skyboundprime

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'Don't worry the animals once thought me a monster too.'

'In order for the animals to trust you, you must learn the way of the animals. I can teach you.'

-In which Roz teaches Optimus camouflage. -

✨Bushcrafting✨

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I love when the official comics make him look a bit more scary and exhausted by adding that shadow around the optics. good food

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The truck must suffer (he's my favorite)

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// just read the new issue and like. MAN... MAN...

// MY HEART... will hopefully be more active on here soon now that im reading more and losing my mind over skybound

// FOR NOW IF IT HELPS IM USUALLY OVER HERE @brctherscnce!!

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Which flower on earth reminds you of your conjunx, Megatron @cybertr0nian?

When Optimus got this question, he honestly hadn't... expected it. Things've been rather quiet over here, but thankfully not as much fighting as expected. The Prime had a blue servo to his chin, his gaze softening a little...

" I-I think... well, one of them would be sunflowers. They're very bright, and vibrant... I know not many might think about that when looking at Megatron, I've heard he can be very serious when he's working, but-- he really can be a ball of joy when he's with me sometimes! " His optics sparkled slightly as he talked about his conjunx, his smoky servo pressing over his own chassis. With a little squint, it seemed like he was smiling quite a bit. " He's-- he's... so sweet... "

... And yet, a dark cloud hung over the Prime's head.

" ... but... but... "

" I just... wish we had more time together. His trial's coming up soon, and I know they won't let him off for what he's done... " He lifted a servo up to pinch the bridge of his nose. It was brief, small, but he trembled. With a quiet exhale, he swallowed thickly and had his other hand over his chassis where his spark was, " ... I'm... " I'm going to feel him die if they choose to execute him, and I won't have my big, beloved sunflower anymore.

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Optimus chuckled slightly, unable to help but find himself turning on the heel of his pede to watch Rodimus while he circled him. A part of him did, however, pause at what he'd asked... he technically was! At least, as much as he could. The Prime rubbed the back of his neck and replied, " The best I can, truth be told. "

He hummed a little, though, and motioned for Rodimus to come close again-- he wanted to stay close with him, after all. It'd been some time since he was able to just feel rather... safe like this. Especially with the recent news about what was going on...

" Well, we're beginning to finally turn the tide of the war, I think. At least... that was what I heard over comms from Cliffjumper..! And if we gain more territory on Cybertron, then we may have a chance to create more Autobots, if we can just manage to-- " A pause. He needed to remember... Cybertron does not have energy. And they were on Earth... and there was the issue about...

He huffed-- his finials tilted back a bit, but straightened up as he now moved Rodimus closer.

" Well... I can get into more of that later. As of now, I... I would like to focus on spending time with you. "

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Rodimus let his lips linger against the other Prime's faceplate before pulling back a smidge, but keeping close just in case Optimus wanted some more kisses. The fiery mech certainly had plenty to spare.

"Good to see you too." He released the other's shoulders to let him pull away if he so wished, his own engine giving a soft purr as he smiled.

"I've been alright. You? You taking care of yourself?" Deciding to be a little cheeky, the flame-colored bot rubbed his chin as if he was thinking, starting to circle around the other like he was under playful scrutiny.

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"Oh" The voice, or rather voices rung out in a curious tone. "Can you... hear us? ...Can you, hear me?" It wasn't often that the little dreamer lulled others into the void. Rather deliberately on purpose, it ment that they had some time to address their new... guest.

Overlapping whispers, faint laughter and snarking remarks all mixed and molded, until one voice broke out. Deep and demanding, as if intruded upon "Speak. Your Name."

There were whispers. Murmurs in his processor.

Ever since he had brought Mari to stay with the Autobots-- as well as to hopefully interact with Spike and Carly so then she wouldn't have to feel like she's the only human around giant robots-- he always found himself hearing mutters in the depths of his processor whenever he'd recharge... which was, well, a rare thing for him to do. Whenever he tried to recharge, there were nightmares.

But not this time.

Instead, it felt like being in a void. It was dark, cold. Such was his mindscape, though it was never done purposely. The outermost parts were often in a state of emptiness, a way to emotionally protect himself and dissuade others from possible hardlining-- yet there was life, people he could hear. What was this?

Optimus's helm slightly tilted in his recharge, his digits twitching. Within his mindscape, though, in this void-- only at the surface of it, he found himself squinting through the darkness.

