My first day at college on Cybertron was pretty scary for me. I was the only Human turned Autobot in my class. My two adopted brothers, Sunstreaker and Sideswipe, had already been there for an Earth year and encouraged me to go to school. Not only to better myself, but to learn about Cybertronian history.
I was reluctant at first, cause I was already learning how to be a medic. Ratchet is one of the best medics Optimus Prime has on his team.
When Ratchet found out, he encouraged me to go. "But I don't know anyone there other than Sunny and Sides. What if I'm asked to say something in Cybertronian? I don't know how to speak the language, Ratchet. I don't want to get laughed at by everyone", I said, as I took a sip of my energon espresso.
Ratchet practically choked on his energon when I mentioned the Lambo Twins. "What are those two terrors doing in school? Knowing Sideswipe, probably causing trouble and dragging his brother down with him, I'll bet", Ratchet said, as he wiped his face with a rag.
"Actually, no. Last time Jazz talked with them, they were doing real good. In fact, Jazz told me that Sunny is taking a four year medical course. And Sides is taking a six year police course", I said.
"Really? I guess the near death experiences they had finally made them see the light. What courses are you going to take?", asked Ratchet.
I thought about it for a few minutes before I answered him. There were a few courses I had thought about doing, but I wasn't sure how I was going to do all of them in just a short time.
"So?", Ratchet asked.
"I'm thinking about taking an engineering course, music course and maybe a self defense course. If I can't get one of those, then I'll take a history course. Do you think Otpimus will let me go to school?", I replied.
"I'm sure he would. He let those two terrors go", said Ratchet.
"No, he didn't. He doesn't know that they're gone", I said. Ratchet was shocked that Prime didn't notice that two of his best warriors have been gone for a year.
"Why don't we go ask Prime if he'll let you attend college on Cybertron? May I ask why an engineering course?", Ratchet asked.
"I've got so many ideas swimming around in my head, that if I take this course, I can outdo Wheeljack's inventions by a wide margin. I also know that my inventions won't explode in my face", I said.
Ratchet chuckled a bit. "He has a knack for doing that. Come on. Let's go ask Prime", said Ratchet.
When Ratchet and I walked into the control room, both Ironhide and Optimus were talking about something that seemed to get to Ironhide.
"I don't understand why you're upset about this, Ironhide. Just yesterday, you couldn't stand her and now you want to spend time with her?", Prime asked.
Before Ironhide could respond, I asked who they were talking about. Both of them turned around and looked at Ratchet and I.
"Evening you two. What can I do for you?", asked Optimus.
"I'd like your permission to attend college on Cybertron, Optimus", I said.
"Have you thought about what courses you want to take?", Prime asked.
"Yes sir, I have. There's one opening left in each course I want to take", I said.
"May I ask what courses you're going to take?", asked Optimus.
"I plan to take an engineering course, a music course and a self defense course. Maybe even a history course. Both Sunstreaker and Sideswipe encouraged me to take that course. They also encouraged me to go to school", I said.
"Have they been causing trouble there?", Ironhide asked.
"Nope. Sunstreaker is taking a four year medical course and Sideswipe is taking a six year police course. So, do I have your permission to attend college with them?", I asked.
Prime thought about it, then asked Ratchet what he thought about it. "I think it's great! I encouraged her to go, too. So did Sunstreaker and Sideswipe. I think she could learn more about Cybertron and why it's in the shape it's in", Ratchet said.
"Then you have my permission to attend college. But if I need you back here, you have to be ready to leave at a moments notice, understand?", Prime said.
"Understood sir. And thank you", I said.
"You're welcome, Wolf. And good luck", said Optimus. I nodded my head then left the control room and headed for my room to pack a few things.
I was glad that he let me attend college on Cybertron. I opened my door, then went inside to collect a few personal items of mine. Then I got on my computer and emailed Sunny and Sides about the good news.
I was surprised that I got a response that quick. I opened the message and read it. "Glad to hear that Prime is letting you attend school with us, sis. Since it's Friday, we'll be coming back for the weekend. Hope to see you at the space bridge shortly. I'll tell Sunny that you'll be coming to Cybertron with us next Monday. Sides."
After I read the email message, I deleted it, then shut down my computer for the night. I finished getting my personal items packed, then put them in a duffle bag. I didn't need to take much. Which is good, cause I didn't have much to begin with.
After I left my room, I headed for the front of Autobot HQ so I could transform. I was disciplined last time by Prowl for driving through the base. And I learned my lesson. I never did it again.
When I reached the front, I transformed and headed for the space bridge to meet my adopted brothers. For the past year, I've only been able to hang with them on the weekends. But it made it worth the wait during the week to see them on the weekends.
When the space bridge opened, out walked my adopted bros, Sunstreaker and Sideswipe. I ran over to them and gave them each a big bear hug.
"I missed you two all week. How's school?", I asked.
"After you release us, we'll tell you", Sides said, grunting. I released them, then apologized for hugging them too tightly.
"It's alright, sis. We're glad to see you, too. School's going good. I have to study this weekend for my midterm test on the Transformer anatomy. I have to know everything there is to know on the inner workings of both female and male Transformers. Autobots, specifically. I may have to ask Ratchet for some help with my studying. Other than that, things are good. I also met someone. You'll meet her on Monday", Sunny said.
I was surprised that Sunny actually met a female who will enjoy hearing how much of an egomaniac he really is.
I turned towards Sides and asked how his course is coming along. "I'm doing good. I've already applied at the Iacon Police Department. The Sergeant there said after I'm done with my college course, they'll consider me for a dispatcher position", said Sides.
"That's great, Sides! I'm proud of you. I'm proud of you both for doing the mature thing. I think both Ratchet and Prowl will be proud of you two. Maybe now, you'll stop playing pranks, Sides", I said.
"Yeah, I will. Now that I understand what Prowl goes through day after day, I won't bug him or get in trouble by him any more", Sides said.
"Glad to hear it, Sides", I said.
"Let's get back to base. I need a good drink and some rest", said Sunny.
We all transformed and headed back to HQ for the night. I sensed that Sunny was a bit distracted by the way he was driving. I opened a line to him and asked what was wrong.
"Nothing's wrong. Just have a lot on my mind, that's all", Sunny said.
"Well, alright. If you feel like talking later, come see me. Okay", I said.
"Okay. I'm sorry that I made you worry, sis", said Sunny.
"It's okay", I said.
"You sure?", Sunny asked.
"Yeah. I'm just glad that you're doing good in school, Sunny. Why take a course in medical, though?", I replied.
"After helping Ratchet with the repairs of my brother, it made me realize that if something were to happen to Ratchet, someone has to be around to repair Sideswipe after he stupidly throws himself in front of laser fire, like he always does", Sunny said.
"Ah. Good point. Why is your bro taking a police course? I thought you guys hated cops?", I asked.
"We do, but we don't let Prime know that we don't obey the law. And I think Sideswipe is finally realizing what kind of slag we put Prowl through everyday. I'm starting to understand, myself", said Sunny.
After we arrived back at HQ, Sunny and Sides headed for their shared room, and I headed for mine for the night. I couldn't wait to spend this weekend with my adopted brothers. And I'm sure Prowl couldn't wait to start throwing Sideswipe in the brig for doing something really stupid.