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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 2, 2009 22:53:34 GMT -5
Optimus paced in his office, his hands folded behind his back. He paced back and forth, his heavy steppings sending an echo through the room. Deep in thought, he thought out matters. There was so much on his plate, and it seemed as if only more was being added day by day. It was no longer just defeat Megatron, and save as many Autobots as he could.
No longer was it the simple way it had once been. Now it was just loads after loads piled up. Now he had to worry about Megatron, his fellow Autobots, saving Earth, Chris, his visions, Nemesis Prime, and the other Decepticons in general. Still pacing, he walked past his open door. If he had wanted, he could have had the door removed. |
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Post by Christopher Prime on Aug 5, 2009 18:47:10 GMT -5
Chris sighed, he really didn't want to bother Optimus at the moment. He was probably working after all, but he figured he needed to get these applications to him. They required a 'Parent or Legal Guardian's' signature. And he figured Optimus would want them out of the way.
He carried the small step of college applications under his arm, walking to the door. Which was open, he knocked politely on the wall noticing Optimus's pacing. "Hey Dad, you got a minute?" He asked.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 5, 2009 21:21:23 GMT -5
Optimus turned at the sound of Chris's voice, and stopped his pacing, turning his body to face Chris, as it was just his head earlier. His optics turned and saw the stack of papers under Chris's arms, and eyed them curiously. "Yes, now what is it?" His thoughts wandered, and he remembered the meeting with Nemesis Prime.
Wether his father was messing with him, or warning him about something Optimus wasn't sure about, but he figured it'd be better to take action and be safe rather than sorry. He walked over to the desk, and sat down at it, motioning Chris over. |
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Post by Christopher Prime on Aug 5, 2009 21:26:31 GMT -5
Chris nodded, walking over, to the desk, it was rather high up, so he simply walked next to Optimus. "I got College applications I kind of need you to sign." He then explained "Most are for scholarships that require it. And the one that's a bit.... Far away requires it."
The stack of papers consisted of the Colleges he had chosen to apply to: MIT, CalTech, Stanford, and the final one was Cambridge. How Optimus would react to the idea of Cambridge, which was all the way in England was something Chris was unsure of. However, it did offer a lot in the fields he was looking into. He held out the stack of papers for Optimus to look over and sign calmly, taking a deep breath.
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Post by sakina on Aug 5, 2009 21:50:46 GMT -5
Ironhide was walking in the NEST base to Optimus's office. He was called in earlier by Optimus. It must've been something important, because the call was from Optimus, he wouldn't have gotten a call from Optimus if it wasn't important. He sighed as he approached the office, everyone was busy these days. If an autobot wasn't fighting a decepticon then he/she was watching Chris. Both jobs had their pros and cons. Ironhide knocked on the door of the office and said, "Hello Optimus. You wanted me?" He asked. He then looked down at Chris. "Hello Chris."
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 5, 2009 22:04:43 GMT -5
When Chris handed him papers, he looked through them, and realised quickly they were colleges. At the college in England, Optimus would have raised a brow if he had one, but instead settled for looking at Chris. "In England? I'm sorry Chris, but that's too far away." At the sound of another knock, Optimus looked up and saw Ironhide. Putting the papers on the desk, he motioned with his hand for Ironhide to come over.
"I was expecting you, Ironhide." His gaze then turned to Chris. "And I was also hoping to talk to you, Chris, about the same topic." |
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Post by Christopher Prime on Aug 5, 2009 22:12:24 GMT -5
"But Dad, Cambridge is offering me a free ride." Chris insisted, looking at his Father "Could you at least consider it?" He asked. Figuring he could convince Optimus to at least think it over. It wouldn't mean he'd say yes, but it was worth a try. Hearing Ironhide he turned his head with a nod. "Hey Uncle 'Hide."
"Does this have to do with what you... And him were talking about?" Chris asked, implying he had heard his Father and Grandfather even from within the gym.
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Post by sakina on Aug 5, 2009 22:35:08 GMT -5
Ironhide nodded and said, "Well, what it it Optimus?" Ironhide asked, slightly concerned. He then folded his arms over his chest and raised and brow as if he had one. "Is anyone injureded or in trouble?" He asked, alot of unexpected things have happened recently. Ironhide was prepared for the worst.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 6, 2009 12:49:54 GMT -5
Optimus looked at Chris, and nodded. "I'll consider it, but don't get your hopes up." If circumstances weren't the way they were, than Optimus would have been for it, but now especially with Unicron's threat, the answer would more than likely be no, but he could give Chris a consideration of the college. After all, if he was in England, than the others might not figure him there, so it could be more safer, but then when they found out. Well, NEST wouldn't take the news of having to go to England that well. Look at the reactions they've recieved about going to Egypt. Although they had went anyways.
