(^— digitalized version of decepticon code for clarity if you plan to try and win the free commission.)

This was the first completed comic that I ever created.
It is considered fanart, specifically a two page one-shot of an interaction between a cannon character and a non-cannon character.

Based off the title, you can only assume that there were certain difficulties with the creation of this comic.

Planning:
Creating a comic is a long process.
This comic was created under a strict timetable. I had two weeks to complete it.
During the planning process, I assessed my available resources, potential distractions and, most importantly, experience.
Remember this is the first comic I ever created. I didn't know how much easier it was to plan out comics digitally before transferring it to traditional ink.
I spent an entire three days planning it out and asking around for tips.
At the end, I still didn't have a clue what I was going to do.

Improvisation:
This comic became the most improvised and uncoordinated art piece I have ever done. I just drew one panel at a time and hoped the format would work out.
In summary, I winged it.

Colours:
You may notice the lack of colours.
There is a reason other than laziness for this.
Through my limited research, I learned that certain comic styles do not use colour. I read some of these to see what they were like and I rather enjoyed it.
Though, I still wanted to colour something.
In the end, I used highlighters to create a glowing effect with all the bio lights to create this night-time feel in the piece.

Completion:
After a year, my experience has grown immensely from amateur to elite.
There are many things I could change in this piece but am no longer capable of redrawing it.

Why?
Well, upon completing the piece a day before the deadline, the one who assigned me to this task asked if they could keep it for future reference.
Of course I said yes.
I didn't know that something like this would be well loved and commemorated by my future self at the time.
I gave it away for free.

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this story time.

In case you are incapable of reading the words on the comic, I shall write a script for you.

Page 1
Cybertron- night before the battle

Silent Shadow
Inhales*
Exhales*

Megatron walks out on to the balcony overlooking a sector of Kaon.

Silent Shadow
Megatronus?

Megatron
Silent... I don't want you to fight tonight.

Silent Shadow turns towards him.

Silent Shadow
W-what?!
I realize you worry about me, Megatronus, b-but if you're going to change the tides, I need to be there too.

Page 2

Megatron
I know you want to be beside me, but it's more important for you to stay, you need to heal,
Megatron gazes at a deep wound on Silent Shadow's side.
and I need you to be around to rule Cybertron in equality with me.

Silent Shadow bows her helm.

(Decepticon code Easter egg. Free commission to whoever translates it first.)

Silent Shadow
My injury will not stop me, for my instinct to protect you i-is stronger... and you need to worry about the attack.

Megatron
Sigh*
I know you are going to remain this persistent, so I will not fight you.
We need as many soldiers as we can
But promise me you will leave as soon as things get rough.

To be continued.

What did you think?
Let me know.

More updates to come on more than just this art book.