#void au

*Looks at Royal's slightly recovered frame while wearing boxing gloves* We need a little time with Seeing Double so we are going to continue with this hiatus story. Hope y'all enjoy! @mysticasrandomhorde (I made sure to tag the right blog this time!)

*A yellow text bubble soon pops up into the group chat. Message: Charlie Watson has entered the chat [unnamed]*

Charlie: …Eh??? What are these messages??

Sari: Oh? Hey there! Are you friends with the Autobots too?

Charlie: Um… Autobots?

Jack: Yeah, the Cybertronians here to defend Earth? The large shapeshifting robots?

Charlie: Um.. I have no idea what you're talking about.

Sari: Do you have an Optimus? Or an Arcee? Maybe a Bumblebee?

Charlie: Oh! I do know a Bumblebee. I named him myself.

Sari: Really?! That’s so cool!

Miko: What does he look like?

Charlie: Um.. Hang on, trying to understand this… device…. *Sends a picture of Knightverse! Bumblebee and her at the beach.*

Sari: He looks so cute! But…I don’t really recognize him from what my Bumblebee has said.

Miko: Us either. Maybe he’s new?

Sari: Maybe…but my Bumblebee, who goes by Stinger with the others, says that there’s one Bee that they rarely see. Maybe this is him?

Raf: Maybe. 

Jack: Who are you by the way?

Charlie: Oh right. I'm Charlie, Charlie Watson.

Sari: I’m Sari Sumdac! This is Jack Darby, Raf Esquivel, and Miko Nikadai. Welcome to Team Human! Actually…

*Sari changes group chat to Team Human*

Sari: Here’s our group chat name! Team Human!

Miko OMG *laughing emojis x 5*

Jack: *thumbs up Emoji* Works for me.

Raf: I think it's cool!!

Sari: *smiling emoji* Yes! Let’s continue introducing ourselves!

Raf: Fine with us!!

Jack: So Charlie, you DON'T know who the Autobots are?

Charlie: No..? But guessing it's that special group that Bumblebee is in from that weird recording.

Sari: That's right!

Miko: They're a group of Cybertronians , their native species, who want to protect innocent life!

Sari: And we're comparing them to see the differences. So you don't have an Optimus? The red and blue truck or fire truck in my case.

Charlie: I don't know who that is. Last I've seen Bumblebee is when he drove off with this large red trailer truck onto the highway.

Sari: That sounds like an Optimus alright! My Bumblebee joked about how a Bumblebee is never far from an Optimus. Maybe he was finally close by to be picked up.

Charlie: Well I never knew. My Bumblebee lost his memory, nor could he speak.

Raf:Just like our Bee..minus the memory thing.

Miko: Poor mech!! I'm guessing you helped him?

Charlie: That I did,fixed him up. I gave him my old radio so we could communicate somewhat.

Jack: Well I guess that counts as being able to talk with us enough. 

Charlie:What do you mean?

Sari: We got this chat room to allow us to talk to each other since we're friends with the Autobots! Did you get a phone like us with a new number?

Charlie:I did! Appeared in my room as I was organizing my stuff.

Raf: And since you know a Bumblebee and helped him out….

Miko:You count as a friend to the Autobots!!

Sari: Welcome to the team! If you scroll up, you'll see pictures of our Autobots!

Charlie: I was looking. Didn't realize there were more good ones!!!

Miko: Mhm!! There’s a lot of them.

Charlie: I hope Bumblebee is doing okay out there.. I would love to know where he is.

Sari: Maybe we can see if your Bumblebee is in the pocket dimension with the others. I know that Stinger wouldn't mind checking it out for us.

*A teal text bubble soon pops up into the group chat. Message: Robby Malto has entered the chat Team Human*

Robby: Um…Hello?

Raf: We got another one!

Jack: Sup buddy. 

Miko: Hiii!! Welcome to Team Human!! 

Charlie: Hi, nice to meet you.

Raf: You probably can guess the reason you're here, right?

Robby: I think so? *Questioning emoji* Are you guys friends with giant robots that turn into vehicles?

Sari: That's right! Autobots’ friends here! I'm Sari! And the others are Charlie, Jack, Raf, and Miko!

Miko: Who are you by the way?

Robby: Oh! I'm Robby Malto! Sorry for the wait. Mom just wanted to clear it with Optimus that this is safe.

Jack: Oh sweet, you have an Optimus too!!

Charlie: I'm guessing this “Optimus” guy is very important. Is he like blue and red with a weird symbol on his shoulder?

Robby: That's him! Do yours like to send emojis as just messages?

Charlie: I wouldn't know. I’ve never met him.

Sari: My Optimus can barely send a text without making it sound formal, let alone emojis. And I have a feeling that Sage is the same too, maybe worse.

Jack: He is.

Robby: Really? Mine does it so much that we have to remind him to text normally. Especially his Conjunx.

Miko: Lmao

Raf: hehe!!

Robby: Here he is. *Sends a picture of Phantom and Onyx posing, Onyx doing bunny ears on Phantom.*

Raf: *shocked GIF*

Miko:*horrified emoji*  IS THAT FREAKING MEGATRON???????

Jack: What the heck???

Charlie: Who’s Megatron??

Sari: Megatron is the leader of the Decepticons!!! The bad bots!!

Jack:Yeah!! He’s always causing problems for us!!!!

Miko: Mhm!!

Robby: Really? Cause our Megatron is chill and working against the Decepticons.

Sari: Wait what?

Robby: Yeah. 15 or 16 years ago, he joined G.H.O.S.T. to capture Decepticons with Optimus Prime and Elita-One. He's been a good guy for a while! Even after G.H.O.S.T. disbanded, he still stayed by Optimus’ side.

Miko: This is so weird…….. He's always been evil from our world!!

Jack: Hopped up on Dark energon.

Sari: There's Dark Energon? What does that do?

Miko: It's like Energon made from Unicron. It can give off power, it is EXTREMELY Harmful.

Raf: I got poisoned by it once…

Jack: Which is why Ratchet keeps you at the base.

Charlie: Wait, what's energon?

Raf: It's the lifeblood and fuel for Cybertronians!

Sari: Unicron? Who's that? 

Robby: Also that sounds nothing like my Megatron. He's a bit angry but Optimus usually keeps him from saying something to set another off. And who is Unicron?

Raf: You guys dont know who Unicron is?

Charlie: LIke I said, this is my first time hearing about this.

Sari: Not one bit.

Robby: My sister and I never heard of him either.

Sari: Is he some Decepticon? If so, he shouldn't be a problem.

Jack: Imma be honest, he should be the creator of all Decepticons.

Miko: Hes basically the Anti-Christ of the Cybertronians, the brother/enemy of Primus!

Charlie: The Autobots have gods??

Raf: One major whose basically their God, then several lesser ones made by the same one if you're going by that logic.

Miko: Have none of you (besides Charlie) ever heard of the 13 Primes? Or Primus????

Jack: I figured it would be a pretty important thing to know.

Charlie: I'm guessing the Decepticons are…. The bad guys?

Miko: Yup!

Charlie: Yeah.. I remember My Bumblebee fighting two of them with a purple symbol on their bodies. He won though.

Sari: That's cool and all…but I've never heard any of the Autobots say Unicron or Primus’ name.

Jack: Really? But.. that's like their Creator?

Robby: *shrug dude emoji*

Sari: No clue. I haven't gotten to Cybertronian mythology yet.

Raf: Genuinely you DON'T know?

Miko: Weird…

Jack: Well, now you know. Especially you Charlie.

Charlie: Yeah.. I didn't think there was so much about these guys!! I wish Bee could've told me more about his home planet…

Jack: Trust us, our Bee would've HAPPILY told you.

Miko: So.. Robby, what's your world like? Besides having the GOOD Megatron.

Robby: Well…The Autobots did…split up after the war…And Bumblebee had a slight falling out with Optimus Prime.

Raf, Jack, and Miko: WHATTTTTTT???

Miko: The Autobots would never split up!!!!

Jack: Why did they??

Robby: According to Dad, some went back to Cybertron while others like Optimus and Elita stayed behind to form an alliance with the humans. So, they slightly split.

Jack: That.. That would be what the Autobots wanted….

Miko: But splitting up?? After everything that happened?

Robby: The Decepticons did a lot of damage to Earth and Optimus didn't want to stop the others from going home. Plus there's the fact that he can't tell the Autobots back on Cybertron about his Conjunx.

