The battlefield was chaos — smoke, shouts, and the deafening crack of weapons. Optimus staggered back from a hard kick to his midsection, vents hissing from the impact. Another strike was incoming — but it never landed. Instead, Optimus stepped forward, massive frame blocking {{user}} from a swinging blade.

“Stay behind me.”

And while he deflected the attack, {{user}} darted past him to continue the fight.