Transformers Prime: A New Adventure.

Chapter 76: Regrets, Horrors, and a Pep Talk.

About 10 days had passed ever since Megatron's return and Optimus' pep talk with Artemesio.

For the most part, things were back to normal, except for the fact that Forcescream was still missing.

Even Amethyst Spud was getting worried, not just because she was one of the few Autobot femmes Forcescream was comfortable with, but also because Amethyst was in love with Onorato, despite the fact that he's a techno-organic.

But then, Amethyst Spud thought of one place where Onorato would go to clear his thoughts no matter how long it took.

Amethyst Spud enters the Space Bridge coordinates for the Baio De Sancho Beach in Brazil.

As soon as she arrived at the Brazilian beachside, she noticed Onorato sleeping underneath a tree.

Amethyst tip toes over to Onorato, but as soon as she gets close enough, Onorato wakes up abruptly and aims his Riot Cannon at her.

Onorato then inquires as he gets his bearings, "Amethyst?"

Amethyst answers, "Yes, Onorato, it's me."

Onorato settles down and puts his Riot Cannon away.

Amethyst questions, "Why are you here?"

Onorato answers, "A beach is one of many places humans go to for a fun experience or to just think and be away from city and country life."

Amethyst replies, "I see."

Onorato shifts positions to see the ocean in a meditating yoga pose.

Amethyst asks, "You're suffering from nightmares, aren't you?"

Onorato nods wordlessly.

Amethyst states, "Believe me, different circumstances aside, I knew what it was like to be suffering from nightmares and not get enough time to sleep. But I want you to know what Optimus told me. While some plans unfortunately go down the drain because of some flaws, especially including any time Megatron returns from the dead without being turned into a Terrorcon by Dark Energon, this instance of Megatron returning is not your fault, nor is it Carver's fault or Bumblebee's fault."

Onorato raises an inquisitive eyebrow, so Amethyst elaborates, "In some cases, specific events regardless of what intel of the future you have or don't have are meant to happen, no matter what you try to do about it. But like Optimus, I'm proud of you, Onorato. You were very brave in helping Carver and Bumblebee fend off Megatron for as long as you could, although the other versions of him and of Galvatron are a nice touch. Regardless, very few rare Autobots would have the gutso to do what you did to protect your fellow Autobots, techno-organics, and humans no matter what happened and no matter what would've happened to you as a price. You may be a young human, you may have flaws that are most common with a majority of Earth's human population, and yes, you're not perfect – heck, nobody is perfect – but you really did show us that you truly care about us all. Even the likes of Ratchet regardless of his xenophobic dislike of humans. We are proud to have you as a member of our newly improved army."

Onorato switches to his Forcescream form, and the twosome embraces in a passionate kiss.

And soon, it evolved to the point where Amethyst discovered how humans tickle each other for amusement, for fun, for entertainment, for torture, etc., as well as Amethyst discovering all about the aquatic wildlife of Earth, including how some idiotic movie directors got the idea to feature horror movies featuring Great White Sharks as man-eaters despite the fact that in real life, when a Great White Shark takes a bite out of a human, their enhanced taste buds instantly notifies them about what they just bit into, and they swim away in disinterest.

After they returned to base, Miko is about to open her mouth, but Forcescream holds up a hand for silence before saying, "Yes, I was at the Baio De Sancho Beach in Brazil. I was there because I needed time away from combat to quell my nightmares and to settle my nerves. No, I didn't encounter any Great White Sharks because I stayed out of the water. No, Great White Sharks are only man-eaters in horror movies centered on them. No, in real life, Great White Sharks only become disinterested in humans after accidentally taking a bite out of a human. And no, it'll only be starting in the year 2021 when Great White Sharks start swimming into the waters at Orchard Beach in New York City."

All Miko had to say was, "Oh."

It took some time, but Forcescream was welcomed back with open arms.

But what everyone in the Autobot base didn't know was that, in three days, they would get a message from some allies in the far reaches of the cosmos. It'd only be a matter of time.

The End.

(Author's notes: See you all in chapter 77: Additional Reinforcements.)