#what if tfp predaking was in aop aka the deity timeline

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Prompt # 46

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How about...Deity Timeline.

Predaking found his new residency to be adequate enough. Even though this world was organic, the place was quiet and no one would be able to bother him. At least...that was how it started.

There were humans on this planet, and they would spot him as they passed by his dwelling place. Predaking realized that he had taken up residency near a human village. They looked at him with curiosity instead of fear. He should have burned them all to ash, but he decided to ignore them. He should be more logical compared to the Decepticons, compared to Megatron, who would attack with carelessness and abandon, and not properly think things through.

Time had passed since he had taken up residency, and one morning, he noticed something at the entrance of his cave. It looked like a basket of organic food. Who left this here? And why would he even need it? He simply ignored it and flew off to find some energon on the continent. When he returned to his cave, he found more items at the cave, more organic food and some paper with writings on them. What were they even?

This continued for a few weeks, the pile beginning to grow and the food beginning to spoil. Organic material was so flimsy and weak. So quick to decay. Predaking had burning the pile with a small puff of smoke to get rid of the insects and animals that came near his home to steal it. He wanted to be left alone.

However, burning the pile seemed to make things worse, as Predaking woke up the next morning to the humans physically being there, leaving more items at the exact same spot he burned them. Predaking stood on all fours and crawled out of his cage, ready to roar and attack them if need be, but he paused when the humans...bowed before him. They got on their hands and knees without a second thought, without any fear.

"Oh great dragon of the sky, protector of Hizuru," An old man had spoken, "We are truly honored to be in your presence, and are grateful that you have blessed us in our hour of need."

Predaking lowered his wings and folded them to his back. He was being...worshipped?

"For our gratitude, oh mighty dragon, we have given you our most valuable treats and indulgences, our items of luxury and value, so that you may continue to bless our lands," the old man continued, "Our items may not be much, but we hope our intentions bring you satisfaction, and that you continue to bless us in this new age."

...Predaking definitely felt his ego being stroked in this very moment. The humans...worshipped him...as a god. As someone worthy of respect. He was finally recognized as a higher, intelligent being, and by the Allspark, it felt good. Still, he did not want to destroy the ruse and state he wasn't a deity. He also didn't want to reveal that he could even transform and speak. He didn't know what that would bring.

All he simply did was lower his helm towards the old human, and huff a ring of smoke in his face. Predaking then stood up fully before extending his wings and flying off to find more energon. His previous search did not yield too many results. When he returned that night, he was met with the sight of the pile of gifts even larger than before. He saw lights coming down from the village, and peered through the trees to see and hear cheers and celebrations. From the flimsy model of a dragon, it...it looked like it was in his honor. They were celebrating him.

Predaking returned to his cave, feeling more elated than ever before. He supposed this world did have some more benefits than he anticipated.

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During the "Deity Timeline", if Eren and Ymir gets a chance to fight against Predaking (which we know neither of them won), what will the fight look like?

Part 8: Willy in Hizuru

Yeah, they would obviously lose, but choreographing a fight between the three would be tricky due to the disadvantage Eren and Ymir face.

Ymir is obviously at a disadvantage due to size and skill. She might have a better advantage is she was in water because she's basically a Sharkticon in the fanfic. However, Predaking has been shown to survive harsh environments.

Eren has more of an advantage due to size, skill, and some armor, but the armor is not going be able to withstand Predaking's strength, especially since Predaking is shown to have blasters in his bipedal mode, and can breathe fire, and can take hits from undead predacons and survive, and take on Optimus 2.0.

Eren and Ymir tag teaming to take on Predaking would be more about survival, and Predaking is definitely going to spin Ymir around by her tail and drop Eren from the sky.

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Prompt # 58

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The Deity Timeline: 104th learning about Predaking: Part 5: Predaking goes to Paradis

"This is not how I wanted to meet all of you," Kenshin groaned. The prince covered his mouth and his face turned comically green before he threw up in the bucket provided to him by Mikasa.

"Was flying with that animal that bad?" Sasha asked.

