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Optimus looked around. School was out for the week. He could go and party but he chose to decorate his room. It was now only one person. He did like the space now. He cleaned it out. It looked better now but since he was alone he put on headphones and studied. He was happier now. He decided to call Sentinel. No answer. Optimus was calmer. Optimus thought about his former team. What would they be like for Sentinel? Who is he kidding? They wouldn't see Sentinel until they all did something. Since Bumblebee and Bulkhead were not in boot camp yet, Optimus would be the one to teach them. Optimus focused on now. He finished.
Optimus found some of Elita's friends. Optimus walked up to them and said hello. Just saying hi he hoped they would feel better. Optimus was walking around Cybertron. He looked in his datapad and he texted Sentinel and no response. He spoke to other kids. He felt much better. He realized that he was in a toxic friendship. He was much happier than when he was friends with Sentinel. Optimus just talked with the others and stated how he felt. "well it's 5 pm gotta go!" They waved goodbye and Optimus was happier. He walked into the dorm and expected Sentinel to be drunk or talking about a party. It was quiet... Very quiet.
He remembered that Sentinel was gone. Probably going through a trial. He hoped Blackarachnia was doing better. He remembered the others and smiled. He had good grades but he was exhausted. He was used to Sentinel being loud. He never thought he would miss those distractions Optimus was listening to music and reading a book. A history book. He wanted to learn still. He knew what organics were. He didn't want to cure Elita One. He didn't think she needed curing. The spider form was badass. But Optimus never said anything. He soon fell into recharge. Some kids were throwing a party but Optimus declined and said he would rather be preparing for a internship. Most kids said okay. They knew Optimus was a good kid. Optimus smiled and liked being left alone. Rodimus sat next to him and they talked and never shut up. He smiled. Optimus spoke back. "Optimus, do you ever wonder what happened to Sentinel? What did he do to even deserve to be expelled?" Optimus looked at him. "I heard that Sentinel went to an organic planet and got someone killed!" Optimus stated.
After him and Rodimus hung out... Rodimus hugged Optimus and walked away. He smiled. Optimus was enjoying his break when he finally got a text from Sentinel. He was pissed and drunk. Optimus wasn't scared until Sentinel threatened him. Optimus immediately took the threat seriously. Very seriously.