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Post by nemesis on Aug 3, 2009 19:17:03 GMT -5
Nemesis was, without question a good spy. He had been following his grandson for days, watching his patterns and who watched him daily. That afternoon, he had watched as Optimus had dropped him off at his school to allow him to play basketball in the gym. And since then he had been watching him do so.
He had no intention in making a move just yet. But if the boy mistook him, being a Peterbuilt as well, for Optimus... Well... He wouldn't pass up the chance to snatch him while none of the Autobots were around. Nemesis transformed, hoping to stretch his legs a bit, but kept an optic on the window. He needed to know everything the boy did, in preperation for his capture.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 3, 2009 19:22:27 GMT -5
Red flames licked at the blue covering of one of the trucks. There weren't many trucks that looked like this one. In fact, there was only one that he could think of. After all, he had to get his form from somewhere.
Another peterbilt was parked in the school lot, this one a different color. It was a dark gray, almost black. Turning his truck around, he approached the vehicle, stopping in front of it. Optimus knew who this Transformer was, and he really hadn't wanted to run into him. But of course, he had, and now the Decepticon had to be delt with. |
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Post by nemesis on Aug 3, 2009 19:29:25 GMT -5
Nemesis would have smirked behind his darkly armored faceplate had he not been in Peterbuilt form. Transforming with a grinding of machienery into his robotic form. He sneered at his son, then peered from the corner of his left optic into the window. "Your son's quite good you know." He teased the Autobot that was his son.
He shook his head with a few clicks, deciding to have some fun. Tormenting Optimus was part of the Decepticon job description. Though it pertained to all Autobots. "I almost feel bad that I'm going to have to cut his life so short." He said in a sarcastic manner "He would have had a very bright future ahead of him... But I guess when I do so, it'll personify the human saying... All's fair in love and war."
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 3, 2009 20:09:47 GMT -5
It was one thing to run into a Decepticon, but another to run into Megatron or Nemesis Prime. And Optimus had run into his father. If anyone thought Megatron was bad, they didn't know about Nemesis. Optimus saw him transform, and did the same, his blue and red form contrasting brightly with the dark, gloomy form of Nemesis Prime.
Ignoring Nemesis's compliment on Chris's basketball, Optimus grew suspicious. When a Decepticon complimented any Autobot or human, it was never a good thing, and Optimus knew his father well. Nemesis was one to enjoy mind games, and he often played them on Optimus, due to the fact he was easier to strike a nerve than his evil brother, Megatron was.
If Optimus weren't the Autobot he was, he would have attacked Nemesis right there, but he was a peace loving bot, and therefore, he would not start a fight unless Nemesis fired the first shot. His finger pointed at his father. "You will not harm my son." His tone wasn't like it usually was, it was harsh. Not gentle like he usually played his voice in. "He does have a bright future ahead of him, and no Decepticon like you will even have a chance to take that away from him." The saying Nemesis had used was a familar one to him, and he knew what Nemesis meant. Because of a father's love, Chris was at risk, and Nemesis was reminding him of that. |
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Post by nemesis on Aug 3, 2009 21:45:56 GMT -5
Nemesis admittedly was a bit taken aback. He had not in any way expected Optimus to take such a tone. He thought it was beyond the Autobot leaders nature to act in such a threatening way at all. It was almost... Frightening.
Exactly how he hoped Optimus would react...
"Oh please Optimus... You act as if it's a first for me in doing this." He grinned at the comment he next made "After all, who do you think was the one who ordered the murder his meatbag Mother?"
He spoke in a cruel and harsh undertone, almost hiss-like. "He, his brother... And all those like him are an abomination. They should never have existed." He then added "For our race to thrive sacrifices must be made. Who would you rather loose... Those of our own kind. Or freaks of nature who don't even deserve to be alive?"
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 3, 2009 22:14:39 GMT -5
As his father looked taken aback by the reply he got from Optimus, he couldn't help but smirk. It wasn't every day an Autobot made a Decepticon halt for a second.