"Not an animal." Kenshin's voice echoed in the bucket.

"Optimus called him a...copy?" Armin recalled, "Of an ancient beast on Cybertron."

Kenshin rested his chin on the edge of the bucket. "He's a Predacon. According to him, he's a mighty warrior created by a mad scientist from the bones of his dead ancestors."

"Mad scientist?" Armin raised an eyebrow.

"He's not important," Arcee reassured as she walked up to the Survey Corps, "My main concern is why Predaking even bother to show up now."

Kenshin lazily pointed to Megatron in response, who was keeping a safe distance away from Predaking as he, Optimus, and Wheeljack were talking to each other. The humans in 3D gear were keeping a close eye on him, but needless to say, they were terrified.

"Of fucking course," Levi sighed in annoyance.

"Hanji snuck away again," Mikasa informed him, causing Levi to walk away from them.

"So what was it like riding on that animal's back?" Sasha asked with curiosity.

"Again, not an animal," Kenshin corrected her, "And I closed my eyes and screamed the whole time."

"How did you even become friends with him?" Eren asked, "He's a Decepticon, right? Optimus told us Decepticons don't like humans."

"Predaking is a Predacon," Kenshin slurred, his nausea feeling like it was coming back, "Apparently it's a different classification."

"But he was created by a Decepticon to fight for Decepticons," Arcee explained, "Wheeljack has been on the receiving end of his might. I'm surprised he's talking to him like nothing happened."

"All Predaking wants is to be left alone or to be respected," Kenshin explained, "Sometimes the two coincide. He arrived in Hizuru expecting to be left alone, but the locals started worshipping him as a deity."

"Must've fueled his ego," Arcee muttered.

"We figured we could use an ally like him to stay, but Megatron just might mess that up considering how he screwed Predaking over by killing his clan before they were born," Kenshin sighed.

"Wow that is fucked up," Jean commented.

"Megatron orchestrated the plan, but...Wheeljack was the one who threw the grenade and destroyed the Predacons," Arcee relented.

The Survey Corps stared in shock before looking over at Predaking and Wheeljack's interactions. Even Predaking seemed surprised at how casual and confident Wheeljack appeared to be around him.

"Honestly, even if our alliance is temporary, Predaking is a pain in the ass to deal with," Kenshin grumbled in annoyance, "Makes sense, considering the damn bastard is two years old."

"That thing is two?!" Sasha screeched.

"Yes, he is two," Kenshin sighed.

"Can confirm. He was created by Shockwave near the end of the war," Arcee informed.

"At least there seems to be some progress made?" Mikasa formed it like a question. She was uncertain if things were truly going well. The Ackerman grew tense when Predaking glanced over in their direction and locked eyes with her before returning to the conversation he was having.

"There is progress being made," Kiyomi informed as she walked up to her nephew, "But your father is going to kill you once he finds out what happened."

"God, I hope he puts me out of my misery." Kenshin tried to cover his mouth, but shoved his head back in the bucket to throw up.

"Sorry, your majesty," Armin apologized.

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How is Marley's reaction to the existence of predaking. It would be an incredible surprise for them.

Previous Episode of the Deity Timeline

I mean Marley’s reaction is obviously panic. One of their warriors were defeated by a massive metal creature that can fly. Initially they assume it’s the Flying Titan, but Pieck’s and Reiner’s description don’t match so now they are aware that there is a new Titan on the block.

So while the Middle Eastern War is happening, Marley has to investigate where this Titan is and where it might have come from. Megatron isn’t sure how to sabotage the investigation without making himself look suspicious in front of Marley and Zeke, because he hasn’t told Zeke about Predaking. But after months of Willy Tybur investigating, they get something. About a deity being worshipped over in Hizuru that had similar features to what Pieck described. Willy ends up scheduling a meeting with Kiyomi and Emperor Taisho. Both are prepared, as they have been warned by Megatron about Predaking’s actions, and are calm and cool when it comes to answering Willy’s questions. Willy does inquire about Predaking, but the way that both answer, it doesn’t look like they are lying.

