tribulation [crosshairs x reader]

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You had to asked them. Especially Optimus Prime. He was the closest friend and ally to your parents.

The wardrobe was filled with uniforms. The same uniform that your father wore. The size had changed onto your own. You did a quick bath after did a clean sweep of the room. Put on the uniform and storm out from the room to Optimus's office. His office was at the first building. The first building you see when you enter the Academy.

You passed by Ironhide and Ratchet. They wanted to give you a smile or a small wave but they frown when they saw the look on your face.

"You knew?!" You barged into his office. Optimus was sitting on his desk, scribbling something on the document before giving you a solemn look. He let you slam the door shut as you marched over his desk. Fuming with anger, you raised your right hand, forming a fist and it was staying in the air.

You couldn't do it. He was family to them.

And to you.

You slumped down but your hands grip the edge of the table. Your knees had touched the floor as you surrendered your form.

"I'm terribly sorry, little one." Optimus got up from his chair and kneeled next to you. He rubbed your back. Your body was trembling. His ears perked up when you started to sniffle before erupting into a cry. You went towards him, clinging for him as a support.

"I'm sorry..." He repeated as rubbed your back, gently. He already predict your reaction and he was prepared to face the worst. "I wanted to tell you after the funeral but..." He paused.

His mind wandered into his memories. The funeral, the Autobots and their allies grieved. Both in sadness and in pain. He had lost another old friend and he vow to himself that he will protect (Name).

"The mere thought of telling you when you was 12, would be devastating." You leaned back, wiping the tears away. Optimus had reached out onto his table just to take a tissue box and presenting it to you. "I had tasked Elita to be your guardian after everything had happen. She will arrive to the Academy tonight."

Elita, Optimus's wife and your guardian. She was a great woman. Always knowing what to do and she read the situation with ease. Now you know why Optimus married her.

You were silent went he speak. He had planned it out. "Thank... you..." You shyly spoke out. All the rage was long gone and the only feeling you have was grateful.

You got up from your position and offered a hand to Optimus. He let out a small chuckle before taking it.

• • •

"Oi, lift your legs!" Crosshairs barked at his recruits. They were sloppy, he pointed out. He crossed his arms as he watched them.

Running laps as a form of punishment for not being ready for his class. He was their instructor, teaching them how to be a good paratrooper. They woke up late or they overslept, either way. It's punishment.

Dino was drinking on a healthy juice when he walked over to where Crosshairs are.

"Did you meet her?" He started. Crosshairs eyed him, more like glaring him. He let out a huff.

"No. What's the fuss?"

Dino shook his head, muttering a few words in Spanish. He gave Crosshairs a soft pat on his back and walked back to where he came from. The old members had met her but the new ones, such as Drift, Hound and himself.