houseofstrange / CT Starwing Log (Reply)

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus heads out of Metroplex, putting on an air of business so no one he passes will bother him too much. Recent events have reminded him of some rather painful memories and he's not in a mood to talk to anyone about it, besides his family.*

Optimus Prime: *Which is possibly one of the reasons Optimus is knocking on Trion's door, hoping he's not interrupting anything*

Alpha Trion: *He had been reading a rather interesting bookfile, called "Of Mice and Men". The plot had seemed rather interesting, and his curiosity of a certain character with a fascination with petting things caught his attention. But when a knock to his door broke him out of his reading, he shook his head and set down the bookfile.* Enter?

Optimus Prime: *That he does, opening the door and nodding a greeting* Father. *Beat* Ultra Magnus is acting a little...strangely. I was wondering if you knew anything of it?

Alpha Trion: *He raised an optic ridge, then stood to greet his son* ..Optimus. *He shook his head a bit* ..No, I don't believe so. What exactly do you mean by...strangely?

Optimus Prime: Edgy, nervous...*Shakes his head a little* I was about to go meet him - he said he didn't want to discuss it on the journals. I don't blame him. *Humorless smile* Would you like to come with me?

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus heads into the Base, making his way around to the spot Optimus had picked. When he reaches the roof of the turret he sits himself down to start going through memory files he retains from the events he has been reminded of.*

Alpha Trion: *He became a bit worried, the frown on his face hidden partially by the beard. He nodded* Of course. I wouldn't mind coming with. Perhaps I can help...? *He raised his hand to the door, indicating that he was ready to go*

Optimus Prime: *Nods, and steps back out* I wash hoping you would. *Whether that's meant towards 'coming' or 'helping' or both remains to be seen*

Alpha Trion: Of course I would. You both are my sons, why would I not? *He managed a soft smile at that, stepping out and down the hall with him*

Optimus Prime: *Starts leading, then! And through the wonder of scene-changing (possibly complete with Autobot spinny), it isn't long before they're stepping out by the tower*

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus does not notice them at first - he's deep in memories.*

Optimus Prime: *Notes this...and lightly touches Magnus on the shoulder* Brother?

Alpha Trion: *He took a step forward, tilting his head a bit. He hadn't seen Magnus like this in a very...very long time...but he had never known what had happened. He sat down on the other side of Magnus, watching him and his brother* ...

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus is brought out of his reverie by Optimus's touch.* Oh! Sorry... I was... remembering... *His voice trails off somewhat sad.*

Optimus Prime: *Nods lightly, sitting down*

Alpha Trion: ...Is everything alright, Son? *He asked quietly, but concerned*

Ultra Magnus: I... *He tries to formulate how to state his thoughts.* I was reminded of a period in my life... during the Scattering, when we were searching for the Allspark...

Optimus Prime: *Watches Magnus, remaining close; forearm just barely touching the other's. He doesn't interrupt, serving as silent support*

Alpha Trion: *He nodded, giving support and encouragement to continue* ...Go ahead...?

Ultra Magnus: ... *He pauses for a moment before starting.* In the time I was in space I... had a run-in... *Tries to sort through his memories* I thought I knew who it was, but I have recently found I was wrong about that...

Optimus Prime: ...*now he's paying 100% attention*

Ultra Magnus: I don't actually recall much of what happened... I was in and out of stasis after the saucer hit me... *He shakes a bit as he remembers.*

Alpha Trion: *He raised an optic ridge, looking at Optimus and then back to Magnus, listening*

Ultra Magnus: I was on some sort of ship... *His voice wavers a bit* It hurt...

Optimus Prime: *Optics are on Magnus, not Trion. He wordlessly reaches for his brother's forearm*

Alpha Trion: *He's a bit alarmed, but he keeps the expression from entering his face. A hand rests on Magnus's shoulder, looking at him, listening, still*

Ultra Magnus: I... *He pulls himself back from those memories a bit, steadying,* Afterwards, I woke up on a barren planet... there was something with me...

Optimus Prime: What do you mean? *Quiet*

Alpha Trion: ...Something with you? *He was curious, and gently encouraged him*

Ultra Magnus: She was tiny and her systems were a terrible mess... *His voice wavers again, this time more sad than before.*

Optimus Prime: ...she?

