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rosieknightIt's a day early, so what?
Title: Happy Birthday, Soundwave.
By: RosieKnight
Rating: G, really!
Disclaimer: I don’t own the Transformers.
Characters/Pairings: Megatron/Optimus, Shockwave/Soundwave
Author’s Note: For SpotlightNoa. Happy birthday!
AN2: This is set in my best guess for Mutual Concessions' future.
"You're plotting something, Optimus," Megatron's familiar voice rang through their quarters, filling his audials.
Optics shinning in amusement, Optimus replied, “I’m an Autobot. We don’t plot….”
Megatron snorted, dropping down beside his mate, “That’s a load of scrap. Who was it that ended Skywarp’s and Sideswipe’s prank war by painting ‘I’m a moron’ and other things on both of them and ordering them to report to the common room during the busiest part of the shift?”
“That was fun,” Optimus admitted, shifting to lean against the grey form. “Ratchet helped with keeping them off-line long enough to paint, and it was completely Hound’s idea to take holos of Sideswipe and Skywarp.”
The grey mech chuckled, “Remind me to thank Hound and Ratchet.” Becoming more serious, Megatron added, “Besides, Optimus, you just proved my point. Autobots do scheme.”
Taking a mock serious tone, the Prime teased, “Autobots don’t plot or scheme, Megatron. We plan.”
“My apologies,” Megatron returned in the same tone. Growing serious, the Decepticon Lord studied Optimus for a moment, “What are you planning? Or is it best that I don’t know?”
Matching the other’s mood, Optimus ordered his thoughts. “I’m not arranging any pranks, if that’s what you’re worried about. You might even approve of what I’m working on.” At Megatron’s gesture, the Autobot continued, “It’s come to my attention that Soundwave’s Creation Orn is approaching. While it’s not feasible for him to have an entire orn off, I think a day or two would be appropriate.”
“Hmm…. You’re underestimating the difficulty of getting Soundwave to take any time off.” Ruby optics narrowed in thought, “But yes, we can survive a day or two sans Soundwave.”
Optimus nodded, “As for… incentive for Soundwave to stay off duty... I think I have an idea. Shockwave visits.”
“What?!”
The Prime winced and hurried to explain, “Soundwave and Shockwave are mates, even if they rarely see each other. Bringing them together will force them to relax, if only for a short while.”
“True. But who should I place in command of Cybertron? Starscream may be largely contained by Skyfire, but there are still other threats to our Empire,” Megatron thought aloud.
Optimus shrugged, “How about... Ultra Magnus?”
“Be serious, Optimus,” came the almost-command, as Megatron off-lined his optics
“I am. Leave Ultra Magnus in command, with Flamewar as second,” Prime suggested.
Light filled red optics once more, “A Decpticon and an Autobot… Yes, that would prevent any treachery. And your friendship with Magnus would prevent Soundwave from expecting anything... unusual.” Megatron paused, “Still, you have a problem or two. One, how do you get Shockwave here without any objections? Two, is there a way to keep Shockwave here until Soundwave arrives?”
“That’s all?” Optimus grinned, “I’ve already got that figured out. Alpha Trion is going to get his old friend Shockwave passed-out overcharged on high-grade. Shockwave is then sealed into a shipping container and sent here via the space bridge. Once the container arrives, a few friends and I set Shockwave up in the room we’ve prepared.”
“And to keep Shockwave in there after he recovers?”
“Oh, that’s the best part,” optics twinkling in delight, Optimus whispered directly into Megatron’s audial.
Megatron roared his approval, shaking with laughter. “Perfect! I like the way you think, Optimus!”
*********************
Megatron’s angry voice echoed in Soundwave’s memory.
“If you can’t enjoy your day off like a normal mech,” the Decepticon Lord snarled, “then at least go do something that keeps you out of the way of those of us on duty.” Megatron paused and smirked, “The storage room on this level needs inventoried. Go do it.”
Humiliation washed across Soundwave’s spark as he headed for the storeroom. Megatron had never criticized Soundwave’s habit of staying available, even on the Communications Officer’s days off.
Soundwave opened the storeroom door and stormed inside. And froze in shock.
Shockwave sat, bound in Cybertronian-sized blue ribbons, on a chair in the center of a surprisingly clean storeroom. A banner proclaiming, ‘Happy Creation Orn, Soundwave!’ decorated the wall behind the captive mech.
Under his mask, Soundwave smiled. It was time to open his present….
End.
Title: Happy Birthday, Soundwave.
By: RosieKnight
Rating: G, really!
Disclaimer: I don’t own the Transformers.
Characters/Pairings: Megatron/Optimus, Shockwave/Soundwave
Author’s Note: For SpotlightNoa. Happy birthday!
AN2: This is set in my best guess for Mutual Concessions' future.
"You're plotting something, Optimus," Megatron's familiar voice rang through their quarters, filling his audials.
