Chapter 19-Informal Greeting…Take 2
“I’m so, so, so, so, so, soooooo sorry, Twilight!”
“Pinkie, I already told you its fine.”
“It is most certainly not!" Rarity huffed as she made herself present in front of Pinkie, who was currently begging for mercy at Twilight’s hooves. Her eyes softened, and her voice took the tone of a terrified filly. “We…we looked for you for hours in that dreaded forest. But no matter where we looked…we couldn’t find you,” Rarity’s head drooped low, her eyes refusing to meet Twilight’s. “I understand if you’re angry with us.”
Rainbow Dash landed next to Rarity and stretched her wings as if trying to focus her attention on them instead of the Alicorn in front of her. However, her sad eyes told Twilight everything. “Yeah…I’m sorry too. I didn’t really show my element just leaving the Everfree Forest without you, Twilight,” Rainbow admitted.
“Girls, its fi-”
Pinkie burst into tears, the pool reaching Twilight’s hooves and soaking the dirt around them. Twilight frowned, knowing Pinkie was about to interrupt her and speak…again.
“And…and then after we left the forest…we went to Canterlot so the princesses can help us look for you! They came here as fast they could with about a bazillion Royal Gu-ha-ha-ard!” she cried, though her speech was muffled by whimpers and sniffles.
Twilight stared at the pony lying in the dirt. “Pinkie, you already told me this a few minutes ago! That’s why the princesses were here when Optimus brought me back to Ponyville!”
Pinkie suddenly bolted upright, a bright smile on her tear-free face. She shouted, “I know! Isn’t it absolutely amazing?! I mean, the princesses are over there talking with Optimus Prime! The Optimus Prime that’s alive and not dead!” Pinkie pointed her hooves excitedly to Princess Celestia and Luna currently having a quiet conversation with the rusty giant about fifty or so feet away from the group.
That wasn’t even the most amazing thing about the day.
Ponyville was cut off from any reporters trying to enter. Even though the news hadn’t spread, Princess Celestia didn’t want another incident like what happened at Sweet Apple Acres. Ponyville, however, was in an overjoyed rally. Mayor Mare was standing on her podium a few yards away from Twilight and her friends. She tried her absolute best to calm down the crowd, which ended with a random chair being thrown from the mob of excited ponies.
Twilight shook her head with an annoyed face making its way onto her features, immediately flinching away when the pain returned. This time it was like a freight train smashing into her skull. A slightly bloody bandage was wrapped around her forehead with a not so bloody bandage around her right wing. Twilight calmed down when she felt the reassuring hoof of Rarity on her shoulder.
“Are you sure you’re fine, darling?” Rarity asked.
“Yeah,” Twilight groaned, gently rubbing her forehead, “I’ll just take a quick nap back at the castle after the princesses have everything figured out with Optimus.”
“Speaking of which…” Rainbow ventured, leaning her head in closer to the direction where Celestia and Luna were speaking with Optimus. There wasn’t any possible way Rainbow Dash was hearing the conversation from that far away, and she gave up and sat next to Pinkie. “What is it that you think they’re talking about? And why did they ask us to ‘remain here’ while they talked to him?”
Twilight shook her head slowly, making sure to keep her pain in check. “I don’t know, Rainbow Dash. Perhaps it has something to do with whatever Celestia was trying to tell Optimus when they first saw him at Applejack’s farm.”
Pinkie stood on Rarity’s neck, receiving a shriek of surprise from the unicorn. “Oh! Oh! Speaking of Applejack…here she comes now!” she squealed with joy with her hoof erected outwards.
All eyes shifted to the right. Pinkie’s eyes didn’t deceive her for the first time in a long time. There came Applejack with a black eye, slightly limping but wearing a smile nonetheless. This brought smiles to the whole bunch. Fluttershy was by her side the entire time. She made sure Applejack didn’t fall or trip or do anything that could injure her more. Spike, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, and Apple Bloom all stood in front of the two ponies. With the absence of Apple Bloom, who ran back to see if Applejack needed any help, Spike and the two fillies ran forward. Twilight was a little surprised to have Spike run up and hug her, but not that surprised.
It was still very sweet of him.
