My sweet Bell. Chapter one (:
William Lennox and autobot Ironhide were on their way back to Will's home where his anxious wife Sara waited along with his new baby girl, Annabel. Ironhide could tell from the tight grip on his steering wheel that Will was nervous about the family reunion.
"Will, everything will be fine. The war is over and you finally get to spend some time with your family."
But Ironhide what if Sarah's found someone else? What if Annabel hates me because I missed her babyhood? The suspense is killing me!
Will whacked the steering wheel in frustration.
"Will, Annabel is only 6. And don't forget this is my first time meeting your family as well."
"I know I know, it's a dad thing. Can't you go any faster?"
"As you wish captain."
Ironhide revved his engines and grinning to himself gathered speed until he was almost at his limit.
"Thankyou Will, I haven't been able to drive like this in eons! Will?"
"Hold on Ironhide I'm getting a call."
Will picked up his ringing cell and saw it was Epps calling him.
"Hey bro whats up?"
William, I have some bad news.
"Woah, I must be in trouble, you never use my full name." Laughed Will
Will, this is serious, theres been an accident.
Will paused his laughing and dread flooded his mind.
"Epps, please, don't tell me."
I'm sorry man there was a intersection and the car was...
As Epps continued to explain the situation to Will Ironhide noticed his heart rate increasing rapidly.
"Will, is everything alright?"
"Epps hold on a minute." Will held the phone away from his ear and whispered, "Ironhide slow down you need to hear this."
Will's quiet tone trouble Ironhide so he slowed to a crawl and turned up his receivers to hear whatever had his friend worried so much.
...They are at tranquility hospital now being treated. MInor injuries to both but she is heading into the red zone. I'm sorry Will. I'll be there as soon as I can. WIll? You there buddy?
"Yea I'm here. Me and Ironhide are on our way."
Ok bro stay strong and I'll see you soon.
"Will, what happened?"
"Ironhide theres been a car accident. Sarah and Bell where doing some last minute shopping and got t bared on the way home. Annabel is stable but Epps says that Sarah may not make it. Can you get to Tranquility General in time?"
The weapons specialist remained quiet then with a roar of his engines swerved round and sped towards the town hospital. Will patted the dashboard and angrily brushed the tears emerging in his eyes.
"Thanks buddy." Will whispered, unsure if his gratitude would be recognised by the warrior he'd grown fond of. The rest of the car trip was dead silent. Ironhide ignored all traffic lights, green or not he just sped through. Will protested a little but seeing how much time they were making, he slowly dropped the subject.
The duo finally reached the hospital and Will unbuckling his seatbelt, clambered out of the car seconds before Ironhide even began to slow down.
"WILL!" Ironhide yelled in a panic that all Lennox members would end up in the hospital. Will skidded across the gravel painfully aware of the road rash burning his leg, but he didn't care. He burst through the front door crashing through a few people until he spotted the receptionist.
"Where are Sarah and Annabel Lennox?" Will asked, his breath lingering and labored.
"Sir, if you take a seat I will arrange for a doctor to take you to your family." Her flat response wasn't enough for the worried soldier.
"M'am I got a call saying my wife is dying, I have to see them now!" Will stood there an angry expression plastered on his face as the receptionist scrambled for the phone. She spoke to someone for a moment then hung up. She stood from her station and walked down the corridor, motioning for him to follow.
"Sir if you'd please come with me."
They briskly walked down a corridor until the woman stopped at a door. "Your wife is in here, you have permission to see her, but not for long. The doctor will be here soon." She clattered back down the corridor as Will entered the eerily quiet room. He gasped as before him lay sarah on a bed of white sheets her complexion matching.
"Oh Sarah.."
Will kneeled by her bed tears brimming as he clasped her limp hand
"Honey, I'm here. Sarah, your going to be ok, I'm here now."
To his delight his hand was squeezed back.
Sarah Lennox spoke out hoarsely but was happy to see her husband.
"Hi, Will. I'm sorry, there was this truck and... Annabel, where is she?" Sarah voice cracked and the sound of it broke Will's heart.
"She's going to be ok sweetie, and you'll be fine too."
"No, Will, it's ok. Your a great husband and your going to be an amazing father." She struggled to keep her eyes open.
"Don't talk like that Sarah."
"Look after our Bell for me. I, I love you."
Feeling her hand go heavy and her eyes close all Will could hear was the sound of a flatline echoing in his mind. He reached over and softly kissed her on the lips whispering "I love you too."
Will stood from her bedside and slowly left the room after a couple of minutes and saw the doctor who showed him the room reach out to pat his shoulder.
William, I'm truly sorry for your loss. We did everything we could but her injuries were too great.
My daughter, where is she?
Ah yes young Annabel, she's quite the fighter. Follow me.
The pair walked down the hallway Epps came bursting through the other door. He walked up to Will and prepared to give his condolences but Will saw his sorrow in his eyes and simply pulled him into an embrace.
"Hey man thanks for coming."
No worries bro, I'm here whenever you need me.
The soldiers separated and the doctor approached a room which through a window you could see a small cot.
Epp's stayed outside watching through the window as the doctor and Lennox entered the room. Will stared in amazement saw his daughter in person for the first time. She had a few bandages and a broken arm but otherwise was beautiful.
Annabel, my sweet Bell. As long as I live and breathe, you shall be safe from harm. I swear to that.
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