Optics shinning in amusement, Optimus replied, “I’m an Autobot. We don’t plot….”
Megatron snorted, dropping down beside his mate, “That’s a load of scrap. Who was it that ended Skywarp’s and Sideswipe’s prank war by painting ‘I’m a moron’ and other things on both of them and ordering them to report to the common room during the busiest part of the shift?”
“That was fun,” Optimus admitted, shifting to lean against the grey form. “Ratchet helped with keeping them off-line long enough to paint, and it was completely Hound’s idea to take holos of Sideswipe and Skywarp.”
The grey mech chuckled, “Remind me to thank Hound and Ratchet.” Becoming more serious, Megatron added, “Besides, Optimus, you just proved my point. Autobots do scheme.”
Taking a mock serious tone, the Prime teased, “Autobots don’t plot or scheme, Megatron. We plan.”
“My apologies,” Megatron returned in the same tone. Growing serious, the Decepticon Lord studied Optimus for a moment, “What are you planning? Or is it best that I don’t know?”
Matching the other’s mood, Optimus ordered his thoughts. “I’m not arranging any pranks, if that’s what you’re worried about. You might even approve of what I’m working on.” At Megatron’s gesture, the Autobot continued, “It’s come to my attention that Soundwave’s Creation Orn is approaching. While it’s not feasible for him to have an entire orn off, I think a day or two would be appropriate.”
“Hmm…. You’re underestimating the difficulty of getting Soundwave to take any time off.” Ruby optics narrowed in thought, “But yes, we can survive a day or two sans Soundwave.”
Optimus nodded, “As for… incentive for Soundwave to stay off duty... I think I have an idea. Shockwave visits.”
“What?!”
The Prime winced and hurried to explain, “Soundwave and Shockwave are mates, even if they rarely see each other. Bringing them together will force them to relax, if only for a short while.”
“True. But who should I place in command of Cybertron? Starscream may be largely contained by Skyfire, but there are still other threats to our Empire,” Megatron thought aloud.
Optimus shrugged, “How about... Ultra Magnus?”
“Be serious, Optimus,” came the almost-command, as Megatron off-lined his optics
“I am. Leave Ultra Magnus in command, with Flamewar as second,” Prime suggested.
Light filled red optics once more, “A Decpticon and an Autobot… Yes, that would prevent any treachery. And your friendship with Magnus would prevent Soundwave from expecting anything... unusual.” Megatron paused, “Still, you have a problem or two. One, how do you get Shockwave here without any objections? Two, is there a way to keep Shockwave here until Soundwave arrives?”
“That’s all?” Optimus grinned, “I’ve already got that figured out. Alpha Trion is going to get his old friend Shockwave passed-out overcharged on high-grade. Shockwave is then sealed into a shipping container and sent here via the space bridge. Once the container arrives, a few friends and I set Shockwave up in the room we’ve prepared.”
“And to keep Shockwave in there after he recovers?”
“Oh, that’s the best part,” optics twinkling in delight, Optimus whispered directly into Megatron’s audial.
Megatron roared his approval, shaking with laughter. “Perfect! I like the way you think, Optimus!”
*********************
Megatron’s angry voice echoed in Soundwave’s memory.
“If you can’t enjoy your day off like a normal mech,” the Decepticon Lord snarled, “then at least go do something that keeps you out of the way of those of us on duty.” Megatron paused and smirked, “The storage room on this level needs inventoried. Go do it.”
Humiliation washed across Soundwave’s spark as he headed for the storeroom. Megatron had never criticized Soundwave’s habit of staying available, even on the Communications Officer’s days off.
Soundwave opened the storeroom door and stormed inside. And froze in shock.
Shockwave sat, bound in Cybertronian-sized blue ribbons, on a chair in the center of a surprisingly clean storeroom. A banner proclaiming, ‘Happy Creation Orn, Soundwave!’ decorated the wall behind the captive mech.
Under his mask, Soundwave smiled. It was time to open his present….
End.
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Date: 2008-07-22 03:13 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2008-07-22 05:11 pm (UTC)I agree, it needs a happy ending. For Optimus' sake, at least. The poor mech's had to give up everything and needs a chance to be happy.
I'm glad you enjoyed the fic.
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Date: 2008-07-22 03:17 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-07-22 04:58 pm (UTC)I'm glad you like my characterization of Optimus.
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Date: 2008-07-22 04:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-07-22 05:02 pm (UTC)I'm glad you liked the story.
(The image of Shockwave tied up in ribbons was the inspiration for the whole story. I just had to get him there.)
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Date: 2008-07-22 05:18 am (UTC)Bet Soundwave did it slowly too... REAL slowly..... Purrrr
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Date: 2008-07-22 05:07 pm (UTC)Soundwave: Affirmative: Opening certain presents should be... savored. Isn't that right, Shockwave?
Shockwave: <3