Inspired by Answerthecall's story, "Uncertain Future".
Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers, blah blah blah, all rights go to Hasbro.
This couldn't be happening. This would have never happened. This could have never happened. Danni watched in horror as people ran for their lives, screaming. Crimson blood was spilled every second, either that, or they were blasted to little ash piles, a few of their bones still there. What had happened? Why was it happening now? Everything was fine just a few hours ago. She'd been with her parents, walking down the sidewalk. Then, it had come. She thought it was just one huge cloud at first, not paying any attention to the sudden shadow. But then, people had started screaming, and running around like crazy.
She had been so excited, and had run away from her parents, to caught up in the moment. Being the sci-fi fan she was, this was an awesome experience. At least, that was before she saw the thing that tore her soul apart. Right then, a giant mechanical being had dropped from one of the giant ships, and had started shooting at the tiny Humans below him. And his first victims, Danni's parents. She had no time to grieve, only a single tear dripped down her cheek, but she had ran, not wanting to be next. Her parents would have wanted her to live, she knew they would.
She simply watched as millions died from an alley, eyes widening in horror at every discharge of a cannon. Where was the army? Didn't they want to save them? She had seen military jets in the sky, only to be shot down by some Decepticon drones. Their only hope, the Autobots, were dead. She'd seen it on TV, the rocket had been destroyed. All hope was lost. Their race was doomed. And it was because they believed that sending them on that rocket was the only way to survive.
She felt sick, just watching their bodies fall to the ground, watching as some got squished by some 'Cons who had just happened to step there. Her stomach churned, but she held down the vile in her throat. She cowered away, deeper into the alley. She didn't want to be killed, or captured. She knew well enough that the Decepticons would take Humans as prisoners and slaves, even trophies.
All was lost.
What seemed like a small quake erupted behind Danni, and she spun around, hand covering her mouth in horror. There, stood a large, red eyed monster. It was much larger then her, and her body trembled in fear as she stood, paralyzed in place, as the devil walked menacingly towards her. Only a few feet away now, he pulled out his plasma cannon, aiming for her small form. "Human," His electronic voice sent chills down her spine. "Terminate."
Danni fell to her knees, which had become very weak, and put her hands together in a prayer. Small clips of her short life passed by her, and she began to weep. She was going to die, she knew it. There was no way out. If she went running, either his cannon would get her, or the other 'Cons outside the alley would. This was the less painless way. At least she would see her parents again. Her tears became hot, and she could fell the cannons heat as it warmed up, though, it all seemed in slow motion.
She waited for the fire of the gun, and yet, nothing came. She only heard the sound of a blast, the grind of metal, and then, silence. Carefully, she opened her eyes, and looked in shock at the sight before her. The Decepticon that was just about to kill her, had been knocked to the ground, stuck in stasis lock. Looking up, she saw another mech, cannon smoking, even larger than the Decepticon, stood behind her. Her eyes widened.
It couldn't be.
But it was. An Autobot. They were still alive! So filled with joy, she cried even harder, but out of sheer happiness. There still was hope. Earth still could be saved! Danni got off her knees, and ran towards the mech, clinging herself to his leg. He looked down in surprise at the small Human as she cried and hugged his leg. "Thank you! Thank you thank you thank you!" She cried, putting her head against his metal plating.
She looked at the mech straight in the optics, his clear blue optics. His battle mask hide his face, and nuzzled into his leg. She wasn't prepared for when the large mech picked, bringing her to optics level. His optics were so blue and pure, they were mesmerizing. He looked her over for a moment. "Where are your parents little one? Surely you did not come here alone."
Danni looked at the war raging outside the alley for a moment. The Autobots were fighting off the Decepticons, letting the Humans flee for safety. Closing her eyes, she took a deep breath "They…the…..the Decepticons got them." She said sadly, more tears pushing against her eyelids. "They were the first to go." Bringing her knees to her chest, she curled into a small ball in his palm. Now, she had time to mourn. Putting her head onto her knees, she cried.
She must have looked pretty pathetic to the mech, and she flinched as he began to gently rub her back with a digit. "Do not leak little one. You are safe. I will protect you." He said softly, and she looked at him slowly. Sniffling, she wiped her eyes to get away the tears in her eyes.
"Who…Who are you?"
His battle mask retracted, and he smiled slightly at her.
"Optimus Prime."
What do you think? Worth Continuing?