Bandwagon time

[nkfloofiepoof]

I don't often do this, partly because I'm such a slow writer, but mostly because I just don't like taking prompts from other people simply because I'm a paranoid nit about getting characters wrong and/or letting down the prompter/requester. But, alas, I'm a sucker for bandwagons, and since I've already left prompts for 3 other people, it would be beyond selfish of me to not post as well.

The first TEN people to comment in this post get to request a drabble of any pairing/character of their choosing from me. Please also include a PROMPT (1-3 words or a phrase/quote) because I can't be left to think of something on my own, or it'll never get done. In return, they have to post this in their journal, regardless of their ability level. If you absolutely can't write, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to offer drawings or icons or something instead. Last bit ain't mandatory.

I reserve the right to turn down a pairing/prompt if I don't like it. To save you the trouble, these are DEFINITE "no"s: Prowl/Jazz, Prime/Bumblebee, Prime/Elita. I normally only do G1/IDW, but depending on the pairing/prompt, I can try my hand at movie 'verse (first movie only - I've been avoiding spoilers for the second like the plague). I don't do Animated - sorry. I can tryyyyy to do pr0n, but I'm even slower at that than I am at regular writing, so request at your own risk D: Sticky is perfectly fine if that's what you want, but you'll have to specify. My default is tactile/spark.

These will probably be done on the train to California next week, so sorry if it takes a while D:

Edit:

1. Sentinel Prime/Sunstorm - [Imperium Cybertronium; "Everybody needs someone"] vejiraziel
2. Ratchet/Jazz - [G1; cuddles] raelynhb
3. Blurr/Mirage - [IDW pre-war; "There is more to life than simply increasing its speed"] oxbridgefemme
4. Ramhorn - [G1; jealous] mmouse15
5. Prime/Starscream - [G1?; faithfully] lyricality
6. Tracks/Jazz - [IDW; excessive gratitude] eerian_sadow
7. Snarl/Slag - [Maximum Dinobots; rough-housing] kokitten
8. Shockwave/Megatron - [DW/IDW; hostage negotiations] spotlight_noa
9. Starscream/Jazz - [G1; unexpected] vani_nessa
10. Hound/Mirage - [Fistful of Energon; "I hate this Primus damned bonnet!"] vejiraziel

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Part 2

[nkfloofiepoof]

Blurr frowned in confusion but said nothing else. Don't usually mix with 'our' kind? he thought. What was that supposed to mean? Who wouldn't want to be around him? He was the fastest racer Cybertron had ever known! Everybody knew of him - he was the gossip, he was the news, he was the life of the parties, he was everything!

Blurr continued to watch the strange "noble" mech with feigned interest as he mulled over the mech's frame and the fluid grace with which he danced. Such grace and elegance - it was almost a waste on a mech so small. Had he been larger, he might have made an excellent racer, possibly a rival actually worth Blurr's time. He loved the crowds, the lights, the cheers, and the thrill of the race itself, but the thrill had dissipated lately because he was unbeatable. Racing was far more intense when he could actually be almost concerned about the mechs behind him.

Unfortunately, the song had to end, and with it ended the show. Blurr was about to turn back to the bar for another refill when he noticed the dancing mech stepping toward him. It was then that Blurr noticed his optics - amber. Those were rare. Blurr could count with one hand the number of followers and mechs in his usual crowd who had that particular shade of optics. Maybe it was part of that "noble towers" thing. That detail alone kept him half-turned to the bar and half to the stranger who closed the distance between them with light, delicate steps which made no sound on the floor.

"Greetings, Blurr," the stranger veritably purred as he made himself comfortable on a stool and waved to the bartender for a cube.

Well, that was reassuring - so he did know of Blurr after all.

"Haven't seen you here before," Blurr remarked, watching the stranger lounge languidly on the stool. "I usually know everybody who comes to the Circle."

"I'm not from around here," the other mech answered after taking a small mouthful from his cube. "But I heard this was one of your more frequent establishments at which to celebrate." It was odd hearing such perfect pronunciation after so long around racers and their crews, including his own. "I was on my way to the turbofox hunting grounds and decided to drop by to see if I might run into you. Lucky me, hm?"

Blurr's optics flickered slightly in a surprised blink. Turbofoxes were nigh uncatchable - just like himself - but this mech claimed he hunted them? "Turbofox hunting? That's impossible," Blurr scoffed. "They're almost as fast as I am."

"Perhaps, but I have quite a few in my trophy collection." The stranger smiled again, the same small smile he gave Blurr as he danced. "Nothing is entirely uncatchable."

"And you'd know how?" Blurr snorted in response. "You waste your time shooting at beasts that have nothing better to do than hover from one place to the next." He let his gaze go over the blue and white mech again from head to tires and back, frowning. "All those high-quality gears and well-lubed joints...such a waste on someone who doesn't race."

The smile only widened. "There is more to life than simply increasing its speed, Blurr," he purred. At Blurr's frown, he simply stood in one fluid movement and took a single step closer to Blurr. "I must be going; however, if you wish to inquire further as to what I mean...you'll use this."

Blurr's attention had been so focused on the mech's face, he did not notice a white hand reaching out until he felt something being pressed into his palm. He looked down to find himself holding a key card, and he knew the city well enough to recognize it as a key to one of the most luxurious recharge pavilions in the center of the city - as well as one of the most prestigious clubs around, more so than the Circle.

He looked up from the key card only to see the mystery mech's back as he left the Circle. Frowning again, Blurr looked back down to the key card and turned it over in his hand. On the back of the card were perfectly etched naming glyphs - the mystery mech's name so Blurr could find him again.

Mirage.

Re: Part 2

[oxbridgefemme.livejournal.com]

Ohhhhhhh laaaaawd

That was... omFG. I love you. D: That's all I can think of as an immediate response. Just "OMGFLOVE"

Okay firstly, you set it in the Circle. Which I was eeeeeeeee secretly hoping for 8D

And then the characterization. Holy SHIT perfect. Blurr's arrogance and Mirage all taking it in stride and omg omg love awesome win D:

Seriously. Adoration is SO heaped on you right now. In an... adorelanche. ... ._.;

So Blurr's got the key to Mirage's hotel room eh... X3

Re: Part 2

[nkfloofiepoof]

If you're happy, that makes me happy <3! *was really worried about getting Blurr right since she never wrote him before* Only ever RPed Mirage before, so I was nervous about him too.

Glad you liked! ♥