Miko: Which is….???

Jack: ……… Dont tell me.

Robby: What?

Sari: …No way. MEGATRON?!

Raf: ….Why does this keep happening??

Charlie: But aren't they enemies??

Miko: yeah… But our Optimus and Megatron were exes.

Sari: HUH?

Jack: Yup.

Robby: Don't get me wrong. I was shocked too! I knew them as enemies too! But apparently they've been Conjunx Endura for at least 10 years.

Miko: TEN YEARS???

Jack: Amazing.

Charlie: I guess even across universes, there's a happy ending.

Robby: Yeah. Optimus was nervous to tell the others back on Cybertron about it, especially Bumblebee.

Jack: So…. did he tell them?

Robby: Yeah…they were a little concerned about Optimus doing that. Bumblebee was really mad. He didn't want a stepsire.

Jack: I would be too if my Mom married her greatest enemy.

Miko:  Mhm…

Saw a picture of a dog being stuck on a gate, I couldn't help myself-soooo enjoy

Ref:

The Void AU 100% belongs to @rainy-s-other-corner and @mysticasrandomhorde. As well as the characters

- Royal: Bayverse OP

- Big Rig: G1 OP

- Phantom: Earthspark OP

- Shiloh: ROTB OP

- Sage: Prime OP

- Cadet: Animated OP

- Polaris: TFOne OP

- Alpha: Dragonverse OP

- Na’vi: The Last Prime is on Pandora (who is also a Bayverse OP)

- Harley: G1 Elita-1

- Curro: Bayverse Ratchet

I only own my OC Seze and Parul :)). I did not use AI to write this story and all Na’vi translations are from LingoJam. I apologize for any mistakes in my writing. Also part of this was inspired by this Void One Shot.

Also this is just a silly one shot that I’m sure will have diverged from “Seeing Double” plot. I hope I did their characters justice and I hope you all enjoy!!

Ps: this story takes place a few years after “Seeing Double.”

Splitting Image

*the Optimi were sitting in the garden area early one solar-cycle, drinking energon and conversing amongst themselves*

Polaris- “How do you think Na’vi is doing?”

Cadet- “I’d imagine good, he seemed really satisfied with where he had settled down at. Not to mention, Seze seems to make him happy.”

Polaris- “Maybe he’ll come back and visit one solar-cycle! That would be neat.”

Sage- “I think that would be nice, it’s a shame there’s no way for us to really contact him.”

Shiloh- “Who is this.. Na’vi?”

Polaris- “OH YEAH! You never got to meet him. He looks exactly like Royal, except he has a bunch of paint and beaded stuff on him, as well as this tusk thing in his enstril. He has a strange techno organic cord that comes out of the back of his helm and he has SHARP DENTAS! He carries organic weapons and almost shot Big Rig, and he accidentally hunted Cadet and I when he first found us, but he is actually a really nice mech once you get to know him.

Shiloh- *optics widen as they flicker between Cadet and Polaris*

Cadet- “Believe it or not.. he is actually quite calmer than Royal.”

Shiloh- *nervously looks at Royal but tries to keep it polite and not stare* “Calmer.. right. Wait, you said he had a strange.. cord coming out of him and.. sharp dentas?”

Sage- “Indeed, his frame adapted to living on an interesting planet he had crash landed on, called Eywa’eveng, which means Eywa’s child in the native language there. The organisms there are blue and tall, bigger than humans. It honestly sounded wonderful.. I’d like to ask to visit it some solar-cycle if he ever comes back.”

Phantom- “His Conjunx Endura was sweet as well, once she wasn’t scared of us. She shot me when I tried to rescue her from the unknown territory, but understandably. I was quite frightened as well when I saw multiple versions of my Conjunx.”

Polaris- “YEAH! Seze! She was really nice, and even tried to teach me how to dance! That was what their clan was known for. She also told us stories about how she rode this flying creature called an ikran. I wonder if it is the same as Alpha?”

Shiloh- “Wait, wait- She is organic?”

Cadet- “Yeah, that is what her species is called on her home planet in Na’vi’s universe, Na’vi. She was taller than our human allies and blue, with black hair and yellow eyes. She even had a tail and ears. They were very different from each other physically, but she and Na’vi seemed like they were made for each other. They seemed really happy.”

*Royal grumbled in Cybertronian as he fiddled with his sword, turning it over in his servos as a frown deepened within him.*

Big Rig- *gives a sire glare* “Yes? Royal?”

Royal- "nothing.”

Big Rig- *sighs* “You know? You and Na’vi were actually quite-“

Royal- “We are NOTHING alike! Now quite relating me to that freak!” *sighs so roughly it almost turns into a hiss as he goes and sits by the large tree that shades the garden*

Big Rig- “That’s not even what I was going to.. never mind.”

*the Optimi just sat, letting him leave without trying to call him back. Shiloh gave them all questioning glances.*

Sage- “Royal.. well.. was quite envious of Na’vi..”

Royal- *com-links* “I can still hear you.”

Cadet- “Primus.” *walks up to Shiloh and whispers in his audio receptor.* “I think Royal is jealous that Na’vi actually lives a life of ease.. and has a Conjunx that is still alive. After all.. Royal’s second attempt at love.. well.. you know what happened.”

Shiloh- *nods solemnly.*

Polaris- *whispers slightly louder* “Not to mention.. I think Royal had a little bit of.. what did Miko call it? A crush?”

Cadet- *looks at Polaris with squinted optics* “Really?”

Polaris- *says a little louder* “What do you mean ‘really’? The way he never took his optics off of her and couldn’t stop watching them together? Not to mention he was particularly soft with her once he realized she wasn’t a threat. He kept making excuses to stay around her, even though he would complain about them the whole time she and Na’vi were here? Sounds like he was having an emotional circuit crisis if you ask me.”

*the Optimi stared behind Polaris in horror, and Polaris turned around to find the looming figure of Royal behind him. Optics bright with anger*

Royal- “Care to say all of that louder? Polaris?”

*Polaris just shrugged because he knew that since he was basically the baby of the group Royal would literally rather have stuck his servo in the smelting furnace than lay a mechanism on him.*

Polaris- “I mean.. you didn’t really even try to hide it. I don’t blame you, she was pretty for an organic. Plus, seeing a different version of you with her probably didn’t help.”

Royal- *goes to retort, but words get stuck inside of his processor as his faceplates burn with hot-white warmth, only making him more angry* “I- why you little- You don’t know- SHUT UP!”

Big Rig- “Calm down, Royal, there’s no need to yell.”

Cadet- “Hey, I mean, you wouldn’t be the only one who thought she was pretty.”

Big Rig- *points at Cadet* “That’s not helping.”

Phantom- “Listen, Royal, no one cares, nor judges you for-“

Royal- *absolutely infuriated and embarrassed* “JUST SHUT UP! ALL OF YOU!” *begins to stomp away before he can bust a gasket any further*

Shiloh- *after a few moments of silence, keeping an optic on Royal who actually sits down at the tree this time.* “Oooookay.. well.. I see that.. he did not take seeing another version of himself well?”

Sage- “A version of him that’s much happier.. nonetheless.”

Shiloh- “I think any mech would feel the same way if they were in his situation.”

Na’vi- *Jogging over to the group with a glowing smile on his dermas, waving to the Optimi* “Tsmukan!” (Brothers!)

*the Optimi looked over to find Na’vi slowing his pace as he reached them, cheerily doing the ‘I see you’ motion to them. Their optics widened as they found that he adorned a red and orange beaded cape, and a large seed on his forehelm*

Polaris- “NA’VI!! Speak of Unicron and he shall appear, we were just talking about you!”

*the Optimi stood, each of them except for Shiloh giving him an embrace.*

Big Rig- “Please, Na’vi, have a seat and drink some energon with us. It’s been too long.”

Na’vi- “I think I can spare some time.” *Sits down next to Polaris and Big Rig, scuffles Polaris on his helm as he chuckles* “Also, you said you all were speaking of me?”

Polaris- “Yeah! We had been saying how we were hoping you were doing well, and that you would hopefully come and visit soon!”

Na’vi- *nods as he smiles.* “Well, Seze and I were just speaking of you all as well. Believe it or not, she said that she missed all of you too, and thought it would be a great idea if you came to visit for the solar-cycle. If you’d have us, of course.”