Willy, initially, would have let it go. They sounded truthful, and Willy couldn’t force a secret out of the Hizuru crown even if he tried. However, one of his guards had done some investigating during their stay in Hizuru, and they heard rumors of a Deity resting somewhere nearby and the people give offerings in worship. Willy decides to sneak over to that location without Taisho’s knowledge and decides to talk to the locals. They were nice and thankfully didn’t know who he was, choosing to withhold he was a Tybur.

They offer him to come leave an offering for their deity and how can Willy refuse a custom. He follows them and is absolutely stunned to see Predaking in all his glory. But he was just…resting there! He’s read up on Hizuru mythology! That was an actual dragon! But…the locals showed no fear. Predaking was just resting quietly, head on his claws. The locals leave their offering, and Willy does too despite the protest from his guards, but he freezes at the sight of Predaking opening an eye to stare at him.

Predaking has memorized the faces in the village too, so spotting Willy being a new one puts him on high alert. He immediately steps out of his cave and growls at him in warning, but the locals calmly explain that he is a visitor who wanted to visit their town. Predaking still approaches him and glares in warning, but quickly blows smoke through his snout in his face before turning to his cave. The locals think he’s been blessed but Predaking merely memorized Willy’s smell. He was an outsider and he needed to know where he was headed.

Willy doesn’t know what to do with this information. Because that thing was real! And it was kind to the locals?! Or at least allowed them to stay! Was it an actual deity?! Willy does return and Marley command does ask about what he discovered. Willy…decides to lie for right now. Not really sure if he should make an enemy out of Hizuru. The Emperor has to be aware this beast existed, and he would rather try an make an ally instead of an enemy under more amicable terms.

But Megatron observes Willy’s actions when he asked about Hizuru when he came to visit and train Lara, and Megatron straight up tells Willy he’s a terrible liar. Willy ends up confessing what he witnessed because he trusts Megatron’s persona, Matthew, and Megatron is visibility tense. What should he even say to that? The Tybur was aware! Should he kill him or warn Hizuru?! How did this happen?!

(Not my best but it’s what I have.)

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Not sure if you were asked by this question but what kind of theme song would you put for your story and the different timelines?

Oh I have talked extensively about putting certain songs in AOP, but I was never asked to talk about the different timeline.

First time for everything right?

Dark Timeline

So the Dark Timeline is a timeline of dread and horror. You think of something like devastation because Shockwave is that much of a monster who will defy the laws of everything just because he fucking can.

So something like this would be the main theme:

Shockwave is just a force that can't be stopped. This is the music that I would want for the Dark Timeline

(Also check out Samuel Kim. He's great)

Revenge Timeline

Well kind of obvious, it's gotta be a revenge song, like Hell's Comin With Me or Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. But Starscream is the Prince of Vos. His theme has to be classy in his eyes and show his obsession in destroying Megatron and Optimus and ruling the galaxy. So something like this revenge playlist:

Chaos Timeline

Soundwave is also out for revenge, but there also betrayal laced in those story because Megatron and Soundwave have a much deeper connection compared to all the other Decepticons. But Soundwave is also a professional spymaster who's heavily reliant on technology. So his theme would also have some sort of techno vibe to it. Maybe like the darker version of Miguel's theme in Across the Spiderverse or Spot 2.0.

Can't Pretend by Tom Odell is a good one but it's not techno.

War Timeline

It's just all the themes from both TFP and AOT just being played. Although Amalee's cover of Guren No Yumiya is a perfect song for the War Timeline because of the techno elements to it.

Beloved Timeline

Any song that deals with soulmates, reuniting lovers, all that soft shit. Because both Optimus and Elita thought they would never see each other again until they became one with the Allspark. So to be reunited again, there's no greater feeling than that.

So something like Han Zimmer's One Day from Pirates of the Carribean. Or the first half of Epic III from Hadestown (I love that musical)

Although the songs after Optimus and Elita reunite and slowly learn more about each other and fall in love all over again are songs like this:

Or this (Cody Fry is awesome)

Deity Timeline

So Predaking is seen as a god by the people of Hizuru, which is something that he's wanted: to be treated with respect. Would he be someone with a god complex? Maybe. Predaking at the end of the day is a cloned, traumatized, two-year-old trying to find his place in the world. So there would have to be a theme that would show his power, but at the same time show hints of vulnerability in the melody or something.

