Random Thoughts

[freedomisaright]

The local inhabitants here - they are... a blend of machine and organic. It is interesting, fascinating. I wonder if my own Cybertron would've been the same, had peace prevailed.

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[show_my_cannons]

... Optimus.

You know I will stand by you, regardless of our situation. You know my thoughts on the Decepticons, and all like them.

... Could we have left earth with the shard? Returned home?

[freedomisaright]

And doomed Earth to annihilation by Decepticons bent on vengeance?

[show_my_cannons]

Hmn. They would not have stopped. Would they?

I trust you, as I always have. Just been wondering--and they have not... been pleasant thoughts.

[freedomisaright]

...I know.

Share your thoughts with me, Ironhide.

[show_my_cannons]

But... the one calling himself "Cometfall". His leader... I was told that I am present in their world. And I... am not myself. Can't help but think... if I have that... potential here as well...

[freedomisaright]

Do not doubt yourself, Ironhide - you are a brave and valiant Autobot. I do not believe you would ever go that far astray from our path.

[show_my_cannons]

Wasn't... always an Autobot. Was I? I could have stayed. Could be fighting you right now. Could have been the one to...

Hmpf. I believe you, Optimus. It does help... but does not... completely erase the "what if".

[freedomisaright]

You should not worry about the past or what might have been, my friend. What matters is now. And here and now, you re my valued friend and soldier.

[show_my_cannons]

.... Thank you, Optimus. With luck, I will be in the "here and now" for as long as you, and the Autobots, need me. I will not fail you.

[freedomisaright]

I know you won't, Ironhide.

I just hope I won't fail all of you.

[show_my_cannons]

You won't. You cheated death. Failure is no longer possible once you have accomplished that.

[freedomisaright]

You're right; failure is not an option.

[show_my_cannons]

Then, we have settled it. You will not fail us, nor I you.