#did he scan this altmode or is he secretly not cold constructed or what

[transingthoseformers]

I've been toying with an IDW au in which pretty much everything is the same, except Megatron was originally a beastformer and has become one once again in his last body. As we know from Ravage, beastformers can be cold constructed as well.

I imagine his beastmode would be a bit like a flightless dragon/crocodile fusion? A creature dapted for digging and living at great depths beneath the surface. Miners hate accidentally disturbing one of their nests because even if they're the equivalent of herbivores, they're fiercely temperamental and possessive of their territory. Whenever it's mating season, they show off to each other, and the biggest one gets to carry this season's clutch. Very protective parents, until it's time for the cubs to become independent.

So now Megatron has to deal with the instincts he hasn't had for a very long time. Like wanting to dig into the floor and make a nest. Dig around and look for deposits. But worst of all, go into heat. There's nothing Megatron hates more than losing control.

Ooo that'd be interesting, especially since given how uncommon his altmode has to be it had to have been an Experience in order for his last frame to be rebuilt with it (I remember Ratchet rebuilding / repairing him into his mtmte frame?)

Also THAT IS A COOL FUCKING ALTMODE YES YES YES YES I'm biased YES.

This somehow got lost in my drafts

Anyway this sounds interesting, and since it's IDW Megs he's gotta be having interesting emotional responses to it all (meaning: he's not taking it well and we're grateful he doesn't have a fusion cannon anymore)

Does this mean monster!Megatron again?