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I move the stars for no one.
"Within You" - David Bowie
"You know I can't let you do this."
"You would kill your bonded?"
"If it comes to it."
"You know what will happen, don't you?" His voice was a deep purr."Your processors will falter. Your spark will fail. And if you survive the systems crash, you will spend the rest of your days locked away behind heavy doors, while Medical interns fresh from the Academy examine you."
"I am well aware."
"Then, Optimus," he said, stepping closer and bringing his hands up to cup the Prime's face, claws scraping lightly over the paint. "What are you waiting for?"