Never Again

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Another update. Sorry for the wait again. Please comment your thoughts and feelings, if you don't mind. I'm not really sure how good my writing is anymore and it would be helpful to have some tips from my readers ❤️

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"You speak of peace, but your actions wage war, Megatronus." A soft voice reasoned. "You are a fool. When will you realize that it is not peace you seek, but power?"

Megatronus huffed and sneered at the mech before him. Energon leaked from his metal platings, showing off just how weak his former friend-former brother- truly was.

It disgusted him, how easily he'd fallen for the mechs trap all those eons ago. He should have just stayed in the pits rather than befriend Orion.

"It is you who is the fool, Optimus. You are nothing without me. I am the only mech worthy to rule over cybertron. Without me, our society will wither away."

"You have slaughtered thousands-"

"A price that needed to be payed. When will you learn, Optimus, that you cannot save everyone? Your spark is too big- and it will be your biggest downfall."

The sky grew dark as the smoke began to slather the sunset with black and darkness. Screams and cries filled the air, along with clashing metal. Optimus scanned his surroundings, trying to make out the scenery before him.

Megatronus stood tall, confidence radiating from him. Though he was covered in energon, it would appear from any cybertronian that he left battle unscathed. Really, the two former brothers had been fighting for days.

They crossed the battlefield and attacked each other non-stop, ignoring the fighting of others as the planet waged war upon itself.

It was only now, as the two stood apart, that Optimus noticed how near the homes were. In this war, the warriors were left to fight a war, while the loved ones waited in angst in their homes.

Megatronus seemed to notice Optimus' nervous glance and grinned maliciously. "Oh, Optimus," he stepped closer towards one of the hikes and grinned, "you are weak. When will you stop bowing to those below you?"

It was then he attacked- running forward with such speed Optimus could barely move to safety. Moments after he dodged, the sound of a sword sliced through the air as Megatronus attempted to stab him.

Optimus used his own blaster to take aim, but Megatronus easily deflected. He took aim again, but his brother growled and kicked out, aiming for his middle. The attack hit the intended target, and Optimus flew backwards. In an instant, the deception was upon him.

He let out an pained cry as the sword stabbed him in the stomach. Megatronus snarled and raised his sword again.

"Farewell. May the allspark be with you, Optimus. Believe me when I say, I will take care of this pathetic planet."

Before he could let down his sword, a bright purple blast flew from nowhere, hitting Megatronus right in the faceplating. He cried out and stumbled back, raising his hand to the dent.

From beside him, Optimus could make out a small figure, blaster raised. The femme was dark, with purple rims and fierce blue optics. She was a seeker, with two pointed wings planted on her back.

Megatronus barely had time to move before the femme shot again, hitting him in the chest platings this time. Her blasts were weak, but she was determined to save the injured mech that stood in front of her home.

Fear coursed through her, but she knew her sparkmate would come and save her. She just had to be strong enough to defend herself before dreadwing got there.

"What is this?" Megatronus chuckled as he spotted the femme. An insignificant bug in his sight. But beautiful, nonetheless.

He let his glossa trail over his cracked lips as he took a step towards her. Optimus weakly grunted as he attempted to stand, but failed as his vision began to blur.

The femme gasped in terror as the warlord approached her. Blaster raised, she trembled before him as he moved closer. Slowly. Ever so slowly.
Megatronus easily dodged the next shot she took at him, and she screamed when he pounced.

She attempted a dodge, lowering her body to dive past him, but he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled out his blade. Optimus growled as Megatronus pulled the blade up to the femmes throat.

The little seeker flinched in disgust when Megatronus nuzzled his face into her neck platings. "Tell me, little femme," he purred, "what is your name?"

The sky seemed to grow darker as the seconds passed. Instead of answering, the femme tried to twist away. Megatronus pushed the blade into her neck- making a small cut. The sting made her whimper in fear.

"S-storm Se-Sekeer." She whispered lowly, trying to remove her neck from the blade. Megatronus hummed in satisfaction before looking down upon Optimus.

"You try so hard to protect, Optimus. What can you do now? " He put emphasis on this as he pressed the blade farther into her neck.

Storm Seeker felt her spark lurch when she felt the decepticons glossa touch her face. She whimpered as he twisted her around and grinned down upon her, a dangerous look in his optics.

He lowered he's healm and placed his cold lips upon hers, roughly taking dominance over something that wasn't even his. He used the blade to maneuver her whichever way he wanted, knowing the femme was too terrified to move away.

Optimus stood then, forcing his pain away to save the innocent, when Megatronus shot him three times in his chest platings.

The pain was agonizing, and the gentle mech found he could do nothing but fall backwards. Optimus watched with glassed optics as Megatronus continued to take advantage of the little femme.

In the middle of the assault, Storm Seeker screamed. "DREADWING!"

Her frail body went limp as Megatronus snarled at Optimus. "You see, Optimus, there are casualties when it comes to war." With one powerful strike, he slit the femmes throat.

"You just can't save them all."