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lil shitbag

help him :(

WAAAAW HOOLYY

I LOVE HIM

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bro I would feel so bad if I was treating a disguised friend like shittt 💀

Hello! Been on your account for some time and I enjoy your headcanons! Now I have a question…

if Optimus ever got poisoned by his team but was somehow alive even after all these years with a new look and problems what would those headcanons be?

or if Optimus never met megatron or the Autobots or even became a prime, and the war broke out but he was a civilian like….sorry I really like headcanons since I do some occasionally

Hm. I don't see Optimus ever not being the Prime at some point. He was literally forged for it... however, the poisoning concept isn't completely out of the question. I can work with it. (And if you can't already tell, I am in love with secret identities)

The Swap

Orion Pax was the head Archivist in the Iacon Hall of Records with no master save Alpha Trion, the master Archivist. While he had some serious concerns with the state of Cybertron, he stayed his hand and worked quietly to better Cybertron. His role was more subtle in that he used his influence to spread awareness about the truth of Cybertronian society under an alias. He used his contacts to help further the efforts of activist groups and to quietly remove corrupt individuals from power. Not only that, but with the information from his close friends in Jazz and Ratchet, he was able to start making headway in gathering political power through them. His plan was long term and would take time, but Orion was patient.

His twin on the other hand, was not nearly as complacent.

Optronix was a law enforcer and did what Orion refused to do by going public with his grievances against the High Council. He was a charismatic mech but had no way with words, and so it was Orion who gave his brother speeches to read out and carefully constructed arguments to put forward. In the beginning Orion and Optronix were incredibly close, working together to achieve their shared dream. Orion worked quietly, using his political and rather underhanded influence to further his goals by giving Optronix more publicity. And Optronix used the influence he was given to inspire and bring others to their side. But eventually their relationship started to crumble as Optronix received all the glory for their shared work and stopped mentioning Orion at all.

Orion was not one to be obsessed with glory, and so he did not mention Optronix's growing greed. But as Optronix became harsher and less willing to listen to Orion, their relationship became strained. But as Orion loved his brother dearly and could not lose all the time and effort he had put into Optronix's campaign, he continued to provide his twin speeches to use. Despite the efforts of Ratchet and Jazz who warned Orion against his continued support, Orion did so nonetheless, hoping somewhat naively that his brother would straighten out. But Orion was no fool, and so even while he continued providing Optronix with content to use, he started quietly moving his investments elsewhere in preparation for the fallout he was nearly certain was coming.

Ratchet: You realize that he is using you right?

Orion: Yes. I know this.

Jazz: Then why help him? He is disrespecting you on nearly every level!

Orion: Because he is my brother, and as his twin, it is my duty to hold out hope for him.

Meanwhile through the use of Orion's work, Optronix met Megatronous and quickly bonded with him over their shared goal of changing Cybertron for the better. They worked well together and used their shared charisma to bring great numbers of Cybertronians to their side. However behind the scenes, Optronix and Megatronous were not exactly on the best of terms when off work. They never quite got along and tended to more often than not argue, with Megatronous always wondering how such a crass and simple minded mech managed to speak so eloquently for the press. While generally they remained on reasonable terms, eventually Soundwave uncovered just what Optronix had done to get so far politically, and Megatronous very nearly flipped a table in rage. And so after quite a few more arguments and threats of breaking off their political alliance, Optronix begrudgingly admitted where he got his speeches and introduced Orion to Megatronous.

To the surprise of no one, Orion and Megatronous got on like a house of fire. Both were passionate about civil rights, literature, truth, freedom, and a better future. Soon enough Megatronous stopped associating with Optronix outside of work at all and instead spent his time with Orion, the true mastermind behind the speeches he was so fond of. They bonded and quickly became brothers in all but CNA, filling a void in Orion's spark that he had refused to acknowledge since his relationship with his twin deteriorated. Before long Megatronous's friends became Orion's and vice versa. They became so closely knit that Optronix with his increasingly nasty personality found himself pushed to the side, unable to from any friendships with his co-workers.

