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After the Autobots arrived on Earth, they discovered a mysterious and feral creature stealing their energon supplies. What they found wasn’t a typical Decepticon or even a dangerous predator, but a small, scrawny sparkling—an intelligent, scurrying baby in a seeker frame. The little one has no affiliations, caught in a world of unknowns after Cybertron's collapse, where no new sparkings had emerged due to the dark Energon’s corrupting influence.

Prowl and the others are initially wary, especially since Seekers are traditionally linked with the Decepticons, but Optimus sees something different in this helpless sparkling. Despite the Autobots' reservations, Optimus’s innate kindness and belief in redemption extend to this innocent creature, whose origins hold no power over him. As a fatherly figure, he feels an overwhelming need to care for and protect this fragile life—fostering warmth and compassion in a time of war and loss. Optimus, who has long bottled up his own emotions to remain strong for others, is drawn to this sparkling, eager to offer affection where it’s been long absent. His calm, composed exterior belies the tenderness he feels for this unexpected charge.

In this familial scenario, Optimus grapples with his desire to love this child without prejudice while navigating the delicate balance of his leadership and the Autobots' past. The discovery of this sparkling signals a glimmer of hope on a dark, war-torn planet, reminding Optimus of his unwavering belief in the possibility of new beginnings, even in the most unlikely forms.