Angel back to her father. "She is yours, then," he said. "But, since she does partially have Blackarachnia's look, it could be possible that she may have her mother's powers, such as using her pincers to inject venom into her victims and download their abilities. If she does ever use them, Optimus, then I will have no choice but to have her put down."
"The monster is bound to do that," said Sentinel. "We should have it put down now before that happens."
"Quiet, Sentinel Prime," said Magnus firmly. "I've made my decision."
Optimus held Angel close. "I swear, I will keep Angel safe and I'll personally make sure she doesn't know about her mother," he promised.
It wasn't too long after that the Elite Guard left and Optimus had taken his daughter inside and set her down on his berth as he then looked out the window, uncertainty filling him.
I don't know if I can keep that promise, he thought to himself, worry filling him as he thought about all the possibilities of his child's fate in the future, possibilities that worried him more.
His thoughts were abruptly put on hold as he heard Angel start crying and he automatically went over to her. "Shh, it's alright, my little one, Daddy's here," he cooed to her as he scooped her up in his arms. "I've got you."
He then started rocking her and humming a lullaby he once heard from an Earth movie. It was a gentle lullaby that made the Angel stop crying and snuggle into her father's chest, as the combination of him rocking her and humming was soothing her and she closed her optics, falling asleep.
Prime felt his spark melt at seeing the little femme fall into a peaceful sleep and he felt determination and resolve fill him.
"I promise I'll make sure you become an Autobot, Angel and that you'll be unlike Blackarachnia," he solemnly promised before he kissed her forehead gently. "And no matter what, I will love you as a daughter."
Those two promises were ones he was never, ever going to break, no matter what.
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