But, like everyone could have guessed, it wasn't enough to stop Nemesis. "What was in the past is over and done with." Although he wouldn't show it, the comment Nemesis made hadn't helped at all. If anything, it made Optimus upset. His father had sent an assasin on Chris's mother, and that was when Optimus had made the decision to send Chris to Earth.
Taking a step forward, Optimus pulled his hand to his side. "He, his brother, and others like him are not going to be harmed. They will survive, and I will make sure of it." He then added. "You are like my brother. You will not stop at just their race. You'll destroy every human on this planet as well." |
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Post by nemesis on Aug 3, 2009 22:22:53 GMT -5
"Murder the humans? No, their race would make good slaves. I'll enslave them, maybe keep a few as my pets." Nemesis sneered looking at Optimus and snickering "In fact, I think, given the chance I'll enslave anyone you cared about who lived. Perhaps let your youngest live as a pet." He then added "I do not murder without reason... Your son will die for a noble cause."
This was a twisted sense of nobleness. A mere shadow of what had at one time been a heroic, noble, and kind being known as Jeriath Prime. He was not 'noble' he was savage and sick. "You have the chance to stop me now Prime." He moved close to Optimus "Drive me through right now... If you can kill your own Father..."
He knew he couldn't and wouldn't. He saw too much good in everyone, which he could only guess was why Optimus hesitated to kill Megatron not once, but twice. He stood and waited to see just what Optimus would do.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 3, 2009 22:36:42 GMT -5
Optimus listened to what Nemesis had to say, but he often regretted it. And this was one of the times. "No one would want to live like that, not even you." He stared Nemesis straight in the optics. "Tell me something, what would make me believe your word? You will kill. I know my father, Nemesis, and that's not it."
He then added his saying he was known for. "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings."
When Nemesis made an offer, Optimus pulled out his sword, and poised it in a position to kill. But he hesitated, when he would have done anyhow. He stabbed it through Nemesis, and his father fell to the ground, clutching his stomach. He looked at Optimus, who had pulled the sword back into its place. "You wanted it." Pulling his sword to his side, Optimus stepped back from Nemesis. Why did he not do it? Ironhide would be furious if he found out about this. |
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Post by nemesis on Aug 3, 2009 22:47:55 GMT -5
"The weaker species is always enslaved by the stronger one. Look at human history... This planet was mine to claim as well as my Master's the moment I set foot on it." Nemesis didn't ellaborate on his master, as he wanted to keep Optimus in the dark about that "Whom I kill, I will kill for their defiance. Starting with the public execution of every one of your men... And you yourself."
"Oh please Orion, spare me the 'rights' act." Nemesis chuckled, using the name Optimus was given at birth. Before he became leader and was known as 'Optimus Prime'. "You are not speaking to Jeriath Prime, my son... He no longer exists... Right and wrong mean nothing to me." He then added "And compassion and understanding is something for the weak."
He laughed a bit harder when Optimus stopped himself from killing him right then and there. "See, you can't kill me. So what makes you think you could to stop me from killing the boy?" He then added "You're a weak being, and even weaker leader..."
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 3, 2009 23:04:45 GMT -5
"Then who is the weaker one? Perhaps you're blinded by the truth to realise Autobots nor Decepticons live as slaves. History is about the path. It shapes the future, but in the end, fate decides everything." When he spoke of his master, Optimus thought for a second. "This master of yours, he's dead." Whether it was true or not, Optimus hadn't known, he just said that.
When Nemesis called him Orion, the name he had been deemed as, Optimus stared at him, his voice unheard for a few seconds, but then the mute button was hit again, and he won his voice back. "Orion doesn't exist anymore. It's Optimus Prime now. And you speak of my father. Jeradith was my father, not you." He knew that the two of them were the same person, but he didn't like that thought, so he changed it to what pleased him. "And compassion and understanding are words used to describe a good leader. They lead by understanding, not power." His words regarded a quote by a war veteran.
