[A/N] Hello everyone... It's been a while but I am back and ready for a new Chapter in Cold Spark. Dear god this took way too long to get back to. So sorry about that. Hey please leave a comment and let me know what your thinking. Thanks.
Chapter 3: The Sins of the Past
In the days following his arrival to this strange new world, Optimus Prime has had quite a few surprises of late. The first being his newfound love for food. After his first meeting with the queen and a few hours of rest, Optimus with the assistance of Kai, headed to the dining room where they were to meet for dinner. When they arrived he was sat on the queens right, across from her sister Anna who sat next to Kristoff her 'Beloved' as she said. Anna was ecstatic to finally meet their savior. Meanwhile Kristoff was welcoming yet wary of this newcomer. After they had explained what had happened with prince Hans, Optimus was more than understanding. Then came the food and Elsa nearly giggling at the sight of his wide-eyed blissful expression from the steak in front of him.
"I take it the food is to your liking?" She said struggling at maintaining her composure.
"Very much so. I've never tasted anything so unique in my life. Thank you." He said with sincerity. It was true considering the only thing he ate before this was energon which, after thousands of years... became extremely bland. With his health improved she decided to take this opportunity to learn more about the man who saved their lives.
"Optimus?" Elsa said gaining his attention. "Would you mind answering a few questions I have?"
He finished the bite of bread he was chewing and turned to her with a gentle smile. "Not at all"
She smiled back the spoke again. "Where are you from Optimus?"
Almost immediately his demeanor did a 360 turn to quiet sadness. It was like night and day with this change in atmosphere. His smile fell and his gaze dropped to the table. He spoke softly refusing to meet their gazes.
" I fear that question has no true answer. My home... is gone. And I can never return." He said solemnly as he remembered Cybertron being ripped to pieces as Sentinels space bridge collapsed on itself. At the time he felt as if his spark had been torn from him once again. Now he felt his chest sink at the sad memory. A small hand on his arm brought him back to reality.
"What Happened?" Elsa asked almost hesitantly. Finally meeting her gaze she saw nothing but pain and sadness in his eyes, who's glow seemed to have dimmed slightly. He then slowly stood and made his way to a nearby window, leaning on the ledge his meal forgotten. What he said next caught everyone off guard.
"...War... A war that ravaged our home until it was consumed by death. Our people were divided... both sides fighting for the future they believed in, the Decepticons fighting for tyranny and the Autobots who drempt of freedom and peace. Too late we discovered our home had no future... And it was all my fault. Over-matched and outnumbered our downfall was all but assured." He said looking yet not truly seeing past the glass. "Primus... I pray they can forgive me for what I've done." Mumbling the last part, he didn't think they heard.
'That somewhat explains the scars but... What did he mean by "My fault"... And why do you need forgiveness?' Elsa thought to herself as she stood up behind him. "How can one soldier be at fault for the destruction of your home? Should it not be your leaders at fault?"
"You are correct, yet you still misunderstand. It was our Leader who was at fault.." He then turned to her, looking her dead in the eye, his stance serious just like his voice. "Therefor the blame falls to me. We may have defeated the decepticons but it was truly a hallow victory. Now we are free... to scatter to the winds. Forgotten in the tides of time."
That's when it hit them... Elsa most particularly. She was the queen of the quiet peaceful nation who's biggest concerns were trade and tax problems. She had believed her work was tough before but now... He was their leader and now he lead nothing and no-one. She felt a tear slide down her cheek... His home his people and most likely his family... All gone. She then felt a hand on her shoulder... his hand. Warmth seemed to radiate from his touch calming her nerves and soothing her mind. The feeling was cut short as he let go.
"Do not shed your tears for me." He spoke softly then headed for the door but stopped when he reached it. "Shed them for those I failed." Resuming his course he left them standing there. When Elsa turned to her sister she found her clinging to Kristoff, her eyes watery with unspilt tears.
"Guys? What should we do?" Kristoff asked. " I know you want to help him but are you sure it's such a good idea?" Both sisters were looking at him with looks of shock and surprise at their close friend.
Anna is the first to speak. "ARE YOU CRAZY?! HE Saved our lives and now you just want to through him out in the snow?!"
"Think about it Anna. He just admitted to taking part in a war. That combined with how easily he took down those bandits shows that he's more than capable of killing any one of us... And I doubt he got those bad scars on his face from his parents garden." Kristoff stated plainly.
Elsa then cut in with her mind set. "While Kristoff speaks the truth... He saved our lives while risking his own. Anyone willing to give their life for another is all the proof I need to see that he has no malicious intent. I will offer him a place here If of course you approve Anna..."
Anna looked around confused for a moment then pointed to herself. "Me?" Elsa nearly rolled her eyes at her sisters antics but nodded patiently waiting for her sister to answer. "Oh... um right... important kingdom stuff... Ahem... Yes sister I believe he would be a most... benefactorial warrior to supliment our... Defensitivities..." Anna said doing her very best to look official.
Kristoff gave a hearty chuckle then kissed Anna's forhead. Elsa on the other hand gave a true heart-warming laugh at her dear sister. " I'll take that as a yes." She said followed by a quick hug before heading off with the other two heading to the stables to visit Kristoff's reindeer Sven.
As she came to the hallway with his room his room she felt eyes upon her. A sense of unease and dread surrounded her. She turned in all directions but to no avail. But this only gave time for a hooded man to drop from the ceiling at the end of the hall.
"The cold hearted witch dies here!" He said sadistically as he unsheathed two wicked daggers and started to charge her. She couldn't react in time but didn't need to when a door to the assassin's left suddenly exploded outward. Wood splinters and metal hingestore through the air followed by a blur of blue and red metal. It was then she realized it was Optimus! He barreled into his opponent sending them both through the opposite window into the gardens below. Rushing to the window she saw two forms below. The one in the dark cloak not moving while the other in full metal plating stood with little issue then kicked away the assassin's weapons before looking up. Two blue orbs glowed brightly from the tall pointed helmet in the darkening night.