Alpha Trion: ...*His optics widened slightly, but he tilted his head, indicating he was listening*

Ultra Magnus: I recognized some of the more recognizable systems in her... and her spark...

Optimus Prime: ...

Alpha Trion: *the '...' was about the same reaction that Trion had as well..*

Optimus Prime: *Then they're in agreement* ...

Ultra Magnus: I don't know how, but whoever had me somehow made her partly from me - my systems... and my spark. *He shudders again, putting his head in one of his hands.* I called her //Starwing// *He says the name in Cybertronian.*

Optimus Prime: *He's...surprised by the news, he didn't think such a thing was possible...and glances briefly at Trion before back at Magnus, squeezing the forearm again* ...What happened to her...?

Alpha Trion: *He was rather shocked to hear this, but he squeezed his shoulder gently, nodding, Optimus asking the question before he could*

Ultra Magnus: *He looks up again, staring out into the desert, unnoticing of anything.* She stayed with me for a few vorns... but I am no medic, so I could do very little to fix the mess of her systems... I didn't find anyone during that time... and she eventually broke down... *there's an almost choking sound* Her spark faded and I couldn't help her.

Optimus Prime: ......

Alpha Trion: *He listened, a frown hidden once again by the beard* ...I'm sorry....*whispered quietly*

Optimus Prime: As am I. *Soft*

Optimus Prime: *It seems horribly inadequate, but...*

Ultra Magnus: *He holds up a hand, bringing up a holo of a tiny, strange little robot. The odd little thing is dark blue and black, with bright blue Autobot optics.* That's her... life-size. *She is not much bigger than a human.*

Optimus Prime: *Looks at it...and then at Magnus. Back at the holo* There's a resemblance. *Still soft*

Alpha Trion: *He stared at it in awe, amazed. He reached out, as if to touch the tiny holo* ....Amazing...

Ultra Magnus: A little... *He murmurs fondly.* She may have been a hybrid, but she was an Autobot at spark.

Optimus Prime: *Slow nod*

Alpha Trion: *He looked at Magnus, the Optimus, then back at the holo, a thought striking him* ...This...makes her what humans would call...a granddaughter...*quietly*

Optimus Prime: ...

Optimus Prime: I suppose you're right.

Ultra Magnus: ... Yes. *Magnus agrees.* I think you would have liked her... she was a playful little femme.

Alpha Trion: *He managed a soft smile.* I am certain I would have. *still staring at the holo*

Optimus Prime: Did...*pause, and slowly* Did you ever learn who...?

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus sets the holo in motion - it is a simple program that runs it, making the image run up his arm and swing around his neck and down the other arm.*
No I didn't... *He shakes his head.* The saucer I caught a glimpse of before I was knocked out had me thinking for a long time that Cosmos was somehow involved... *He shuts his optics for a moment as the Starwing holo sits on his hand, head tilted curiously.*
I don't recall seeing anyone on the ship I was... *a shudder* held on. I also never saw anything that resembled //Starwing's// non-Cybertronian systems afterwards.

Optimus Prime: So...that explains the timing. *Mostly to himself*

Alpha Trion: *He looked at Optimus curiously* ...timing..?

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus looks up at him curious.*

Optimus Prime: Cosmos' arrival. *Tilts his head. What'd you think he meant?*

Alpha Trion: Ahh, yes, I had heard about that. *he nodded softly, watching the little holo on Magnus's hand*

Ultra Magnus: I don't think Cosmos had anything to do with it... not now. *He looks back at Starwing's holo.*

Optimus Prime: *Nod, and watches the holo as well* I don't think he would even consider such a thing. It may just have been a matter of coincidence...wrong place, wrong time. But...at least you seem to have kept some good from it.

Alpha Trion: *He listened to Prime's words, watching the little one on his arm* ...And you were able to share this with us. For that, I am grateful. *softly*

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus nods.* I at least have my memories of... Starwing... *He tests the name in english.*

Optimus Prime: Exactly. I...think I would have liked to meet her. *Musing*

Alpha Trion: ..As would I. *He reached out, a finger just bare inches from the little holo*

Ultra Magnus: *Starwing turns towards the new figures, blinking at them curiously. The holo does not do much more than that, it's parameters for interacting with more than Magnus are very limited.*

Optimus Prime: *Makes a soft, amused sound at its reaction to Trion. Gives the latter a sideways look* You were a grandfather and you didn't even know it.