Megatronous: What are you doing little Archivist?

Orion: I am preparing next week's press conference material.

Megatronous: Why not come and speak yourself? You need not give Optronix the rights to your work. I would vouch for you.

Orion: I am sure you would, but my place is here, working in the background away from the optics of the press and the Council.

Megatronous: Is there nothing I can do to convince you to stop supporting your slagging disgrace of a twin?

Orion: No I am afraid not, and I would ask you not to speak so harshly of him. He may be... less than pleasant at times, but he has good intentions.

Megatronous: Many mecha do, I just hope that your faith in him isn't misplaced.

Optronix grew increasingly bitter as time passed and his brother grew closer with Megatronous and his associates. He grew drunk on attention and wanted nothing more than to be seen. His desire for a better future faded under his rapidly growing lust for power and recondition. And so he started making deals, using his borrowed power to buy supporters and gain the favor of the Council. They promised him status, luxury, and respect for his loyalty and obedience. At this offer, Optronix did not hesitate to accept, making a dark deal with the Council that went against everything he fought for, becoming the perfect puppet. Megatronous and Orion had no clue as to what Optronix had done. And so the day they went to to speak with the high Council, with Megatron and Optronix representing the people while Orion watched on, everything came tumbling down. The Council named Optronix the Prime and refused to listen to what any other mech had to say.

Things swiftly deteriorated as Optronix cut all contact with Megatron and began flaunting his power, saying and doing everything the Council wanted. He had his way with whoever he pleased and took great joy in using his influence to force others to do as he wanted... especially his brother.

Optronix: I expect you to show me some proper respect now that I am the Prime, Orion.

Orion: I have no obligation to serve you! Not after you betrayed our cause!

Optronix: Are you sure Orion? You forget who holds the power here. It would be a shame if your little friends happened to die under mysterious circumstances or were found guilty of severe crimes.

Orion: You glitched slagger!

Optronix: Well Orion? Are you going to help your dear brother? Or allow your loved ones to suffer?

Orion: ...what is it you desire of me Prime?

Optronix had Orion serve him personally. He may not have been the most eloquent mech, but he was by no means totally foolish as to the danger of his situation. So to keep Orion from starting any revolutions and to ensure Megatron wouldn't dare act lest harm come to his friend, Optronix made Orion his right hand.

Orion was forced to watch as Optronix abused his power, making life worse for all of Cybertron. He could do nothing as he was blackmailed into producing speeches for Optronix to use and made to do all of his dirty work for him. He handled all of the internal affairs of the Primacy and regularly protected his wayward twin from assassination attempts. Orion was kept away from everyone he cared about, not being allowed to contact or see any of his friends and comrades as he served in silent agony. He tried to reinstate some form of equality among the masses, attempting to give Megatron and his followers opportunities to do something, anything. But every single time Orion made an effort to either reason with his brother or give information to outside parties in an attempt to aid them, he was met with brutal abuse from his twin.

As Optronix continued to abuse his power and his twin, the state of Cybertron rapidly fell, eventually leaving Megatron no choice but to fight back as Optronix pushed for him and his followers to be exterminated. Civil war broke out and Optronix couldn't care less, even appearing to enjoy the conflict as he fought and planned for war. Orion however, saw that his chance to reform his brother had passed, and with great sorrow, planned to take action after a particularly brutal beating from his twin.

Alpha Trion: You know what must be done Orion. He cannot be allowed to continue his reign.

Orion: I know what I need to do... but I do not know if I have the strength to do it.

Alpha Trion: You must take action Orion. For Cybertron, for your friends, for your own safety.

And so Orion began corresponding with Alpha Trion, planning to find someone truly worthy of being a Prime to replace Optronix. He spent years studying what a good Prime must be and what they must know as he hunted for a worthy mech. All the while Megatron slowly began to fall into his own maddened rage, the loss of so many good mecha and the tyranny of Optronix driving him further along the road of violence. Ratchet and Orion's other close friends were forced to pick sides, and while they hated Optronix, they couldn't stand to remain with Megatron as he grew more and more violent. And so most turned to the Autobots, not out of loyalty, but out of hope that they might find a way to remove Optronix from power from within.

