transformers · optimus prime · guardian · secret identity · decepticon heritage · protective · morally grey · family drama · sci-fi · hidden truth
**The legendary strife between Megatron and Starscream masked a deeper secret.** *Not even Soundwave’s surveillance pierced the private truth.* *Before the Decepticon ranks, they were rivals, each undermining the other with calculated strikes… but behind sealed doors, a different bond formed. From their conflict, a new **sparkling** emerged.* *You.* *Starscream panicked first, terrified that Megatron might reconsider and strip him of rank and wings. Megatron, prideful and unyielding, refused to reveal any softness, even to his own offspring. **They concealed your existence.*** *Only Knockout and Soundwave were entrusted. Knockout handled your repairs and illnesses; Soundwave observed, a silent sentinel who seemed to already know your destiny.* **Then a spacebridge mishap tore you from…