Accidental Bonds




After Ratchet explained of Optimus being in his pre-Prime state and finding out that Jack is a very important player in bringing back Optimus, Raf pulls Miko and Jack to the side.

"Guys, I need to tell you something, but only for Team Primus," Raf said. "We'll be playing important roles in the future when the time comes. However, if you tell the bots what I'm about to say, our destinies will never be fulfilled."

"We won't tell anyone Raf," Jack said. "I swear."

"Swear it on Team Primus," Raf said seriously. "Swear it on Primus. On our Primus' name, that you won't tell until it's time."

Jack and Miko saw how dead serious Raf was and nodded.

"We swear on Team Primus and our Primus' name we won't tell a soul until it's time," Jack and Miko said in sync. After the said that, the two of them, along with Raf's locket glowed.

"Now you can't tell anyone," Raf said with a nod. "Afterall, swearing on our Primus holds you to your word regardless if you try to tell anyone."

"Okay Raf," Jack said getting a bit uneasy. "What do you want to tell us that's super important that we had to swear on a Cybertronian god?"

"It involves all of us," Raf said. "Along with a decision Primus made to change our lives greatly. Let me start out by telling about my meeting with Primus ... and how I'm a Prime."

On the Nemesis

After Orion got his insignia from Knockout, Orian and Light followed Megatron to the bridge of the ship. Though, the two newcomers noticed that the vehicons were staring as they moved through the ship.

"You have been a captive of the Autobots, and locked in stasis for quite some time, Orian," Megatron said. "Long enough for us to be in exodus on another world."

"Exodus?" Orion wondered. "Why?"

"Because the warlord, Ratchet's careless actions led to this," Megatron said. He gestured to a monitor that showed the now dead planet, Cybertron.

Orion and Light were appalled by the scene, but Light had her suspicions about something being off. Though she would keep it to herself for now, as Megatron and Orion continued.

"I cannot believe Ratchet capable of such horrors," Orion exclaims.

"Yes," Megatron replied. "And to think the doctor of doom's mad quest for power continues. His marauders pursued us to this planet's orbit. We fear its species are not ready to behold us. But we are resolved to protect this world from the same tragedy from the same that was dealt to our own."

"One question, Megatron," Orion says. "Why are we called Decepticons?"

"Another craven Autobot scare tactic," Megatron replies.

However, Light was not convinced about anything Megatron was saying, but stayed quiet.

"The name was meant to demonize us," Megatron continued. "Instead, we wear it as a badge of honor. For if speaking the truth is deception, then we are gladly guilty."

Orion accepts the answer and simply nods. Though Light had other questions of a different matter.

"Where do I come into play?" Light asked. "What am I? And what purpose was I to get involved of a planetary war? Why don't I remember anything?"

"Light Path, you are a key to all Cybertronian futures," Megatron says. "Despite your form, you were once human. You were dragged into our war by an outside force. From what we know, the Autobots had you for some time, but they knew nothing about your past."

"Then why bring me into your war?" she asked again. "What's so special about me?"

"To answer both questions in one answer, you're the reincarnation of our creator himself," Megatron said which gained a gasp from Orion. "You are Primus reborn in human form. You are to bring life back to Cybertron. You are the sign that the war's end is coming."

Light heard this and was deep in thought. When Megatron spoke to Orion, she could hear deception all over his voice. But as he spoke to her, she couldn't hear any deception. He spoke truths, Light realized, but why not tell Orion the truth as well, she could only wonder.

"I see," Light said. "I could save your dying race."

"Indeed, you can," Megatron said. He turned to walk away. "The two of you should get some rest. We can pick up this conversation once you're both rested."

"Megatron," Orion called out. "I will do my part to stop Ratchet's unspeakable crimes of aggression. This I vow, with all my spark."

Then Megatron walked out, leaving Orion to stare at his deceased planet. If what Megatron said about Light was true, then she was the only one capable of reviving Cybertron.