Maybe something like this:

But this theme is more for someone who is a villain and Predaking's more of an anti-hero in the Deity Timeline. The idea of what I mentioned is still there.

However, I would like to imagine that whenever Predaking takes someone flying, its a way that he's slowly opening up his spark to the world and the music for that would be more hopeful if that makes sense.

Peaceful Timeline

The Peaceful Timeline is all about love, healing, growth, moving forward, etc. It's about broken people learning to heal with each other's help. It's about Ymir getting the peaceful life she so desperately deserved. It's about Optimus learning to be selfish for once and Megatron learning to be kind. So I can create a huge ass list-! But here are songs that I think fit and I've already thought about using.

For Ymir's wedding lol

Take it out on me by One Republic

And that's it for now. I had to really think about this one, but I enjoyed it.

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In the previous ask about Eren and Ymir fought against Predaking in the "Deity Timeline", if Historia found out how Predaking fought Ymir, what would be her reaction?

Part 9: Eren and Ymir vs Predaking

Obviously Historia would be terrified at seeing Ymir and Eren face off against Predaking. But once she can confirm that Ymir is alright, she's probably going to give Predaking an earful about it. Predaking is a little impressed with the amount of energy Historia has in such a small body.

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Since I have more timelines on the list now.

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Since Predaking is on the island, I can imagine Mikasa talking to Kenshin, with Predaking and Papa Megs standing behind the two like bodyguards with murderous expressions on the latter's face. Besides, how long will it take for Hange to upset Predaking

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There is some stuff to cover.

Predaking would be a bit preoccupied with the Autobots in order to watch Kenshin. Besides, the Autobots know better than to attack the crowned Prince.

Although, Mikasa does feel a little betrayed. Kenshin didn’t tell Mikasa about Predaking. That seemed super imperative to know about, especially considering their situation. Mikasa does ask Kenshin why he didn’t say anything, but Kenshin explains that Predaking didn’t want anyone else knowing. Also, it didn’t seem wise to tell someone who was experiencing culture shock for the first time that they had a giant metal dragon on their shores. Mikasa still feels betrayed by it, but understands the decision.

Kenshin does warn her that Predaking might be interested in her. Mikasa is concerned and asks why, and Kenshin has to explain that apparently, it was her connection to Megatron. The way that Megatron acts around her, wasn’t how he acted around others. Predaking wants to know what makes her so special. It’s not…something Mikasa is excited to hear.

Meanwhile, Predaking is trying his best to deal with Hanji, because the minute she wakes up, she immediately jumps on his shoulder and asks him questions. Predaking tries to grab her, but she uses her gear to fly around and ask him questions from his left. Predaking is trying to swat Hanji like a fly, but he just can’t seem to grab her. She’ll ask questions about his wing? Does he have heightened senses? How is he able to generate fire? Predaking roars at her, but is flabbergasted at the fact that Hanji is just clapping with delight at the sight. Levi ends up grabbing her and dragging her away, but Predaking is just demanding to know what exactly is wrong with this place! He is upset, but he's also just confused.

Ultimately, the island and Predaking come to a compromise of "check-ins" to make sure that one side isn't fucking up or trying to screw the other one over. Which Predaking has no issue with since he's actually good on his word Megatron. Although Predaking does threaten Megatron. He straight up confront him and demands to know why Mikasa Ackerman is so special to him. Megatron does not answer and keeps his mouth shut, but Predaking's got all the information he needs from Kenshin and Taisho and warns Megatron. If he tries, anything, to harm Hizuru and it's people, he will personally end Mikasa's life. Just like Megatron took away his brethren, he will take away the human. Megatron still doesn't answer, but Predaking sees the fear on Megatron's face and it's enough. He knows he got the message across. Predaking then transforms into his beast mode and Kenshin says his goodbyes before heading back to Hizuru. Hanji is just jealous at the fact that Kenshin gets to fly like that, while Eren and Armin notices how concerned Mikasa look.

