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Title: Transformers: Light up the Night
Universe: G1
Pairings: None
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Author's Note: This is for the Flash Fan Fiction theme “explosions” (a late tribute to July 4th). Word count 291.
The explosions lit up the dark sky, the staccato booms racing shortly after. One bled right into another, and then another, an endless cacophony. The strobe effect illuminated three mechanoid shapes on a nearby bluff. The Autobots, battle-worn from a war that had destroyed their own home, watched the display warily, but did not interfere. One, with “POLICE” emblazoned across his door wings, continually glanced between the explosions and a handheld scanner, scowling.
“Stop that, Prowl,” Jazz said. “You're missing the show.”
“I have seen countless explosions–”
“Fireworks.”
“– in my existence. I do not see how 'missing' these will be any loss. What concerns me is the fact that many of the human settlements in this nation are having similar explosive displays. It provides perfect cover for a Decepticon attack.”
“My friend,” the tallest member of the group, Optimus Prime, said, “diligence is to be commended. But you're allowed to relax, occasionally, as well. We're observing this event in honor of our human hosts.”
“Besides,” Jazz broke in, “you have Red Alert to be paranoid for you.”
Prowl fixed a level stare at Jazz, unimpressed. He shifted his gaze to his leader, then to his scanner. “Very well. In honor of our human hosts, I will endeavor to watch more of their misuse of explosive materials. I will still be on guard.”
“I would expect nothing less,” Optimus said, smiling. He looked back at the display. “It's curious. The humans have taken materials traditionally used for war, for killing, added color and design to them, and now use them for celebration. The end result is visually pleasing to behold.”
“Why, Prime,” Jazz said, “did you just call those fireworks pretty?”
Universe: G1
Pairings: None
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Author's Note: This is for the Flash Fan Fiction theme “explosions” (a late tribute to July 4th). Word count 291.
The explosions lit up the dark sky, the staccato booms racing shortly after. One bled right into another, and then another, an endless cacophony. The strobe effect illuminated three mechanoid shapes on a nearby bluff. The Autobots, battle-worn from a war that had destroyed their own home, watched the display warily, but did not interfere. One, with “POLICE” emblazoned across his door wings, continually glanced between the explosions and a handheld scanner, scowling.
“Stop that, Prowl,” Jazz said. “You're missing the show.”
“I have seen countless explosions–”
“Fireworks.”
“– in my existence. I do not see how 'missing' these will be any loss. What concerns me is the fact that many of the human settlements in this nation are having similar explosive displays. It provides perfect cover for a Decepticon attack.”
“My friend,” the tallest member of the group, Optimus Prime, said, “diligence is to be commended. But you're allowed to relax, occasionally, as well. We're observing this event in honor of our human hosts.”
“Besides,” Jazz broke in, “you have Red Alert to be paranoid for you.”
Prowl fixed a level stare at Jazz, unimpressed. He shifted his gaze to his leader, then to his scanner. “Very well. In honor of our human hosts, I will endeavor to watch more of their misuse of explosive materials. I will still be on guard.”
“I would expect nothing less,” Optimus said, smiling. He looked back at the display. “It's curious. The humans have taken materials traditionally used for war, for killing, added color and design to them, and now use them for celebration. The end result is visually pleasing to behold.”
“Why, Prime,” Jazz said, “did you just call those fireworks pretty?”
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This is for #LiteraryFanFiction's weekly Flash Fan Fiction Friday theme "Explosions."
I almost never write Autobots. I'm just more familiar with the Decepticons, and, let's face it, I'm a Seeker fangirl.
But I've always loved stories where the Cybertronians just don't quite get our holidays. This one seemed like a good one for the Autobots to try to figure out. 
And, besides, I do believe the 'Cons would be trying what Prowl suggested. 
Transformers and all associated names are registered trademarks of Hasbro. My work is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro. All Hail Hasbro!
I almost never write Autobots. I'm just more familiar with the Decepticons, and, let's face it, I'm a Seeker fangirl.
But I've always loved stories where the Cybertronians just don't quite get our holidays. This one seemed like a good one for the Autobots to try to figure out. And, besides, I do believe the 'Cons would be trying what Prowl suggested. Transformers and all associated names are registered trademarks of Hasbro. My work is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro. All Hail Hasbro!
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Ok, two things. First, I really love the idea of this fic, and especially how you called Prowl's doorwings by that name. This one was a lot of fun to read. Prowl and Jazz are great, and it's really fun to see them in one of your fics. ^^
However, for the first time since I've started reading your stories, I have to take issue with something that I feel is a serious problem, and I hope you take this in the spirit of constructive criticism. Prime uses contractions. This may not sound important, but in recent years it's been the style to show Optimus Prime as speaking very solemnly and verbosely at all times without ever using contractions. However, if you watch the G1 cartoon, you'll see that he actually has a fairly informal way of speaking to his troops. I just thought it was worth mentioning. Other than that, it's a really good fic.
However, for the first time since I've started reading your stories, I have to take issue with something that I feel is a serious problem, and I hope you take this in the spirit of constructive criticism. Prime uses contractions. This may not sound important, but in recent years it's been the style to show Optimus Prime as speaking very solemnly and verbosely at all times without ever using contractions. However, if you watch the G1 cartoon, you'll see that he actually has a fairly informal way of speaking to his troops. I just thought it was worth mentioning. Other than that, it's a really good fic.