Bounty
Optimus x Cybertronian reader
Reader is cybertronian bounty hunter
Team Prime was currently down in an deep energon cave that Wheeljack had found while coming back to Jasper. It was enough energon to last a whole year the best part was there as no cons. None at all.
"Gotta hand it to you Jacky! This cave is awesome!" Bulkhead exclaimed as he punched Wheeljack on the arm.
"I'm gonna actually agree with Bulk on this one," Arcee commented. âItâs a nice find, how many cons did you have to take out when you found it?â
âNone at all, to bad though, I was looking forward to kicking a bunch of scarps today too, but this place was a score for real.â
âThis could last us like a whole year! Right?â Smokescreen says while tapping the walls of the cave. In which Bumblebee chirped excitedly while nodding his helm.
Optimus stood next to Ultra Magus still scanning the cave some more. He was proud of Wheeljack about finding the cave, but given everything that theyâve all been through lately in past missions, he was slightly hesitant. Ultra Magus raised his optics looking at the Prime.
âIs something troubling you sir?â
Optimus hummed, âNo, but you can never be to careful.â Optimus raised his voice so everyone could hear him, âLetâs quickly grab as much energon as we can and head back to base, Wheeljack excellent work, I gave you my thanks.â
Wheeljack nods, giving Bulkhead a smug look. âNo problem boss, just doing my job.â
With that everyone spilt into two or three groups grabbing energon and filling up carts and putting it on Wheeljackâs ship.
Smokescreen, Bumblebee and Arcee walked further into the cave finding the mother load of energon.
âCome on Smokescreen, we have way more than enough,â Arcee says signaling them that itâs time to go back.
âAw come on, we gotta get a little bit more! You never know maybe the cons might find this place and weâll never get it back again,â Smokescreen replied back still grabbing more energon.
Arcee sighed, âI understand your concerns, I do, but we've gone far enough into this cave, and I don't like staying in caves for any longer than necessary.â
âBut, the more the merrier." Smokescreen objected.
"We have enough," Arcee responded.
Bumblebee attempted to intervene, but the two-wheeler refused. Acree rolled her optics turning around, "Do what you want then."
Smokescreen chuckled and huffed, "Fine by me-â
Bumblebee beeped questioning Smokescreen sudden demeanor change, Smokescreen switched his servoâs into guns pointing in the direction of the energon. Arcee did the same unsure of what was going on.
âI heard somethingâŠ.â Smokescreen finally said after a few seconds of unmoving. Stepping closer Smokescreen became to see a metallic chest plate, he then stepped a bit closer and was lunged at. Stumbling back Smokescreen fired a shot missing his attacker who managed to get on top of him.
âWhat the-â Arcee and Bumblebee pointed their guns at the thing. It was a cybertronion animal. But it was a predacon, since a predacon wouldnât have given Smokescreen the chance to get that close since theyâre territorial when it came to energon.
Arcee fired a shot at it and hit it on its sides. It whimpered and shook its helm trying to get up but struggled, letting out a sharp yelp in doing so. Acree stared at it feeling a bit uneasy for having to shoot it. But it was either them or it.
âWhat the heck is that thing?!â Smokescreen stammered while trying to get back in his feet. His spark pounded against his chest plate looking to see what almost un-alived him.
âLooks like itâs from our planetâŠâ Arcee said hesitantly still trying to examine it.
âShould we call Optimus?â Smokescreen asked.
âYeahâŠâ Arcee nods while looking at Bumblebee.
After ending the com link Smokescreen huffed, âMaybe shooting it wasnât the ideaâŠâ
âIt was you or them,â Arcee huffs as well.
âArcee?â
Optimus voice echoed through the cave as he came closer to the three, Bumblebee waved him over and pointed at the creature that attacked Smokescreen.
Optimus and Ultra Magnus came closer, inspecting the creature as it whines losing its own energon, Optimus leaned down examining it some more. His optics went wide seeing the creature up closer.
Bumblebee chirped and beeped in confusion while Smokescreen began to start asking questions.
âDo you recognize that thing Optimus?â
âThis is a cybertronion hound, only used by Cybertions bounty hunters.â
âBounty hunters?!â Smokescreen and Bumblebee said beeped at the same time then both looked at Arcee. Arceeâs optics went wide, âYour telling me that belongs to a bounty hunterâŠ.â
Optimus turned to look back at the three younger bots with concerns, before noticing a reflection within the energon that captured his attention. He stood up and turned switching his servo to a gun, âShow yourself.â
Optimus narrowed his optics seeing a figure step into his view, his spark rate began to rise at the sight of⊠you.
You stood there narrowing your own optics at the Prime in front of you, you scoffed in realization.
It was the autobots. And their leader Optimus Prime.
You took aim at his head, glaring at the bot with anger as you fired. Your shot missed as Optimus dodged with precision, his optics meeting yours with a mix of no fear and hesitation.
âWaste of scrap and metal,â you grumbled.
âWe mean you no harm,â Optimus says. âMy apologies for your friend.â
"My apologies for your friend," he added, acknowledging the unintended consequence of the battle.
The others raised their weapons, with Arcee aiming hers at your hound. Optimus held his servos up, signaling the others to stand down, they all lowered the guns hesitantly with Ultra Magus speaking up. âIs this wise Optimus?â
âI agree with him with on this one sir,â Arcee says. âBounty hunters hunt. She coukd be working for the cons.â
You rolled your optics, âAutobots, Decepticons, is that all you talk about? I should rip your sparks out and feed it to my hounds.â
âHounds?â Smokescreenâs optics widened. Hearing growls coming from around them, four more hounds larger the injured one stepped around the rocks of the caves.
âScrapâŠâ he muttered softly, sensing the tension escalating around them.
âForgive them, I shall take the blame for their consequence,â Optimus began to kneel down. âWhatever you must do, let me receive it.â
Your largest hound, bristling with protectiveness, snarled as it positioned itself between you and Optimus, a silent but clear warning. The air crackled with tension your other hound gently lifted your injured companion onto its back, carrying it towards you.
You optics shifted towards your smaller hound, scanning over their injures, your spark could rest easy, the femme bot was a crappy shot, missed your hounds vital areas completely.
Steeling yourself, you closed the distance to Optimus, your optics locked onto his with a mix of defiance, grief, and determination. Switching your servo back to your gun, you aimed it squarely at Optimusâs head, the weight of the situation heavy on your shoulders. Arceeâs optics narrowed, sensing the gravity of your demand, while the other Autobots stood tense and watchful.
âFix him,â you demanded with a low tone, switching your gun back to your servo.
Optimus lifted his helm, meeting your gaze with a steady resolve in his own optics. As you took a step back, allowing him to rise to his full height.
âVery well,â Optimus said with a nod. He placed his digits to his com link, calling base.