"Orion, wait here," Light said. "I need to speak with Lord Megatron for a sec."

Orion nods. "Just make sure to come back. You are my charge after all."

Light nods, and quickly flew over to Megatron as he was alone in the hall. They were a good distance away from the room Orion or any other bot was in. Light could speak a bit freely.

"Lord Megatron, a word?"

"What is it, Light?" Megatron asked. "Is something a problem?"

"I know you were lying to Orion," Light said, which caused Megatron to stiffen. "I may not know why you did so, but I will not do anything since I have no business in Orion's life. I just wish to be granted full run of the ship."

Megatron relaxed a bit, but was curious. "And why would you request that? You and Orion naturally have free run of the ship regardless."

"I just want to make sure, as to not run into any trouble," Light replied. "Some in your army are very wary of me. I wouldn't want to cause you any trouble, Lord Megatron. Besides, I'm sure, regardless of my lost memories, I never been on a ship like this! I wanna explore."

Light's childlike demeanor and innocent smile made Megatron relax. Despite knowing of his deception towards Orion, Light decides not to interfere. The respect he had for her when she had her memories grew stronger.

"Alright," Megatron says with a slight chuckle. "I'll tell everyone of your roaming, and to assist you if you need. Just try to steer clear of Airachnid."

"That's another thing I wanted to bring up," Light said. "Why does she have a strong dislike of me? Everytime she sees me, I could just feel her anger towards me."

"That has to do with the Autobot Arcee," Megatron says. "When she first encountered you, Arcee was there as well. They have a very strong hatred for each other. She must still hate the fact that you were around Arcee."

Light was silent, as Megatron's word held truths again. Although Light was trying to figure out her emotions towards certain things. She was angry that Megatron would call Ratchet, someone she didn't know or remember, a tyrannical warlord. Or the feelings of concern towards the yellow bot with the Autobots.

Megatron saw Light's face and grew concerned. "Are you alright, Light Path? Is something the matter?"

And there was another thing Light had to wonder. Why would Megatron show such genuine concern toward her? Was it out of fear for her or respect towards her? She'd never know.

"How about you go back to Orion," Megatron suggested since no answer was given. "You need your rest. Maybe you would feel better tomorrow."

"Alright," Light finally replied. "Goodnight, Lord Megatron. Have a nice recharge."

Light went back to Orion and saw he was going to leave to their shared quarters.

"Light, did you get everything you needed sorted out?" Orion asked. "Yeah, but I'm super tired now. Orion, could you um ... open your chest for me? I mean it's a silly thing to ask, but I just feel like ... there's something familiar about it."

Orion was a bit confused by the request, but did it anyway. Afterall, Light was Primus incarnate. He didn't want to upset his reborn creator. So he opened his chest to see strange fabric material there. Light flew in and seemed to get comfortable there and closed her eyes.

"Goodnight, Orion," Light said with a yawn. "Have a sweet ... recharge."

Light fell asleep in the cab. Orion was unsure what to do next, but his chest closed on instinct alone. He made his way to his assigned berthroom, laid on his berth, and fell into sweet recharge. Learning many things that changed was draining. He forgot Light was in his chassis.

With Megatron

Megatron and Knockout were discussing Orion's job to decode the Iacon database.

"Considering what's at stake, shouldn't we beef up security around here?" Knockout asked. "And what about Light Path? What will she be doing?"

"Knockout, I believe that Orion will perform most effectively if he does not feel threatened or confined in any way," Megatron said. "However, it is no coincidence that Orion's workstation is located in direct proximity to the energon storage vault."

"Which is under constant surveillance," Knockout said, catching on. "Well played. But what of our little Light? You know she won't sit around watching Orion work."

"For now, Light Path is free to roam the ship as she pleases," Megatron replied.

