Azure

The headless drone fell on the ground with a loud ‘thud’, the fifth time on a row of successful shots on training.

“Great work, oh Great Lord Azure!” Behind him, away from the training field, Lugnut was cheering for him “Such a great aim and precision! You will domain the battlefield on your first battle! Lord Megatron will be proud of your results”

“Thanks… I want to go and tell him now…”

Azure then walked out of the training room and onto one of the many hallways of the Nemesis. Behind him, the loyal Decepticon kept showering him with praises. He closed his optics so no one else could see them glowing with embarrassment, he had a reputation to maintain, for his sire’s sake

He was a Decepticon, big and broad, with a frame almost identical to his sire, but much more… plain. Dark blue instead of gray, and a lighter shade of red. Without any further distractions, they arrived to the Lord Decepticon’s office. Azure tried to knock the door, but Lugnut was faster in punching the door open

“Oh! Glorious Leader Megatron! Your most loyal servant has brought your Marvelous Creation to you!”

The fact was, Megatron was not alone. He was in a meeting with the holograms of his most distant generals. The young Decepticon wanted to disappear, closing his field so no one could sense his shame and discomfort. Optics closed again, he still could heard the low grumble and feel the irritability from his creator through the bond.

“… Maybe we should come back later?” He tried to hide the shame on his voice, too

“There is no need” With simply pushing a button, the warlord cut off the transmissions and the holograms disappeared “Lugnut, get out and close the door”

“Yes, my liege!” Eager to fulfill any order from his leader, the big Decepticon leaved them alone in the room after closing the door.

Alone, in the dark room litted only by the red glow of their optics, Azure fidgeted still uncomfortable by the last events. But very soon he was wrapped with big, spiked arms and a comforting field. He let himself smile, relax, let his own go wild with all his repressed emotions. With other Decepticons, he had to maintain the tough, indifferent appearance. But here, safe from other’s opinions and disapproval, he could be himself. He embraced the bigger Decepticon by his waist

“I’m sorry for disturbing you…”

“Blame Lugnut for interrupting. You are more important than anything else here”

   His optics gleamed in embarrassment, but he didn’t needed to hide it. Slowly, he retracted from the hug and changed his stance, this time it was more natural, less restrain.

“My Lord, I came here to inform you that I have completed the hard level of the shooting training five times in a row” Megatron nodded at him, expression unchanging, but he felt the string of pride through the bond. It made him smile

“… As my heir to the Decepticon Cause, you will soon be send to the battlefield, once me and my commanders discuss a new strategy plan. You shall keep training and studying for when that time comes…”

Azure nodded frantically. He was still unsure about participating in battles, but if it was for the cause, for his fellow Decepticons, for his creator… He will at least try

tempted to make this a print for tfcon

Happy Lunar New Year! Would’ve drawn more if I’m not constantly out but yeah the boys preparing for the new year!