Silent Watcher: color

Quote from the fan-fiction "Instability" by Steelfeathers:

With one last glance out at the undulating ocean, he turned to go back inside.
-And stopped cold, heart leaping up into his throat, at the sight of Optimus Prime crouched on the second level deck of the observation tower, watching him. Directly beneath the silent monolith of living metal, one floor down, stood the door through which he had passed. Awed shivers trailed their icy fingers up and down his spine; the Autobot leader had been there, watching him, waiting for him, ever since he had first stepped out onto the deck.
Though he knew Optimus would not harm him, he didn't dare take a step forward. Awash in starlight, the robot's body seemed to change, becoming more dangerous, more alien. The patriotic red and blue faded out into the gray of night; every metal plate, every angle, caught the wane light with a knife-edge gleam. The two optics riveted to his wooden form glowed an intense, unwavering blue that pierced through the gloom like the watching eyes of some repentant demon.

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This is the scene that I illustrated from Instability by Steelfeathers [link]
There is a minor variation between this fan-art and my original line art. After inking the pencils I realized that Sam was still in the 80's bomber jacket in this scene, and doesn't change into a hoodie until later. Thank G-d for Painter!
I lightened this for easier viewing since my computer screen is far brighter than everyone else's it seems. If it is still way too dark to see, let me know.
Also, I do not own either Transformers, or Instability. This is a fan-art of a fan-fiction of a movie of a television series designed to sell children's toys.