The Bride of Starscream Saga

Proud Grandparents

On the metallic surface of Cybertron, amidst the remnants of a war-torn landscape, two figures stood in an unlikely moment of camaraderie. Megatron, the once fearsome Decepticon warlord turned retired Cybertronian, and Optimus Prime, his former archenemy and brother figure, found themselves engaged in a rare exchange. They spoke of family, of redemption, and of the enigmatic Starscream and his New Decepticons, whose whereabouts remained a subject of speculation within the recesses of their warship.

Megatron's optics softened with a genuine sentiment as he addressed Optimus. "It's good to have you back, Optimus."

The Autobot leader, Optimus Prime, reciprocated the sentiment, the tension of their past transgressions momentarily eclipsed by the bonds that ran deep between them. "I can say the same thing about you... brother. I am well pleased that you are together again with your sparkmate and son, and I'm thankful to Primus that I get to return home from the Allspark to... reunite with my beloved Elita-One and my daughter."

As the echoes of reconciliation resonated, Megatron seized the opportunity to share news of the newest generation. "And now you've got the chance to meet your granddaughter. Our granddaughter."

Optimus Prime's optics reflected a mixture of gratitude and awe. "Yes, Megatron. I can see how well Oracle is developing over a meta-cycle, thanks to your son, Orion Eclipse, and my daughter, Altair Comet. I'm... very proud of how far we've come and how far our children came now that they've united the Autobots and Decepticons." A subtle glimmer adorned the Autobot leader's optics, resembling stars shedding tears of joy.

In this moment of shared pride and familial bonds, the weight of past grievances momentarily lifted, giving way to a hopeful acknowledgment of the progress forged by the younger generation. Cybertron, scarred by conflict, bore witness to a reunion that transcended the animosity of old, as Megatron and Optimus Prime found solace in the continuity of life and the promise of a united future.

Beneath the distant light of Cybertron's artificial suns, Megatron and Optimus Prime shared a moment of reflection on the success of a plan conceived years ago for their progeny. The air seemed to carry the weight of memories, both bitter and sweet, as they revisited a time when their children, Orion Eclipse and Altair Comet, had woven the threads of a connection that transcended their factions.

"Somehow, our plan for my son and your daughter's future has finally succeeded and came true," Megatron mused, a note of satisfaction in his voice. "Do you remember the time back when my little Orion first met your daughter? He fell in love with her, and your little Altair managed to make my son happy. She even helped him cope with the pain that he and I felt when we thought that his mother, my mate, Firestar, had been killed during an Autobot attack. You and I have thought of an idea that our children would one day come together and then they would eventually succeed us in making Cybertron a better place for our people by ending the feud between Autobots and Decepticons."

Optimus Prime nodded, the weight of history and the hope for a better future evident in his optics. "If we had known that it was Doomsayer who had abducted your sparkmate, then I would've helped you save Firestar's spark, and we would've terminated your former general who betrayed you."

Megatron's optics bore a mix of regret and understanding. "I know, Optimus. The Great War between us would've been prevented if I hadn't..."

Optimus Prime, ever the voice of reason, interrupted gently. "You don't have to say what you could've done back then. What's done is done, Megatron. We were able to prevent a Second Great War, and we have managed to help Primus defeat Unicron. And now, Bumblebee is Hivemus Prime for the Sword of Primus found him worthy of becoming the next Prime."

The mention of Bumblebee shifted their focus to the present, where the Autobot scout had assumed the mantle of leadership. Optimus continued, "Right now, Starscream and his followers are hiding somewhere in space, waiting for the right moment to start their next scheme and plan another attack."