User blog:Spikewitwicky/March 17, 2016 - Spike's Journal Entry



Buster's coming down today to see dad.

And to get the journal off on a light-hearted note, let's write about death.

So, as an Autobot medic, I get some occasional 'perks' - sort of like benefits at a full-time job. And yesterday, I heard that - though they have no plans on me kicking off anytime soon - I could opt for an option of a Cybertronian funeral when my time comes. What is a Cybertronian funeral? Well, we had one for Alpha Trion last year (R.I.P. A3). It's when the body of the deceased is placed in a ceremonial bearer - and then, after a service, that bearer is shot into space.

Dad has also been given this "honor" - and I'm going to talk to him today - although I hope he's not thinking I'm trying to speed up the process of his demise. If anything, I'm trying to slow it down. But for me, it's a no-brainer. If I die before Sparkplug, I will be the first human to receive such an honor. I'm always game for being the first to try anything. Second...c'mon - it's one last 'journey.' Even though I won't be able to experience it, I'll be "physically" exploring another segment of the galaxy (until said bearer either crashes on a planet, or burns up in a sun). And finally, to just give Daniel and Megan a bit of a relief. They won't have to visit/maintain a grave site.

Now, dad's another story. He may very well want this type of treatment. But Susan is buried. And there's a plot right next to her. He'll have to decide if he'll want to be buried next to Susan, or be buried Cybertronian style. Whichever way, I'm sure mom would support.