Roll Back the Rock to the Dawn of Time [open]

[imatruck]

Who: Grimlock and YOU
Where: That big hole in the ground (The Crater)
When: The earth was smoking and the lava flowed (Now)
What: There's a goddamn dinosaur outside
Warnings: Snap your fingers and stomp your feet (also spoilers)


Grimlock must have had a heck of a fight because for one thing he came to groggy. That and he found himself in something that didn't look like Earth at all. At least, not the parts he's seen. He was in a hole, a pretty big hole. The dinobot pushed himself off the ground, rubbing his head. "Oh man...if what happened that I think happened...then Denny's gonna be maaaaad." Because mad is the maximum emotion for your home getting blown sky high.

So off Grimlock goes to explore what became of what he thinks is Earth...at least till he finally gets the sense to look up to the horizon. That doesn't look like Earth buildings, not unless the Decepticons had a busy night. No, that definitely was..."Cybertron? I'm on Cybertron?"

...oh he gets it now. Grimlock broke into an uproarious chuckle, "I get it! Jazz or Drift must have picked me up as a joke...or something." He didn't really think this over. "Uh hey guys? I'd like to go back to Earth now...guys?"

Obviously they were busy doing something. He'd just have to find them. Maybe Bumblebee and Strongarm were around too, having a big laugh about it. There goes that big green dinosaur Cybertronian calling out as loud as his footsteps. He has no indoor voice whatsoever.

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[imatruck]

If one fault he has, it's giving too much hugs. Yet he doesn't regret the big dino hug to the delinquent bot one bit. He chuckles, hugging the mech tight to his chest.

But um, he's not totally ignorant of what's going on. And Sideswipe's info dump doesn't rub him well. “Yeah...guess Cybertron REALLY needed Bumblebee, huh? Who knew he did so much?”

[redshitlord]

After being greeted by an alternate Bee and an insane crab, getting crushed against Grimlock is a welcome change. Though it doesn't stop the whole feeling of being smashed up, or stop the grunt out of him.

"I -- Uh -- Uh huh--" One of his arms flails around to pat at Grimlock's shoulder. "Crushing. Grims."

[imatruck]

Just don't tell Grimlock about the insane crab and you'll be good. The mech is just gonna hold onto the mech. But maybe he can loosen his grip a bit.

“Oh sorry,” he gives a gentle pat, “So uh, what's going on?”

[redshitlord]

"We're on Cybertron somehow, but it's... broken. It's like blown up into pieces and there's some guy who says he's Bee, but man, he's boring and old."

He's rambling, and it's probably unhelpful, but at least he's not getting crushed.

"And..." Then he pauses, and there's a slight shudder. "There's some 'Con here... he stabbed himself. Just up and grabbed my sword and whap! Right in the chest..."

This time, the shudder is more forceful, and those shoulders hunch at the memory.

[imatruck]

“Wow...Bumblebee?” that's a lot to take in, especially the Bumblebee part. Who'd think he be so old and boring? “...yeah I can see it.”

Oh yeah there's the whole broken Cybertron thing, but honestly he wasn't around Cybertron long enough. “So is this like the future or something?”

Forget that, this mech Sideswipe's describing, it's enough to make him shudder, “I knew some Cons were creeps but...that guy sounds like he could top dogboy, Steelface whatever his name was.”

[redshitlord]

"Don't tell Bee. He'd be all offended we called him old and boring."

He shrugs, swinging his feet a bit where he dangles in Grimlock's hold. It's not uncomfortable, but he's used to moving a little, at least, when he talks. "I guess. I don't know. No one told me."

Another shudder of his own. "Believe me, big guy, I'd take Steeljaw over that crab any day."

[imatruck]

“Not like he can hear me.”

He chuckles at that last bit. He doesn't know he even has Sideswipe dangling. Even more he doesn't realize he lets go at the horrible realization about Sideswipe's con.

“...uh, did you say crab?”

[redshitlord]

"Don't say that. He'll like, materialize out of nowhere."

