I've had this theory for a while now. That Slipstream has ADHD, Attention deficit disorder, which I have as well. Some of these moments will be linked to my personal memories, what's happened to me in the past. Like, I don't like to be touched unless by my best friend, who knows this, but often forgets. My mom isn't allowed to touch me unless I tell her to do so. Dad doesn't even want to be in my presence at times. Hey, that's life, I guess. Anyways, I'll just get on with the story:)
7,080,360,000 of us live on this planet. Incredible on how that works.
There's an ancient Chinese myth about the Red Thread of Fate. It says the gods have tied every one of our ankles and attached it to all the people whose lives we're destined to touch. This thread may stretch or tangle, but it'll never break. It's all predetermined by mathematical probability, and it's our job to keep track of those numbers, to make the connections for those who need to find each other... The ones whose lives need to touch.
My name is Slipstream. I was born 5,803 days ago on July 24th, 2001. I've been alive for fifteen years, that's 190.65 months, 46 weeks and 2 days. And in all that time... I've never been touched by anybody.
I have ADHD, a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school, work, or anything, really. My IQ is also higher than anyone here. 287. Terence Tao's was 230.
When I was eight, I was separated from my two best friends, Yravoe and Raphael, deciding my life dedicated to thievery with my only friend at the time, Jetstorm. Three years later, we had acquainted with Master Drift and he had taken us under his tutelage. He had respected what we were in the past, and wouldn't touch me unless something bad was going to happen. This is the story, of one of those times.
"I don't understand. He loves her, but she doesn't want to be with her?" Jetstorm questioned, as we were watching a movie. I'm with him, I'm perplexed as well.
"He wants to save her life, protect her from any dangers." Strongarm answered, not taking her eyes off the television.
"By dressing up in a red suit?" I asked and Sideswipe scoffed.
"She never said the relationship was clear." He mumbled, coping Strongarm's actions.
"I've already lost concept of the movie." I admitted, eyeing Jetstorm, who had the same thoughts as I did.
"Guys, time to get some recharge." Bumblebee came up to us, Strongarm and Sideswipe groaned, but obliged, while Jetstorm and I did what we were told immediately. No use arguing with the son of Optimus Prime. I've seen it happen, it doesn't end well. Right before I fell into recharge, a boom sound filled the scrapyard. I heard a scream from outside the room. Sideswipe.
"What in the primes?" Jetstorm questioned, as I followed him to discover what the heck that was!
"WHAT?! WHAT HAPPENED?! WHAT?!" Sideswipe questioned, an oil can on his head.
"Sideswipe, there appears to be an oil can on top of your head." I stated, Sideswipe slowly took the can off his head.
"Riiiiight… Totally knew that." He stated, voice high.
"Uh-huh." I stated, rolling my eyes. "Did you hear that crash?"
"Yeah, what was that?" Jetstorm questioned.
"I literally have as much knowledge as the both of you right now. I'm a genius, not psychic." I told them, annoyed.
"Come on, let's go figure it out." Jetstorm tried to drag me by the arm, but I glared at him, and he led the way instead. Good choice.
"Hello?" Jetstorm called out and I mentally slapped myself.
"You don't call out when there's an unknown bot here, that's like going into a war with a sign that says, 'shoot me.'" I stated and he glared. "It's true."
"He has a point." Sideswipe admitted. "Forget it, the sound came from isle five."
"Shhh!" Jetstorm shushed and I rolled my optics.
"Why are you shushing us? You're the one who's making all the noise." I told him, coldly and we both approached isle five. "Let's hope their friendly."
"Oh, we're definitely friendly." That voice. I recognized it instantly. I saw the familiarity of a purple and black femene mini-con and a red, orange and black mech mini-con with slight horns on the side of helm. It was them…
"How do we know if you are?!" Sideswipe shouted, but I put my hand up.
"Yravoe? Raph?" I asked, walking up to them so I could see them closer. "Is that really you?"
"Who are you?" Raphael asked and I smiled.
"It's me. Slipstream." I told him and his eyes widened.
"Slips?" He asked and I nodded. Yravoe screamed for joy.
"I can't believe it! I knew we'd find you eventually! Didn't I tell you? And you're here! Ohmigosh! Ohmigosh! Ohmigosh! Ohmigosh! Ohmigosh!" Yravoe exclaimed, skipping around us. There's her personality that I missed so much!
"Jetstorm, Sideswipe, this is Yravoe and Raphael. Yravoe and Raphael, this is Jetstorm and SIdeswipe." I introduced, Jetstorm waved happily and Sideswipe raised an optic ridge. "Don't worry, I've known them since I was a sparkling. They're cool."
"We're cool! We're cool! We're cool! Yeah!" Yravoe danced around us and I shushed her.
"Yravoe! Some other bots are trying to sleep, including Lieutenant Bumblebee and Master Drift!" I warned her and she stopped immediately.
"Bumblebee? As in the Bumblebee?! As in the one and only son of Optimus Prime?!" She exclaimed and I rolled my eyes.
"Yep, that's the one. Look, we have a few extra rooms, I'll take you to 'em." I told her, and they followed.
"Thank you so much for your hospitality. Especially since we had abandoned you all those years ago." Raphael apologized and I shook my head.
"That wasn't your fault, Yravoe said that she'd find me and she did. No need for apologies." I told him and he sighed.
"Very well." He stated and I smiled, as they looked around at their new quarters and went to the room that Jetstorm and I shared.
"Well," Jetstorm yawned. "That was eventful."
"You'll love them, trust me. Just wait until tomorrow." I told him, but he was asleep before I finished that statement. I decided to take his advice and I fell asleep too.
The next day
"Jets, wake up." I hit him with a pillow, scaring him, causing him to fall onto the floor.
"Oww!" He exclaimed, I rolled my eyes.
"Get up, we have to explain Raphael and Yravoe to Bumblebee and the rest of the team." I explained, and he reluctantly got up. Jetstorm isn't much of a morning bot, unlike myself.
"Yravoe, Raphael. Get up." I stated, Raphael was already up, but Yravoe was still recharging. "Same old Yarv, huh?" I asked and Raphael smiled.
"You have no idea."
"Alright then." I stated, flipping the bed over.
"Dude! What the hell?!" She exclaimed and we went outside, Yravoe following us.
"Why did you wake me? I was dreaming about unicorns and balloons!" She exclaimed and I sighed. Of course she was.
"We have to introduce you to the team. It wouldn't be pretty if a Dinobot crushed you at 4:00 in the morning." I explained and she sighed.
"Fair enough. Where are they?" She asked and I motioned for her to follow me.
"Master Drift, we have acquired some new teammates during the night." Jetstorm told the master, who looked over at the two newcomers.
"Who are they?" He asked and I filled him in on everything, who they were, where they came from and how they met me.
"I will converse with Bumblebee. But, you have my approval." He stated, walking away.
"Yeah!" Jetstorm exclaimed.
"Yaya!" Yravoe yelled in happiness.
"Most fortunate." Raphael stated, but I could tell that he was happy.
"Hey guys!" Sideswipe exclaimed, Strongarm with him.
"He's already filled me in, it's great to meet you guys!" Strongarm exclaimed as Yravoe waved. An alert sounded, and we all went to main control.
"A unknown bot is present at the door!" Fixit stated as we made our way there.
"Then let's make him known!" Grimlock exclaimed. "Can I smash him?"
His question was left unanswered as the door opened.
"Wheeljack?!"
"Father?!"
Who do you guys think said 'father?' I know and my best friend knows, but do you know? Anyways, any questions? Feel free to ask:)