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[After seeing Megatron's response, something certainly has been keeping Prime busy. He wasn't wrong--something did have to be done instead of wallowing in the loss (or victory) of a war. And if that meant following Megatron--well...he had to say he wasn't overly enticed by that plan. He knew the bot meant well, and would try not to let the same thing happen twice. But if there's one thing he's learned, it's that trying to change yourself turns you back into what you've been this whole time.

You can't outrun your identity. Optimus knows that now.]

I request an audience with all of you, whether it be in person or over the communications feed. As most of you know, I've talked with Cybertron itself, and although I don't exactly understand it, one part of its message was clear--we must learn to coincide with each other. To get along and make progress.

Megatron is proposing a start to this.

[Well, he might as well be honest.]

But there are going to be problems. One of which is a symbol of the war--me. I am a Prime, and to some of you, I've been the toxin in your systems. The rust in your side. I'm here to dispel one thing--I'm not going to give the title up, as it's part of my identity. I will be commander to those who serve under me, as long as they'll have me. Other than that, however much say you want me to have in this world is entirely up to you. If me stepping back will cause those who follow Megatron's dream to co-exist peacefully with the Autobots, I will gladly do so.

...

I've only been a Prime during the war. And I cannot look to previous examples for assistance. [Sentinel]

I suppose that's it. I hope that broadcasted nicely. I can never tell.

[Private to Sentinel]

Meet me by the crater.

[ROUND TWO OF REHAB, BUDDY.]

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So...

So that means... you're the one who didn't stab Megatron to death?

Real hard.

[Since the last thing he remembers of seeing you is taking a hit from one of Megatron's guys for you OP.]

You sure he ain't gonna suddenly turn in the same direction the other one did? Don't get me wrong, Prime. I trust you.

Just... don't wanna see you get taken advantage of here.

[He's more than willing to wait for her answer. Because of all of them, hers was probably the most valuable. He could tell the Autobots looked to him for advice, however guilty he felt about that. But Slipstream had no real allegience except one that was thrust upon her. So really, she's as fluid as an energon deposit.

And her answer is...a logical one to start. He had told her to try being Cybertronian. That was what was most important here.

It's the last part that gets him, where his eyes flick up.]

Hmm.

[There's an amused hum to go with it. Something about what she said warmed his spark, other than...well, the obvious.]

You're certainly an enigma, Slipstream. But one I would not mine having near me, if that ever happens. Although I'd still prefer you explore your horizons before making commitments.

I...

Look, can we... not do this? Not on this thing?

That is true. Our priority right now is the planet, and not our own battle that may or may not have any meaning here.

[But Shockwave has a point.]

I suppose that announcing any sort of alliance we have will not go over well with many people here. Even if that's exactly what the planet wants us to do. Either way...I hope you and I can at least be friends.

Like we were.

[He said the F word]

...

[An awkward pause. On one hand, he's glad that Sixshot does more than just brood in his room listening to Nine Inch Nails and talk about how STUPID EVERYTHING IS yeah being your stepfather is a piece of shit you stupid dog--on the other hand...

Sixshot.]

No. No problem at all. I'm glad to see you making friends.

[Internal screaming.]

I'd do it in person, but you tend to hide on me.

[There's the sass.]

I'm by the crater, if you need me.

That's just it, Ironhide. I'm not sure.

But I have to have hope that it wasn't something internal that sparked Megatron's rage. He became the way he was through being forced into fighting.

Here...I think he has the ability to pursue what he's wanted. It may need some guidance but I'm hoping I can be there for him.

Where I wasn't before.

Oh, hah hah. You're hilarious.

... yeah. I'll head that way.

And we must prioritize.

[ Shockwave goes quiet. Then, calmly with unbroken eye contact: ]

You remember me fondly. More besides have more memories and fresher wounds where your young scout was concerned.

[ There was one matter Optimus pointedly ignored: He could not pretend Shockwave was the same person. Maybe a better one, maybe no longer shackled by a cold logic - but he was not without guilt and could not indulge the notion everyone else would be so understanding. ]

Were it so easy. [ IT'S NOT A NO ] Don't throw yourself on the sword for me again should the weight of what I'd done there follow us here.

Twice was enough when others would not have survived once, and all I feel I deserve to ask of you now.

Hn. An' if it was internal...

[He sort of trails off, there. He doesn't really know if Megatron can be salvaged, but Optimus thinks so.]

[... he can back Prime. If nothing else about this.]

Don't do that thing. That blame thing. I'll come over there an' shake it outta you myself.

You wanna give him a shot? All right. I got your back. But don't go off an' start bein' all "this is my fault". That's the last thing I wanna hear out of you after I jus' got back to you.

I'll be waiting for you, then.

[It's not like he has a busy schedule standing here like an idiot GOOD JOB OPTIMUS.]

[VROOOOOOOOOOOOOM off he go.]

...

What.

No, Megatron is...very much alive. To everyone's...shocking surprise.

[Including his own.]

[And when Roller finds him he'll be...at the crater, certainly, overlooking the chasm as his eyes flick up in the direction of Earth's sun.

Contemplating.]

Then...Cybertron is not the only one in need of healing.

Bumblebee was a tragic loss, and one I still feel pain. One I know you caused, and although you were not in your current mindset, you are still responsible for. He was a good friend.

[Because until now, he hadn't really addressed that to anyone. Anyone but Bumblebee, really. And while he considered Shockwave to be his friend down there somewhere, barely above drowning in the weight of all the shadowplay, he had to take that into consideration.

But.]

But if our cooperation is distant at best, even that is enough.

My hand never stopped reaching out to you, Shockwave. I owe you that for how many times you held out yours to me.

Back then.

Ironhide, we were all a cog in a very toxic system. And I...I believed in that system until I read Megatron's writing.

It's hard not to feel at fault there.

[But the red bot doe have a point, and he vents a sigh.]

I guess the weight of everything is really becoming apparent in this situation. I appreciate your support, even now.

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Mmm.

Seems like we all could use some now.

Few are these days.

[Wow if only, he's been singing to it enough.]

Yes! Well. Sort of. I mean, like, the Magnus is the military leader, right? He can't just do whatever he wants!

[He gives a very awkward-sounding laugh.]

Er, unless martial law is instated or something.

Are you sure you want to admit to that in a public forum?

[People who are pinching the bridges of their nose sound the same regardless of species.]

You mean run down and with a giant crater?

Hehe, good--wait what?! Yeah that's kind of a point! Where'd I go?! Am I dead?

A rough guess is better than nothing at all.

[You're talking to Mr. Honest here, Emma.]

And in retrospect, cooperation really has no consequences if I'm wrong.

I can't exactly blame them. It's not like faith has done much for anyone these past millions of years.

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