And as Predaking flies back, Kenshin finally opens his eyes to the sights of the sky and clouds, and it's an exhilarating feeling.

(Short and simple with this)

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Can I request a reunion between Megatron and Predaking in the Predaking timeline. These two have a lot of shit to deal with, and since they're both working on each other, maybe it won't end in a fight. Besides, Hange would probably ask Predaking something every now and then

Part 6: The agreement

They technically had a reunion. Predaking tried to kill Megatron and then came to the island with Kenshin on his back. But I finally have an idea to pick up where I left off.

So Predaking goes and searches for the Warriors beyond Hizuru's borders. He remembered hearing from Kenshin regarding a war in the Middle East and follows the smell of iron, metal, blood, and energon. After searching, he finds the remnants of a war-torn battlefield. He sees the corpses of humans and the rotting bones of the energon titans. Predaking is curious. He wants to know more, and he picks up an active smell of blood and energon before following it. His flying still carries on into the night and he finds the end of the trail. It's in the forest. With no one there. Something was wrong. Then he recognizes it.

Predaking quickly dodges gunfire as Pieck attacks him with the Panzer Unit on her back. Predaking doesn't fly away yet but still does defend himself. He shrouds himself in the foliage and trees as the Panzer Unit continues to fire at him. Predaking does notice the way that Pieck's veins glow and that her eyes are blue. This...thing had energon in it! An organic had energon! Predaking doesn't know if he should be disgusted or angry. Someone had clearly defied order for their own gain, and after the incident with Unicron. He wasn't keen on repeating that again.

Pieck is trying to get a good visual on this creature that had been following them but she can't tell what it looks like or where it is. All she sees is an outline. But then her comrades call for her. She sees in her vision a massive metal lizard standing tall with something orange burning in its chest. That light crawl from its chest, up its neck, to its mouth. Before Pieck could muster a thought, Predaking fires at her. His attack burns the Panzer Unit to a crisp and left her with severe burns. Predaking, thinking Pieck is dead, flies off. But Pieck is still alive and manages to catch a glimpse of Predaking flying away in the moonlight before passing out.

The Marleyan units find her and bring her to safety. They were already heading back to Liberio and they needed to get her to safety. Megatron, posing as Matthew, is stunned to hear that Pieck was attacked and fatally wounded while also losing her Panzer Unit. Megatron listens in on the conversation being had, and he realizes that from Pieck's description is that of Predaking. Predaking encountered Pieck, and now Marley was aware of Predaking.

Now Megatron has been making efforts to avoid Predaking, but now he is so fucking angry right now. His stupid stunt may have just costed them all everything! Megatron obviously doesn't tell Zeke. That night, Megatron actively goes to Hizuru and demands Predaking to wake up! Predaking is fully ready to attack him out of tiredness and anger but Megatron demands to know what the hell he was doing in Marley! Why was he involved in the Middle Eastern War?! Predaking said he wanted to see what these Warriors! Megatron, despite his own fear, chews Predaking out for his stupidity! Because the Cart Titan is still alive and Marley is aware of his existence! That compromises Hizuru! That compromises the crown! That compromises Paradis long term and Megatron's own mission! Megatron calls Predaking out for still valuing his savage might instead of actually using cunning! He's not thinking at all!

Predaking can't help but get angry. He never cared about the humans and rightfully calls him out on it. He suddenly cares for these humans! Does he care that the Rumbling will get activated?! Why is he putting so much effort in the first place?! Megatron justifies it as his own personal gain, but Predaking rightfully doesn't believe him. Megatron doesn't care, and orders Predaking to stay away from Marley. Predaking feels threatened and warns Megatron about Mikasa, but Megatron reminds him of Kenshin and the people that worship him. That they will die if he does something stupid like this again.

Predaking wants to kill him, but he doesn't have anything else he could say that would paint him in the right. Megatron takes his silence as confirmation before flying back to Paradis.

