Derrick Magnus
Designated Decoy
The Quiet Hero
Rise and rise again, til lambs become lions.[A1i:3]
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Post by Derrick Magnus on Dec 21, 2011 19:27:51 GMT -5
((December 20th, 2027, 5AM, Tranquility California)) Derrick stood in the kitchen looking out the rear patio door at the yard outside. It was still dark and though cold, it hadn't snowed, though there was frost on the ground. His father was getting worse and both he and Richard were afraid they were about to lose the only family either of them had left. Three and a half years ago, in April of 2024, their mother was killed in a car wreck that left Derrick trapped in the vehicle while the pain and shock of her death along with Derrick's panic and anguish had triggered Richard's first transformation three years prematurely. It also left their father reeling in agony from losing his bonded Spark-mate, slowly dying from the emptiness in his Spark without her, wanting to die yet somehow unable to and slowly losing himself to the pain. Derrick sighed heavily and lowered his gaze. He had done the research over the last three years and figured out that the Autobots were stationed in or close to Washington DC. Now it was time to go to them and hope they listen to him, hope they come to help his dying father. Yet he was torn, afraid that if he left, even for the four or five days it would take to get to DC and back, that he and his brother would lose their father, and he didn't want to leave Richard behind to take care of Magnus alone, even for just a few days. He let out a sigh then and shook his head. He and Richard had talked about it for over three years, hunting down the Autobots location, yet now that it was time to go to them, Derrick hesitated. "I gotta be stronger than this..." he muttered softly to himself. "For Richard, for dad... I gotta do this for all of us..." he told himself softly and looked out the patio door again. He could sense that Richard was waking up, he had curled up in Derrick's arms the night before as they had every night since Derrick got back from College, the both of them needing the comfort after dealing with their stricken father and easing him to sleep. Magnus cried for the woman he loved every night and it was all Derrick and Richard could do to sooth him and get him to sleep each night just so he would rest somewhat peacefully. It was early and he knew his father would not wake up for another couple hours, but he felt like he was abandoning his brother. He decided a few minutes more wouldn't hurt just so he could at least hold Richard one more time and tell him goodbye. He knew he wouldn't be gone long, but he couldn't just leave without saying something to his little brother. They had always been close and in Derrick's mind, it just wasn't right to leave in the night without saying something. Derrick turned away from the door and walked towards the livingroom. Inwardly he reached out to Richard and hugged him through the bond. //"I'm still here, little brother..."\\ he offered softly, letting Richard know he was down stairs.
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Richard Magnus
Laser Fodder
The Pyromaniac
They call me Pyro[A1i:1]
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Post by Richard Magnus on Dec 23, 2011 4:53:57 GMT -5
He felt absence in bed room, sometimes it was normal for Derrick to be gone at this hour, others it wasn't. His scent still lingered strongly, it couldn't have been all that long ago since he left. To Richard, it was an ordinary morning for him, an early one, but a morning nonetheless. //"What do you mean, still here? You going somewhere? Work?"// He stretched his arms out on either side of him tiredly, confirming the lack of Derrick's physical presence. Oh well...Richard was usually the last one up with the exception of the times he'd had to be up early for Highschool. Even with having been working a little at a local gaming store he didn't have to get up near as early as he did for highschool.
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Derrick Magnus
Designated Decoy
The Quiet Hero
Rise and rise again, til lambs become lions.[A1i:3]
Posts: 52
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Post by Derrick Magnus on Dec 23, 2011 12:46:06 GMT -5
Derrick looked up towards where his room was, to where Richard was, a small smile crossing his features. //"No, not work, not this time. We know where they are now. They're the only ones who can help dad. I have to go to them, but I didn't want to leave you without at least saying goodbye."\\ he replied through the bond. He then went up the stairs and into his room, looking at his younger brother for a moment before he stepped over and sat on the bed next to him. "I won't be gone long, just a few days. Forty-five hours to DC, then a couple hours to track them down n talk to them, then forty-five hours back whether they come with me or not. But I will come back." he assured Richard, laying one hand on his brother's chest lightly. "If dad asks, I went to visit a college friend in Seattle and I'll be back for Christmas." he added, though he remained reluctant to leave his brother and father, even for a few days. It had been hard to be away from his family in college, and Derrick had taken every possible chance he could to come home. Now, for the sake of their father, Derrick had to go to the other end of the country, across an entire continent, to find the only ones who could possibly save Magnus' life. He didn't like it, but he knew it had to be done.