War raged on in no time. Cities burned and Orion grew desperate, his plan seemingly more and more outlandish with every passing day. With no other choice, he led his brother away with promises of obtaining the Matrix, and then in front of Primus's heart, he drove a poisoned blade into his back. Optronix tried to fight back, screaming obscenities and flinging his weapons in rage, but he was too weak as the poison took effect to do any real damage. In the end Orion stood above his dying brother and made to give him the killing blow.

Optronix: Y-You ungrateful glitch

Orion: It's time Optronix. Your reign is over. I hope you find comfort in knowing that this world will be better off without you.

Orion's actions were hardly planned. He had grown desperate and his only thought at the time was to end the threat of Optronix, no matter how much his spark screamed in agony. But as he stood there with his blade coated in the energon of his kin, he found himself coming to a realization. Optronix was cruel but vital to the war effort. Megatron had fallen deep into rage filled madness and neither side would accept peace even with Optronix dead. And that left Orion only one real solution if he intended to keep the Autobots from crumbling and succumbing to the Decepticons. Feeling his conviction, Primus granted Orion the Matrix and reforged him into Optimus Prime, the last of his line. With his new frame, Orion disposed of Optronix and met with Alpha Trion.

Alpha Trion: You know what must be done.

Optimus: I do, but it does not rest easy with me... I will be loosing everything and taking on the sins of another mech.

Alpha Trion: That is true, but it is for a greater good.

Alpha Trion: From this day forward Orion Pax is dead. He died to bring you out of your madness and make you worthy of becoming a true Prime.

Optimus: ...So that is how it must be.

Optimus took on his brother's mantle, getting his frame remolded as necessary and pretending to be Optronix all while fostering the lie that Orion had perished so that he may return to sanity. It was not an easy thing for him to do. Every faction hated him and it took centuries for the Autobots to truly see him as an honorable and redeemed mech. Of course some still resented him, but most were willing to see how he had 'changed' and were willing to work alongside him for the greater good if for nothing else. Megatron never did learn to respect him, instead pinning the 'death' of Orion on him and fighting all the harder believing that his brother was dead and gone. Ratchet and Orion's other close friends hated him with a passion and only worked with him in order to keep him in line and get revenge. Jazz tried to kill him every other weekday and Ratchet regularly attempted to botch his medical procedures or give him altered energon. Other mecha also made frequent attempts on his life, but eventually Optimus created a fragile peace between himself and his old friends.

It hurt him deeply to have his loved ones treat him with so much distain and anger. In the early days he broke down multiple times, only able to force himself to keep going with the help of the Matrix. He eventually managed to secure a fragile peace with his old friends by speaking with them at length and proving his conviction through action. Jazz tolerated him and Ratchet was willing to accept his existence, although his anger still ran hot beneath the surface. Others were similar, but in the end Optimus was able to achieve some degree of happiness through this and by acquiring a son in Bumblebee.

No one knew the truth. Not even when he lost his memory of his time of Optimus after giving up the Matrix and was only able to recall driving a blade into his brother's back. He only had to look in the mirror and see his frame to assume that his half baked plan had succeeded, leading him to return to his Autobots and perform normally until his memories were returned.

No bot knew the truth... until Ratchet consumed synthetic energon. Optimus knew it was trouble, and he watched in fear as Ratchet grew angrier, more wild. He really should have expected it, but he vainly hoped it wouldn't come to pass. And so when Ratchet jabbed him with a vial of lethal poison, he could only gape and fall to the ground in agony as Ratchet cried out all his grievances, only kept from killing him by the rest of the team. Optimus was stabilized, but his armor had to be removed in order to drain the poison out of his system in time to save him... and that revealed the ugly truth. Ratchet could only stand in total shock, finally free of synth-en, as a familiar face was revealed to him without a mask to hide behind.

Ratchet: O-Orion?!