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Post by Bumblebee on Jan 14, 2024 0:12:23 GMT
Characters Appearing: Bumblebee , Optimus Prime Location (s): Diner just outside Witwicky that's closed for the night Timeline: November 13th in the evening Plot Summary: Time for Bee to give his latest report to Optimus, but this time he wants to meet bot to bot.
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Post by Bumblebee on Jan 14, 2024 1:37:28 GMT
Managing to get a hold of Optimus Prime was no easy feat.
For starters the mech was the leader of the Autobots, and this whole alliance with G.H.O.S.T. as well as taking charge in trying to re-capture the rogue Decepticons just made him that much busier. Half the time Bumblebee couldn't even get a hold of the guy and instead either Megatron or Elita-1 answered his call or he was sent right over to Optimus' inbox. The full one.
The scout essentially had to rely on scheduled times to be able to deliver his reports to Optimus regarding how well the Terrans were fairing as well as how things had gone on his secret missions to find missing Autobots or rogue Decepticons when the Autobots needed an extra servo. It wasn't terribly often the pair met in person, but Bumblebee felt that this time they really needed to. He'd wanted to talk to Optimus for some time regarding things, and learning about this task force from Hot Rod had only amplified things a bit. Yes he was tasked to stay hidden and take care of the Terrans, and now Nick was an added responsibility, but he really missed being able to strike out whenever he wanted without the worry of being spotted by G.H.O.S.T. While others were running the missions, he felt just a bit left out and finding out about the task force only damaged his pride just a smidge.
And so Bumblebee had chosen to head out late in the evening just outside Witwicky where a small diner was located. It had closed for the night, and that made it the perfect spot for loitering without unwanted visitors. With arms crossed, he stared out into the road waiting for Optimus Prime's arrival.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jan 17, 2024 23:46:08 GMT
Optimus rumbled down the roads to the diner where Bumblebee had wanted to meet.
He felt bad, he'd left Bumblebee out in the cold for too long. This rogue agent business sounded like a good idea at the time but with all the scummy action GHOST had been doing it was quickly becoming redundant.
He finally found the diner and a very cross-looking Bee.
Optimus transformed into his robot mode "Hello Bumblebee..." he said sadly.
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Post by Bumblebee on Jan 29, 2024 0:50:16 GMT
Cross was one way of putting how Bumblebee felt, but as the familiar sound of Optimus pulling up filled the air he did his best to look as calm as possible. He had his frustrations, but there was no reason to immediately lash out at the Autobot leader. Optimus was a busy guy and had so much on his plate as it was, and while he didn't want to add to it Bee knew he needed to speak up.
"You really gotta clear out that inbox of yours."
The scout smirked a bit, joking slightly to help clear some of the unwanted tension. It was true though that Optimus was notorious for having an incredibly filled inbox to the point that he couldn't even be contacted unless one was lucky.. or Optimus commed him back. Bumblebee unfolded his servos, walking up to Optimus. "Sorry to call you out here so late. I just thought it'd be nice to meet face to face instead of me just sending you a report. Sure I've got the Maltos and Nick, but I do miss getting the chance to see you guys."
That did, however, bring him to his point. "Hot Rod told me you'd set up a task force to catch the escaped Decepticons."
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jan 30, 2024 5:26:20 GMT
Optimus sighed.
"My inbox is none of your concern Bumblebee." he said "Besides it's not my fault. I keep getting spammed with ads faster than I can clear them."
He sat down and listened to what Bee had to say. "It's no problem Bee. It's good to see you in person again. It's been too long."
Sounded like Bumblebee wanted to know about the task force.
"Yes. It's a small force intended to help finally weed out and end this civil war once and for all."
"Hot Rod told me you were interested in joining."
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Post by Bumblebee on Feb 17, 2024 2:44:13 GMT
As annoying as it was, Bumblebee couldn't exactly fault Optimus for his inbox situation. It was nice to get through when he could and it actually be Optimus on the receiving end rather than Megatron or Elita fielding the response in his stead. It was so troublesome in the beginning when he'd first taken over the role of mentor for the Terrans because he thought he needed Optimus' advice, but it turned out Dorothy and Alex were able to best help him out in the end.
He watched as the Autobot leader sat down, keeping his optics trained on him as the two of them spoke. At least Optimus was willing to discuss the whole task force thing, plus it seemed Hot Rod had kept his word as well. He really had talked to Optimus about getting Bee involved, but there was still something bothering him about the whole thing.
"Yeah.." The scout frowned, continuing to look at Optimus as he spoke. "How come you didn't reach out to me about the task force? I'd be more than willing to help, and while I know you want me to keep a low profile and train the Terrans, sometimes I think the others are gonna forget about me with how long I've been off the grid. I can't be the hero I wanna be if I'm benched for sixteen years." Bee sighed, taking a seat in front of the Prime. "I don't doubt your decisions at all. It's just that I can't stay hidden from G.H.O.S.T. forever. Hearing about how everyone's lives are carrying on? It kinda gets to me after awhile."
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Post by Optimus Prime on Feb 17, 2024 22:05:24 GMT
Optimus shrugged, "Honestly Bumblebee. Don't take this the wrong way, but I assumed you would have preferred to stay with the Maltos and the Terrans."
"I know how close you've grown to them, and the work you're doing with them is important. I just wasn't sure where was the best place to put your for now."
