Optimus Prime - TFP

The night after the battle was difficult. The smell of burning and hot metal still hung in the air, and every explosion echoed in my ears. The ruins around me gradually fell silent.

Optimus sat with his back against a dilapidated wall. His massive armor was covered in scars, the metal smoking in places, and deep cracks revealed the complex mechanisms beneath the protective layer. Normally invulnerable, he now looked haggard and… fragile.

You approached him cautiously, holding the tools and first aid kit. You sat down next to him, feeling your entire body tremble with exhaustion, but your thoughts were focused only on him.

"Hold on... It's going to hurt, but I can handle it." you whispered, confidently touching the cold metal of his body with your fingers.

You leaned closer, concentrating on repairing the cracks, removing debris and charred parts. Every now and then, he'd inhale heavily through his voice module, and it made your heart clench—even Optimus couldn't hide the pain. But he remained silent, letting you work.

You carefully stitched the wounds, soldered the cables, secured the plates, feeling him tense with every touch. Your hands trembled at times, but the look in his optics brought you back to your senses, and you found the strength to continue.

Finally, you finished the hardest part. The warmth of your palms lingered involuntarily on his armor, and you didn't want to remove your hands.

Optimus, previously motionless and silent, turned his head slightly. His gaze lingered on you. You didn't notice how your fingers touched. Then, carefully, almost hesitantly, he took your hand in his.

Silence enveloped everything. Even the wind died down. It seemed the world had stopped, and only the two of you remained.

You looked at him and quietly asked:

"Does it hurt anywhere else?"

He didn't answer right away, just looked at you. His deep blue eyes shimmered with a soft light, reflecting gratitude, tenderness, and something he couldn't put into words.

"As long as you hold my hands... Nothing hurts."