Transformers: New Generation -- Pt 1

{Book 1: The Age of War}
[COMPLETED]
Optimus felt like a nobody -- he was just an Autobot, serving the cause like any other good soldier. However, one secret, held by his mentor, would make him so much more than a nobody. He will learn that soon enough.
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Optimus, student of Alpha Trion, had only trained for a few months before being shoved into the role of a soldier among the Autobots. Despite training under the oldest Cybertronian, he isn't so confident in his abilities to uphold the cause. With the looming threat of the Decepticons and low Energon reserves, he feels helpless. More so when the Autobots find out Megatron's master plan to murder Alpha Trion.

The stress is getting to Optimus, paranoia and anxiety setting in. He finds that he can't escape within the confines of his processors, as unknown memories flood him and his recharging hours are filled with nightmares. Where did these memories come from? Why was he seeing these nightmares? He'll learn the truth, and this truth will help him become a better Autobot.
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[EDIT 1 COMPLETED ON 01/01/2023]
This story is a sort-of mature take on Transformers, and as such, will contain: VIOLENCE, ROBOT BLOOD & GORE, PANIC, ANXIETY, and possibly more. This list will change if I see fit to add more warnings.
{Cover art is NOT mine!}