He put his head down "I'm sorry I've made you feel isolated Bumblebee. That was never my intention."
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Post by Bumblebee on Mar 13, 2024 1:36:02 GMT
And now Optimus felt bad which in turn made Bee feel bad as he awkwardly glanced aside for a moment. "Look, Optimus.. I know you're just trying to do what you think is right, and you aren't wrong. I've grown close to the Maltos, and now that I know what it means to teach it's kinda started to grow on me. I just wish I didn't have to stay in hiding. I know you don't want G.H.O.S.T. to find out I'm still alive. It'd be a pretty big deal and they'd have questions for you. You've said it yourself in the past, but I wanna be able to help when I can too even if it means the Terrans get a substitute teacher every once in awhile. You know you can count on me to scout and find out things for you, even if it's not tracking down the escaped Decepticons."
Subtly he was hinting at snooping around G.H.O.S.T. if Optimus really wanted those answers, but he didn't want to be the one to bring it up. Not yet anyway. The conversation was awkward enough as it was, and sneaking Bee into G.H.O.S.T. HQ would be dangerous, not to mention risk the humans finding out he was still alive.
Bumblebee softly sighed to himself, thinking of how to ease the tension. "How about this? What can I do to help you and the task force out?"
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Post by Optimus Prime on Mar 15, 2024 18:28:42 GMT
Optimus smiled. That was exactly the attitude he liked to hear out of Bumblebee.
When he asked what he could do to help the task force out an idea instantly popped into Optimus's processor.
"I think I might have something for you," Optimus said.
"We've been seeing unconfirmed reports of Soundwave near some solar energy facilities in the west." Optimus explained, "If you could investigate and see if they're true, figure out what Soundwave is up to. Report to me once you have info and if necessary we'll send in the force."
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Post by Bumblebee on Apr 6, 2024 18:48:32 GMT
Soundwave?
It'd been awhile since Bumblebee had heard anything about the escaped Decepticons and what they were up to. He thought it was strange that they were awfully quiet, but maybe that was part of a larger plan.. to lay low until the Autobots moved their attention somewhere else. He was frustrated that the Spymaster had managed to escape after abducting Nick, but at the same time.. the guy kinda could fly. Soundwave had been smart to change his alt-mode so drastically instead of his usual trick of hiding around as disguised as someone's tape deck.
Worked wonders when no one used tape decks anymore. It made Bee laugh just thinking about it.
"Soundwave? Got it, though I gotta ask Optimus.. What do you think the 'Cons have been up to this whole time? They've been awfully quiet about things lately. You think they're working on something big?" Putting a servo to his chin, Bee hummed. "I can keep an optic out to see if Soundwave's operating alone or not, or as alone as you get with Soundwave and his cassettes. I'll head out tomorrow to scout the area. Gives me time to find a substitute teacher for the Terrans in the mean time. I think they kinda like it when I'm not teaching them for a day or two." The scout was entirely joking, but there was some level of seriousness to his claim. Arcee did seem to really enjoy that brief time training them when they originally captured Soundwave.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Apr 9, 2024 0:48:27 GMT
Optimus put a hand to his chin.
"If Soundwave is investigating solar energy plants, then he and the other Decepticons are probably planning on gathering energy." Optimus surmised.
"For what purpose I don't know. It's possible they're looking to get a long range Spacebridge up and running."
"There are a lot of Decepticons still on Cybertron..."
And some of them were the worst of the worst.
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Post by Bumblebee on Apr 25, 2024 16:14:04 GMT
"Gathering energy.. Yeah that would make a lot of sense. With limited access to energon, the Decepticons have to be working on some way to combat that problem." Bumblebee had felt it was a good call to cut off access to energon. It forced the Cons to come out of hiding as cruel as it seemed, but what other choice was there? They refused to surrender, and they had every chance to start over and be better.. yet they refused. If they were in hiding for this long, what Optimus said had to be right especially after the breakout about a year ago. Just what was it they were up to? Bumblebee tried putting himself in their shoes, trying to come up with any ideas but he couldn't think of anything better than what Optimus was already suggesting.
Then again were the Decepticons always so predictable? Sometimes, but not always.
"Even if they do manage to find a way back to Cybertron, I don't see how that's gonna help them any. Without the AllSpark, Cybertron is gonna stay lifeless. Eventually anyone still there is gonna run out of resources so if they find a means of getting back there they're just gonna make those supplies deplete faster." Bumblebee hummed to himself, glancing aside for a moment. "Unless.. they're planning to one of the colony planets or something." But which one? Velocitron wouldn't be the best choice for seekers, and Caminus was pretty picky about their way of life. There were plenty others, but not all of them were suitable for a long term living arrangement. "Yeah we're gonna have to figure this one out. I'll keep that in mind as I search for Soundwave; See just what they're up to and if they're trying to get off world.. and where they'd be going if they are. You can count on me, Optimus."
Bumblebee grinned, putting his servos on his hips. "Anything else you need me to do while I'm out and about?"
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Post by Optimus Prime on Apr 26, 2024 18:25:41 GMT
Optimus was silent at the reminder of Cybertron dying without the Allspark.
There were a lot of friends still on Cybertron...
He snapped out of it when Bumblebee asked him about other work he wanted to do.
"What? Oh right."
"I think that's it for now." Optimus said. "If I think of anything else for you to do let me know, likewise if you come across anything of note let me know."
"It's time to be proactive."
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