Alpha Trion: *He chuckled at that* And you were an uncle and didn't even know it. *He pulled his finger back a bit*

Optimus Prime: *Blinks at that...then...smiles* I suppose you're right.

Alpha Trion: *nods, keeping that slight smile*

Ultra Magnus: *The holo turns back to look at Magnus, before starting to try to pull at his fingers.* I wonder how Noki would react to her...

Optimus Prime: Have you shared it with anyone else?

Ultra Magnus: Uhh... Not really. I never ran into any Autobots while she was alive... and did not want to talk about her for a long time after.

Optimus Prime: Understandable.

Alpha Trion: *He's watching Starwing's holo, amused by her, and nods, agreeing with Optimus. Of course it was understandable. He was sure that Magnus had come to love the little one, and her death...must have been hard for him to deal with.*

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus reaches towards the holo with his other hand. It turns to those fingers and tackles them before he can stroke her. It was a common reaction the real Starwing had and is one of the most solid parts of the holo's program. It gains a sad smile from Magnus.*

Optimus Prime: *Chuckles softly*

Alpha Trion: *He smiled at that, a quite chuckle coming from him as well*

Ultra Magnus: She did that a lot... * speaks softly.* She was always fascinated by our size difference.

Optimus Prime: *He's still curious as to who did it to Magnus and/or why...but...watching the hologram interact, it's a little hard to worry about that too hard* She was a sparkling.

Ultra Magnus: She was... At only three and a half vorns she was still very young.

Alpha Trion: *he nodded, watching her* ...Still very playful, it seems, too.

Ultra Magnus: Yes... *He watches the holo react.* I only have a her most common actions...

Alpha Trion: ...The ones you have the most memories of. *He smiled softly* Don't ever lose that, Magnus. Despite what happened, she is still a part of you. *he continued watching her, still amazed*

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus nods to that.* The section of my systems this program is in is one of my most secure systems.

Optimus Prime: *Nods in agreement with Trion*

Alpha Trion: *He nodded at Magnus, watching her* ...I would assume you have a backup of her program, just in case something were to happen..?

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus grins slightly at that* Three backups, and two more in subspace... as well as her body.

Optimus Prime: -you still have her body? *blink*

Alpha Trion: *He stopped at that, optics blinking. That, he wasn't exactly expecting. Optimus said the question before he could, once again*

Ultra Magnus: Uhh... *He looks a tad sheepish about it* I promised her I wouldn't leave her alone, so I kept her body until I found somewhere to settle down. *He thinks for a moment* I may consider burying her somewhere here.

Optimus Prime: I see...*Brief pause, then, slowly* Do you think she would have liked Earth?

Alpha Trion: *He nodded at that, in complete understanding now.*

Ultra Magnus: I think she would have found it fascinating... she always found being planet-side so, and this is a more complex biosystem than a lot of places we stopped at.

Optimus Prime: Then perhaps it is not a poor choice for a resting place. *Glances out at the desert, thoughtfully*

Alpha Trion: ...Might I recommend somewhere that the humans would have a hard time finding her...I understand they have a fascination with finding and digging things up, and studying them...

Optimus Prime: *Optics darken minutely at the thought* That is an excellent suggestion.

Alpha Trion: *He nodded slowly* I would hate for her to fall into human hands. Who knows what kind of tests and such they would run on her, and I fear they would only use her for their own ends...

Ultra Magnus: I wonder if Met would let me place her under one of his sections... I don't think anyone could get to her if he's directly on top of her grave.

Optimus Prime: If he needs to Transform...

Alpha Trion: *He nodded in agreement with Optimus*

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus thinks about it* As long as he returns to the same area... plus the ground would be heavily compacted under him...

Alpha Trion: ...What if one day, we need to find a different place to locate to? Our home...has never been in one place since Cybertron...*worried father is worried*

Optimus Prime: *Slow exhale*

Ultra Magnus: *That gains a frown...* I... I wouldn't want to leave her where humans might try to dig her up...

Alpha Trion: *He nodded slowly, trying to think of somewhere he could place her*

Optimus Prime: Father, Earth is one of the best planets to end our Diaspora as any I have seen, humans or not. As far as I can see it, this is our home for now.
That said...Ultra Magnus, while I have no doubts Metroplex would be a great guardian for her, if we had to relocate - on-planet or elsewhere - where we stayed would be of great interest to the humans. Or anyone else.
The decision is yours, but perhaps somewhere a bit...more solitary.

