TFP: Alone

Chapter 49: Memories

Legacy's P.O.V.

It was my first day at the museum. I got news from Sideswipe that Sunstreaker had been shipped off planet and I'd much rather be with him right now, but I couldn't miss my first day. I had to push all that out of my head and focus on my work. All this morning I had cried about it, but now I needed to not think about it.

I couldn't imagine how Sideswipe was feeling. I remember what it was like when I lost the bond with my brother and how empty I felt. Sunstreaker was Sideswipe's split spark twin. I couldn't imagine the void he must feel.

I feel tears welling up in my eyes and I blink them away as I set up the exhibit collection I had been assigned. I had two minicon helpers assisting me in the polishing of the glass and such.

The exhibit I had been assigned was The Great War collection, which was quiet large. There were lots of interesting things stored away or that had been recovered that were now mine to take care of.

There were old blasters, datapads that had photos of the smelting pits of Kaon and of the battles or information on technology, battle tactics, or other things. I had a list of all the locations and death tolls to mount on the wall. I found it all very fascinating.

It was late in the day and I was unpacking a box of old datapads to go through. I was thinking about taking a small break, seeing how I dismissed the minicons. They were looking tired and I wanted to make a good impression on my first day.

"Hey." I hear a familiar voice beside me. I turn to see Sides standing in the doorway and I felt my spark crack at the sight of him.

His optics were dull and he had tear stained cheeks. His head was hung low and his arms hung limply at his sides.

"Hey." I set a datapad down and I go up and hug him around the waist, giving him a hard squeeze. He hugged me back gently and I pull away, sliding my hands down his arms to hold his servos.

"Did you take a day off?" I ask. He nods and turns his helm away.

"I thought I'd come visit you on your first day." He said in a monotone voice. I smile sadly and I lead him over to some of the boxes.

"You could help me unpack some of these if you want." I offer. I thought he'd like to keep his mind off Sunstreaker. I know that it's been helping me. He nodded and he got to work with a box and I turn back to the datapads.

I stop hearing the russeling of the packaging and I turn back curiously, but my spark breaks when I see Sideswipe sitting on the floor, his legs folded under him, and his face in his hands, crying.

"Oh Sides..." I sigh, kneeling down next to him, wrapping an arm around him and pulling him to my chest, rubbing circles on his temple with my thumb. He wrapped his arms around my waist and hugged me. I shushed him like a mother would her child. He was so unstable it made my spark ache for him.

It was the end of the day and I walked home alone. Sides had to leave after his breakdown to have some time alone. I don't know where he went, but all I could do was hope and pray that he was alright.

I finally arrive home and I found Dad sitting in the lounge and he looked at me with an unreadable expression.

"How was your first day?" He asks as I sat my pack down.

"Alright..." I sigh.

"Listen, I'm sorry about Sunstreaker. At least out there, you know he's okay and alive." Dad says trying to comfort me. I didn't say anything in response to that and I just look at my pedes on the floor.