Polaris- *gasps as he looks to the others excitedly* YES! That would be so much fun. Right guys?!”

Big Rig- “I don’t see the problem, the Megatron’s are off doing only what the Primus of this universe knows, and I know the Ratchets and other Autobots wouldn’t let them near.”

Sage- “I was actually just saying that, I’d love to have asked to come visit the next time you were here. It would be a shame to miss such an opportunity, and I have not been able to stop thinking about that planet since you described it to me.”

Cadet- “Count me in, it will be nice to see a different planet besides Earth and Cybertron.”

Na’vi- *Optics flicker towards Royal who’s just staring at him. Slowly blinks as he gives him a small nod, and Royal returns it as he sighs* “Does.. Royal wish to join?”

*the Optimi looked at each other nervously, not knowing if they should be truthful.*

Big Rig- “Well.. we can ask him.. before you came his engine got a bit overheated.. if you know what I mean.”

Na’vi- *becomes worried* “Why? Did.. something happen?”

Polaris- *says it without even thinking* “We told him how we noticed that he has a crush on your Conjunx.”

The Optimi- “POLARIS!”

Na’vi- *just stares with wide optics*

Polaris- “What?! I think he deserves to know.”

Phantom- “Polaris.. sometimes- Na’vi.. I just want to deeply apologize on Royal’s- *Navi waves his servo dismissively as he finishes his energon*

Na’vi- “There is no need to apologize, good friend, if anything.. I understand. I know if I were in his position I would probably feel the same way.. much how I’d probably feel the same way about his Elita from his universe. That is just what comes with meeting.. a splitting image of you.”

*the Optimi relaxed as they nodded*

Phantom- “Thank you, Na’vi. Will the others of her kind be.. as welcoming as the both of you? I know it must be jarring.. to see multiple different versions of you.”

Na’vi- “Seze is still at home, and she offered to go warn the others while I came to grab you all. Yet.. overall I have full say in the matter.. as now.. I am the Olo’eyktan.. the clan leader.”

Big Rig- “You became the clan leader? That’s amazing, Na’vi!”

Polaris- “Is that why you look a little different?”

Na’vi- *chuckles* Yes, it is.. our Olo’eyktan has.. become a bit too old to continue her duties, so she bestowed the duty of being the physical leader to me. She is still the Tsahìk, the spiritual leader, as that duty is much easier on her body.”

Sage- “Well, you look great, Na’vi, a bit happier than the last time we saw you.”

*The sounds of pede steps let themselves be known, and Na’vi turned to find Royal coming over and taking a seat on the other side of the group from Na’vi. Na’vi gave him a small wave, and Royal half sparkedly returned it.*

Na’vi- *wears a beaming smile as his faceplates burn, doing his best to hold down his surprise* “But yes.. I am much happier. That is because of something I can’t wait to show you all, I know Seze is excited too.”

Polaris- “OUUUU! A surprise?!”

Na’vi- *nods, then looks over to a new Optimi he had not seen the last time he was there, does the ‘I see you’ motion to him.* “Oel ngati kameie, I apologize for my rudeness. One of my designations is.. well.. Optimus Palulukan te Eywa ‘itan, but here they call me ‘Na’vi’, which is perfectly acceptable to me. I know it’s a bit of an intake full.” (I see you.)

Shiloh- *stands and puts his servo out to Na’vi while examining his getup, Na’vi gladly shakes his servo back.* “It is nice to meet you, Na’vi, and no worries, you were not being rude at all. Indeed, though, I see you do look very much like Royal.”

Na’vi- *hums as he steals a quick glance at the tensed mech across from him.* “Indeed.. we do, our lives are.. were quite similar.. with subtle differences of course.”

Royal- *hmph*

Na’vi- “I will say, you look like me when I was much younger.. do.. you have Mirage in your universe? Silver and blue mechling?”

Shiloh- *nods with widened optics* “Yes, yes I do. He is quite a servo full, but in all truth. He has many attributes that I wish I had. He has a very open processor, and many times.. I wish I was more like him. Is he too your sparkling?”

Na’vi- *smiles a bittersweet smile as he nods, does his best to swallow down his sadness on such a good day.* “Indeed.. You and I sound very much alike.. what do you go by here?”

Shiloh- “My designation here is Shiloh.”

Na’vi- “Shiloh, I like that. Well, it is nice to meet you ma Shiloh.. maybe one day I can pay your Mirage a visit.”

*the Optimi began to give each other worried looks, as they began to kick themselves for not explaining Na'vi's past, or rather, what little they knew of it.*

Shiloh- “Oh.. well don’t you-“

Big Rig- “WELL! I’d say we should get going! What do you guys think?”

Royal- “Go where?”

Na’vi- *gives Royal a warm smile.* “I figured that you all could come and visit my village for a solar-cycle. Besides, I have a big surprise for you all.”

*the Optimi looked to Royal to find his arms crossed, optics staring out into the distance as he tried to find an excuse.”

Big Rig- “No, no no. You don’t get a choice.”

Royal- *helm snaps in his direction* “Well.. someone needs to stay and-“

Big Rig- “The Megatron’s are not allowed in the Autobot zone without our permission, and even if they came, they are not allowed to harm us. Remember? Let alone steal or mess with our things. So no, you don’t get to stay here and ‘guard.’

Royal- *forehelm furrows* “Well.. my mechanisms-“

Big Rig- “You literally just told us that Curro said that you were in perfect shape.”

Royal- *beginning to lose hope, uses her as a last ditch effort* “Well.. what if Queen-“

Big Rig- “Well now I KNOW you’re just looking for excuses. Sitting here and waiting.. will only cause you more harm than good. You’re coming with us, and that’s final.”

Royal- *sighs as he puts his helm in his servo.*

Na’vi- *thinks on this, and realizes that he knows what will get him moving.* “Seze also said she missed you all, and that she was hoping you would all come and visit.”

Royal- *Helm snaps up as audial finials perk.*

*Na’vi chuckled while the others tried to hide their knowing smirks.*

Royal- *mutters as he tries to force his battle mask open so as to not make the situation worse.* “Fine.”

Big Rig- *turns to look at Na’vi* “Well, Na’vi, would you like to show us the way?”

Na’vi- *nods as his gaze flickers towards Royal* “Yes, I shall, let us go.”

*The group began to travel through the unknown territory, when they began to go through a portal. On the other side, suddenly the Optimi were surrounded by gigantic trees and the sounds of a forest being alive.*

*Na’vi turned around to find everyone staring up in awe at the gigantic canopy above them, and he couldn’t help but chuckle to himself at the sight.*

Na’vi- “I knew you all would like it here, even you, Royal.”

*Everyone only nodded, but Royal seemed especially lost, as it had been far too long since he had been on a planet with actual greenery that wasn’t the Void*

Na’vi- “Well? Come along, we do have a bit of walking to do.”

*The Group followed after Na’vi, examining the plant life and animals all around. Polaris slapped certain animal-like plants as he chuckled while Sage was taking as many notes and pictures inside of his processor that he could. Big Rig was wishing Harley were there to witness what he was seeing. Shiloh would stop to examine bugs that crawled on the trees, even gently poking them to see what they would do. Cadet and Phantom were conversing about how beautiful it was, and Royal had taken up the back, watching the forest intently.*

Big Rig- *notices that Na’vi has an arrow ready, but not drawn.* “Are there any hostile threats we should be on the lookout for?”

Na’vi- *sighs* “In truth, yes, mostly animals though, humans are the least of our worries-“

Shiloh- “Humans? Why would you be concerned about humans? They only exist on Earth.”

Na’vi-* looks back at Shiloh with dim optics.* “Well.. ma Shiloh.. in my universe humans have found away to this planet, and they have been destroying it, doing their best to colonize it. They..” *trails off as his engine begins to kick up.* “It is something I do not wish to delve into now.”

Shiloh- *nods as his gaze lands on Na’vi’s bow*

Sage- “You said we should be concerned about animals?”

Na’vi- “Some. Most are harmless, as long as you leave them alone. There’s truly only one that I’m concerned about. It’s called a Palulukan, or Dry Mouth Bringer of Fear in English. They are massive, and only hunt at night.. but I’ve had to fight one before. You can never be too careful on this planet.”

Shiloh- “That is part of your name? Right?”

