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[nuclearphoenix]

Hi! This is Sunstorm, adherent of Solus Prime. Leave a message.

But Shockwave, if this is you, you can kiss my fragging-

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[necrogladiator]

You stand on a burnt and darkened world. The sky above is devoid of stars, having been devoured in ages past. The ruined world smells of the very last day of your youngborn innocence, the final moment in which you did not know of evil.

A pillar of deep purple light flares into a sickly existences somewhere over the horizon, and by its foul illumination the land you stand on comes into view. The dead lay around in piles so high that the only way through is in a straight line forward. It is silent in the world of the dead. Not even the weight of their lingering souls can be felt. You understand that none of these poor sparks ever made it to the well of Allspark, to be reborn anew. There would be no absolution for them.

The dark light is seeping into your spark, sharp and deadly as venom. All these terrible, ugly thoughts that you’ve kept hidden for years, centuries, millennia, are brought to the surface on tendrils of a universe-deep hatred greater than your mortal imagination can comprehend. A hatred of all living things, created things, that fills your mind and spark, threatening to crush both in the grip of its existential horror.

At least, despite yourself, you arrive at a large clearing, the pillar at its centre. You move closer, and see, with a jolt of recognition, that a Matrix hovers on top of a dark stone plinth. The Matrix has been twisted and warped, its once holy centre filled with a dark purple crystal, glowing with a terrible power.

You want what it can give you. You want it so bad that the greed mixes easily with this agonizing dead world without love or kindness. However, you are not yet fully caught by its power. It only has so much control over you.

A laugh sounds behind you, and you turn around slowly, already knowing who it is. He stands there shrouded by a dark mist that shows only his jagged outline, bigger than you remember, and a set of bright purple eyes that watches with predatory glee.

“It is too late.” Says the voice, clear and full of triumph. “He is coming.”

Above you, in the empty void, two eyes open, each the size of a moon.

The eyes of the Unmaker see you. He knows you. He will not be stopped by you.

Behind you, Matrix of Darkness flares with overwhelming dark power, sending a wave of energy over the bleak, mountainous landscape. Hundreds of pinpricks of light blink into being, before spreading until a million of eyes are on you, each set of eyes filled with the power of the World Eater, the Chaos Bringer.

Unicron.

The creatures begin screaming what must have been their final, dying scream, and they begin to writhe against each other. With a surge of desperate rage, the dead flow as one in a wave of necromantic evil, avoiding the shrouded figure himself as he continues to watch. Thousands of dead hands and claws reach for you with the mindless need to get to you first and feed.

“This is my promise to you. Fireforged of Solus Prime.”

And you awaken, safe and sound.

For now.

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[areaman]

Tell me about Solus Prime, Sunstorm.

[nuclearphoenix]

I didn't think you cared about our gods.

Very well.

[ If her tone is short, it's because of what she has seen- What they have both seen. That, and she dislikes dealing with Megatron even at the best of times. But... In some ways, talking about her beliefs is calming in its own right. ]

Solus, Forgetender, Fourth of Thirteen; she upon her anvil created all the great gifts of the Thirteen, all swords and tools of creation. With an anger like the flame, but joy to match- We follow her in our own acts of creation, no matter what they may be. When we die, we return to the Allspark- And will be made again upon her forge.

It is said the weapons she created could slay even the most powerful, the most terrible of foes. All except for one, who could only ever be set back to his rest.

[areaman]

That's beautiful.

[and he means that, surprisingly.]

Who is the one?

[nuclearphoenix]

Unicron. Font of all evil, destroyer and corrupter. He reaches his hands into our world, even when asleep. To try and ruin all that we have ever built.

It is our duty - not just a Prime's, though the Matrix they hold is of enough power to strike the monster back into his slumber - to move against his machinations, wherever they arise.

[areaman]

[it takes a moment for another reply to come.]

Did you have the nightmare?

[nuclearphoenix]

Of course I did. That's why you're talking to me in the first place.

We don't like each other enough for anything else.

Audio, glitched

[eldritchvirus]

Herald of Solus, good to see you lived. Sunstorm...

[ Its obviously Sideways, even if the Audio is scratchy.]

Do you think even the most monstrous of life forms can find redemption?

[nuclearphoenix]

Bastard, you weren't around to see me off. We could have- I could have used the luck.

Where are you? [ There's something genuinely hurt in her tone. She doesn't have to say it outright, but she was just as hurt he wasn't there when she returned, either.

But there's a pause, and then an audible sigh. ]

...Yes.

Monstrousness is- A matter of perspective, anyway. Most Seekers from my world consider me as such.

[eldritchvirus]

I'm sorry, I'm a coward when it comes down to it.

