Original post from Bubblepunk
Prewar, Orion Pax and Megatronus were friends. Together the two worked to promote Megatronus's plan for a new Cybertron, a place where a bot could be who they wanted. The revolution was near, working caste bots growing restless. Those who had spent eons slaving away for the upper castes, turned their audials to this new powerful voice.
But as power grows, morals corrupt.
The renowned gladiator and scribe that Orion Pax knew was slowly descending into a tyrannical leader. The once philosopher king, corrupted by his own criticisms.
Even before the final council plea, Orion knew his friend was gone. He could see it in his optics, the slow corruption.
The day of the Council hearing, was that final strike of the gavel. As Megatron declared his idea to overthrow the old guard, revolt against the Iacon Council, and place himself as Cybertron's new ruler, Orion lost him.
The promised philosopher king was no more.
Orion's approach to the center sealed the two bot's fates.
Orion's speech to the council was filled with optimism for a new future for Cybertron. A new era of peace, of autonomy. While a violent revolution wasn't ideal, it would be something that happens if the Council does not change. Orion promised that it would come, but offered ways for the Council to avoid it.
Megatron faded into the background as Orion spoke, his more pacifist stance resonating more with the Council. As Orion finished his speech, he turned to face the former gladiator. Sorrow filled Orion's optics, as rage filled Megatron's.
Megatronus was Megatron, Orion Pax was Optimus Prime
Megatron was betrayed, Optimus Prime was sparkbroken
Megatron was enraged, Optimus Prime was optimistic
Megatron was a Decepticon, Optimus Prime was an Autobot
Megatron was the tyrannical leader, Optimus Prime was the philosopher king
