crack_van | Kinship & The Tie That Binds by botosphere (T)

Fandom: TRANSFORMERS
Pairing: Sam/Mikaela (main), +various others
Length: long
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: HERE
Why this must be read: because it’s an entire universe created ‘from scratch’, completing the two movies and explaining everything what needs an explanation. This story focuses on the bond that Sam shares with Optimus and how it influences their lives and fate.

"When's the last time you were able to grieve – really grieve – as a clan?"

He looked down, radiating a sense of defeat.

"I'd say the need will be great tonight. If we're going to do this, we need to do it right and in ways that will mean something for all of you. Knowing…knowing that you're not all going to rust to death might be comforting for them, since the Matrix is…isn't going to work every time."

"You are right, brother." He glanced once at Bumblebee and transformed – going to talk to Lennox.

Bumblebee reached down, offering me his hand, and I climbed on. He held me close to his chassis, and I realized researching human funeral traditions probably reminded him I wouldn't live forever, either. "I'm sorry," I mumbled.

"Hush now," he quoted, then "I'm glad you're here with me, Sam."

Kinship
The Tie That Binds