Trama Bonding

The Battle

Heyyyyyy~~ I return lol. Just updating a chapter that definitely needs some TLC. My plane is to rewrite a chapter or two then write a brand new one. Stay tuned!

Optimus POV

I find myself standing amid the aftermath of a fierce battle at a Decepticon mine. The eerie silence that surrounds me is a stark contrast to the chaos that once filled this cave. The quiet sends shivers up my back strut as I reflect on the devastation that war brings. Back on Cybertron, I was always profoundly unsettled by the aftermath of battles, seeing the fallen soldiers and feeling the weight of their lost lives. Even now, the loss of life in this latest battle weighs heavily on my spark. I wonder if the sparks of the fallen find their way to the Allspark or if they are left to drift until the Allspark's awakening.

"Optimus, you must move quickly. It is only a matter of time before the Decepticons figure out we ceased the mine's communication with the Nemesis," Ratchet's urgent voice breaks through my thoughts.

I quickly grab a cart from Energon and wheel it to the ground bridge, where Bulkhead takes it to our base. Acquiring these much-needed supplies was risky, especially considering how well-guarded Energon mines usually are. We were fortunate that security was lacking that day, but it was a unique opportunity that may not present itself again. I know that Megatron will be furious once he learns of our bold move, but our Energon supplies were critically low, leaving us with no other choice but to take such risks.

My thoughts stray to Megatron, my old enemy and former friend. The violence he unleashed ultimately led to the destruction of our planet. Yet, I can't help but consider the possibility that the council would not have relinquished their power without a fight. Still, what Megatron has done to our world cannot be condoned. I recall the days when he would show me the injustices suffered by the lower castes, but I remember when he would smile at me even though he was tired. In a rare moment of tenderness he would express his hope for the new world, a world where all are equals, where all are one. These memories haunt me, and I find myself torn between the past and the present.

The quiet of the cave is abruptly shattered by Megatron's thunderous roar as he orders his troops into battle. With a looming sense of doom, we hastily take defensive positions, striving to buy some time. After a grueling struggle, we transported two more carts brimming with Energon through the ground bridge. Suddenly, the ground trembles and rocks start to fall from the ceiling. It becomes clear that staying here would mean risking being crushed under the collapsing cave.

"Autobots, fall back!" I shout, trying to cut through the chaos. Without a moment's hesitation, we sprint towards the bridge, each member of my team making it across one by one. As I rush toward safety, I am struck by a powerful force, throwing me off balance and sending me hurtling into the unyielding wall of the mine.

Megatron wastes no time, aiming a brutal strike at the wall. I manage to evade his blow, but before our battle can escalate, the cave begins to collapse. The ceiling buckles and enormous boulders come crashing down upon us.

I feel a final impact on my side before the first boulder hits me, hurling me in an unknown direction. In the chaos, I barely catch a glimpse of silver before everything goes dark.