A/N: If I Die Young by The Band Perry is about making the most of the time that you have left in this world.
Enjoy!
Genre: uh... Hurt/comfort with a side of romance
Rated: T
Universe: Animated
Characters: My OC, Skystreak, Prowl, Optimus Prime, mentions of Ratchet, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Jazz, Blaster, and Sari
Warnings: Total confusion if you did not read my story, Transformers Animated: Skystreak Style.
If I die young
Bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Oh oh, oh oh
~0900~ 320th solar-cycle n Earth
There. The beginnings of my will, should I ever die in a battle wit the Cons.
I know my dad and daddy would blow a gasket if they found me doing this, but what I DO offline? All my possessions would be out for the taking, instead where they belong; with the people I trust and love, like Dad, Daddy, Grandpa...Optimus.
We've been on Earth for about 1 stellar-cycle now. In that time period, the marooned Autobots have defeated Starscream, Prometheus Black a.k.a. Meltdown, Nanosec, Lockdown, Blackarachnia, Soundwave, Professor Princess, Blitzwing, Lugnut, and Megatron. Or so we think.
At least half of those guys have come back for a second beating. None of them succeeded.
But in many of those attacks, I have been injured. I'm probably online thanks to Sari and her key. (Thanks Sari)
That's why I've resorted to writing, what the humans call a will.
Lord, make me a rainbow
I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh
And life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Ain't even gray but she buries her baby
The sharp knife of a short life
I've had just enough time
~2030~ 321 solar-cycle on Earth
I confessed my love to Optimus 1 mega-cycle ago. I gave him kiss on the cheekplates and I return he gave me a ring, a type of human jewelry that goes on the digit, with a green gem on the middle.
At least now, if I DO offline, I can do it without regrets.
If I die young
Bury me in satin
Lat me down on a bed roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
The sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough time
~1045~ 325th solar-cycle on Earth
I've pretty much got a list for everything I'm gonna give away.
My stash of energon goodies go to Bumblebee.
My welder goes to Ratchet. He needs a portable one anyway.
The doll I keep in my room at Fortress Maximus goes to Sari.
My music files go to my daddy, Jazz, and my best friend who's still on Cybertron, Blaster. He has a club that I'm not allowed to go to.
My journal (I'm writing in it right now) goes to my dad, Prowl.
My art supplies go to Bulkhead. I'm sure he'll love it.
And to Optimus, my sweet Optimus... he gets the right to always call me his. I'll forgive him if he finds somebot else.
And I'll be wearing white
When I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I've never known the lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand
There's a boy here in town, said he'd love me forever
Who would've thought 'forever' could be severed by
A sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time
~0745~ 326th solar-cycle on Earth
Last night-cycle, I had a dream that I went to the Well of All Sparks. My paintjob was all white. The ring Optimus gave me was on my little digit. I saw so many mechs and femmes walking to the giant castle in the distance, I wondered if they were really dead.
When I woke up, I ran to Optimus' quarters. He held my servo until I fell back into recharge. it just felt so nice, and I felt so guilty to be taking recharge time from him. But he didn't complain. That's one thing I love about him.
So put on your best, boys and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts?
Oh no!
I sell 'em for a dollar
They're worth so much more
After I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I've been saying
Funny, when you're dead how people start listening
~1004~ 326th solar-cycle on Earth
I sat on the concrete couch in the rec-room, just staring up at the ceiling.
"Energon goodie for your thoughts?" a voice asked from the doorway.
I turned to the voice and saw my Dad. I smiled.
"Oh no. Make it a whole Energon cube and Ah'll think about it." I joked. We laughed softly.
"What is on your processor?" He asked. i sighed.
"The war is gonna start up 'gain, ain't it?"
"You never know. I hope not." Dad mused.
"Guess so... C'mon, Dad. Let's go help 'em rebuild Detroit." I got up and pulled him to the exit.
'Hey, Dad?' I said through the bond.
'Yes?'
'Have you ever heard of the saying, You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.'
'Hmm... Yes I believe I have. Why do you ask?'
'Do you find it sad that that quote only got popular after the person who said it died?'
I didn't get a reply.
If I die young
Bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Oh oh
The ballad of a dove
Oh oh
Go with peace and love
gather up your tears
keep 'em in your pocket
Save 'em for a time when you're really gonna need 'em, oh
~1205~ 334th solar-cycle on Earth
Blitzwing and Lugnut came and stole some parts from the wreckage of the city.
They managed to escape, but we were able to injure Blitzwing in the process.
Unfortunately, I had been in range of Lugnut's 'Punch of Kill Everything' when he set it off.
After the battle, I was immediately carted off to base and treated by Ratchet.
I don't remember much, but then again, I was put on a pretty strong sedative.
When I onlined again, Optimus were standing about the med-berth I was on. He leaking optic fluid.
"Hey, guys. No need to cry." I cooed gently at him.
"I'm so sorry, Sky." Optimus said, unemotionally. "I should have protected you."
"Shh. Hey, none of that. Put those tears back in your sub-space pocket. Save 'em for a time ya'll really need 'em. Ah'm not offline, am Ah?" I comforted him with words, since I couldn't move my arms yet.
He nodded hesitantly.
"Aww, come'ere, you." I said. he hesitated and I knew exactly what he was thinking. 'Why did I agree to be her mechfriend again?'
He sighed wearily and leaned down to kiss me.
The sharp knife of a short life, well
I had just enough time
So put on your best, boys
And I'll wear my pearls
A/N: So? what do ya think? I think this was one of my better stories. But that's just my opinion.
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