Transformers Prime: Pandora (Optimus Prime x OC/Transformers Prime X OC AU)

Chapter 7: A drive with Optimus Prime

(Autobot Base; Pandora's POV)

I was no longer self conscious about my vehicle mode. The Autobots (especially Optimus) liked my alt mode. Optimus called my limousine vehicle mode unique and pretty. His compliment made me blush. The kids also liked my vehicle mode too. In fact, one day they wanted me to take them for a drive. I accepted their request since I don't have the urge to decline it.

Hanging out with the Autobot leader has always been the highlight of my days. He likes my music and whenever he needs a peace of mind, I always play my violin to make him feel whole again. Talking with him was amazing. The more we got to know each other, the more I felt like I had a connection with him.

I have been practicing to communicate without stuttering and shaking. I got some help from Optimus, Ratchet, and the kids. An opportunity had already begun when Jack's mom came to visit. She is like a human femme version of Ratchet, except Ratchet's more like a grumpy bot who likes to throw wrenches at people (particularly Bulkhead) and June is a nurturing caring and a little strict mother to Jack (and also with the kids). When I met June, I did not shake but however I did stutter a bit. Luckily, she understood what I was saying and we got to know each other a bit.

Optimus decided that I need some fresh air because I have been staying inside the base for almost all the time. The only time I have been out was for picking up the kids and taking them for a drive. Since there's no Decepticon activity and no new energon mines, he decided to take a drive with me. Just the two of us, driving together.

We both go to the entrance and transformed. We told the human children that we were going to be back in the afternoon. We both drove off together.

Driving with Optimus was relaxing. It gave us a peace of our minds as we both needed fresh air. For me, I had been staying in the base for almost too much while for Optimus, he has been stressed from fighting the Decepticons and scouting for energon. We were both glad that we made the decision of driving outside to see the view of Jasper, Nevada.

After some time of driving, we both needed a rest. We found a nearby parking spot next to a gas station so we parked together. Since there was nobody nearby, we decided to talk about stuff.

"Pandora.", he called my name. "Y-Yes, Optimus?", I responded. "Did you have any Amica Endurae before the war started?", he asked, wondering if I had anybody that accompanied me before the Great War began. Amica Endura means a long term best friend. I did have two Amica Endurae. "I h-had two Amica E-Endurae. We were i-inseparable.", I told him.

"Their d-designations are CloudDawn and Halostorm. CloudDawn is a h-hyperactive Autobot who is s-strong enough to take down an organic tree. Miko and Bulkhead r-remind me of her. H-Halostorm is smart and a good n-nurse. She is also an i-inventor and a h-hacker. Ratchet and Raf remind me of her."

I continued telling him about how they would fight over my friendship behind my back. Whenever I was around them, they would try and get along. I liked them. They were amazing. However when the Great War began, I was unfortunately separated from them and never saw them again. I still miss them. Optimus patiently listen to me talking about my friendship with CloudDawn and Halostorm.

"I'm sorry that you never got to see them again.", Optimus apologized. "It's okay. I just wish I could see them again.", I responded.

While we continued talking, a sports car passed by us but stopped. A ginger haired boy with a green jacket, white shirt, and blue jeans came out from the vehicle. He started to approach me.

"Well well well, what a beauty you are, girl", the ginger haired boy said. Primus, he was making me uncomfortable. He stroked the hood of my vehicle mode, the sides, and the windows. "Wow, whoever must own this beautiful limo must be rich.", he said. He pulled out his phone and took a selfie with it. I was feeling so uncomfortable that I want to drive away.

"You know what? I think I'm gonna keep you.", he said. He tried to open one of my doors but failed. He growled and thought of a plan to break in me. I had enough and I decided to drive away, leaving the ginger boy shocked and surprised. Optimus also drove away behind me.

He went up next to me. "I'm sorry, O-Optimus. I just can't stand that guy!", I apologized. "It's okay, Pandora.", he said, reassuring and understanding me that the ginger haired boy was being such a creep to me. I wonder if the human kids knew about him..

    We continued driving and eventually, we drove at a nearby forest. There was nobody nearby and there was a lot of space so we transformed into our bipedal forms to look at the view of the forest.

    "It's beautiful.", I spoke out, admiring the beauty of nature. "Indeed, Pandora", Optimus said, agreeing with me.

    A tiny white butterfly flew by us and it landed on Optimus' faceplate, making me giggle. I got to admit, it's adorable to see Optimus confused by the tiny butterfly that landed on the middle of his faceplate. It then flew off and landed on my faceplate. Optimus smiled at me and chuckled slightly as he looked at me with the tiny organic insect on me. Finally, the tiny white butterfly flew off and landed on my large digit. The butterfly reminded of..my sire. My sire's favorite color was white and that's how the organic insect hit me mentally. I began to have a sad expression on my faceplate looking at the butterfly. Optimus noticed it and I could tell he became concerned.

    "Is something wrong, Pandora?", he asked. Still having the butterfly on my digit, I began to vent out about what the tiny organic being reminded me of. I sighed. "It's just...this...this lovely organic insect somehow reminded me o-of..my sire..", I said, answering his question. "I..I miss him", I tried not to cry while saying it. "Oh. Would you like to tell me about your sire", Optimus asked. I began answering his question, trying not to stutter.

    "He was amazing. He was the reason for creating my p-passion for music. In fact..My violin used to belong to him. M-My sire would always lull me to sleep with his violin lullabies. W-Whenever I was sad, he cheered me up by playing a cheerful song on his instrument. When he noticed my love for music, he thought he would teach me to play violin. And he did. I practiced a lot to be like him."

    "W-When the Great War came..h-he left to protect me..a-and after some time..I-I decided to go out to the battlefield to find him..I..saw..him..nearly offlined..When I approached him, h-he told me his final words..

'I love you..My dear sweet Pandora'

    I saw his optics offline." The butterfly finally flew away from my digit as I wiped off the tears from my optics. Optimus felt remorseful  over me.

    "Pandora, I am so sorry.", he said, comforting me. After taking a few deep breaths, I finally responded. "It's..It's okay.."

    Optimus then took me into his arms, hugging me. I suddenly stopped crying and I felt an intense sense of warmth surrounding my frame. My audio receptor was pressed up against his chassis gently and I could hear the relaxing sparkbeat of the hot leader. I soon wrapped my arms around his frame and found myself hugging Optimus back. We could not pull ourselves back as this moment was so touching to our sparks. I finally felt happy from the way Optimus was comforting me.