Wrote this cause I'm bored
Optimus x Megatron
Dragon AU

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It was a brisk fall morning in the forest. Fiery colored leaves drifted in the light breeze, littering the forest floor with their beauty. Winter was just around the corner, the freezing cold beginning to nip at the noses of the animals that lived there.

Optimus was on his way to the river, eager to get a drink of fresh water. Leaves crunched beneath his paws as he padded along, his tail swaying gently behind him. The river was very close to the border that separated his territory from Megatron's, making the journey there quite dangerous indeed. But he was willing to take the risk for the crisp, clear water that gave the forest life.

The distant burbling of the river signaled that he was close and he broke into a light trot, his brilliant blue eyes scanning the area for any threat. As he came closer to the river, he soon realized with growing horror that he wasn't alone.

The hulking form of Megatron himself was crouched at the water's edge, his tongue flicking out to lap up the precious water. He seemed to be unaware of Optimus's presence, his scarlet red gaze focused elsewhere.

Optimus froze for a moment, his legs as stiff as a log. He stared at Megatron for a moment longer, his entire body rigid and tense. Finally, after minutes of coaxing, he willed his legs to move again. He lowered his body to the ground and slunk behind the bushes, attempting to hide himself before the warlord saw him. His brightly colored scales did not help whatsoever, especially since there was little cover because of the leaves falling off of the bushes and such. He was making good progress until he carelessly stepped on a twig.

Megatron's head snapped up at the sound, his eyes immediately narrowing down to pinpricks. He scanned the surrounding area, almost immediately spotting a flash of red and blue scales. "Optimus..." he released a low growl, slowly rising to his paws and lashing his tail.

Optimus froze yet again, his eyes wide with fear. Every instinct in his body was screaming at him to run, yet he could not move an inch. Fear overloaded his frozen state and he bolted as fast as he could down the riverbank.

Megatron snarled, lunging across the river and using his wings to glide. He landed on the other side of the bank and took off after Optimus, his powerful strides giving him the advantage. It didn't matter that he was now in the smaller male's territory.

Optimus found it hard to keep his footing on the slippery gravel of the riverbed, almost falling a few times as he struggled to outrun Megatron. He knew that outrunning the warlord was near impossible, but losing him in the forest was a possibility. He almost slipped when he skidded in the gravel and leapt up the riverbank, darting into the forest.

Megatron chased him the entire time, slowly gaining on him. He lunged forward, claws outstretched, and narrowly missed Optimus's tail, snarling in frustration and continuing the chase.

Optimus was beginning to tire and his legs refused to carry him as fast as he wanted them to. He frantically searched for another path to take as he ran, pushing himself to go faster.

Megatron noticed that Optimus was beginning to tire and growled, clamping his jaws down on the male's tail when he got close enough and swiping one of his back legs out from under him.

Optimus yelped, landing hard on his side and snarling. He felt Megatron's claws dig deeper into his tail and howled in pain, lashing out at the larger male and clawing him across the snout. He kicked at him with his hind legs, struggling to pull out of his iron grip.

Megatron snarled louder, blood dripping down his snout as he bared his teeth. He ripped his claws out of Optimus's tail and pushed one of the male's legs out of the way, exposing his soft underbelly. He shot his paw forward, gouging a deep wound in the Prime's stomach with his claws.

Optimus screeched and tried to flip over to protect his underbelly, clawing at Megatron again.

Megatron pulled his head back and growled, getting off of Optimus and stalking around him for a moment. "Pathetic weakling." He spat, his tail lashing furiously behind him.

Optimus panted heavily, quickly rolling over onto his stomach and protecting it with his legs. The wound burned like it was on fire and he could feel the warm blood seeping out of it. He ignored Megatron and clawed at him again, catching the male's shoulder with his claws.

Megatron yelped and snarled at Optimus, lunging towards the smaller male and easily pinning him with his weight. He sank his fangs into the back of the Prime's neck, shaking him like a rag doll. After that, he lifted him up and threw him into a tree, smirking when he heard the sickening crunch upon impact.

Optimus slumped to the ground, his flank rising and falling slowly with each heavy breath. He tried and failed to get up, his legs shaking so much that he couldn't even push himself an inch off the ground. He collapsed in defeat, looking up at Megatron as he loomed over him. "P-Please...... st-stop... the Megatronus I-I... knew... w-wouldn't..... do.. th-this.."

Megatron seemed to pause at the old name, but that didn't last very long. He snarled, planting his paw on Optimus's head and pinning it down. He flared his wings out in pure dominance, his blood-stained fangs bared in a ferocious snarl. "You did not know Megatronus! Orion did!" He spat, sinking his claws into the top of Optimus's head. "You took him away from me!"

Optimus winced, feeling blood starting to trickle down the sides of his face. "D-Do it... then.... d-destroy... the ve-very... thing.. y-you..... despise.." he mumbled, ignoring the hot tears in his eyes as he looked away from Megatron.

Megatron hesitated, glaring down at Optimus for a moment before lifting his paw. "No. I will not give you what you desire." He growled, flicking his tail. "If you do not perish from this, I shall slaughter you in a more glorious fashion." He spat, turning on his heel and padding away.

Optimus sniffed, watching Megatron pad away. He growled, using every ounce of strength to push himself to his paws. He stumbled after Megatron, collapsing in his path and yelping softly. "Please.... d-don't... go.." he mumbled, looking up at Megatron with pleading eyes.

Megatron looked down at Optimus, the slightest hint of guilt in his eyes. He just couldn't turn his back on the very dragon he used to call his friend. He slowly laid down next to Optimus, refusing to make eye contact for a moment. "What have you done to me....?" He muttered.

Optimus didn't reply, shifting closer and setting his head down near Megatron's paws. His breaths were labored and heavy, his flank rising and falling slower than before.

Megatron sighed heavily, feeling unbearable guilty for what he did. He forced himself to look at Optimus, staring at him for a moment before giving in. He pulled the male closer with his paw, beginning to rasp his tongue gently over the very wounds that he created himself.

Optimus tensed when he felt Megatron cleaning his wounds, though he soon relaxed once he knew the male wasn't going to hurt him. He sighed gently and closed his eyes, nuzzling Megatron's paw and allowing him to clean his wounds.

This wasn't how either of them expected this to turn out.

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