Darkness Uprising

Chapter 10-Stories and sadness

Astrid pov

The journey back to Berk was silent. The cool ocean breeze blew through my hair as I watched the calm waters flow apart as we traveled through them. With a sigh. I turned around to see Fishlegs and the other dragon riders sitting around. Glancing around, I noticed that Hiccup was not present., nor was Toothless.

Walking forward, I came to a stop by the others. Snoutlout was the first to look up. "Hey Astrid." Giving him a slight glance, I return my focus to the others. "Has anyone seen Hiccup?" Looking from to another, none spoke up. Each of them looked around. Turning round, I continued onwards till I came to a stop before Daggur and Heather.

"Hey, have you guys seen Hiccup?" Daggur glanced at Heather. His eyes were unsure about what to say. "Yeah, he was headed to see the Autobots." With a nod, I walk off. Stormfly was resting by the back of the ship. Almost ready to drop off to sleep.

"Hey girl, want to go for a flight?" Stormfly looked up before getting up. Walking over, I climb on and take off into the sky.

Hiccup pov

I made my way over to Optimus Prime. He was standing once more overlooking the ocean. Coming to a stop, I speak. "Hello Optimus." Optimus glances down at me. "Greetings Hiccup. What brings you here today?" Looking out over the ocean, I take a deep breath and speak. "I'm worried about the power you guys can withhold. We had just seen Superion go toe to toe with a King of Dragons. I'm now curious about how many of them you have and how many the Decepticons have?"

Optimus nodded before continuing to stare out over the ocean. "Our combiners are few in number. Superion was the first one we had created, followed by Defensor, then Computron. Then, as the war for Cybertron was reaching the end, we created a new combiner, Titanus. But as for the Decepticons, They outnumber us in terms of combiners. Devastator was named after devastating winds back on Cybertron, Menasor is unstable, Bruticus is not intelligent but packs a punch, Predaking is none functional. Thanks to being able to successfully end the Predacon's previous leader. Abominus is somewhat intelligent but relies on brute force. And then there is one team of Decepticons that we are unsure about."

I nodded, not sure if it was a good thing that most of the Decepticon combiners were less then smart. But this last team, with Optimus being unsure. How was I to be sure that this combiner, if this team did combine, was like the others. Or was completely different. My thoughts soon turned to my father, Drago had killed him in cold blood. And I swore he would pay for his crimes.

Optimus must've noticed my sudden facial change. "Is everything ok Hiccup?" Sighing heavily, I sit down on the edge of the cliff, my legs hanging over the edge. "I don't know. Todays just been a huge day, full of death and battle. I'm just not sure if I'll be able to get through what the future holds." I noticed Optimus close his optics before he sighed. "I've been through much in my life cycle as well. I've had to watch as warriors that I ordered into battle, warriors who didn't want to be there, but were because of Megatron, died. I watched as my orders killed them. Yet I continue to fight. I fight because their sacrifices and deaths should never go in vain." I sighed once more before pulling my legs up to my chest.

"But you've been leading your forces far longer then I have. I've only been leading for a day since waking up and already I've lost someone close to me. Someone who shouldn't be dead yet. Someone who was suppose to oversee two last important events in his life." Hearing footsteps behind us. I glanced back to see Astrid walking over. Optimus closed his optics.

"Greetings Astrid Hofferson." "Optimus" Feeling Astrid's smooth and gentle arm around my waist helped to calm me down. "You ok Hiccup?" I nodded before Astrid rested her head on my shoulders. "You're lying Hiccup. You're not fine." I sighed before Optimus spoke. "Death can have many impacts. But death is not what causes the most impact in times. Sometimes betrayal causes such a large impact that all seems lost. And I know because Megatron betrayed me" I glance up, now interested as to what he had to say. But at the moment, the feeling of being betrayed was no where close to what I was filling.

"All due respect Optimus, but you're kind doesn't seem to have parents, bother fathers and mothers. But ours does. And I just lost my father to a man that I personally hate." Optimus looked down. "I'm sorry for your loss Hiccup. But while my race does not act the same as yours. We often see our creator as a father. I have a secret that few others know. And, I feel as if I need to retell it to you. I'm far older then Cybertron itself. Or the world as it be. I was the last of thirteen brothers and sister. I was the last one to be created, or born from what you would call a father. My creator, helped shape this universe alongside many other gods. But his opposite, his brother was not happy. He began a fight against my creator. Primus as many know him. Their fight would've shattered the universe as it was. But Primus knew he couldn't win the fight."

Looking up, I raised an eyebrow in interest. "So, what did he do?" "He created the Thirteen Primes to fight alongside him. Prima Prime, the first to house the Matrix of Leadership, Owner of The Star Saber, Alpha Trion, the second prime and my mentor form the days of a peaceful Cybertron when I chose to be reborn as Orion Pax. Nexus Prime, the first combiner and wielder of the Enigma of Combination, Solus Prime, our sister. She was responsible for the creation of many of our signature weapons and devices. Megatronous Prime, He and Solus had a relationship but it was that which caused our eventual downfall. He had the most powerful weapon of all time, The Requiem Blaster. He eventually became known as The Fallen when he started serving Pirmus's opposite. Onyx Prime, a warrior with four legs. Liege Maximo, the deceiver, he helped to bring about the end of our time, Quintus Prime, He helped create life. Alchemist Prime, a scientist at heart. Vector Prime, one of the only three primes still alive. He is the protector of space and time. Amalgamous Prime, It is his transformation cog that allows many Cybertronians today to be able to shift form, Micronus Prime, the first minicon. Then, Primus created me. I was gifted no special powers or artefacts. But I was what held the thirteen together during our darkest times. I created our ancient saying of till all are one."

I was in shock, Optimus, someone who had no special powers or artefacts, was able to keep those who had powers and artefacts together. I was in awe, so was Astrid. "You, you've been through a lot." Optimus nodded before he spoke again. "I watched as many of my brothers fought. Those who refused to join in our civil war, were the ones who survived. Yet I am unsure about Nexus Prime. As a combiner, he may have separated and left in different directions to remain hidden. But Vector Prime left the universe while Alpha Trion remained on Cybertron. But rumours had risen that Alchemist Prime was a famous bartender on Cybertron. A rumour I will one day put to rest." I nodded before getting up. "Thank you for the talk Optimus. I best be going. I have a funeral to plan and a wedding to get ready for." I wink at Astrid as she winks back. Walking off. Optimus stares back out over the ocean.