" Hello? " He called out, " ... I can hear you? Who are you? " And then, one voice stood out amongst the rest. The others were kind, gentle, curious, but this one...? Cold. Stern. Perhaps even filled with hatred.

" ... My name is Optimus Prime. " Optimus adopted a firm tone in response-- his optics narrowed. " ... And you are? "

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OOC.

HEY ALL!!! im gonna be clearing out the inbox for this blog! i think it might help me if i gave myself a fresh start! that way, i can get some activity going again!!

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Rodimus is just gonna reach and pull Optimus down to press a kiss against his mask.

Optimus was honestly, for now, just focused on work. It was mainly a supplies check, looking over a dataslate, figuring out how they could possibly help Skywarp no longer be forcibly attached to Teletraan-1... Things were finally looking up after the news he heard on Cybertron, but it'd always been rough with their recent encounter at one of Earth's cities...

However... something interrupted him! Servos had reached up to hold his shoulders, pulling him down and away from the view of his dataslate-- and before he could react? He found lips pressing to his faceplate, making the Prime's cheeks heat up. His faceplate moved like he would've opened his mouth, then closed it.

" Ah--... R-Rodimus... " Optimus stuttered slightly... though, his finials fwipped upward rather quickly, optics now squinting like he had the biggest smile that would've been spread across his face.

"... Thank you! It's so good to see you... " He leaned in to press his faceplate to Rodimus's lips again, chuckling, " How have you been? "

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And now he faltered again. Primus-- damn it all! He didn't want Megatron to leave. He didn't want Megatron to possibly die-- how many others have died now? Too many to count. Optimus could only look at him blankly for a time.

He needed to stop being so selfish. This-- this was something that had to be done. Surely Optimus couldn't fight against it... could he?

" But if they choose something like death for you, what is that going to solve? The Decepticons that still exist and are still loyal may just view you as a martyr because of the system. " Optimus blurted out, " And with what I've heard of your Cybertron's government, even with its reformations-- why would they care about another universe? Why would they care, period? I've only heard bits and pieces, but it only sounds like I've held up the status quo instead of doing anything to fix it. "

" And-- I-I know it sounds odd, to hear from me to you, I know what this is-- but let yourself be at least the littlest bit selfish. "

It was honestly foreign to say-- but at the same time, the Prime was far more willing to say that to someone else than himself. It was still odd, but... he had enough. " We can't change what happened, Megatron-- even if we could, that would just lead to all sorts of other consequences. But you've been changing for the better. You might not be able to see all your progress, but I can-- by Primus, I can see it clear as day! I'm in the middle of a war with a version of you! You've made so much progress, Megatron! "

" You... you let down your walls you held with everyone else, for me. You've been showing kindness to those around you-- sure, you can indeed have some sass to you, but who doesn't? You've been showing remorse and actively trying to help the Autobots-- to help Rodimus! There's still so much to fix, Megatron, you're right, but I think I know what the judges will choose. And we cannot fix what's happened with your demise-- I won't deny what... you had done in the war was horrible, but... you're better than so many others who try to wear the Decepticon OR Autobot name that only just bring pain to anyone they deem unlike them. "

... Optimus faltered again, and found his hands slipping from Megatron's shoulders to grip at his servos. His helm lowered a little.

" ... a-and I don't want to lose anyone else again. I can't. " If he did, he might as well just let himself rust and rot and die.

He couldn't shed any tears-- so all he could do instead was lightly lower his head and press it to Megatron's shoulder. " ...please... "

As Optimus leaned into him Megatron gladly wrapped a servo around the other mech holding them close, sitting there in silent for a moment while Optimus processed everything before hearing him speak up. However what he said completely caught Megatron off guard...he, didn't want him to leave? He wanted him to stay and join him instead of going to his trial? That was a tempting offer but...

" Optimus....I..." he ex-vented giving his conjunx a gentle squeeze " I can't...even if I told them that I doubt they'd allow me to stay in another universe. Who would watch to make sure I didn't back stab you? What proof would they have that I changed if they aren't there to see it, they may even think that I'd join the Megatron of this universe and completely ruin everything." he explained tot he prime.

" I know you want me to stay Optimus but I can't, I'm sorry...I know this is hard, and it's unfair to you. I never wanted to hurt you like this. If I could somehow convince them to give me a lighter sentence I would but...I feel that whatever they decide on, I personally feel like I deserve much worse for the things I've done, the others I've harmed and killed during this war, the youth that was corrupted because of my vendetta."

