Metal: Cybertron's Rock and Roll
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Imagine the Transformers Prime universe where war is nonexistent, and instead of the Autobot and Decepticon factions, it's the Autobot and Decepticon rock bands.
Imagine that Megatron is the lead singer of the Decepticons, Starscream and Knockout are back-up singers on electric guitar, Soundwave is the keyboard specialist, and Breakdown is the band's drummer. Imagine that they started as a small band in Kaon, but after Megatronus and his band made local headlines as "The Gladiators of Rock and Roll," they became famous.
Imagine that Optimus Prime is the lead singer of the Autobots, with Ratchet as a main back up singer, Arcee and Bumblebee on electric guitar, and Bulkhead on drums. Imagine that Optimus was once a religious singer in Iacon, but after a life-changing event, converted to rock and roll, quickly gaining popularity with his new band.
Imagine that both bands are nearly world famous, yet have no idea the other exists.
Imagine that Cybertron's festival of music is approaching, and with it, the chance for a lucky upcoming band to go on a world tour.
Imagine that both bands, ecstatic for the chance to finally reach world fame, are going to the festival.
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- Part 1 of Metal: Cybertron's Rock and Roll
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Starscream and Skyfire's Song: Somebody by EbonyAura
Fandoms: Transformers: Prime, Transformers Generation One
18 Sep 2018
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Imagine one ano cycle after Megatron and Optimus Prime have officially bonded, and Starscream still cannot let go of his unspoken affection for the lead singer of the Decepticons.
Perhaps a set of guitar strings, a pair of juvenile delinquents, and a rescue by a gentle shuttle seeker in the Crystal Gardens of Iacon may be enough to set his spark on the path to long-needed happiness.
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- Part 2 of Metal: Cybertron's Rock and Roll
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Nothing good ever comes easy, especially when you're a Wrecker. Sometimes, everything comes at you with the force of a blast, and all you can do is prey you'll survive the fire.
Imagine six stellar cycles after the Autobot and Decepticon bands' first world tour, and Bulkhead's finally spending some well-deserved quality time with his bonded, Wheeljack... Until said Wrecker gets a call, and he's gone again.
These cycles are the hardest for Bulkhead, and there's nothing he can do about it. All he can do is finish the song, lose his processor in the numbing chaos of rock and roll, and hope that maybe Wheeljack will be waiting at home when he returns.
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- Part 3 of Metal: Cybertron's Rock and Roll
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Time devours all when given the chance. It crumbles iron and snaps steel, because nothing was meant to last forever... But that never meant bonds couldn't dance on the edge of eternity.
Imagine just one cycle before the Decepticon Band's second world tour, Breakdown and Knockout realize that life in the fast lane has worn them down.
As they hit the brakes and take it slow for the first time in many ano cycles, they reflect on what had brought them together. And with the help of the run-down local bar and an old radio, find what it was that made their bond strong enough to withstand time itself.
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- Part 4 of Metal: Cybertron's Rock and Roll
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The past has a way of coming back to haunt you.
Ratchet may have been the one to introduce Optimus Prime to rock and roll. But who introduced Ratchet?
Imagine seven ano cycles after the Autobot and Decepticon bands met, two ano cycles after the lead singers have bonded, Ratchet is taking the time to enjoy a break from their numerous world tours. That is, until a stressed Optimus Prime runs into someone familiar at the grocery store, and the doc-bot's aging spark is flipped upside down.
Lies are uncovered, truths are revealed, tensions are rising, and emotions are running high. And from Ratchet's experience, an event like this will only end in pain, tragedy, and someone leaving... Because that's what they always do. Leave.
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- Part 5 of Metal: Cybertron's Rock and Roll
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Orion Pax's Song: Set Me on Fire by EbonyAura for Iamthelibrarian
Fandoms: Transformers: Prime
16 Jan 2019
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Are anger and agony truly better than misery?
Imagine at the end of their first world tour, Optimus and Megatron are invited to perform at a fancy bonding ceremony. But when one of the first songs Optimus ever wrote is requested, Megatron can only watch from a distance as he relapses into the grief they'd both thought was a thing of the past.
The Decepticon is about to find out something new about the Prime, something dark that would've been better off if it stayed buried. Will it be enough to push him off the edge of sanity he clings to?
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- Part 6 of Metal: Cybertron's Rock and Roll
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The Ghost of Thulsa Doom by EbonyAura
Fandoms: Transformers: Prime, The Transformers (IDW Generation One)
26 Nov 2021
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It's been a long year for the Autobot band as well as the Decepticon guest star they've dragged along, and at last they've concluded their final performance. It's a long drive back to Iacon, though, so Jazz books them into the famous Thulsa Doom Resort before their trip back in the morning. It could've just been a night of harmless fun and relaxation for the group, but something dangerous lies in wait for them. And with it, a whole slew of secrets and lies they never imagined they'd uncover.
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- Part 7 of Metal: Cybertron's Rock and Roll