“Applejack,” Rainbow Dash shouted, looking her up and down. “Dang, you got messed up!"
“Rainbow Dash!” Rarity scolded.
Applejack chuckled at that. “Yep, those ponies sure did get a few hits here an’ there,” She stared at the rest of the group, who was currently waiting for Applejack to say something. Applejack smiled and said, “An’ if any of y’all was wonderin’…Big Mac’s doin’ jus’ fine. He should be out of Ponyville Hospital lickity split,” Her expression suddenly turned dark, her chill running down her spine. “Ah’m so glad Granny Smith was out of town that day…those stallions weren’t afraid to hurt anypony that stood in their way.”
Fluttershy stepped in front of Applejack, smiling at her group of friends. “Don’t worry,” she said, “Applejack’s wounds will heal up fine in a few days.”
“Are you sure?” Pinkie inquired.
Fluttershy nodded. “That’s what the nurse ponies said.”
After Twilight finished whispering soothing words into Spike’s ear, she brought her attention back up to see Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle, and Apple Bloom all gawking in awe. Their eyes seemed to be glued to whatever was behind her. Twilight smiled.
Scootaloo couldn’t stop grinning. Sweetie Belle’s jaw hung open in shock, prompting Apple Bloom to shut it with her right hoof. The Cutie Mark Crusaders all stared at the massive Autobot standing in the distance. They seemed to not even notice Celestia or Luna right below him.
“It…it’s an Autobot!” Sweetie Belle cried.
Scootaloo flapped her wings rapidly which brought her a few inches off the ground. “Not just any Autobot,” she said, “that’s Optimus Prime!”
“How…how did he come back to life?” Apple Bloom asked Twilight, the Alicorn turning her head towards the yellow filly. “Ah thought he was…dead.”
Twilight brought up her hoof and lightly rubbed Apple Bloom’s mane. Her friendly smile brought a smile to the filly. “That’s what we’re trying to find out, my little pony. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna are over there discussing things with Optimus right now. Hopefully, they could find out why he… Okay, Spike, I think you can stop hugging me now.”
Spike’s eyes shot open. He jumped away from Twilight’s chest and coughed into his claw nervously, a slight flush visible on his cheeks. The group of ponies shared a laugh, causing Spike’s embarrassment to only increase. The baby dragon couldn’t take it much longer.
“I assume you’re all having a good time over here.”
Thank Celestia! Spike imagined, turning around to see the regal princess standing right in front of him. That wasn’t intended for Spike. He had no idea who was behind him.
All the laughter cut too short, and Twilight found herself scurrying to her hooves to look somewhat presentable as a princess herself. Princess Luna stood next to her older sister; though some eyes shifted to her, they were all taken away by the gargantuan standing behind the two sisters. A large scream of excitement erupted from the crowd of Ponyville citizens once Optimus came into view. Celestia shook her head and closed her eyes.
“We just can’t seem to keep anything a secret nowadays, can we Luna?” Celestia asked in amusement of the crowd several yards to her side.
Luna only nodded.
“Princess Celestia,” Twilight exclaimed, instantly bowing before the two in front of her, though it wasn’t really needed. The rest of her friends followed her movements, even the three fillies bowed to the two sisters. Celestia and Luna both bowed back.
Optimus Prime blinked, clearly confused.
Once that was out of the way, Twilight straightened her mane a little and said, “I’m sorry you had to see me like this, Celestia. I normally keep myself well groomed but yesterday was just so crazy with the attack on Applejack’s farm, then the Timberwolf incident, and then-!”
Celestia raised her hoof, silencing the rambling Alicorn instantly.
She spoke in that calm, motherly tone like she always did. “Yes, I’m very aware of that, Princess Twilight. I wouldn’t blame you for not straightening your mane after all that you’ve been through yesterday, and I must say that I was afraid that something had happened to you or your friends.”
Twilight nodded, suddenly dropping her gaze from the princess and staring at the ground sadly.
Celestia brought Twilight’s head back up with her hoof. She smiled and said, “Your actions were just,” Her smile suddenly faded. “But going into the Everfree Forest while endangering not only your life but your friends’ lives as well was very foolish of you, Princess Twilight. I pray that you don’t make similar mistakes again.”