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What indeed took over his processor was pure hatred. It was a rage he held so similarly towards Shockwave, towards Starscream-- towards Megatron. Optimus rolled his shoulder joints slightly, snapping at him in reply, " And you lost it, you failed against me, didn't you? You couldn't even stop Starscream from pushing you out of the Ark. "

Optimus was mindful to not go approaching Megatron. While he may've had the advantage, there were still many things that Megatron could do against him-- and he was NOT going to take those chances. His optics narrowed slightly, flicking to Laserbeak. So, he was using a minicon to see...? If he could just get rid of Laserbeak--...

-- No! He didn't want to hurt one of the cassettes-- what was he thinking? Primus... damn it! Focus, Prime, don't lose yourself again! But...

... If he did lose himself, it meant he wouldn't have to remember dealing with Megatron. And by Primus, he didn't ever want to remember running into Megatron. His helm pounded, and his optics flickered between purple and blue. However, the purple quickly overtook the familiar blue glow.

" What do you think? " He suddenly hissed out, " After everything you've done, your DECEPTICONS have done-- I've had enough. I've had enough of the death. "

... He narrowed his optics, and hoisted up that smoky arm.

" And I've had enough of you. "

No? As if the arm belonged to him to begin with, he's a fool if he thinks he would take no for an answer.

" No? That arm does not belong to you, it is mine. To think you'd stoop this low and take it from me and have the audacity to keep it....well you've certainly changed prime." Laserbeaks helm turned to look to Optimus, their optics narrowing.

" Oh, but there's something more...what's this I sense? Pure unadulterated hatred...despite what I've done in this war you've never felt this much hate for me...so what is this?" Megatron moved, stepping closer to Optimus but wise enough to keep enough distance to avoid any attacks from the prime.

He felt Optimus has changed for the better, and whatever prompted this change would certainly provide a challenge.

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@cybertr0nian continued from here.

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There was a light chuckle from Optimus-- this was silly, and he knew it was-- that was precisely why he did it. The Prime peered over to Megatron, optics lightening up at being acknowledged... and he couldn't help but stifle some laughs as he saw how confused poor Megatron was.

" I-I just wanted to get your attention-- and it seems like I've gotten it! " Optimus piped up, and soon found himself chuckling a little more, " I wanted to check on how you were doing! How are you? How has your day been? "

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Roz watches the silver newcomer from the cover of the trees. She’s long since learned to camouflage herself among the flora of the island, and the moss and dirt that sticks to her now helps that all the more. This new giant bot… He reminds her a lot of Optimus, but… at the same time, definitely NOT. She’ll watch for a bit… and she’ll run or confront him if she needs to.

Compared to someone like Optimus, his steps were not careful. Everything made its way for him, scuttled away in fear of his size as Laserbeak turned his head and scanned their surroundings. To think he'd find himself here after escaping those damnable Cobra-La...

Megatron would not falter. He needed to find his Decepticons, and nothing shall get in his way-- this damnable planet was disgusting, and so he'd rather get his Decepticons off the planet... but he also needed to deal with one thing: Optimus Prime. The fool had his arm, and he would get it back by any means necessary. He scowled slightly...

" To think we have the displeasure of being here... "

Megatron needed to continue leading his fellow bots on Cybertron. He could not let themselves be distracted-- they needed energon. And quickly, however... something caught his-- or, rather, Laserbeak's-- optics.

He could swear he saw a faint glint in the trees. While the person within was undoubtedly silent... Megatron would not be stalked. His head didn't turn, but Laserbeak did-- the minicon shifted and adjusted, squinting its gaze at the trees.

" I know you're out there. " Megatron hissed, " Show yourself! " And perhaps he would be merciful.

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" Lord Megatron? " Shockwave re-corrects his vision, getting a sense of reality here. " It really is so good to see you've returned. "

" Shockwave. " Megatron's head didn't turn towards Shockwave, if only due to the lack of his own optics-- there was still a disconnect when it came to him and Laserbeak, but Laserbeak now tilted his head towards Shockwave's direction. " It's been some time. I heard of your condition from Soundwave... It is good to see you still function. How relieved I was to know you'd survived Prime's cruelty. "

He took a step forward, reaching out a servo to try to find the scientist as Laserbeak slightly stepped backward on his shoulder plate, allowing Megatron to no longer rely on him and instead focus on his other senses, to remove that disconnect of sight from body. While indeed, it was a relief to be able to see through Laserbeak's optics-- it was not something Megatron WANTED to rely on for long. It was confusing. There was often a slight delay in what Laserbeak saw that would reach his processor, and often even more of blindspots compared to before.

