Jason's Gallery - Ariel and Optimus Prime: Spiritual Bond

 

The Nurturing Earth Mother and the Ultimate Father Figure together. And why we don't hear Jodi Benson and Peter Cullen voice these characters together, I'll never know. But to quote Optimus himself, "The future is built on dreams." Hang on to them proudly.

High above the surface, two gentle souls come face to face, like they've known each other for centuries. One, a beautiful mermaid who longs to be a part of the human world. And the other, a strong, noble and wise giant alien robot from another world who believes that freedom is the right of all sentient beings. As they intertwined, Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton of Atlantica, was graced by the presence of the great Autobot commander himself, wishing that her father was more like Optimus Prime.

Ariel: "Oh, Optimus, I wish my daddy was like you. Strong, noble, wise and understanding, exactly what a true father and a true king should be, just like you."

Optimus: "Thank you, Ariel. That is very kind of you. Regarding your father, just give it time. He will come around. Once he overcomes his xenophobia, he will accept all other sentient life, whether being human, or Cybertronian, like myself. And regarding you, you are kind, gentle and get along with others pretty well. And your voice, it is like a gift from the Gods themselves, golden to the last. Your singing can truly heal the universe."

Ariel (giggles): "Thanks, Optimus. For a strange, metal creature, you are truly wise. But there is one other I want to know...tell me about Cybertron.

Optimus: "I thought you never asked."

(Ariel smiles)

Note: It is no secret that Jodi Benson and Peter Cullen did voice work together long ago, in a little action cartoon called Pirates of Dark Water. While Jodi voiced Tula, Mr. Cullen was the voice of Bloth's right-hand man, Mantus. Never in my lifetime I see the two of them voiced as the very characters that were immortalized forever. And this fanart is the closest to that reality to see the nurturing earth mother and the ultimate father figure together.