When All Lights Go Out I (TFP)

Chapter 40

Azura created some more bubbles as she pondered on the metaphor. She didn't have any effort in creating the bubbles the were forming within her hands. She watched them curiously as the metaphor repeated in her head. Just like a river. She knew that rivers started from somewhere though, and continued flow until it reached a large body of water. Maybe that is what they were meaning. But then Optimus used the ocean as an example too. The way it changes naturally through the tides and currents. And this happened all the time, every day. There was nothing to stop the water from these. It was a cycle, but it was unstoppable.

She tilts her head as she watched the bubbles before she froze three suddenly as she looked at them curiously. "The cycle of water is endless. It is how there is always water, it evaporates, forms into clouds and rains down." She hummed softly as she moved the bubbles around playfully. "Just like the wind, it cannot be stop."

"Yes, yes, that's it," Celeste said happily with a smile. "You are getting it."

Azura heard the dragon, but she did not focus on her. She focused on the frozen bubbles in front of her. She was mesmerized by them. She repeated the metaphor and she began to realize what it means. She didn't have to try so hard. She thinks and feels, she was already connected to the abilities and nature, so it shouldn't be complicated. It still required practice, but she was already doing it naturally before she ever met the autobots.

"I do understand. It is not complicated." She turned her head to look at Celeste who nodded. "I have been making it complicated...I have let frustration in my mind cloud my effort. And it turned into something...well..."

"There is no shame in knowing that, Azura. You are still extremely young, so it is naturally going to be harder for you. Young minds keep going, they do not relax like mature minds do. But you are very mature for your age." The girl smiled as she appreciated that. "You've had to grow up quickly. And it is unfortunate, but destiny clearly has a plan for you, Azura. And my task here is done."

"Done?" Azura widened her optics in shock. "Wait, wait, wait, what do you mean done? Are you telling me that I only was going to meet you once? You're not going to help me any other time aside from now?"

Celeste placed her paw onto Azura's shoulder gently. "I am afraid so. You needed to hear from me, Azura. A dragon shouldn't get advice for an autobot, even the wisest of them all. And unfortunately, Primus can only give you so much too." Azura's optics fill with tears, only for the water to wash them away. "Do not despair, it was my pleasure meeting you, young dragon. I am sorry that you wanted to spend more time with me, but I am unable to stay with you in your dreams."

Azura looked down as she was very sad to know she would only spend time with Celeste for a short time. "But I really hoped to get know you more. I only know about dragons from the myths that humans make."

"And despite some of the very unusual stories, like hoarding treasure, there are some truths in what they write. So don't think that all of it is false, Azura. You already know dragons as wise and powerful beings. So keep that in your mind, and so are Primes." Azura looked at Celeste and smiled as she thought about her father. "Your story may not have such a happy beginning, but it is turning out very well for you now."

She giggled softly and shook her head. "I have heard that reference more than a few times now. But I like it." She sniffled a little and sighed. "I am sad this is the first and only time to know you, but I am honored, Celeste. I hope I will never disappoint you."

"You never will. Let's get out of the water." Celeste swam upward to leap out of the water.

Azura smiled and she followed Celeste to fly back into the sky. Feeling her tail and legs propel her into the sky felt amazing. She smiled as she felt the wind on her body as she slithered through the sky. She closed her optics as she intakes the fresh air around her. It was such a shame she would never be able to see this world properly. She opened her optics and gasped in surprise when she saw shapes of other dragons flying around. And these were ghostly figures like Celeste, and not all were celestial dragons. Some appeared to be wyverns and others the European style, but they were all flying around. It felt as though it was a welcoming or something to her. But it was beautiful.