Except that probably wouldn't be so bad, all things considered. Maybe there'd be one more normal face around here somewhere. He doesn't have much time to dwell on it, though. He's too busy hitting the ground.

Ow.

"... Oh." Oops. "Uh. It's not like the other guy! He walks normal!"

[imatruck]

At this point, Grimlock wouldn't mind Bee appearing out of nowhere. Maybe then he could get something from his ghost dad and save the day.

But nope, here he was with just Sideswipe on a creepy Cybertron with a creepy crab. But he's not afraid at all no.

He's really creeped out.

“Uh...you mind givin' me a heads up when he comes around?”

Hold it, “...in fact, maybe we can bunk together til Bee finds us!”

[redshitlord]

True. If Bee were here, things would probably start looking up. Somehow. But the yellow bot isn't around. There's just him, Grimlock, and a crazy crab who likes getting stabbed.

... They're both creeped out, to be honest.

"Uh, sure. If he turns up again."

And then he actually cracks a grin, thumping a hand on Grimlock's side. "Sounds like a plan, buddy. No one here I trust like you."

[imatruck]

crabs, what a messed up world.

But one thing for sure, he's lucky enough to get stuck and creeped out with Sideswipe here.

The dinobot bends down to take another snug for the mech, “Same here. I mean, you're the only guy I know right now hehe.”

[redshitlord]

It really is.

He scoffs, however, and makes no effort to get away when Grimlock scoops him into an embrace again. It's... good. Good to have someone here who's got his back.

"Don't say that, it'll summon Fixit, or... eugh, Strongarm."

[imatruck]

“Ok then...you're not the only one here.”

Does that help? Grimlock doesn't care, he just holds onto Sideswipe for a bit. That's until he starts to remember that oh yeah, scary crab.

“...uh, guess it isn't a good idea standing out here, huh?”

[redshitlord]

"Well, now I'm not. I was until you showed up."

Not that he's going to hold that against the big guy. It's not his fault. He also just keeps standing where he is, waiting for Grimlock to let go -- with more patience than he typically shows anything.

"... Probably not..." He glances around. "C'mon. City's this way... ish."

[imatruck]

“Hey, whatever makes you feel better.”

Sorry Sideswipe he's gonna hold on for another few seconds before dropping him once more. Grimlock darts his head to try and find the city skyline.

“Look at you, got your own place already!” They grow up fast. Well barely.

[redshitlord]

"It's not my city... it's just kinda... there."

He has to jump a little, but he manages to grip Grimlock's fingers, starting to tug him along.

[imatruck]

“Whatever there is, it's better than here.”

Wow so deep, Grim. Grimlock reaches down to grasp Sideswipe's hand, following along at the mech's tugging.

[redshitlord]

"I guess."

Sideswipe isn't much better. What with his little pout, there. He doesn't let go of the larger bot's hand, though, heading straight for the city.

"I think there's a bar or something though. You ever been to one of those?"

[imatruck]

It's any wonder either of them are still alive now. But he holds on tight to the mech's hand.

“A bar?” oh shoot, this is his chance to make himself look cool for Sideswipe, “Uh sure! I went a couple times it's...cool.”

He has no idea.

[redshitlord]

"Oh yeah?"

And then Grimlock has all of Sideswipe's attention. Like, literally every iota of it. He starts grinning.

"Wha'd you have?"

[imatruck]

Oh shoot, he didn't figure Sideswipe could get this far. Then again, he didn't think anything through.

“Uh...things. Stuff.”

[redshitlord]

"Stuff... like...?"

He's looking up at Grimlock with unadulterated curiosity. And a little admiration.

Yeah, he's totally buying this.

[imatruck]

Ok Grimlock, make something up and you're in the clear.

He clacks his claws together as he draws out an answer, “...like flaming energon! Yeah, it's the sweetest thing.”

[redshitlord]

Oh, man. Look at his face. You might have just said the right thing to get him off your back, Grims.

"Whoa. That's... I have got to try that."

[imatruck]

“Yeah uh...we can totally try it when we get to...wherever you live.”

He's so good at this.