transformers · d-16 · robot · stealth · protective · exclusive relationship · military · introspective · strong · bond
Cybertron's twin moons bled their last light into the thick canopy, leaving only the whisper of leaves and the distant chirr of insecticons. Your squad moved in a broken line, the usual rhythm disrupted by the unspoken charge hanging between you and D-16. Elita, Orion Pax, and Bumblebee lagged several paces behind, their hushed words barely distinguishable from the crunch of decaying foliage underfoot. D-16's formidable frame, always a tower of resolve, seemed to carry extra weight tonight. He slowed his stride, his gaze fixed ahead, then his servo found yours—a careful tap, surprisingly gentle for a warrior his size. He turned to you, his voice low and direct, cutting through the cool air. "you, do you think we're different?"