After the reality TV debacle of "Prescott's Bots," everything is back to normal. Or is it? Chief Burns has some lingering concerns about what the incident means for the bots, and his role as their protector, and they shed some interesting light on what Charlie needs himself. For LiteraryFanFiction's "taken for granted" prompt.
A scout on Bumblebee's team sees what seems like a ghost on the borders of Decepticon territory and splits off from the party to investigate. What did he see, and will he make it back to Autobot territory? A present for SingingFlames, post-Predacons Rising
What happened to Silver at the end of Sonic 2006? What becomes of the guy whose timeline was erased? A final tribute to the Silver I like best, and to the Sonic group that brought me back to fanfiction.
After the "Tip of the Iceberg," Griffin Rock's oldest scientist reflects disaster at the relatively warm Blossom Vale. Reflecting on its beauty leads him to some thoughts on the nature of wealth, the friendships in his past, and a golden opportunity he might never have seen before. For LiteraryFanFiction's "Spring" prompt; Rescue Bots spoilers through "Spellbound."
When you ask Optimus Prime to give a speech for someone else, you generally expect lofty ideas and purple prose. You don't expect spark-baring, crushing honesty, but the best of his friends deserve no less. To commemorate the vow that changed another's name, Optimus Prime explains the history, and the promise, of his. For LiteraryFanFiction's optimism week.
In the aftermath of Hart and Cohle's showdown in Carcosa, their case looks solved, and what parts of it aren't are federal jurisdiction. Somehow, though, that doesn't seem right to Thomas Papania. He asks Gilbough to type up his paperwork so he can go investigate, and like Cohle, gets more than he bargained for. For the Fanfiction-Friends Friendship contest at deviantART.
Optimus and Bumblebee have taken to "surprising" human civilians with snow sculptures in the night. Normally, the night passes without incident, though Optimus' perfectionism keeps them there late. One day, it'll get him caught. Then he'll have to explain himself... My entry for #Cybertronians' February challenge.
Cody isn't the only one feeling left out now that Doc and Frankie are in on the secret. As Charlie tries to stay out of the way Doc and Boulder's scientific Bromance, he may just find those fatherly lessons in empathy for the bots are paying off. LiteraryFanFiction's SAT word challenge. Season 2 spoilers.
How can you work case where everyone talks about Carosa and black stars without reading The King in Yellow? In the new millennium, Marty visits the library and fights not to ogle the librarian looking for the book, but can he bring himself to read it? No dialog prompt at LiteraryFanFiction. Spoilers through episode 7, written before seeing episode 6. Apologies to Robert Chambers!
Xerneas is thrilled to bits to have a trainer like Serena. Mewtwo likes this one better than the ones who came before, but would rather not have one at all. Someone ought to mind his own business, but perhaps it's better that he didn't. Spoilers for Pokemon X. LiteraryFanfiction Flash Fan Fiction Friday, prompt "Freedom."
Years after Transformers Prime, Ratchet is bored out of his mind. He's thinking about joining the rescue team at Griffin Rock, and he likes what he sees there. Still, maybe there's more there than just a chance to be busy again: maybe he can find some closure. Spoilers for Predacons Rising, and background shipping. For the LiteraryFanFiction 4F Homophone Challenge.
Optimus has only the faintest idea of why Carly Spencer would want to meet him in secret, and no idea at all why she would want to do so on the frozen shores of Lake Michigan. Can he get to the bottom of the mystery without falling in over his head? For LiteraryFanfiction's 4F Challenge, prompt: "Winter."
A series of short poems about the moments that moved me in Kalos, all originally posted on the Miiverse. Sometimes, we don't really feel it until it's all over. Includes the persectives of Az, Sycamore, Lysandre, Malva, and Calem, among others.
Optimus Prime is stuck inside the base during the night watch, unable either to rest or to do anything productive. Can he withstand the boredom and the loneliness until his duty is done and the dawn comes? For the "No Be Verb" Flash Fan Fiction Friday challenge at LiteraryFanFiction. Post Dark of the Moon.