Alpha Trion: *He nodded at Optimus's words, understanding what he meant.*

Ultra Magnus: Hmm... Yes... *Thoughtfully watches the holo playing* Somewhere remote...

Optimus Prime: You'll find a place. *Quietly*

Alpha Trion: Might take time, but you will. *He nodded gently*

Ultra Magnus: *He nods* Yes... until then, I can take care of her as I have since she faded...

Alpha Trion: *He nodded again, his beard half hiding the gentle smile he gave.*

Optimus Prime: ...

Optimus Prime: *Pensive expression...but....silent*

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus gives himself a slight shake, and looks up at them for the first time in ages* But anyway... now you know what happened... and why I had a problem with Cosmos' arrival.

Optimus Prime: *Looks back at him, meeting his gaze...slow nod* Thank you for sharing. *Shouldersqueeze*

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus lets the holo fade out, and slowly gets to his feet.*

Alpha Trion: *He rose just after him, a hand on his shoulder* ...If there is ever anything else...you know you can come to either of us.

Ultra Magnus: I will... and thankyou... *He moves to give Trion a hug.*

Alpha Trion: *He returned the hug, patting his back gently before letting him go again* Not a problem, my Son. *soft smile*

Ultra Magnus: *He nods, before turning and offering a similar hug to Optimus.*

Optimus Prime: *Gets to his feet as well, and takes that hug, patting Magnus on the back once* Don't be a stranger.

Ultra Magnus: I'll try not to be, though the paperwork keeps me busy...

Optimus Prime: ...sorry about that.

Alpha Trion: Is there anyone you might be able to ask for help from? I wouldn't think it would be something you would have to do by yourself entirely...? *he glanced over at Optimus for a second, before looking back at Magnus*

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus grins* Not your fault... mostly. It needs to get done and I've always been better at it. *He look to Trion* Ahh... yeah... I already did something along those lines already...

Optimus Prime: Oh? *Pulls back - has a slightly amused look on his face*

Alpha Trion: You did? *He tilted his head a bit, curious*

Ultra Magnus: Well with recent events things have got ahead of me a bit... and I have been talking with someone who needed some form of distraction from... various problems.

Optimus Prime: Who? *Curious as well*

Alpha Trion: *He listened intently, curious as to who Magus would have recruited*

Ultra Magnus: Uhh... It was Sunstorm.

Optimus Prime: Aha.

Alpha Trion: ...Sunstorm? *a bit surprised, not having expected Magnus offer the job to a Seeker*

Optimus Prime: *Glance at Trion* Sunstorm's a good mech. *Not that he's taking it that Trion suggested otherwise - he's just confirming Magnus's choice as a good one*

Ultra Magnus: I came across him in the chapel... *He shrugs* We talked a bit... I helped him come to a decision about something... personal.

Alpha Trion: *He shook his head* I don't doubt you, Optimus. I was just a bit surprised, is all. *he glanced at Magnus again* It's good that you were able to help him. *slight approving nod. He had noticed that Magnus had always had a spot for helping others.*

Optimus Prime: Is he all right? *Back at Magnus*

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus nods* He just needs something to keep his mind off Blaster.

Optimus Prime: ......mm.

Alpha Trion: *Ahh, Blaster. He had heard about the relationship between the two, though never followed it directly. He had, however, been aware of Blaster's issues with his memory.* Indeed. Dwelling on something too long can be dangerous in the long run.

Ultra Magnus: Well at least between the files and Noki, he'll have something to keep his mind off the matter...

Optimus Prime: If there's something the rest of us can do to help him...

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus shrugs* Give him things to do? That would help, I think.

Alpha Trion: *He looked over at Optimus, thinking* ...Something where he's not alone. I haven't seen in him quite sometime. I believe he's kept to himself for a while. Having someone around would help, I would think. *thoughtfully*

Optimus Prime: I'll see what can be done. *Nod*

Ultra Magnus: *Magnus nods, pleased that maybe something extra can be done to help Sunstorm keep his mind off his broken bond.*

Alpha Trion: *He nodded, stroking his beard absently* ..I will see if there is anything I can think of to help contribute to this, as well.