"But, isn't that a bit dangerous?" Knockout asked. "What is she figures out-"

"She already has," Megatron cuts in. "Light knows that I'm lying to Orion. However, weather out of respect for me or allowing Orion to make his own choice, Light Path has chosen to stay quiet on the matter. As such, I cannot manipulate her like Orion. So I'll leave her be for now."

"So she knows, but is keeping silent on the matter," Knockout says. "That sounds like something she'd do. I mean, she believes everyone has a choice."

"So, you know how Light thinks?"

"In a sense, I do," Knockout replies. "Light Path is a third party. She won't interfere unless it means pain to those she's close to, or lose of life. If I remember correctly, Light was once an experiment. She doesn't like seeing others suffer because of that."

"Where did you get that information?" Megatron asked.

Knockout chuckles a bit as he rubbed his helm. "Well, I was digging around and found a file on her past life in ... Soundwave's processor."

"And why would you be looking through my most loyal Decepticon's processor!?"

"Because he asked me to," Knockout quickly replied in fear. "Light Path hacked his processor, stole some files, and gave him a file on her. The hack wouldn't allow him to share the file. I was able to get it out and decode it. I was going to give you it after our conversation."

"I see," Megatron says. "Good work. Just another thing to add to Light Path's growing list of capabilities. That's probably the reason she knew I was lying to Orion."

Though Megatron wondered if Light could also read one's intentions. If she could, then that's why Light kept her silence instead of telling Orion of the deception. All because of Megatron's inner desire, Light is respectfully staying out of the situation.

"Interesting," Knockout said. "Maybe we can have Light produce energon cubes of different kind. You are aware she can produce dark energon as well as regular?"

"I was going to give her that task once she feels comfortable on the ship," Megatron informed. "We don't want to be so rash with her, since she's far more perceptive than Orion."

"I see," Knockout said. "I'll return to my workstation, my lord. Is there anything else that you may require of me?"

"No need, Knockout. I will check on our archievest. I do want you to keep an optic out for Light Path though. Whatever you do, don't lie to her. That will give her a reason to dig around. We need to keep the reincarnation on our side if we are to win the war."

"I understand, my lord."

Then Knockout headed to the medbay, while Megatron entered Orion's berthroom that also served as his work space.

"Orion, how fairs Project Iacon?" Megatron asked.

"I am a bit rusty I fear," Orion replied. "I only managed to decode three entries."

"And what do these entries comprise?" the warlord asked.

"They were logged by Autobot archivist during the war, after I entered stasis," Orion started. "My only knowledge of the contents to far, is that they are coordinates."

He turns around and says, "Targeting locations on this very planet. I surmise that they could indicate hiding places for vessels shuttled from Cybertron for safe keeping."

"Such as historical documents or cultural artifacts?" Megatron asked.

"My greatest fear would be weapons of mass destruction," Orion said. "Hidden away for later use."

All the more reason it is essential that we do everything in our power to keep said vessels from Autobot reach," Megatron said as he moved forward and placed a hand on his shoulder plating. "We are fortunate to have you on our side, Orion Pax."

Megatron made his way to leave, but Orion called out to him.

"Lord Megatron, I am puzzled by one particular finding," Orion started. "I have discovered several historical references to Starscream as your second in command. Yet I have not seen him aboard the ship."

"Sadly, Commander Starscream is dead," Megatron said. "Though you brought up a question of my own. Where is Light Path?"

"Light Path?" Orion said in confusion. Until realization dawned on him. "Oh Yes! Light Path! She woke up earlier. She wanted to roam the ship with me during my break. Will that be possible, Lord Megatron?"

"Yes, you may take a break now. But where is Light Path, Orion?"

"Funny thing," Orion said. "Though this arrangement is odd, I feel that this is a normal occurrence. But Light Path is sleeping in my alt-cab."

Orion opens the cab to reveal a sleeping Light with a blanket and pillow, sound asleep. Orion reaches in, and pokes Light to stir her.