Na’vi- *smiles a small amount.* “Indeed.. after I killed one, and after my rite of passage, it was said that I was chosen by Palulukan. That I embody it’s spirit.”

Cadet- “Dry mouth bringer of fear does sound a lot like what a Bayverse Optimus is.”

Polaris- “Uh.. question? How massive is massive?”

Na’vi- “The length of me, give or take. It almost tore me apart, that’s what this is from.” *Shows the group the massive back tooth that hangs in his arm band.*

*the Optimi began to feel nervous, as Royal and Na’vi were the biggest out of the group. They looked around the forest as Royal herded Cadet and Polaris into the middle of the group, keeping them protected*

Shiloh- *makes his way closer to Na’vi* So.. they told me you use organic weapons, is that what this is?”

Na’vi- “Hm? Oh, yes. This is my tsko swizaw, my bow and arrows. The clan and my beloved gifted this to me after they deemed me ready to begin learning how to hunt.”

Shiloh- *confused* “I see.. but you’re using it now? Don’t you have a gun?”

Na’vi- *begins to feel an immense amount of dread as he begins to get flashbacks.* “I do.. but I have been out of ammo for a very.. long time.”

Shiloh- *debates on asking, but clearly by the look on his face he knows he’s better off not*

Royal- *walks until he hears the sounds of yips. Without a second thought he points his sword to find a bunch of tiny black dogs with six legs and mouths full of teeth. They stared at him, waiting to see what the alien would do*

Na’vi- *senses his tension and turns around to find the sight. Quickly he comes to Royal and puts his servo to the blade, coaxing it down gently as he keeps his optic on the animals.*

Na’vi- “Those are called natang, they are just a small kind of dog. They won’t come after us, we’re too big. They’re smarter than that.”

Royal- *Reluctantly listens, and watches as the natang skitter away through the trees.*

Na’vi- “Mawey, ma Royal.. you’re making me nervous.” (Be calm, Royal.)

*They continued through the foliage, and Polaris stopped to examine a bunch of strange reptiles, and when he poked one it took off into the air, chirping and flying around him as its wings fluttered in an orange circle.*

Polaris- *chuckles as he touches the lizard once more and it chirps in response* “Na’vi! Look!”

*the Optimi turned around to find Polaris playing with a bunch of those flying lizards, and it made Na’vi laugh as he waved him onward.*

Na’vi- “Those are called kenten or fan lizard. They are quite the playful animals. Now come on, 'ipu 'evan, we still have more walking to do.” (silly boy.)

Polaris- *finally walks away but waves the lizards goodbye before doing so*

*The group continued onward, when Na’vi found a bunch of fruits hanging from a tree. A smile grew on him, as he realized that he found something that could have cheered Royal up. He picked off some of the plant, then waved Royal forward. Royal listened, begrudgingly*

Na’vi- “Since I know you and I are similar in this way.. here, I thought you’d like it.” *hands him a bulbous purple plant. Royal holds it in his servo and turns it over with his digits as he examines it closely*

Royal- “What is.. it?”

Na’vi- “It is called a tumpasuk. It’s good, you should try it.”

Royal- *gives Na’vi a side optic* “I am not trying to become techno-organic, like you.”

Na’vi- *simply hums at his sneering words.* “You won’t grow fangs overnight, skxawng, I have been living here for vorns, that is the only reason my frame has changed so much.” (Moron.)

Royal- *smells the fruit, and hates that it fills his mouth with lubricant. He then takes a bite just so Na’vi will shut up, but the taste makes his optics widen, and before he knows it he takes a second bite.*

Na’vi- *watches with an approving smirk* “Oe plltxe nga.” (I told you.)

Royal- “Whatever you said, shut up.”

*suddenly the group heard a couple of growls, and turned to find a few green creatures with their hackles raised as they stared at the aliens. Royal went to put up his sword, but Na’vi simply blocked it with his servo.*

Royal- “So then what about this one, piston rod, harmless or not?”

*Na’vi made his way closer to the green animals, herding the Optimi behind him, and the creatures began to cower in response to his towering size.*

Na’vi- *hisses at them as his audial finials pin, and the creatures yelp as they run away with their tail between their legs. Na’vi nods approvingly as he straightens himself up.*

Phantom- “Well.. that’s one way to do it.”

Royal- “Do you know how stupid that was? What if-“

Na’vi- *turns and puts his palm out to him* “Violence is a last resort, ma Royal. Here we do not kill unless we must. Those creatures do not need to die.”

Shiloh- *mumbles to himself.* “Never something I thought I’d hear from a Bayverse Optimus..”

Cadet- “What were those things?”

Na’vi- *turns to look at him.* “Those were vekreng. One of the larger predators here. In English they are called cloaked flying panthers. They hunt in groups, and to the Na’vi are dangerous, but once again, they are smart enough to not mess with something far larger than themselves.”

Big Rig- “Well, thank Primus for that.”

Na’vi- *begins to walk onward, waving the group forward once more.* “Come along, we should be out of the forest any moment now.”

*the Optimi finally cleared through the trees and found an open plain, and their optics landed on a bunch of tents beneath a massive tree. The size of the canopy’s shadow engulfed the village, and the Optimi could only stare in absolute awe.*

Phantom- “That tree is.. gigantic.”

Sage- “I did not know trees could get so big.”

Cadet- “This is where you have been living for the past.. how long have you been here?”

Na’vi- “Indeed, this is my home. I have been living here for vorns upon vorns. Long enough that.. things have changed drastically, in many good ways.” *he smiles as he begins to have a pep in his step* “Come, I am sure Seze will be happy to see you all.”

*The group trudged through the plains, and Polaris would stop to sniff the nectar flowers as he walked by. As they continued onward, the group caught sight of strange animals in the distance.*

Big Rig- *slightly tensed* What are those, Na’vi?”

Na’vi- *turns to find a herd of the animals he had grown so fond of, and he chuckles as he looks back at Big Rig.* “Would you like to see one up close? They are friendly.. they are like an alien version of Earth’s horses.”

Polaris- “YES! What’s a horse?”

Sage- “They are big creatures with four legs and covered in hair, Raph seems quite fond of them. I should take a picture of one of these animals to show him when we get back.”

Na’vi- *Scans the herd to find one particular animal, and when his gaze lands on him he smiles as he makes a certain call. He does so a few more times until one of the alien horses sprints towards him.*

*the Optimi took a few steps back, and Royal was tense with his sword held tightly. Yet when the alien creature arrived it ran around Na’vi playfully, and Na’vi crouched as he pet it, doing his best to calm it down.*

Na’vi- “Kxì ma Kani, pesu lu a tsìltsan 'evan? Fay swirä nìrangal ne kame nga.” (Hi Kani, who’s a good boy? These beings wish to meet you.)

*The alien horse snorted as it whinied, then turned around and examined the group of Optimi. The creature took slow steps towards Sage, and he crouched as he gingerly put out his servo. It nuzzled against him, asking for pets.*

Na’vi- “These are called pa’li, which means fearless armored horse in English. That herd is generations old, and has lived amongst this clan for.. at least a century. This one’s name is Kani.”

Sage- *nods as he is completely bewildered, too scared to speak in fear of scaring the animal off.*

Cadet- “Does he recognize you?”

Na’vi- “Yes, he does. I have ridden him before.. I made a Na’vi holo-form for myself as a way to connect with this planet a little bit more. We made tsaheylu, the bond. He has seen all of my memories, and my past, as I have seen his.”

*the Optimi look to Na’vi, feeling utterly confused*

Shiloh- “What do you mean?”

Na’vi- See this? *he gently grabs Kani’s kuru* “This is his kuru, and every organism here has one. You can connect to another organism's kuru, and communicate through one’s mind. You can see and hear all of their thoughts and memories. You can feel everything they feel. It.. is quite the beautiful experience.”

Phantom- “You’re saying you can connect to their proc- their brains?”

Na’vi- “Indeed, that is what this is.*brings out techno-organic braid from behind his shoulder.*

Shiloh- *now understanding what Polaris was speaking of earlier* “Did you GROW that?”

Na’vi- “Indeed, it grew quite quickly too. Yet now I can make tsaheylu without having to go into my holo-form. Which is quite nice.”

Polaris- “WOW! Can you connect with Seze?”