(Wow. I have not touched up on this story in a while.)

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Hello.

Haven't looked at Predaking for a long time. I wonder what his conversation with Papa Megs looked like after all this. It would be nice to see him interact with some of the scouts as well. I have a feeling he'd get along with Sasha, Armin or Connie

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Well it has been a while.

So after Predaking and Kenshin return and Emperor Taisho chews out his son for going to the island without his knowledge, hell he even scolds Predaking like a child Predaking retorts by saying it was his choice Kenshin explains that because of Predaking, they need to do some 'monthly check in' to ensure that both sides are keeping their word.

First time they meet up, it's on Hizuru's land out of Emperor Taisho request (Because his son was on Paradis Island and both he and Katsuko nearly had a heart attack over it). And it's quite tense. They still get the energon and split it as promised; the percentage had to go up to 40% due to Predaking's presence in Hizuru and they need to find a way to accommodate for him.

Second time, there is a meet-up, it's on Paradis island and Predaking takes Kenshin with him. There's understandable tension between the Autobots and Predaking, specifically with Wheeljack, and Megatron was no where to be seen (coward). But Predaking couldn't help but notice that Kenshin was making direct contact with Optimus Prime. They two appeared to be exchanging letters with one another before they left. Predaking couldn't help but ask why he did that. Optimus might be fighting for the side of the humans, but he not exactly a good person. His people were responsible for the death of the Predacons. Kenshin reasons that he wants to create allies, not enemies. He thinks it's better to see a world where Hizuru can work with Paradis like before. And what's so wrong about that?

Kenshin advises Predaking to try to get acquainted with the Survey Corps, which Predaking immediately shuts down. He was not going to lower himself to working with humans, especially humans working with Optimus and Megatron!

Kenshin: You're working with us.

Predaking: You are an exception that meets the bare minimum.

Kenshin, sarcastically: I feel so honored.

Kenshin pleads with him to just try, but Predaking huffs, transforms into beast mode, and turns away in response. Kenshin replies along the lines of "God my ass. You're a toddler." Next time the monthly meet up happens, it's on Hizuru's turf, actually near Predaking's cave where he's decided to rest. As Wheeljack and Hanji are talking with the Emperor, Kenshin decides to sneak away to see Predaking, gaining the attention of the 104th and causing them to follow. They are spying on them in the trees and they just see Kenshin trying to convince a beast mode Predaking to just try to interact with the Survey Corps. Predaking just huffs and turns his neck in response, causing Kenshin to say he's a toddler.

Unfortunately, one of them steps on a twig, alerting Predaking and it causes him to nearly burn them all alive, but Kenshin has to get in the way once he realizes that it's the 104th. Predaking calms down but is still eyeing them with suspicion and decides to remain in beast mode, but the fact that he hasn't left has given Kenshin some hope. But Predaking is only staying because he spots Mikasa in the crowd and he's still trying to figure out what makes her so special.

But he does listen to them talk amongst themselves. Kenshin is taking the food from Predaking's offering shrine and handing it to them since he's not going to eat it. And he sees the way that the 104th act like they've never had something like that before. Predaking learns that the food in the Walls is not very diverse, even when food wasn't scarce. And Predaking...is finding himself listening to the struggles of the Paradisians. How they were hated for something that they didn't do...how they were betrayed by people they trusted and had taken active part in harming them? He felt...empathetic. He still didn't speak to them as Kenshin took them back, but he couldn't help but notice the way they kept looking back at him.

Predaking starts to become interested in the situation regarding the people of Paradis. And how they were betrayed by the Warriors in Marley. He had heard through chatter that Marley was engaged in a war with the Middle Eastern Alliance. And the titans were considered the most powerful beings on this world. Maybe he should check it out for himself. Later that night, he flaps his wings and flies high in the sky, wanting to see these supposed Warriors himself.

(Predaking is a little bit tricky to make interactions with the people of Paradis simply due to the fact he has what he needs in Hizuru and the fact that the Autobots and Megatron are aligned with them. It would cause him to be closed off from them and more cautious. Well that's all I have for now.)