A more complex plot might be that an evil force from both the Transformers' universe and the RWBY universe combine their powers. Optimus Prime and Team RWBY must then find a way to not only defeat this new threat but also figure out how to separate the two evil forces so they can be dealt with separately.
One idea could be that Optimus Prime somehow ends up in the RWBY universe and teams up with Team RWBY to fight a common enemy. Maybe a new type of Grimm that is attracted to his Cybertronian energy.
Another plot could involve Optimus Prime sharing his knowledge of leadership and combat strategies with the students at Beacon Academy. This could lead to new training regimens and a better understanding of teamwork for the RWBY characters.
Perhaps a fanfiction where a powerful artifact is discovered that has the potential to change the balance of power on Cybertron. Megatron wants it for his own gain, and Optimus Prime wants to protect it. But when they both touch it simultaneously, they are transported to an alternate dimension where they must work together to find a way back, all while learning more about each other than they ever thought possible.
A really interesting plot could be set in an alternate universe where Bumblebee and Optimus Prime are not part of the Autobot - Decepticon war. Instead, they are explorers. They could encounter a strange new planet or a powerful ancient artifact that tests their relationship and their understanding of each other. This would be a great opportunity to explore their characters outside of the typical war - torn setting.
One plot idea could be that Optimus Prime and Starscream are forced to team up during a crisis that threatens both Autobots and Decepticons. They start to see each other in a new light and develop an unlikely friendship. Another could be a story where Starscream is injured and Optimus Prime has to make the choice between helping him or leaving him to the mercy of other Decepticons. This could lead to a complex relationship between them. A third idea is a time - travel plot where they end up in an alternate universe where their roles are reversed and they have to figure out how to get back to their own universe while dealing with their changed relationship.
There could be a fanfiction where a strange energy source affects Optimus Prime and Megatron, causing them to swap personalities or abilities. This would be a humorous yet also thought - provoking plot. They would have to navigate their new selves while still trying to lead their factions. The Autobots would be confused by an aggressive Optimus and the Decepticons would be equally bewildered by a more pacifist Megatron.
Another plot could be set in a post - war scenario. The Autobots are rebuilding their world, and Optimus Prime and Arcee are tasked with different aspects of the reconstruction. However, they keep finding excuses to work together. As they do, they gradually fall in love while also dealing with the trauma of the war and the challenges of creating a new future for their kind.
Well, a cool crossover in Optimus Prime x RWBY fanfiction could be the Autobots' technology being integrated into the RWBY universe. For example, Optimus might help Ruby upgrade her Crescent Rose with some Cybertronian tech. Also, the Autobots' code of honor could influence the huntsmen and huntresses in RWBY. Maybe there could be a story where Optimus and the RWBY team have to travel through different dimensions to stop an evil force that threatens both their worlds.
Optimus Prime would likely be a very calm and noble presence among the RWBY characters. He might be seen as a sort of mentor figure, especially to Ruby, who is also a leader in her own right. His stoic nature could contrast with the more emotional and impulsive behavior of some of the RWBY characters.
Perhaps there's a story where Optimus and Megatron are both stranded on a desolate planet. Without their armies and with limited resources, they have to rely on each other to survive. As they struggle to find a way off the planet, they start to understand each other better. Megatron realizes that Optimus isn't just a naive idealist and Optimus sees that Megatron has reasons for his actions that are more complex than just pure evil.
One plot idea could be that Megatron and Optimus Prime are forced to team up in an alternate dimension. They have to put aside their differences to face a common enemy that is threatening the very fabric of that dimension. Maybe it's an ancient evil that has the power to destroy all Cybertronians.
A plot idea could be that Optimus Prime time - travels. He goes back to the beginning of the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons and tries to prevent it from starting. Along the way, he meets younger versions of his friends and enemies and has to deal with the consequences of changing the past. Or perhaps, Optimus is trapped in a dimension where the laws of physics are different. He has to adapt quickly and find a way back to his own world while also facing off against new threats.