" If you are able-- I require a status report. Our Decepticons are in SHAMBLES due to Starscream's failure to lead... and failure to kill me himself. There is much to be done. "

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Sparks crackled and flew from exposed wiring, each pedestep thudding sending fear into all those who knew the source of them. The optics of the loyal minicon flashed to life.

" Decepticons. " His voice, like an arrow, cut through the silence.

" ... I... have returned. "

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Optimus felt like his own voicebox was going against him now. He made a noise, something of a croak, and while his faceplate moved for just a moment-- he didn't say a thing.

He was so worried for him despite... despite the fact he might be executed, especially considering how Megatron's universe seemed...

Why? There was a big chance that Megatron was going to die, yet he fretted over him? Optimus found himself stuttering a little, trying his hardest to form his words if it meant giving some sort of response. He had to look away and have his smoky servo grip at his head a little. It wasn't fair. It wasn't fair at all. Yet, Optimus steeled himself despite the familiar episode threatening to come on from the stress at his realization.

" ... I don't hate you at all. I don't think I ever could. Not you. " Optimus murmured. He looked back to Megatron now, leaning closer to him. If he moved away, he was so certain Megatron would just disappear from his grasp. The Prime managed a sigh, blinking his optics rather quickly-- there wasn't any lubricant that developed, he wasn't exactly able to anymore, yet there was still that pang of feeling that often made it feel like such processes would start again. " ... I... just... "

His hands were shaking a little. He tried to steady them a little, but that didn't work out at all. So instead, he moved to grip at Megatron's shoulder plates... However, something came to mind from the nagging force that so often plagued him during the times he'd been the most threatened. What if he did join the war? No. He shouldn't-- this wasn't Megatron's war, not anymore-- but...

" Do you have to go back? " Optimus blurted out.

He didn't expect such selfishness from himself, but some part of him was just tired of this happening-- he didn't want it to continue anymore, unless he wanted to make himself stop functioning entirely and just let himself be driven over by everyone else.

" You could stay. I know the war is going on-- but you don't have to be a part of it. You can stay with us, with my Autobots-- or... "

" ... maybe you can tell the judge about us-- my universe, I mean. That your penance could be turning the tide of OUR war. If they don't know we're together-- then perhaps they'd presume I'd act much more like the Optimus from your universe? "

Optimus...always one step ahead, he knew already without him having to say a word, he knew what they would talk about once they reached that try, his spark ached knowing how sad Optimus was, and yet he still asked him if he was okay? Always did have such a caring spark " Forgive me Optimus....I should have said it sooner." he ex-vented as he moved to help Optimus sit before joining him.

" I am alright, but yes this is about my trial." he confirmed as he moved to sit beside Optimus now, their servos still connected. He couldn't help but smile as Optimus assured him it was okay to be afraid and in all honesty...he wasn't afraid, he's had a lot of time to think about his upcoming trial, it's been postponed before but this time that wasn't going to happen.

" The only thing I am afraid of...is leaving you alone." he should have never done this, he should have never become Optimus conjunx because now there was a possibility that they would never see each other ever again, he didn't want to cause the prime this much pain considering what they've been through already, because of himself no less.

" Optimus...I know this bothers you far more than it does me, I have already accepted whatever punishment they intend to give. My only desire is to make amends for the pain I've caused to many. I suppose my only regret is that I would not see you again...unless my judge is feeling generous, which I doubt." he gently pulled Optimus against him, holding the other mech close " I'm sorry, I hope you do not hate me for this."

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OOC.

HEY ALL!! forgive me for being so quiet over here-- since ive been waiting for new issues (and only got a tiny burst of muse from issue 18), i've had low muse for skybound optimus recently and have been letting him rest and recharge! HOWEVER.

I DO HAVE A BAYVERSE OPTIMUS BLOG THAT IM VERY ACTIVE ON!! it's at @brctherscnce, please read the rules on it and CHECK IT OUT!!

ALSO. i DO have a smut blog where i try to post things once in a while on Sinday (but may also just post things outside of sinday)! it's @primedlust, which has Skybound Optimus, Bayverse Optimus, AND Zeta Prime from @lastofthirteen!

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