At Ironhide's questions, he turned to face him. "No one's hurt, not yet." It'd be better if he'd be truthful to the both of them, and Chris's response only made him more sure. His expression went blank, and he stared at Chris. So he knew. Chris had overheard the conversation between Nemesis and Optimus Prime. He already knew what the meeting was about.
He turned to face Ironhide, although his gaze kept darting to Chris. "Nemesis and I had a little run in at Chris's school, and he warned me of something." He paused, allowing his words to sink in. "These were his words exactly: 'Don't you wonder why I want your eldest dead Orion? It is his orders that the boy be eliminated. You see, he hold something within him that his made Primus... Very... Interested in him. I have orders to take him out at any costs, orders, I plan to keep. By tearing out his spark and consuming it. So I can understand what's so special about him.' After that, he added: 'That's right Optimus, the great Unicron is alive weakened, but if all goes according to plan, that won't matter. And as long as your son lives, he cannot be brought back. There's something within him that Unicron himself fears. So it's nothing personal Orion, I just need to make sure he cannot interfere with his plans.' His words exactly." Optimus looked from Chris to Ironhide, waiting for one of them to speak. He didn't mention anything about the sword fight that had happened. Nemesis had gotten hold of his side, and slashed the sword through it, and Optimus hadn't seen Ratchet about it. It was no longer leaking energon, which was a good thing. |
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Post by Christopher Prime on Aug 6, 2009 13:08:34 GMT -5
"Thanks Dad." Chris nodded calmly, he was glad to have a fair Father like that. Not many parents would be willing to even consider it even if they did decide the answer was no.
Chris listened intently to the recording, he hadn't heard the conversation in its entirety. And as such, he was interested to hear what he ahd to say. "There's one thing I don't get. What could I possibly have to make Unicron afraid of me?" He commented.
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Post by sakina on Aug 9, 2009 14:53:16 GMT -5
Ironhide nodded with relief because no one was currently hurt. He groaned as he listened to Unicron's threat. He was beginning to get furious. The other Autobots and himself have protected Chris for 18 years, and he sure as hell wasn't going to let Unicron or any other decepticon distroy him.
"There's no way in hell we're letting this happen." Ironhide replied in a slightly irritated tone. "Was there anything else he said?" He asked Optimus. He wanted to know as much about the situation as possible.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 9, 2009 20:20:13 GMT -5
After he finished what he was saying, Optimus looked at Chris when he spoke. Looking at Ironhide, he then looked back to Chris, thinking. "Actually Chris, I honestly don't know. The only reason I can think of is that Nemesis did mention Primus showing an interest in you."
The sound of Ironhide's voice rang through his sensors, and his body shifted so he was facing Ironhide. "No, we attacked each other after that. I took him by surprise, and he also managed to hit me." |
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Post by Ratchet on Aug 9, 2009 20:40:43 GMT -5
Ratchet was already on his way to Optimus's office. He had been called in with the premise of something Prime wished to discuss. As he prepared to enter the office he heard Optimus say he had a brief fight with Nemesis and that he had been hit.
Grumbling about not being told when someone is injured he stepped inside.
"I am here Optimus, Now hold still..." Ratchet scanned his wound and sighed in relief that the leak had stopped its self. Luckily Optimus was no stranger to close combat and had effectively managed to avoid what would of been a deadly blow. He was going to have to mend that armor though... "Hello Chris, Ironhide....... What's Going on Optimus?" Ratchet asked.
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Post by Christopher Prime on Aug 9, 2009 21:04:40 GMT -5
"It has to be more then that though Dad." Chris sighed, not wanting to look too small considering he was only 6 feet, three inches tall. He climbed up on top of Optimus's desk by shimmying up a leg of the desk, and puled his way onto the surface. Though he sat on the edge where there were no important objects. "Unicron could not just be afraid of me because of an interest Primus has in me. Why would that scare him to the point that he'd need me dead."
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Post by sakina on Aug 10, 2009 22:54:00 GMT -5
Ironhide nodded to Optimus. There was alot to adopt and alot to consider. He stood there quietly for a few brief moments thinking of possible reasons why Unicron would need Chris dead. He managed to think of a few, but none were reasonable enough to even be considered. He looked at the door when Ratchet approached. He didn't reply to Ratchet greeting, for he did not want to lose his train of thought. So he simply nodded. He then turned to face Optimus. "Chris is right. Thats not a good enough reason for Unicron to want him dead. We need to find out what it is that he wants with Chris, why he needs it. And we need to find out fast. Time is of the essence here."
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