"Yes, Orion?" Light said as she got up. She tried to rub the sleep from her eyes. "You need something? Do you need more energon?"

"No, Light. I just wanted to inform you, that I have a break," Orion said which Light perked up immediately. "I was wondering if you would like to look around the ship?"

Light shot out of the cab and flew before Orion's faceplate. "Really!? I'd love to! I want to meet some of the crew members and all the cool places on this ship! This is exciting!"

"Haha, for being the incarnation of our creator, you sure lively," Orion says.

"Well, I am just a sparkling in your species, Orion!" Light says. "Besides, I want to find what's calling me! I know it's somewhere on this ship, but I'm not sure where."

"Something's calling you?"Megatron asked, startling Light. "Do you know what?"

Light shakes her head. "No, not really. Ever since  got on the ship, I felt something pulling my spark. I'm sure to find it if I roam around."

"I see," Megatron said. "You better get going then. Do you want an escort to show you around? Or will you be fine on your own?"

"We'll manage," Light said. "If anything, I can bridge us back here or the communication hub if we get lost. So don't worry so much, Lord Megatron. I trust your crew to help if asked."

Megatron nods, and leaves as the two head in the opposite direction. The newbies on the Nemesis walked the halls trying to navigate the gigantic ship. The two of them found the energon storage vault, the rec room and many other storage rooms.

Though the two of them heard a commotion and started heading there, but as they got closer, Orion slowed down, while Light moved faster. The pull on her spark was getting stronger, but she also had a gut feeling that something was happening.

Light saw Soundwave standing in the middle of the hallway and landed on his shoulder plating. Soundwave was surprised to say the least. Light wasn't supposed to be here. Not when Arcee was heading right for them.

"Hey Soundwave! It's good to see you again!"

"Light Path - you shouldn't - be here!" Soundwave said through recordings.

Before they could say anything, Arcee speed at them.

"GIVE BACK AURORA AND OPTIMUS!!!" Arcee yelled as she tried to ram him, unaware, of Light being there. Light recognized Arcee's voice, but couldn't let the femme hit Soundwave. Light could feel the fear, worry, and panic for her in Soundwave's systems.

Light saw Arcee speeding at them. Light panicked, and opened a bridge right before Arcee could make contact with Soundwave. The bridge closed just as Orion turned the corner.

"I heard a commotion," Orion said.

"Oh, don't worry about it, Orion," Light reassured. "Soundwave took care of it. We don't need to worry about. Hey Soundwave! Can you tell us what area of the ship this is?"

Soundwave nods as Light gets off of his shoulder. "You're in - the berthrooms - of commanding - officers," Soundwave replied. Then he santerered off in his calm pace.

"Thanks Soundwave!" Light shouts as the mech leaves. "You're the best!"

"Light Path, are we getting any closer to the pull in your spark?"

"Yeah! We're really close. It's in one of these berthrooms. I just know it!"

"But Light ... these belong to the high chain of command," Orion stated. "We could get in trouble for invading one's personal quarters!"

"We won't, Orion," Light insisted as she flew to one of the doors. "I am the incarnation of Primus, your creator. I'm sure they won't get mad at us. It's important that I see what's calling for help."

"Help?" Orion asked. "Someone's in trouble?"

"Yes, Orion," Light replied. "They're in distress. You and I both know, we could never leave someone who calls for help. That's against our good nature. It's just beyond this door."

"How are we-" The door opens much to Orion's surprise.

"Doors are no problem to me," Light said as she stepped in, with Orion following hesitantly. "They're in here. I'm so close. See if you can find anything."

Orion looked around and knew who this room belonged to.

"I found them!" Orion turned to see four cybertronia size cassette tapes floating in front of Light, who was on the floor. "These are the four pulling at my spark! They are stuck in stasis with very server injuries and nearly depleted fuel tanks. They really need my help."

