The Champion of Omnitron

Chapter 7: First Year of Training

It was morning and Aeon ate Energon for breakfast while his mother returned to the Energon Cave to introduce Midnight to the Omnitronians who were once slaves until they broke free from the mines. After Aeon cleaned himself up by taking a bath at the watering hole, Genesis Prime summoned Aeon and she told him to meet her at the chamber beneath the treehouse. When Aeon followed the trail of blue fireflies to where to find Genesis' chamber, he entered it. Aeon strides into the dark chamber of the blind seer. The room is quiet, save for the sound of dripping water somewhere in the distance.

Genesis Prime raised her head and she spoke to Aeon, "Ah, you have come. Sit down." she told the young red, black, white, gray, and yellow bot. Aeon obeys and takes a seat across from the seer.

Genesis Prime was smiling as she told Aeon, "I sense great potential in you. You have been chosen to become a warrior of legend. But in order to do so, you must be training in the ancient ways." she said.

Aeon was confused as he asked, "What are the ancient ways?" Genesis Prime paused before she answered, "The ways of the sword. To master the sword is to master oneself. But first, you must learn to see without your eyes." she told Aeon.

"What do you mean?" Aeon asked with a surprised look on his face.

Genesis Prime chuckled before she told her new apprentice, "I am blind, but I see more than those with sight. I see with my other senses. To become a great warrior, you must learn to do the same. Listen to your instincts. Let the sword become an extension of your body. Only then will you be able to prevail against any foe," she said.

Aeon was now determined as he told his new mentor, "I am ready to learn." he said.

Genesis Prime nodded, "Then let us begin," she said. The blind seer hands Aeon a wooden sword before she began instructing him, "This is your weapon. It is not as deadly as a real sword, but it will serve to teach you the basics. Now, stand and face me." she said.

Aeon stands up and takes a stance before Genesis Prime cracked her neck and said, "Come at me."

The young hero-in-training charges forwards and swings the wooden sword, but Genesis Prime dodges easily. Genesis Prime smiled before she said to Aeon, "Again." Aeon tries again, but the blind seer disarms him with ease. Genesis Prime was impressed before telling Aeon, "Not bad. You have quick reflexes. But you lack focus. Your mind is clouded by doubt and fear. You must learn to clear your mind and trust your instincts."

"I will keep practicing," Aeon said, still determined to learn.

Genesis Prime nodded, "Good. You have the potential to become a great warrior. But it will take time and dedication. Now, let us continue." she told her apprentice.

Aeon spends the next few months training with the blind seer, learning to see without his optics and using the sword as an extension of his body. And though it is a difficult journey, he knows that in the end, it will be worth it. For he is destined to become a hero of legend, and he will stop at nothing to achieve that goal.

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Meanwhile, Lord Valcon stands before the grand entrance of the Temple of the Fallen, a massive building that looms over a landscape like a dark shadow. He gazes up at the statue of his master, Megatronus Prime a.k.a The Fallen, which towers over the entrance.

Lord Valcon spoke to himself as if he were speaking to The Fallen himself as he says, "My master, I come to make a vow to you. One day, I will destroy all the Primes and create a galactic empire in your name. I will not rest until every last one of them is eradicated and until they are all gone, the galaxy will be under your rule forever." he vowed.

Later that day, at the Decepticon Headquarters at Lord Valcon's palace, Lord Valcon, the villainous leader of his own Decepticons, stands before his army of robotic minions.

"Attention, my Decepticons! We have received intelligence that half of the Omnitronians have escaped from the Energon Mines. They pose a threat to our mission and must be eliminated. Your orders are to find and kill or capture every single one of them by any means necessary." Lord Valcon told his minions.

The Decepticon minions bow before Lord Valcon and they quickly leave, flying off on their ships or jet modes into the distance to begin their hunt for Aeon and his people.

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Aeon, a young warrior in training, stands nervously with the Sword of Justice with his blind and wise mentor next to him. "Alright, Aeon. This is your first lesson in wielding the Sword of Justice." Genesis Prime told her apprentice.

Aeon nods and takes a deep breath. "The Sword of Justice is not just a weapon; it's a part of you. You need to feel its power flow through you." Genesis told Aeon. Genesis Prime steps closer to Aeon and touches the hilt of the sword. "First, you need to understand its abilities. This sword can cut through anything, even energy blasts. It's one of the most powerful weapons in the universe like the Star Saber and the Sword of Primus." she explained.

"Wow!" Aeon said in awe.

"But that power comes with responsibility. You must use it wisely," said Genesis. Aeon nods with seriousness. "Now, close your eyes, and feel the sword's power." the blind seer told the young bot. Aeon closes his optics and takes a deep breath. He focuses on the sword.

"Good. Now, let's put that power into action." Genesis Prime said.

Genesis Prime pulls out a fruit from her pocket and throws it in the air. She takes out her staff and points it at the fruit. "Keep your optics closed and focus, Aeon. I want you to cut this fruit in half," she said as she concentrates harder. Aeon takes a deep breath and holds the sword in his hand. He feels the energy surging through his body.

Aeon was feeling focused as he said, "I feel the power within me." he said.

"Now, swing the sword." Genesis Prime told her apprentice.

Aeon opens his optics, and with one swift movement, he slices the fruit in half midair. "I did it!" he said excitedly. Genesis Prime has a small smile on her face. "Good job, Aeon. You're a natural," she told her apprentice.

"Thank you, Gen!" Aeon said while trying to keep it together.

Genesis Prime smiled before she told Aeon, "But now, we must move on to tougher challenges."

"Do I really have to? You put me through enough tough challenges already in the past few months." Aeon complained.

Genesis Prime glared at Aeon before she told him in a strict tone of voice, "Don't give me that attitude, Aeon. Becoming a hero and a warrior is not as easy as it seems. There is no need to whine and complain about not getting your way." she said.

"I'm sorry, Genesis." Aeon apologized.

"Tell you what? Why don't I get you a nice cup of Energon punch? Won't that make you feel better?" Genesis Prime asked.

"Uh...sure. I guess." Aeon said awkwardly.

TO BE CONTINUED...