“I understand, Princess Celestia,” Twilight sadly muttered.
She was brought into a warm hug. Twilight could’ve sworn she heard Celestia crying.
“I’m so glad you’re safe, Twilight,” Celestia whispered, bringing a smile to the smaller Alicorn’s face.
Warm smiles spread throughout the group, except for Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo who were trying their best to not spill their breakfast on the dirt. After the two broke the hug, Celestia looked over the group, her brilliant eyes landing on Applejack. She gave her a sympathetic look.
“I’m very sorry for what has happened, Applejack,” she explained. “You won’t have to worry. I have just scheduled a large investigation this morning to find out who those ponies were that were trying to assassinate Optimus Prime,” The saying of his ‘alleged’ name brought the giant’s attention down on the white pony below him. “I swear that we will discover who was behind this…horrid act of violence. We will bring them to justice.”
Applejack smiled gratefully. She tipped her hat to the princess.
Princess Luna stepped in, clearing her throat to gain the attention of everypony around her.
“With everything else aside, shall we tell them what we have discovered, sister?” the lunar princess asked, receiving a deliberately slow nod from Celestia.
Princess Luna nodded, turning her head to the group in front of her. “From what we could make out from our large visitor here,” she gestured her hoof to the giant, who was slowly crossing his arms as more and more ponies kept chanting that name he received, “he seems to have acquired a large memory gap since the last time we met.”
“What does that mean?” Pinkie asked.
Luna frowned and said, “It means he lost his memory.”
A large gasp broke out from the group, except for Fluttershy who had made the assumption first. They silenced quickly when Luna continued with what she was saying.
“Optimus Prime has no recollection of who he is,where he is, or what he is. It is imperative that we keep Optimus Prime’s appearance in Equestria a secret until we can figure out how to solve this dilemma. Whoever those ponies were,” her eyes seemed to take a whole new shade of darkness, “they surely will be back to finish what they started.”
Rainbow Dash slowly raised her hoof in the air.
“Yes, Rainbow Dash,” Luna pointed to her.
“Not to be that kind of pony or anything, but don’t you think you kinda ruined the purpose of keeping Optimus a secret if ponies are just gonna spread the word of what they saw here today?” Rainbow Dash explained, her hoof motioning towards the crowd of ponies to her right. They all shouted Prime’s name, flashing cameras wildly that made Optimus flinch.
Princess Celestia nodded grimly. “Yes. Unfortunately, now we have to remain at high alert. I will have Royal Guard be stationed in Ponyville in case of another attack,” she smiled proudly at the ponies before her. “I’m sure you ponies could protect Optimus while he stays here, correct?”
Twilight nearly had a heart attack. She gasped loudly, her hind legs buckling and sending her rump to the dirt. “Wait…” she whispered, “does…does that mean that…?”
Celestia nodded with that warm smile never fading, never breaking from her muzzle. She spread her giant wing to the side, indicating the large, chanting crowd of over-excited ponies hungry to see their hero once again.
“Princess Luna,” she addressed, catching Luna’s attention right away, “will you escort Optimus and Twilight’s friends to the front of the podium?”
Luna nodded and smiled. Pinkie and Rarity nearly squealed together in delight. Rainbow Dash pumped her hoof in the air. Applejack and Fluttershy could barely contain their excitement, though it wasn’t even near as strong as the three fillies. Spike clapped his claws together eagerly. The moment of truth was about to come!
Optimus just stood there staring at them. He groaned when Princess Luna motioned him to follow her and the other ponies. He dragged his feet to the one place he didn’t want to go: In front of the crowd.
Twilight shuddered with delight as the screams of Ponyville’s citizens increased massively, as if it was a rock concert in the middle of town. She followed right behind Applejack, only to be stopped by Celestia’s white wing pulling her to the side.
“Twilight,” Celestia whispered, making sure she wasn’t being heard by anypony else, “there’s a reason I had Optimus stay here in Ponyville instead of Canterlot.”
The princess was surprised by this information only given to her. “Really?” she asked, her gaze wandering over to see Optimus facing the crowd and Luna announcing his name. The uproar was unlike anything Twilight has heard before. It could even match that of the day of her crowning in Canterlot.