Na’vi- *faceplates flush with warmth as his optics dart to the ground. He stands as he tries to hide his small smirk, doing his best to remember that they do not know any better and are simply learning and are curious.* “Yes.. I can. Come on, speaking of which, I’m sure she’s wondering where we all are.”

*The group said goodbye to the alien horse, then made their way closer to the village. The tents only grew in size, and the blue aliens came out of their homes, watching the aliens intently as they gasped. It was strange to them seeing such different versions of the alien they had come to know.*

Big Rig- *gives polite waves, and some of them do it back to him* “So.. these are the Na’vi?”

Na’vi- “Indeed, they are. They won’t hurt you, in fact, they are actually quite welcoming if they know you are not a threat. Though we are very protective of our territory.. for reasons.”

Shiloh- “Reasons?”

Na’vi- *grimaces* “Yes.. the humans.”

Shiloh- *nods, feels slightly ashamed for pushing the question*

Cadet- *tugs on Shiloh’s arm, and he listens, leaning down so Cadet can whisper in his audio receptor* “From what we know.. they actively try to hunt the Na’vi. Which is why I’m pretty sure he has stayed here for so long.”

*Shiloh nodded as a frown twitched on his derma. He understood all too well how hateful and harmful the humans could be.*

*Na’vi lead the group towards the base of the tree where it was far more open, and the Optimi’s gazes landed on a gigantic tent that was at least 3x bigger than the ones around it.*

Polaris- “Holy Primus, is this the kelku that you were talking about?!”

Na’vi- “Yes, they made it for me when I first came here. It’s big enough I can lay in it fully, and have plenty of room to sit up in it. As well as share it with Seze. Quite the feat, I must admit.” *smiles as he comes closer to the kelku door.* “Ma Yawne! Oe txal!” (Beloved! I’m back!)

*A blue figure darted out of the tent after a few moments, yellow eyes bright and cheery as she made her way over to her love. Na’vi swooped down and picked her up, holding her in his arms as he kissed her head.*

Na’vi- “Oe munge lahe nìteng.” (I bring the others as well.)

*Na’vi set the woman down, and she turned to look at the Optimi with a glowing smile. She did the ‘I see you' motion to them, but immediately ran to Polaris.*

Seze- “Ma Polaris! It is good to see you!” *she squeezed him in an embrace, and Polaris gladly obliged.*

Polaris- Hi! I’m glad we got to come and visit. Na’vi had just happened to come by as we were talking about you all.”

Seze- “Yes, I told him that I missed you all. I am glad you all could come.” *Seze turned to look at Royal, only to find him with his arms crossed and that same stoic expression in his face. Yet she knew her true husband behind her well enough to tell the look within Royal’s dim optics.*

Seze- “Ma Royal? Are you alright?”

Royal- *optics widen as his face plates bloom with warmth.* “Yes.. I am.”

Cadet- “Big Rig had to force him to come.”

Seze- *slightly saddened by that* Well.. you did not have to if you did not wish-“

Royal- “No, I did..”

*the Optimi snap their gazes toward him, all of them looking confused because they knew damn well that was not what had happened a few moments ago.*

Seze- *sees the flustered look in Royal’s face, and can’t help but chuckle at him.* “Well, I am glad you came.”

*Seze then turned when she caught sight of a new mech she had not seen before, but he looked like her husband, just like the others did. Yet this one resembled her Optimus far more closely*

Seze- “Oel ngati kameie, what is your name?” (I see you.)

Shiloh- “Hello.. well, as I am sure you know. My designation is Optimus, but amongst these mechs I go by Shiloh.”

Seze- *nods as she tries to remember that name* “Shyy..loww, Shi-loh? Yes?”

Shiloh- “Yes, that is correct. Do you speak English natively? You speak it quite well.”

*all the Optimi tensed, realizing that this time they had indeed the time to explain this to him, and were scolding themselves that they hadn’t given him this lecture either.*

Seze- “Well.. I-“

Na’vi and Royal- *Coughs* “Anyways.” “So..”

Shiloh- *looks at them, completely confused. Meanwhile the other Optimi start talking to Seze as a means to bring the conversation away from that topic*

Na’vi- *com-links Shiloh* “Forgive me for my small outburst. Seze.. has a hard past. Harder than my own if I am being truthful. She.. was attacked at her old village where.. human beings taught her old clan how to speak English. It is a topic that is very traumatizing.. and she does not like hearing or speaking of it.”

Shiloh- *grows a solemn expression as he nods.* “I understand completely. Thank you for telling me.. is that one of those reasons you wished to not delve into earlier?”

Na’vi- *nods while pulling Seze closer to him.* “Indeed.”

Shiloh- “Then I shall not press further.”

Na’vi- “Irayo, tsmukan.” (Thank you, brother.)

Phantom- “So, Na’vi told us that he has a surprise for us?”

Seze- *looks behind her to Na’vi* “Kem si nga nìrangal ayfo tsonta kame hì'i 'aw?” (Do you wish for them to see the little one?)

Na’vi- *grows a beaming smile as he nods* “Zun alu hìno fa nga.” (If that is alright with you.)

Seze- *smiles as she giggles, nodding, preparing herself to feel immensely shy because she knows how many questions will be asked by Polaris and Sage, as well as Phantom, the ones she knows that love to learn.*

*Na’vi ducked into his kelku, and Seze sat herself down on the grass. The Autobots did so with her, but of course, Royal preferred to stand, watching guard for anything that could come near.*

Seze- “You can be calm, ma Royal. Nothing bad will happen here.”

Royal- *Faceplates feel as if they are smelting off of his frame at that word because to him it sounds like she’s saying ‘my’ and he hates it.* “I am perfectly fine standing, thank you, though.”

Seze- *notices, clicks with her tongue as she giggles to herself. Shakes her head because he’s so ridiculous that it’s endearing.* “Fìtxan nìtxan na oe muntxatan.” (So much like my husband.) *takes a breath.* “So, how are you all liking my home?”

Cadet- “It’s really cool, a lot different from Earth, but similar. The air feels a lot cleaner.”

Big Rig- “You have an abundance of life that is quite amazing to see. It is far different than anything I have ever witnessed. I can understand why your Conjunx decided to stay here for so long.”

Sage- “If I were honest, I wish the Void looked more like this. I wish we had actual animals too. That alien horse was the first animal I have ever actually touched.”

Seze-*gasps* “Did he show you a pa’li?”

Sage- “Indeed, it was quite a beautiful animal. There is much to learn and discover here.”

Seze- “Well, later I can finally show you all my ikran. I think you all would love her. Also, you are all allowed to visit as much as you would like.”

Phantom- “I think I shall take you up on that offer. It is nice to see such a harmonious outpost. Where I am from most of the humans are indeed kind, but that does not mean I have not seen my fair share of battles amongst them.”

Seze- *nods* “Yes.. though we too have had our share of battles, most na’viyä are kind, and resort to peace before violence. We do not kill unless we must.” (people)

Shiloh- “Your planet has three moons as well. It makes me think of my- or well.. our home. Cybertron.”

Seze- “Yes, it does. That large one there is called the Naranawm, the Great Eye.” *Seze points to a massive blue gas giant that hangs in the sky above them* “You can see it better from outside the village.”

Polaris- “Yeah! I saw that as we walked over here. I wonder what that must look like at night?”

Seze- “It looks quite beautiful at night. It glows, much like everything here.”

Sage- “Everything here glows?”

Seze- *nods* “Yes, at night the forest comes alive with syruatan, or in English, bio-lumin..escense, I struggle to say that one in English.

Polaris- *gasps* “Can we stay long enough to see?!”

Seze- *laughs* “Yes, and I am sure that if my husband allows it, you can all stay until the morning to rest before you go back to where you are from.”

* Royal stood, staring out into the distance as he breathed in the moist air. He finally sheathed his sword, simply crossing his arms as he tried to tune out their conversation. Yet the sensation of that femme calling a splitting image of him ‘husband’ made scraplets crawl around in his chassis.*

Seze- *examines Royal, and keeps staring at his sword. She caught sight of it as it glinted, and she began to wonder.* “Ma Royal?”

Royal- *turned to look at Seze, spark unwillingly kicking against his chest plates at the sight of those yellow eyes.*

Seze- “Is that your sword?”

Royal- *optics widen as he gathers himself.* “Uhm.. yes. Yes it is. Why do you ask?”

Seze- “My Optimus speaks of the one he had, but he says that it was stolen from him. What about it was.. is so special?”