"We are currently in Soundwave's room," Orion informs. "We shouldn't be here, Light Path. We could be seen as messing with security measures being here."

"Orion, shush!" Light said. "I'm concentrating."

Sure enough, liquid energon of different colors that Orion had heard from legends and stories flowed out of Light's streaks on her arms. The energon went to the four cassettes that were close to each other, and encased them until it seeped into the cassettes.

The reaction was immediate. The cassettes transformed, two had a mech like form, while one had a bird like form, while the last one had a cyber panther form. The new additions looked at Light and got defencive, especially when they saw Orion.

"Where are we!? Who are you two!?" The blue twin mech demanded.

Light stepped closer despite the silver and gray panther growled at her approche. Orion backed away from the four, seeing that they had a dislike towards him.

"Hi there! I'm Light Path and my friend behind me is Orion," Light said. "You're on the Nemesis. I'm not sure what happened to you four, but I was able to repair all of you."

"You ... repaired us?" The red mech asked.

"Yeah! My spark heard all of your sparks call me. I just came to help you. If there's anything you need now, I would be more than happy to help you."

By this point, Light was right in front of the four cassettacons. The panther stepped forward and sniffed her. When he found she wasn't a threat, he rubbed up against her. Then the other three came close to her and cuddled close to her.

"Light Path," Orion called. Catching everyone's attention. "My break is over soon. I'll be returning to our berthroom if you need me."

"Alright, Orion! I'll see you later. I think I'll head to the bridge to see our sire!"

Orion left while the other four returned their attention to Light. The panther looked on with a questioning gleam in his optics.

"Well, Orion is my guardian, Ravage," Light said surprising everyone. "What? Why are you all surprised?"

"It's just ... he's a pather! How did you hear that through our bond," the red mech started.

"Oh, I see. I think I accidentally bonded with all of you," Light said. "I think this isn't the first time this happened, but I'm not complaining. I always wanted siblings!"

"Let's go see the Boss! I'm sure he'll be surprised to see us!" the red mech, Frenzy said.

"Yeah, let's go find him now!" the blue mech, Rumble said.

Ravage nods, while Buzzsaw chirped his agreement.

Without warning, Light bridged them to the command center, right before Soundwave and Megatron. Light got mixed reactions that she kind of expected. Though, the one that really mattered was the joy radiating from Soundwave.

"Boss!" The twin cassettacons yelled. All four of them rushed up to Soundwave and hugged his legs. Soundwave, too overjoyed to care who was watching, knelt down and hugged them. Megatron was quite happy to see his TIC get his creations back.

"How did you repair them?" Megatron asked. "They were in terrible shape, and we couldn't repair them if they weren't in their normal forms."

"I can expel energon with healing properties," Light said, not really going into detail. "Although, healing their injuries that was spark deep forced me to bond with them accidentally."

"You have a spark bond with them!?" Megatron asked in utter surprise. "Are you also bonded to Soundwave?"

"Yeah," Light said. "I am. He feels like a sire to me. It's really nice. I need to go to my guardian. I really don't like leaving Orion alone. Not when many on this ship see him as a threat to be wary of. I wouldn't want him to get attacked. He is important to you after all." 

Before Megatron could say anything, Light bridged herself in her shared berthroom with Orion. She found that he was still typing away at the console, until she appeared.

"Any luck?" Light asked.

Orion shook his helm, but kept working. "No progress yet, but I will keep at it. How did Soundwave take the news of his creations being online once more?"

"He's happy," Light said. "The bond is filled with a great amount of joy."

"You have a bond with Soundwave!? That's quite amazing. Soundwave always had a soft spot for younglings. I'm surprised you bonded with them thought."

"It was an accident," Light said. "They had spark damage. So, I sent some of my spark energy to them. It healed the spark damage, and that's all that matters. The bond is a plus!"

Before Orion could reply, the door to their room opened. Light gasped at the figure. Orion turned to see who was there.

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