Celestia brought her head in closer, clear worry seen in her eyes even though she tried to hide it. “What Optimus Prime showed…it isn’t anything like I’ve ever seen before. He truly doesn’t remember anything about himself…or the friendships he’s made here,” Twilight’s sad eyes nearly matched Celestia’s. “Now, of course Luna and I will be looking into this as much as we can when we return to Canterlot…but when we’re gone…I want you and your friends to try something, Twilight.”
“What is it?” Twilight asked.
Princess Celestia looked back at Optimus. She said, “He needs to be reminded of who he is. You and your friends can help him discover himself once more by spending time with him, teaching him of his peaceful ways and righteous lust for freedom to all species."
She brought her gaze back to the Alicorn princess. “If all research fails in Canterlot, Twilight,” her eyes were as hard as stone, “you and your friends have to bring Optimus Prime back.”
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I got this gut feeling that the proverbial smack to the head would solve Prime's memory problem...
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I was going to bring this up a few chapters ago, but I forgot about it. At most I assumed she slept through the whole thing.
Oh great, you now have her talking like a princess.
I wouldn't hold your breath.
Again, I wouldn't hold your breath.
Are the rest of the autobots coming? Cause I really favor the dinobots
4944662 maybe they can turn things around cause it's not too late. It's never too late.
Princesses Celestia and Luna are plenty helpful in the Mane 6's plight over Prime's memory loss. It's gonna take everything everypony has to help him discover himself.
Shit's about to get real. Orion, you better get yourself back, and quick before Megatron does!
Why is twilight not using that memory spell she used on her friends when discord corrupted them and when their cuties mark were switched.
4946487 Maybe it only works on organic beings?
(looks at the authors note) So... this story's gonna be longer? AWESOME!
I can just imagine an epic comeback similar to his one in TF: Prime.
4946726 I have disagree with you because in both transformers stories before this one magic the have an effect on the transformers.
Is Spike going to go to Cybertron with the Key to Vector Sigma to bring back Optimus Prime's memories?
4947270 Sure, if you forget about impossible.
Just kidding, but I don't want to spoil nothing. 
4945263 ....Dammit now I have to re-write my whole story.
4945399
4945589 It just wouldn't be story I'd enjoy making without the Dinobots!
4946731 It's going to be a LOT longer than anything I've done in previous stories.
4948188 Is there going to be any other Transformers in the story?
That's right! Only the magic of friendship can restore what Optimus has lost. That is if he's willing to accept it.
4948188 Who wouldn't want a Transformers story without the Dinobots, they just steal the spotlight in an awesome way! It will likely won't be anytime soon but I hope you give them a big comeback entrance.
4948233 Of course! I'm not THAT big of an ass to just have Optimus in this story. I would never do that to you guys.
4948253 Actually, you won't have to wait long for one of the Dinobots to show up.
I almost forgot. JDPrime22, your work is going good so far! Keep it up!
4948545 Thank you kindly.
4948541 Really?!
Please let it be Grimlock...
4948188
Glad you enjoyed my comment, although not sure what specifically made you laugh?
4948541 The King of the beasts is coming back right?
4948882 Just where you said I wouldn't hold your breath. I got a good chuckle out of that.
4949022
Which one? I said it twice lol. And does that mean I'm right?
4949085 Lol I guess so.
4948233 Why would JD say that Drift and another new guy is in the story
if they are not in the story?
4956041 He already answered my question.
4956041 Maybe they'll apper later on in the story, just not anytime soon....
Or maybe JD is just teasing with us for the moment to keep us excited and avoid giving away spoilers.
4956784 I know I'm just saying that fact.
why would you know that and ask that question?
4957803 I'm just getting tired of it being Optimus Prime.
I also wasn't thinking when I wrote that.
4957954 Don't worry others will come.
4948921 whose the king of beasts?
4959117 He Grimlock.
4959187 ah. I was thinking Razorclaw. Rainbow Dash really should tell him that he doesn't have to ever see that despicable pred again.
I got one question......why is the chapters shorter then the last 2 stories?
I'm not saying you should make longer chapters I'm just asking why is it shorter?
I wonder what method could restore Optimus’s memories this time? Maybe if they find any other Autobots that would help him remember, assuming they haven’t lost their memories too.