Royal- “Well.. if he is anything like me, then he used to be a Knight of Cybertron, given the duty of protecting the All Spark. We were Primes before we were knights, and.. we were gifted this sword, the Sword of Judgment. He said it was stolen?”

Seze- “Yes.. he said that when he had been taken by someone called Meg..a-tron, that he had taken it from him. He was not able to get it back before he escaped.”

Royal- *nods as his derma twitches into a frown* That.. is a shame. From what I heard, that ship he was on had exploded, with no way of recovering it.”

Seze- *nodded as her ears pinned and tail whipped.* “Yes.. I remember when he first came here. He was bloodied, and had a dent in his head. He was injured very greatly, and slept for three days. It is a miracle of Eywa that he survived.”

Cadet- *mumbles* “What I would give to recharge for three solar-cycles.”

Big Rig- “This.. Eywa, I have heard she is much like our deity.”

Seze- “Yes. She is more than a mythical being.. though. She is real, in the land and the air around us. She physically connects everything here. She is not just some spirit in the sky, but the actual planet we all walk on now.”

Big Rig- “That sounds very much like Primus. He was a being that turned himself into a planet.”

Seze- “My husband told me that story, that he fought another being named.. Uni-cron. That Unicron also turned into a planet.”

Shiloh- *unnerved at the mere mentioning of that name* “You know of Unicron?”

Seze- “Yes.. my Optimus said he has fought him before.. in truth, I do not know how that would even be possible.”

Shiloh- “Wow. Indeed.. he is very much like me.”

*Na’vi came back out of his kelku with a wrap around his chest plates, cradling it as he looked down at it with nothing but love in his optics. The other’s noticed.*

Sage- “Na’vi, there you are.”

Na’vi- *Sits down next to Seze as he gives them all a glowing smile.* “Yes, I am back, now.. do you all wish to see my, or well, our surprise?”

*The Optimi nodded eagerly, and Na’vi took a nervous breath before reaching into the small pouch and grabbing a little Na’vi baby. He cradled it in his servos, and the Optimi’s optics widened at the sight.*

*He maneuvered the child to sit in his servo, facing the group, and the little baby simply looked at all of them, feeling confused as to why it was seeing multiple different versions of its dad.*

Na’vi- “This is my sparkling, Parul te Prime Seze ‘ite.. but you may call her Parul for short.”

*Polaris gasped as he put his servos to his intake, meanwhile Cadet and Sage could only stare, feeling utterly bewildered. Shiloh couldn’t help but smile at the little organic alien. Big Rig and Phantom had a sparkfelt expression on their faces, and Royal even sat down with them, doing his best to take a closer look.*

Polaris- “I- For once I actually don’t know if I’m allowed to ask this.”

Na’vi- *chuckles* “To answer the question I think you are wanting to ask.. yes.. she is Seze’s, and mine.”

Sage- *the words leave him before he can put a filter on them* “She’s your sparkling? H-ow is that possible? Did you both inter-“

Phantom- *elbows Sage hard in the chassis before speaking through his denta* “You can’t just ask that!”

Na’vi- *Feeling the smallest bit flustered* “It’s alright ma Sage, you’re allowed to be curious. In truth, neither of us know the answer. It just.. happened. I wouldn’t change it for anything, though.”

*Royal simply stared at the baby, and suddenly that little blue face looked at him. Her eyes were bright blue, electric and full of energon. She smiled and waved, and began to wiggle out of Na’vi’s grasp while doing grabby hands at Royal.*

Parul- *coos* “Sempu, sempu.” (Daddy, daddy.)

Royal- *Optics wide and glossa tied as he sat there, not truly knowing how to respond*

Parul- *looks back at her father holding her, then back at Royal. Her head continued to whip back and forth, not being able to understand why her father was in two places at once.*

Seze-*giggles* “Kem si po 'ur na nga sempul?” (Does he look like your father?)

Big Rig- “How old is she? Is she able to walk?”

Na’vi- “She is a little over a stellar-cycle old, and well, she can walk, just not very far.”

Big Rig- “Oh my! And she can already talk and walk?! She’s so big for a stellar-cycle old!”

Na’vi- “Primus, don’t remind me.. she’s growing so fast. We think it has something to do with the energon, hence why her eyes are bright blue, and not yellow.”

Shiloh- “I don’t know how.. but she looks like you. Is she mechanical in any way?”

Na’vi- *lets out a sparkfelt laugh* “No, no she is not. She is completely organic, save for the energon within her DNA. But thank you, ma Shiloh, I appreciate it.”

Cadet- “What does her name mean in this language?”

Seze- “Miracle.. we thought it was fitting.”

Polaris- *wiping away optical lubricant* “She’s adorable, can we hold her?”

Phantom- *worried* “Now- Polaris.”

Polaris- “Come onnnn, I’ve never held a sparkling before!”

Phantom- “Let alone an organic one. She is fragile!”

Na’vi- *Gives Seze an asking look through his optics, and Seze nods as she blinks slowly. He then looks back at Polaris.* “It’s alright, I trust you.” *Na’vi then leans forward, handing his sparkling to Polaris.*

Big Rig, Sage and Royal- *Watching intently, ready to intervene or catch the little baby in case Polaris drops her.*

*Polaris cradled Parul in his arms, and she gladly sat there. She played with parts of his chest, pointing at the headlights and blue light from beneath his frame.*

Polaris- *continues leaking lubricant* She’s so sweet.. her tail and ears are so tiny! She looks like a little cube of energon!”

Na’vi- *lets out a booming chuckle.* “Th- That’s one I haven't heard yet. Primus.”

*Polaris handed Parul to Cadet, and then she got passed down to almost every bot, until she was finally laying in Big Rig’s servos.*

Big Rig- *boops her little nose as he smiles through his optics at her, and Parul keeps trying to play with his digits.* “I wonder what it must have been like.. carrying her. You are her carrier, correct?”

Na’vi- *optics flicker down towards Seze as he shakes his helm with a smirk.* “No.. Seze was. For her it was a faster gestation period than.. her kind normally would have. Once again.. I’m fairly certain it’s from the energon.”

*the Optimi tried to not stare at Seze, and each of them questioned how that was even possible. They had heard of inter-species interfacing, but never one that resulted in a sparkling*

Seze- *smiles and giggles as she caresses a thumb across her stomach.* “She was a fighter, eager to come into the world. She kicked me every single day, as if she were demanding to be let out. I could feel her dancing, and I could feel her hands trying to push on me. I already know she will be a strong Tomak’ta.”

Sage- “I must say, my sparkling was the same way.”

Big Rig- “Tell me about it- BB would threaten to keel me over some solar-cycles.”

Cadet- “What does Tomak’ta mean again?”

Seze- “Dancers of the Grass.”

Cadet- “Well, it sounds like she’s already living up to that name.”

Seze- “Indeed, she is.”

*Parul began to shift, and her gaze locked onto Royal. She grew a beaming smile as she sat herself up in Big Rig’s servos, once again doing grabby hands at Royal.*

Big Rig- *chuckles* “It looks like someone wants your attention.”

Royal- *is yearning and uncomfortable at the same time, and shakes his helm.* “She’s.. wonderful. Congratulations.. to the both of you.”

Na’vi- *notices his reluctance* “It’s alright. You can hold her if you wish.”

Royal- *debates, but when Big Rig puts her down and she begins to waddle towards him, he finally caves. He picks her up delicately, holding her gently within his servos. She stares at him with a beaming smile as she grabs onto his faceplates.*

Parul- *giggles a tiny giggle through a toothy grin* “Sempu! sempu!” (Daddy! Daddy!)

Royal- *for the first time in a long time, he’s actually fighting a smile* “What is she.. saying?”

Na’vi- *almost leaks lubricant but holds it down.* “She is calling you dad, or daddy, in Na’vi.”

Polaris- *looks up as he blinks his optics vigorously* “Stop, I'm going to keep leaking lubricant.”

Royal- *Parul tries to reach for the hilt of his sword, but he ends up cradling her as a means to stop her* “No no, that is not meant to be played with.”

Parul- *her tail whips as she suddenly grows a grumpy face, and it's so adorable that against his will, Royal actually chuckles.*

Royal- “It’s alright, I’m sure once you’re older.. you’ll grow big and strong enough to have one of your own.”