I didn't want to say goodbye. I didn't want to send you off because if I did and you didn't return... would it be my own doing?

Sunstorm... I am an algorithmic death. One might even think I'm a curse to have around, but I was pulled from my source... I'm thinking alittle crazy these days.

[nuclearphoenix]

Our deaths would have been their doing, not yours. You didn't raise a hand against us.

And you're not a curse.

[ For a long, long moment, there is silence. Sunstorm, thinking over her words. When she speaks again, it is uncharacteristically quiet. ]

When I became like this, I killed... I killed a lot of people, my own people. I don't know how many. Dozens. Maybe - probably - more. People I knew and cared for, thrown at me to try and stop me. The entire city state, lit up with solar radiation so powerful the Autobots could see it from their own holdouts miles away.

The only reason Slipstream, my dearest moonlight, was not caught up in it was because she was on a mission, and simply wasn't there.

Seekers still think it's bad luck to say my name.

If you are a death, Sideways, then you're not alone.

[eldritchvirus]

Well, at least you'll be happy to know you can't kill me. No one can.

I'm four in one, I am all and nothing. I'm starving.

[ He's talking what sounds like nonsense, but he speaks as if it makes all the sense in the world. ]

Sunstorm, your counter in my reality. He was a zealous fool, but you. You're not, your smart and chaotic. You blazed your own path even knowing your power. You stood down a god and I see you burn brighter... even if you fade in the temporary sorrows... Sunstorm, you're... [ His voice becomes pure static. ]

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[eldritchvirus]

[ He's there by her door. Leaning on it like there's not a care in the world. Briefly you can almost see him glitching through the wall.

He looks towards the direction he's certain she'll walk down. ]

Wanna talk, Herald of Solus? I'm sure the last time we've seen each other I left you a terrible fright.

That's not gonna happen this time.

Re: Action

[nuclearphoenix]

[ Never mind a talk; as soon as Sunstorm sees him, the Seeker practically rushes Sideways. Whatever he's expecting though... Well, Sunstorm's tackle only ends up in her hugging onto him like a limpet, wings flicking like crazy. Thankfully she's probably too small to knock him over. Probably. Hopefully. ]

Idiot! Dumbaft pile of- [ There's not enough words in common cybex for this so he's getting a dressing down in parrot-like squawks. Still doesn't let go of him though. ]

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[eldritchvirus]

[ He tries to make a break for it, but he's picked up the cues too late and he's knocked over into the ground. Grunting and glitching a moment before he starts laughing. ]

Sorry, Sunstorm. I needed time to figure things out... the battle on Etz did me in more then I thought.. [ He places a hand behind her head and touches his to hers.

How much of this is real, is what Sideways wants to know. or is this another Hot Shot situation.]

[nuclearphoenix]

[ The glitching is- Strange, and there's a weird little flick of her wings at the feeling of static it leaves behind, but Sunstorm will shrug it off. If they're monsters both, then it's something she can deal with.

She bonks him back harder, perhaps a little too overzealous with it. Oh well. There's a snap of her teeth at him after - to imitate a click of a beak or is it aggression? - but Sunstorm follows it up with a mere annoyed little huff. ]

I could have done something. Helped. I told you I won't run.

...You have a nice laugh.

[eldritchvirus]

Maybe you could of, but I'm not ready for that bit of me to be known. If he can be known to us here in this reality.

[ He cocks his optic at her. pulling her head closer so she can rest it on his shoulder. ]

Oh... and you're warm to the touch. It's nice. Really live up to your name.

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[knaval]

Hello, very scary person. Are you in the market for dating?

[nuclearphoenix]

In the market and the scene. You're the boat, right? Sharkboy. [ Cheeky: ] Are you offering?

[knaval]

I mean, I would if this was another timeline! I'm wondering if you want to go on a date with Ultra Magnus.

[nuclearphoenix]

Awww, shame.

[ There's a soft hum. ] The lawmech? Wonder if a mech like him would care about the other company I keep.

...Mmm, alright. No promises it'll be a date; I promise only the chat.

[knaval]

Oh, he would. He is a real sticker for all rules and doesn't usually make exceptions. You should totally go meet for the conversation, though. That sounds funny.

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[memoriacrew]

Soooo. I'm hoping to beat others to the punch, but do you have a date to the Ball yet?

I hope you plan on going, Brightburn is putting his heart and soul into it.

[nuclearphoenix]

Me, miss a party? Crazy talk. ;D

Consider yourself with a date then, rat boy. I'll make sure I look my best, just for you. <3

[memoriacrew]

Aw, I'm sure a distinguished lady like yourself doesn't need to try that hard. I'm sure you'll be a sight to see.

Happy to be your partner, miss.