[fanfic] [transformers prime] no stars for us

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Optimus takes the Matrix.

He's haunted by Megatron's voice.

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Faster, faster, faster, he tells the Ark. He's running towards the All-Spark, towards freedom and new beginnings. He's also running away from Megatron, but no one needs to know that.

He deletes their private channel.

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He moves from planet to planet, learning, teaching, stealing. He feels like an outcast wherever he goes. He wonders if it feels the same way for Megatron.

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I'll melt the universe. I'll tear it apart.

I know, Optimus says, you love me that much. I know.

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He lands on Earth and prays, for once, Megatron doesn't follow.

(and sometimes, he prays he does)