Hi! Me again! First things first: The title was inspired by Three Days Grace's song Never Too Late. Go check them out! It's a badass band.
Okay. So, I know that I was writing The Flame's Ember, but….. I got a new idea, so I deleted that story. Sorry. It just… wasn't working out.
So. I don't own Transformers. Anyways, sit back, grab a soda, don't spill it, and enjoy the show!
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The highway was calm, lacking the usual rush-hour pandemonium. Few cars traveled the road, for it was late and many were home,having already returned to their homes.
A lone motorcycle, a red-and-black Kawasaki Ninja, drove in the quiet night air, as the Colorado countryside flashed by.
Up ahead, thunder rumbled ominously. The woman on the motorcycle paid it no attention, as she continued on her trip.
As she approached the small city of Pueblo,more vehicles surrounded the woman, as she began to move more drivers were more likely to cause an accident, and motorcyclists were less likely to be noticed quickly.
The rain began to pour now, falling in sheets. The woman swore, getting off of the highway at her next possible chance. Parking her motorcycle, she ran into a 7/ll shop, pulling off her motorcycle helmet. Dark red hair fell around her shoulders, as the girl- she couldn't have been more than seventeen- pulled out a phone. Quickly, she dialed a number, and spoke into her phone. "Mom?"
"Hey, Liz. What's up?"
"I just wanted to let you know that I'm gonna be home a little late. I'm at the 7/11, but the rain's gonna slow me down." Liz spoke quickly, as she glanced outside. The rain was falling even harder, and driving would be like hell.
"Okay, sweetie. Drive safely. You know what drivers can be like, especially on a Friday."
"Yes, Mom. Love you."
"Love you-" The call ended in a burst of static, as all of the fluorescent lights in the building went out.
The boy behind the counter- Brian, Liz vaguely remembered- let out a small cry. Liz turned, her green eyes wide.
Something had stabbed through Brian's chest, and the teenager dropped, his blood spraying onto the counter. "Brian!" Liz yelled, sprinting toward him. As she jumped the counter, her hand slipped, splashing into a pool of blood. 'Hisbloodhisbloodhisblood' marched through Liz's mind, as she crouched by her classmate. Desperately, she reached to him, resting her index and middle fingers against his neck.
No pulse.
Liz looked up, her grass-colored eyes resting on the hole in the wall. Something was blocking it, but that didn't stop Liz from hearing the voice that sent terrified chills down her spine. The voice was harsh and grating, completely terrifying, although the words would have sounded harmless, had they been spoken by any other being.
"Starscream….. Retrieve the source of the radiation."
"Yes, Master."
There was a sound of tearing metal, a harsh screech that made Liz cover her ears as she ducked beneath the counter. A large metal hand grabbed Brian, and Liz let out a soft, terrified whimper as she scrambled backwards, until her back hit the front of the counter.
Trembling, she lifted her hand to her mouth in an attempt to silence her breathing. Silent tears streamed down her face, as the metal hand reached down again. Her eyes widened, as she held her breath.
Slowly, the hand began to retreat, and Liz let out a soft sigh, and then froze. It probably heard her.
Crash. Another hand smashed through the counter, just inches from where Liz was hiding. A scream erupted from her mouth, as the girl scrambled backwards.
Those metal fingers clamped onto her ankle, and dragged Liz out. "Let me go!" Liz screamed, kicking with her other foot at the hand.
"Not a chance." a voice hissed, and Liz was swung around to see a giant motherfucking robot.
But of course, her sarcasm had to set in now. "Let me go, you ugly-ass Dorito!"
Said Dorito snarled, flinging the girl across the room. Before she even hit the wall, Liz winced. This was going to be painful. Yup. Yes, this was painful. Oh, and was that the Dorito of Doom stalking toward her? Joyous. "Why do you scan as the AllSpark?" it demanded.
Liz coughed and gasped. It's kinda hard to talk when you can't breathe. "The… what?" she panted.
She was grabbed again, with the dizzying sensation of being thrown around. "I would suggest giving direct answers to Lord Megatron, insect!"
Cue panic. "Let me go!" Liz screamed again.
"Very well!" The robot threw Liz in the air, and she spun as she rose. She caught brief glances at the ground below, as she began to fall.
Calm took over her,at the knowledge that she was going to die. Odd, how she wasn't panicking anymore.
Liz hit the ground. There was a brief flash of pain; then darkness overtook her mind.
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"Find them….. Save them… Save them, Ember!"
A comforting voice joined the whispers, calm and quiet. "Rest, youngling. You will understand soon."
Liz didn't even bother to question who Ember was, as the voices slowly faded, until one remained. "You must save them, Liz! They need your help!" A slight pause. "You are Ember."