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Richard Magnus
Laser Fodder
The Pyromaniac
They call me Pyro[A1i:1]
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Post by Richard Magnus on Dec 27, 2011 5:42:29 GMT -5
"They" as in the Autobots. Richard sighed inwardly, as part of him wished he could go with Derrick but both of them knew they could never leave Magnus alone. They had talked about this before through the bond, and both sons agreed it would be a healthy benefit for Magnus, and it could very well save a part of his soul that he had given up just to have a family with Andrea those years before, that were now gone in the shadows of her death. //"I hope it goes well, brother, that they don't don't doubt who you are and such...Dad needs the support more than he knows. Sometimes I think we should have done this sooner. But that's okay, it's getting taken care of now."\\ he said with a smile.
Richard realized he couldn't go with Derrick because he had to work before Christmas day anyway. Gamestop, the place he worked for was going to be crazy right up until Christmas day and they needed him there to help keeping things stocked and run the cash register. The job certainly wasn't used to pay for college, his near full ride scholarship did that, but it was good for a little extra money that he would need later on during college. He wondered how things would go for Derrick and his dad were they to all settle in with the Autobots soon...it would be a totally different life style...and for the first four years Richard would miss a lot of it because of college...Well, he would get used to it while visiting, at least. And at least Derrick could take care of himself being the older one.
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Derrick Magnus
Designated Decoy
The Quiet Hero
Rise and rise again, til lambs become lions.[A1i:3]
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Post by Derrick Magnus on Dec 29, 2011 18:59:34 GMT -5
Derrick nodded and gently pulled his younger brother into a tight hug. He then just held Richard for a moment, letting his forehead rest against his younger brother's, his eyes closed. "I will come back no matter what they say." he whispered softly. "Though if they care at all about him, they'll come to help. And if his brother is there among them, then I'm sure at least he will come to help dad whether their leader lets him or not." Derrick and Richard had no idea who their uncle might be, only that he was an Autobot and that the brothers loved each other dearly, as much as Derrick and Richard did. He kissed his younger brother and hugged him once more before he reluctantly pulled away, offering Richard a soft smile. "I better go before dad wakes up. I'll be careful, and if you need me, just reach for me." he offered, his hand on Richard's cheek for a moment. He then stepped away, glancing back to his little brother once more before he headed down stairs. He didn't like leaving his brother, nor did he like leaving his father with as bad off as he was after three years of so much pain. But Derrick knew that to save his father, a few days was a small price to pay. With a heavy sigh, he stepped outside to the alley behind the house and transformed quietly. Activating his holoform, he looked to his bedroom window, then to his father's room, before starting his engine and pulling away into the dark. He had to get well away from the house before Magnus woke up, and he had to be sure to keep his real intent well hidden from their perceptive father.
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Richard Magnus
Laser Fodder
The Pyromaniac
They call me Pyro[A1i:1]
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Post by Richard Magnus on Dec 29, 2011 19:15:18 GMT -5
Part of Richard didn't want Derrick to go, but he knew he had to. He nodded slowly, struggling to find words to say. When Derrick left the room and moved outside, Richard stared at the entrance to his room before standing up and walking to the window to catch a glimps of Derrick's alternate mode move on by. Having a fewminutes to kill, he then flopped back down on his bed and stared at the ceiling.
{"Hopefully it goes smoothly."} He was sure it would go well if Derrick could locate Ultra Magnus's brother. After time passed slowly, his stomach rumbled, forcing him to get up and make breakfast, but he couldn't bring himself to have more than an energy drink, some toast and a small bowl of cereal.
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Derrick Magnus
Designated Decoy
The Quiet Hero
Rise and rise again, til lambs become lions.[A1i:3]
Posts: 52
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Post by Derrick Magnus on Dec 29, 2011 19:25:27 GMT -5
Derrick drove well away from the house and it didn't take him long to get out of the city and onto the east bound highway towards the southern tip of Nevada. "Forty-five hours and counting..." he muttered to himself and picked up speed on the mostly open road, wanting to beat the clock and get to DC in less time than projected. He had no real idea what he was looking for, nor did he know who he would find once he got there. All he knew was that Washington DC was where the Autobots were, and that was where he had to go. All Derrick could do was hope they would come and help his stricken and dying father. "You guys better be there..." he muttered to himself, hoping the information he had on their location was not out of date.
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Richard Magnus
Laser Fodder
The Pyromaniac
They call me Pyro[A1i:1]
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Post by Richard Magnus on Dec 29, 2011 20:10:27 GMT -5
Richard continued his daily duties while Derrick put the pedal to the medal. It was just an ordinary day for him, that was all. His thoughts were blank for the most part. He stared at the wall in front of him as he ate, then got his mp3 player as he walked back upstairs to get ready for work. He hoped Magnus wouldn't wake up and realize Derrick was gone and start panicking, that was the last thing he wanted to deal with.
