When All Lights Go Out I (TFP)

Chapter 23

Scrap! I didn't want to tell him yet!

"I know it is likely how you were able to escape from the base three years ago." She flinched a little and tightened her hug on her legs. "You have no need to fear, Azura. If you do have a gift, I can probably help you to an extent." She looked at him for a moment before looking away quickly. "I believe that by knowing this, I can protect you better from the decepticons. If they learn of this gift, they will come after you are lot harder than they have been."

Azura really didn't know what to say. She felt cornered, even though she knew the autobots would find out about her powers at some point. She didn't have to tell him she could transform into a dragon yet though. She didn't know how Optimus will react, but if he could somehow help her, she would thoroughly be grateful. "I...I guess you...caught what I said. I...uh...can...um...c-c-control elements...a-and the weather..." She looked at him shyly and looked away. "Um...I...h-have known th-this for a while...but I never knew it was because of how I was created until I learned that...um...you are my carrier..." She was shaking as she told him the truth. She looked at the bubbles thoughtfully for a moment.

Optimus smiled gently as he listened to his daughter. Hearing her admit that she had elemental abilities made him feel happy to know she trusted him enough to tell him. But it also reinforced fears he had regarding her safety. "Thank you for telling me, Azura. I know it was not easy for you, but I assure you, I still love you." She looked at him in surprise before tears fill her eyes. "Even if you had no abilities, it wouldn't matter to me. You are my daughter, my sparkling, and I will make sure you know how much I love you."

Azura let out happy tears and a sob. "Do...do you really mean it?" He nodded and kissed the top of her head. Her bottom lip trembled and she reached her hands out to him, hugging his face. "I...I-I was so nervous...I...did not know if..."

"Azura, you should know that many of the elements on Earth also can be found on Cybertron." She smiled as she listened to him. "It is true we don't have as much water, but you have a unique ability. And I now see how you got out." She immediately acted shy and looked away from him with a giggle. "I distinctly remember hearing the strange sound of rock splitting apart. I remember believing my processors were hearing things, but now I know why."

She giggled as she was feeling guilty and shy. "Uh...it is a little too late to apologize...since I've already apologized." He gave her an amused expression and she looked at the bubbles again. "Is it okay...um...if I can show you?"

Optimus nodded affirmatively. "Take the time you need. I do believe, even though I cannot harness the power of the elements, I'll be able to assist you in practicing your abilities."

Azura was relieved to hear that as she didn't want to rely on her dreams to practice. She took a deep breath and focused, lifting her hands up slightly. Optimus watched silently, not wanting to interrupt her concentration. He was watching closely to see where he could assist her, and so far, she seemed to have a very good sense of concentration. She was relaxed and he hoped to help her practice to the point it becomes easy.

Multiple bubbles and droplets of water rose from the tub. They glisten gently under the glow of the light. Azura smiled as she began to move the droplets and bubbles around in a form of dance. He watched in fascination as the bubbles and water droplets move in front of his optics. It was a beautiful sight to see, and he was so proud of what Azura could already achieve. It already seemed like she was very advanced in her abilities, and that was a good thing.

She lifts the droplets and bubbles up before she concentrates and the bubbles and droplets slowly turn into clear icicles. She had not done this before, so she was worried about it. But she was happy she could change the temperature of the water. Optimus saw this too and he really was happy. She danced the icicles around before she suddenly smashed the bubbles and droplets together, creating an explosion, creation a small, but beautiful and sparkly rainbow as the pieces fell slowly.