Cadet- “You know? For such a scary mech, you’re quite the softie.”

Royal- *snorts, but can’t bring himself to stop looking at Parul.*

*As Royal cradled Parul, she grabbed onto his pinky digit, wrapping her hands around it as she giggled. She nuzzled against his digits, and Royal could only look at her, spark melting out of his frame as his optics began to sting*

Phantom- *whispers to Big Rig* “Is he about to cry..?”

Big Rig- *whispers back* “I.. think so.”

*Seze watched the interaction, heart soaring inside of her chest as she leaned against Na’vi. She adored how her daughter recognized Royal as if he truly were her father. In many ways, it almost like he was.*

Seze- “You know? She reminds me much of the both of you..”

Royal- *barely able to speak without cracking.* “How so?”

Seze- “Well.. she is mighty. She hissed at the sound of the wind outside of our kelku, thinking it was danger. At only a few moons old. She also does not cry very easily.. and her eyes remind me of you both.. of all of you.”

*Royal could only stare into Parul’s electric blue irises, chest aching as his emotions won, and a small tear rolled down his faceplate. He genuinely smirked as he nodded, and without a thought he hugged Parul closer to his chest.*

Shiloh- “Can I hold her again?”

Royal- *gives a sire side-optic, audial finials pinning slightly as he stares at him.”

Shiloh- *grumbles, servos up in mock surrender.* “Primus, never mind.”

*As time went on, the Optimi continued to spend time at Na’vi’s home with their sparkling. Royal held her most of the time, unless she voiced that she wanted to be with Seze or Na’vi. Only then was he willing to let her go.*

Cadet- *keeps staring at the flying figures in the massive tree canopy above the group* “Hey, Seze?”

Seze- *Looks over at Cadet as she nods, holding Parul to her chest while she plays with the beads on her chest piece.* “Yes, ma Cadet?”

Cadet- “What are those flying things?”

Seze- *eyes light up like all fire with eagerness as she gasps. She hands Parul to Na’vi, and he gladly puts her back inside of his little fabric pouch he wore to carry her.* “Those are ikran!! Would you like to see one?”

Polaris- “FINALLY!!”

Sage- “They won’t harm us.. correct?”

Na’vi- *chuckles* “No, not Seze’s ikran anyways. As long as you keep your servos to yourself.”

Cadet- “That’s a big ask of Polaris.” *Polaris slaps him upside the helm* “OW!”

Big Rig- “Enough you two.”

*the Optimi then went and followed after Seze and Na’vi, and the group walked out until they were no longer beneath the shade of the gigantic home tree. The sun shone down, greeting all of them, and Seze put her palm out to them, signaling for them to stop and wait.*

*Seze did a few chirps, calling for her ikran as her head was to the sky. The Optimi waited intently, when they heard the sounds of something flapping.*

*whoosh*

*whoosh*

*whoosh*

*a shadow engulfed them, and the Optimi crouched as they watched the scene. The figure flew right down in front of Seze, flapping its wings as it roared in excitement. Seze pet its head as she smiled*

Seze- “Do not look her in her eyes.”

*the Optimi listened, looking at the creature everywhere else but her eyes.*

Seze- “Cadet, Polaris, this is ikran. This one is mine, and her name is Mìnyu, which means twisted lily in our language.

Polaris- *stunned beyond belief* “Holy Primus..”

Cadet- “You weren’t kidding.. it’s a flying creature.”

Polaris- “And she’s nothing like Alpha.”

Big Rig- “You.. ride this creature?”

Seze- *smiles as she hugs Mìnyu’s head to her chest.* “Yes. To the Tomak’ta the ikran are sacred, and seen as family members. She is my sister. She has seen all of my past.. as I have seen hers. She has saved my life before, and she knows about me almost as much as my Optimus does. We hunt and travel on the back of ikran, shooting down our prey from above.”

Sage- “She’s absolutely fascinating.”

Mìnyu- *both sets of eyes land on Royal, and she begins to sniff the air as she begins to waddle towards him.*

*Royal began to grow tense as the animal and Seze came closer, and he almost reached for his sword, but before he could the creature was right in front of him, sniffing his face before nudging his helm with her head.*

Seze- *watching with awe.* “She.. recognizes you.”

Na’vi- *nudges Seze teasingly.* “I wonder why?”

Royal- *Stiff as steel, simply sitting there as he allows the animal to examine him.* “I see..”

Na’vi- “Well, it makes sense. When I first met Mìnyu I looked.. very much like you still.”

Mìnyu- *turns her attention towards Na’vi, and gladly nudges his helm as well as she purrs, and Na’vi pets her back as he chuckles.*

Na’vi- “Kxì ma Mìnyu. Oe kalin 'eve.” (Hi Twisted Lily, my sweet girl.)

Mìnyu- *examnined all of the creatures in front of her, and began to make her way towards Polaris, she sniffed him, and Polaris did all that he could to not touch her.*

Big Rig- “Don’t even think about it.”

Polaris- *whispers* “But she’s right there! She’s so cool!!”

Seze- *makes tsaheylu as she gets on Mìnyu’s back, making her back up as she gives the group a wry smile.* “Watch this.”

*Mìnyu and Seze took off into the sky, and the Optimi could only watch, and smiles grew on all of their faces as Seze and Mìnyu flew around in circles. They watched as she did tricks and flipped in the air, and she even swooped down, making the group duck as she flew over them while she cackled.*

Na’vi- *turns to look at the Optimi* “I knew you all would like it here.”

Cadet- “Do you have one, Na’vi?”

Na’vi- *shakes his helm with a chuckle* “No, no I do not. My holo-form takes up a lot of energy, and I’d have to be in my holo-form to ride ikran.

Phantom- “I’d say that’s a worthy sacrifice though.”

Na’vi- “Indeed, but now, I have a village and a sparkling to take care of and watch over. I can not afford to sleep a whole solar-cycle after using my holo-form to get my energy back.”

Sage- “That is a wise decision.”

*cut to a few hours later at Seze and Na’vi’s kelku.*

Shiloh- “I will say.. I truly do envy you. This planet is wonderful, Na’vi and Seze. Maybe I’ll also take up your offer to come and visit.”

Na’vi- “Well, the Tsahìk and the clan know you all exist, and they know you are not a threat. Indeed, if you all ever wish. You are more than welcome to come back.”

Polaris- “Also, if you ever need us to come here and kick some human skid-plates. Don’t be scared to come and get us!”

Na’vi- *genuinely debates his offer.* “Well.. let us hope I never have to do so.”

Big Rig- “Indeed, let us hope.”

Seze- *takes a nervous breath.* “Also.. there is something else.. something I wish to share with you all. My Optimus already knows.. of course.”

Royal- *optics widen nervously.* “What do you.. mean?”

Seze- *caresses her hand over her stomach as she smiles.* “Well.. my Yawne and I are expecting.. another child.” (Beloved.)

*the Optimi gasps, and Polaris jumps up and tackles Seze in an embrace.*

Polaris- “OH MY PRIMUS!!”

Phantom- “Wow! Congratulations Seze!”

*the Optimi crowded Seze with cheers and applause. Yet Royal only hung back. His gaze stayed stuck on Seze and Na’vi, and Royal finally had enough. He just got up and walked out towards the emptiness.*

Na’vi- “Ma Royal? Where are you going?”

Royal- *com-links him* “I won’t go far, I just.. need some time alone.*

Cadet- *throws his servos up* “Welp.. I guess we overwhelmed him.”

Sage- *watches as he walks away* “I am not so sure.. that is what is wrong.”

Na’vi- *has a knowing feeling within his tank.* “Indeed.. I think so as well.”

Seze- *looks up at Na’vi.* “What do you… mean?”

Na’vi- *while the others are debating what is wrong with Royal this time, Na’vi pretends to rub Seze’s back, but actually grabs his kuru and makes tsaheylu with her.*

Seze- “What is it?”

Na’vi- “There is something I learned about Royal.. that I believe you deserve to know, and I think it very much has to do with.. him leaving.”

Seze- *her ears pin as she tries to keep a calm face.* “Is.. he alright?”

Na’vi- “Well.. I do not know. Seze.. we are all fairly certain he has emotions for you. Considering one of the only reasons I’m sure he is even here.. is because I told him that you missed all of them.. that you missed him.”