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Ultra Magnus
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Soldier of Truth
I'm just a soldier, my brother is the leader.[A1i:2]
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Post by Ultra Magnus on Dec 29, 2011 21:10:30 GMT -5
Magnus woke up and looked around feeling something was just not right. He could feel that his sons were up to something, so sitting up as he stretched a bit form the restless night, nights he mostly had after the death of his mate, was dealing with so much lately and trying to be strong for his sons, but there was not a day he didn’t think of Andrea. He truly missed her deeply, but pushing that aside trying to be strong for his two boys. Struggling to his feet, he could hear someone in the hall, he headed to the door. {“Primus what is going on, I sure hope that they are not getting in to trouble.”} he thought to himself.
Opening the door, he headed down stars and saw Richard, “Richard, where is your brother?’ he ask looking around but could sense that he was close. Pushing that aside he stood there waiting on Richard’s reply.
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Richard Magnus
Laser Fodder
The Pyromaniac
They call me Pyro[A1i:1]
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Post by Richard Magnus on Dec 29, 2011 21:43:19 GMT -5
Richard lowered the spoon as he saw his dad's holoform enter the kitchen. He hoped that he wouldn't freak out, as he couldn't lie to Magnus - he was a terrible liar as it was anyway. "He left to go find the Autobots dad. For your sake. He said he'll be back by Christmas." He resumed munching on the last bites of cereal. He wasn't dressed for work yet, but he'd have to soon.
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Ultra Magnus
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Post by Ultra Magnus on Dec 29, 2011 22:18:11 GMT -5
Magnus moved a bit more in the kitchen as he heard what his son told him, “ Primus, I do not want you all near them, I do not want any of you in this war they are fighting.” he said shaking his head and clutching his fist and truly was upset that his oldest was now on the way to the Autobots, he thought to himself to try and stop him. “I suppose I have to stop him now.” he said turning feeling his anger and stress levels rise…
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Richard Magnus
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The Pyromaniac
They call me Pyro[A1i:1]
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Post by Richard Magnus on Dec 30, 2011 2:35:32 GMT -5
Richard stood up abruptly then, the chair legs squeaking a bit on the floor. "Dad, please don't. He is doing this for your sake, and for our well being as well. You need the others more than you probably want to realize. We feel your pain every day, we want to try to help heal with you, and being around others will help heal that pain because your kind can comfort you better than we can. You would be safer too..." he sighed, his voice tremoring a bit with his sincere words. He was outright begging to his dad now, hoping he would understand through the veil of pain and any surpressed anger. "Please...don't stop him, you need your brother as bro n I need each other..."
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Ultra Magnus
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I'm just a soldier, my brother is the leader.[A1i:2]
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Post by Ultra Magnus on Dec 30, 2011 16:05:54 GMT -5
Magnus stopped as he listened to what his younger son said, “I understand you both are trying to help me, after what happened to your mother.” He said not looking back but stood there closing his eyes thinking of her yet again, as a tear rand down his face knowing Richard was right, as mush as he wanted to disbelieve it.
Magnus stood there thinking as it took so much to not go after his older son. {“Primus Andrea! I Need YOU!”} he said inwardly as he slowly sank to his knees and could not help but cry out in pain and agony of missing his spark mate and feeling this emptiness in his spark where her presence use to be.
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Derrick Magnus
Designated Decoy
The Quiet Hero
Rise and rise again, til lambs become lions.[A1i:3]
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Post by Derrick Magnus on Dec 30, 2011 17:49:42 GMT -5
Derrick could feel the stab of pain and anguish from his father and that made him push his engine all the harder, picking up speed as he headed down the highway. "Hold on, dad... I'll get to them as fast as I can... I'll find your brother and bring him home..." he muttered as he drove, his holoform hunkering down on his alt mode to reduce wind resistance as he drove ever faster, reaching nearly 100mph. He knew he shouldn't drive so fast and draw attention to himself, but what choice did he have when his father's life and sanity was at stake? So Derrick pressed on, hoping to get to Washington DC and the Autobots quickly, for Magnus' sake.
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Richard Magnus
Laser Fodder
The Pyromaniac
They call me Pyro[A1i:1]
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Post by Richard Magnus on Dec 31, 2011 2:58:15 GMT -5
Richard could feel the pain, and inwardly he shook a little as he felt the sorrow surface again. He stood up and walked over to the holoform and hugged him tightly. "Yes, that is all. Everything will be fine, promise. At least it's not hard to contact Derrick and you can ask him how things are going in a day or two."
He wondered if this would mean that they would move at some point, as they were kind of isolated out here, after all. With the mood Magnus was in now, there was no way he would bring up the college thing. It was something they had talked about earlier in the summer. "I have to go to my shift soon, Dad..." he hugged Robert tighter, knowing he still had about half an hour to kill and he could easily get there via his own alternate mode.
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