He knew a laugh was coming, and sure enough it came. "I do not kill without reason." He then approached Nemesis. "You threaten me with the lives of my sons and Autobots, and my very own life. You have a chance to execute me here, but yet, the duty still has yet to be carried out." |
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Post by nemesis on Aug 3, 2009 23:14:28 GMT -5
"That's only because your brother has some softness in him. He'd rather your kind be dead then enslave you. Though.. Honestly, I'd prefer to enslave you all like the dogbots you are." Nemesis sneered a bit then looked at Optimus firmly, he cackled, long and hard "You think I mean that wannabe The Fallen. Pathetic... Truly. You have no idea who you're dealing with Optimus."
"You're right, I'd rather not be known for creating such an abomination as you... Or be related to the creetens that are your offspring." He said this in a cruel and hiss like tone once more "You and your brother disgraced me by mating with such an insignifigant species."
"The only reason I do not kill you now... Is I want to see you suffer first." Nemesis replied, his tone cold and vile "I want to see you pay for your butchering of the great Fallen before I butcher you and feed on your spark."
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 4, 2009 16:45:10 GMT -5
"Megatron having a soft spot is highly unlikely. Fate won't have either of us enslaved. And we're more fierce in unwilling than dogbots, so you haven't a right to respond with such words." He then added, "Fallen was easy to kill. Even you wouldn't scoop so low as to be loyal to him." Optimus knew his brother, Megatron had though. He'd been Fallen's pupil, granting his wish on killing Optimus, but Sam had revived the fallen leader.
"The only child who you should be ashamed of is Megatron. And you should be ashamed of yourself. Chris, David, Kayla, Danielle, all of our sparklings haven't shamed us. Only the likes of you are even capable of such things."
Optimus stared at the form of his father, his eyes darting over his form as if measuring himself to the Decepticon's size. "Suffering before death only brings out the weakness of the person who's enjoying it. You have a chance, and still, I don't see myself suffering. And you speak of Fallen, but you said he was a wannabe. Pick a side and stick to it." |
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Post by nemesis on Aug 4, 2009 16:54:04 GMT -5
"You thought I meant the being The Fallen?" This time the cackle that escaped his lips was psychotic, likely stretching into the next state "No Orion, I serve the fallen one."
Nemesis clicked his claws together, grinning slyly he looked at Optimus with interest, this was going to be fun. "Don't you wonder why I want your eldest dead Orion?" He asked, taunting him "It is his orders that the boy be eliminated. You see, he hold something within him that his made Primus... Very... Interested in him."
Nemesis spoke in a low hiss, then added. "I have orders to take him out at any costs, orders, I plan to keep." He then added sneering "By tearing out his spark and consuming it. So I can understand what's so special about him."
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 4, 2009 17:11:34 GMT -5
Optimus listened to Nemesis's words, stunned. A mute button touched by the fingers of fate, and this time, they wouldn't press it again. Instead, he took a few paces backwards, stunned by the news. "Your master..." That was all he could stumble out. He was getting a hint his master was Unicron, but he hadn't placed that yet. Just another thing added to his to worry plate, and it was already overfilled.
Ironhide's voice whispered in his sensor. Attack him, save your son. The Autobot leader nodded, and his hand transformed. His sword was pulled, and he pulled it up, aiming it at Nemesis. He knew fighting was something he hadn't wanted to do, but hearing the news of why Nemesis Prime wanted Chris dead, it brought out an instinct in Prime screaming kill him, and Ironhide seemed to confirm what he should do.
He lunged the sword at Nemesis, almost excidely. |
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Post by nemesis on Aug 4, 2009 17:19:38 GMT -5
Nemesis was caught off guard by the lunge, and he felt the blade make direct contact with his shoulder. This was something he had not expected Optimus to do in reaction. "That's right Optimus, the great Unicron is alive weakened, but if all goes according to plan, that won't matter." He grinned simply "And as long as your son lives, he cannot be brought back."
He continued to laugh, this time harder despite the pain. "There's something within him that Unicron himself fears." He then added "So it's nothing personal Orion, I just need to make sure he cannot interfere with his plans..."
Nemesis, as he said this generated his free hand into a blade, slashed at Optimus's currently bladed arm. Kicking in and upwards motion with his left foot.
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