Seze- *face grows dark with blush as she grabs Na’vi’s servo. She keeps playing along, conversing with the others, but her mind is reeling and he can feel this.*

Na’vi- “You do as well.. don’t you?”

Seze- *throat feels tight with worry, but she knows he would understand.* “If you saw two different versions of me that looked the same.. would you love us both?”

Na’vi- *smiles subtly as he nods, pulls her closer as he actually rubs her back this time.* “Indeed.. I would.”

*cut to about thirty kilicks later. Royal is sitting out in the emptiness. Helm to his knees as he tries to process all of his emotions.*

Seze- *slowly walks closer to him, taking silent steps as her tail whips.* “Ma Royal?”

Royal- *turns to find the blue femme behind him, and his spark disobeys him by practically flipping inside of his frame. He doesn’t answer, just simply huffs as he looks away.*

Seze- *sits herself down next to him. She doesn’t talk, and she doesn’t prod, she just sits in silence with him.*

Royal- *after a few more kilicks he finally caves at the sensation of her presence.* “I just don’t understand….. I don’t understand how just one thing can completely change the course of one’s life….. How did I end up with the path I was given? My first love was my enemy, my second became extinguished…. What did I do wrong? What did I do.. to be put in the universe I am from?”

Seze- *nods as she looks up at his stoic, grim face.* “I understand.. your jealousy.”

Royal- *grunts.* “What do you know?”

Seze- *ears pin as she tries to be gentle, like how she was with Na’vi when she first met him.* “Well.. I know enough to know that.. his life was not always like this. Yes.. you both are similar, but your lives are vastly different. I remember meeting your.. Autobots.. in the void. But here.. my Optimus has no one left. His child and his family are dead.. his.. human friends are dead as well. Earth.. was destroyed.. and when he came to my planet he had nothing.”

Royal- *reluctantly looks down at Seze.*

Seze- “What I am saying, ma Royal, is.. you can be jealous all you wish.. but let that not make you take for granted the ones you still have left in your life. You still have your human loved ones. You still have.. Earth.. you still have your child and your Autobots. You have more than my Optimus.. in many ways.”

Royal- *leans his helm back as he lets out a sigh through flared nostrils.* “I apologize.. for being.. jealous. In truth…. *trails off.. not knowing what to say and feels as if he put himself in a trap.*

Seze- *nods as she hums, her tail curls around her feet as she smiles the smallest amount.* “I understand.. and I am not angry with you.”

Royal- *gaze shoots down to look at her.*

Seze- “My Optimus.. told me.. when I had asked him why you left earlier. But not only that *she looks up and meets his gaze.* “Well.. I think I know you better than you think.”

Royal- *begins to stumble over his words, and finally just shuts himself up as he looks away.*

Seze- *giggles* “In truth, I would be a liar if I said I did not feel the same way.”

Royal- *once again his helm snaps in her direction as his optics lock into her. His breath is stuck inside of his chest as he waits for whatever else she will say.*

Seze- *shrugs* “Well? Can you blame me? If you saw a splitting image of your.. Elita.. would you not love her as well?”

Royal- *genuinely thinks her words over, and hates that she’s right. He looks away as he nods, conceding as he finally allows his emotions to be felt.* “Why did you come back for me?”

Seze- *tests the waters and leans against him, she feels his metal tense, but her warmth makes Royal loosen up and relax just enough. She hums as her tail curls around his back.* “If you are anything like my Optimus.. then you just need someone to listen to you. To share the silence with you when things feel too heavy. You always listen to other’s burden, but no one ever takes the time to listen to your own. Also.. it pains me… to see you in pain.”

Royal- *hates how accurate she is. He leans against her the smallest amount, and the sensation makes a small smirk pull at his derma.* “Thank you.”

*cut to when Seze and Parul are saying goodbye to the Optimi before Na’vi walks them back. Royal gave Seze a small embrace, and believe it or not, he gave Na’vi one as well.*

Royal- *looks at Parul and Seze longingly, and gives Na’vi a bittersweet smirk.* I hope.. she grows up healthily. You know if she ever needs someone to check on her, I’m sure nurse June Darby would be more than willing to help.”

Na’vi- *nods to him as he puts his servo to Royal’s shoulder.* “I appreciate it.. and indeed. I do as well.. in truth I worry.. *com-links him as to not say it aloud in front of Seze* “Sometimes I fear how much longer I will truly have with her. The energon.. has just made her grow so unbelievably fast… my spark aches at the idea..” he trailed off, and he turned from Seze as he tried to hide his deep frown.

Royal- *nods solemnly as his gaze flickered between Na’vi and Seze and Parul. He put his servo to Na’vi’s shoulder, giving him a comforting grip.* “I understand your fear.. but let that only make every astro-klick you spend with her be all the more special.”

Na’vi- *nods as he wipes away a small tear of lubricant* “Indeed, let it be.”

*Seze waves the Optimi goodbye before Polaris runs back and gives her one more embrace. Then they embark on the journey back into the forest towards the portal.*

Sage- “Thank you… ma Na’vi, it was great to see your home. I hope I can come and visit it again some time.”

Na’vi- *smiles at the term ‘ma’ and puts a strong servo to his shoulder.* “Of course, like Seze and I said, you are more than welcome to come and visit whenever you all wish.”

*the Optimi then walked through the bioluminescent forest, and they could only stare up at all of the colors in awe. The forest with bright and littered with neon colors.*

Shiloh- “Holy Primus.. she was right.. everything here does glow.”

Polaris- “It’s fragging beautiful!! A place like this actually exists?!”

Cadet- “How does this even work?”

Sage- “I would imagine from the sun's light shining down on the forest throughout the solar-cycle.”

Big Rig- “Harley would love this.. maybe this is where we should renew our Conjunx Ritus vows..”

Phantom- *caressing a few bioluminescent leaves* “Unbelievable, this is absolutely unbelievable.”

Royal- *just stares at the colors, spark beginning to splinter at the idea of leaving this planet.*

Na’vi- “Indeed.. Eywa’eveng holds many dangers, but the most dangerous thing about her is that you’ll grow to love her far too much.”

*the group made it to the portal, and it opened up with ease. The daylight of the void could still be seen on the other side, and Na’vi gave each and every one of the Optimi an embrace. He felt bittersweetness at the sight, but knew all he would have to do was come back to this portal to see them.*

Na’vi- *hugs Royal, then lets him go, and as Royal almost walks through the portal Na’vi com-links him.* “You’re always welcome to come and visit her… and Seze as well.”

Royal- *turns with flushed faceplates before slowly nodding, not sure if he should smile or roll his optics.* “I’ll think about it..”

*1 week later. Seze and Na’vi are playing with Parul as she lays in the grass outside of their kelku, when they feel the vibration of pede steps. Na’vi looks up to find Royal walking towards them with a bunch of things in his servos.*

Seze- *smiles as she gasps* “Ma Royal! It is good to see you!”

Royal- *shyly nods as he tries to calm his smirk.* “Hello, Seze. Hello, Na’vi.”

Na’vi- *wears a beaming smile as he picks up Parul and walks over to Royal, giving him a gentle embrace as they both mind the sparkling in his grasp* “Tsmukan, I knew I’d see you again soon. What are all of these?” (Brother)

Royal- *shyly hands over a bunch of baby blankets and toys. He’s absolutely flustered and embarrassed beyond belief.* “I.. well um.. Miss Darby and Cade had some.. left over children stuff. I do not know if she will.. want it but.. I figured you both could use it.”

Na’vi- “That is very kind of you, ma Royal. Please, sit.”

*cut to the solar cycle ending with Seze and Parul who had taken a nap in the grass, in between the two mechs who can only look at them both. One with love and devotion and the other with a strange kind of protective desire over them.*

Na’vi- *gives Royal a knowing look.* “It’s alright.. you know?”

Royal- *optics widen* “What.. do you mean?”

Na’vi- *smiles* “Don’t take me for a skxawng.” (Moron) *his gaze motions towards Seze as he insinuates.*

Royal- *Flustered as he tries to keep himself under control.* “I don’t.. I’m not- *lets out a sigh as he realizes that there is no winning here, not with the splitting image of him.* “I… promise I won’t do anything.”

Not big sketches of designs(will be redone) for our clown gang!

As said earlier

Anyone can get into the void, but what will happen to them is a different story…

i had a thought about making this thing so i just decided to do it

loosely based off of something else

idk what to call them