Chapter 1: Learning the Truth

This is the first transformers fanfic I have ever written, so please give constructive criticism.

'The stars look great tonight.' I think to myself al I sprawl out on the grass of the local park. My camera clutched protectively in my right hand as I take a few pictures of the glistening blanket of stars above me.

'I hope it will be a year or two before we have to move again.' I sigh contently to myself. 'I wish my ability, my power, didn't force us to move every year or two.

"~~~~flas-" wait! How rude of me! I forgot to introduce myself! My name is Victoria Zhong, and this is my story.

~~~~Flashback ~~~~

"Victoria," my mom begins hesitantly as she fiddles with a lock of her dark hair like a nervous school girl.

I allow her to steal my attention from surrounding woods and wildlife. As an early birthday present my mom decided to bring be out to a nature preserve so I can practice my photography, and enjoy nature.

I'm siting on the grass at the edge of a lake, my camera grasped in my hand. I look toward my beckoning mother. "Yes?" I ask curiously.

My mother sighs in a defeated way as I gaze at her curiously. "There's no easy way to explain this," My mother starts nervously. "Mom stop stalling!" I exclaim annoyed.

"Honey, you come from a long and ancient bloodline, on both sides of the family. You already know your fathers family comes from China and my family originated in Japan. What you don't know is that both sides of the family where blessed by the gods with
unusual abilities." I gape at my mother in astonishmen. Is she joking? "The reason I'm only telling you this now is because the ability that has been passed down on your family's side only appears on the recipients 18th birthday."

"Are you serious?" I ask increduisly "This can't be real! There's no way I some how have an ability that magically appears when I'm 18!" I declare in disbelief.

My mother gazes at me sadly. "I know it's hard to believe, but I'm telling the truth." She clames smiling at me sadly.

"Okay. let's pretend for a minute that some how you are telling the truth and this is not some elaborate prank. Why didn't you tell me about my ability that I will get when I was younger. And what is it?!" I ask In a mixture of disbelief, and excitement.
I always thought it would be cool to have a super power or something, but now that it's happening it's more frustrating then anything.

"Your father n I decided it would be best that you didn't know about your ability for your own safety. we feared the government might find out about it and abduct you in order to experiment on you." She explained sadly as she averted her gaze.

"Oh. ...yah that's a pretty good reason." Admit after a moments hesitation. "But what is it?"

"Well there are actually two. The first one you already have."

"I do?" I ask confused

"You have been able to use it since you where a child. My family's ability allows the person to be able to speak to animals. You can understand animals and they can understand you."

"Your fathers side of the family has a different gift. They can turn into any animal they can think of."

"What!? Really! That's awesome! But how did I not know about talking to animals?" I ask confused.

She smiles sadly. "You did at one point, but the power is relatively easy to hide. Especially if one does not have a pet."

"So that's why you never let us get a pet!" I exclaim in realization. she flashes an apologetic smile from where she sits next to me.

She then begins to look around nervously. "I would tell you more but it might not be safe." She tells me as she reaches Into her purse. "Your father left this behind for you, he feared that he might be taken by the government and had this made. Hopefully
it will provide explanations and guidance where I can not." She tells me as she hands me a 5 centimeter thick book.

"What is it?" I ask curiously as I study the cover. In bold it reads 'A changers guide'.

"Your father made this book. It has all the information you will need in order to bable to fully understand your fathers powers." She explains

"Dad had these powers too?" I ask, struggling to swallow the lump in my throat.

She smiles at me sadly. "Not both no. But he could change his form. That's why he would call himself a changer. He also called himself one in the hope that one day he would change the world for the better."

I sigh, attempting to gather my thoughts. "Okay. Now what." I ask, trying to reign in my turmoil of emotions.

"Now, we relax. I'm really sorry honey but after your birthday we will be moving again." She tells me apologetically, her eyes filled with hesitation.

"Again?" I wine sadly, she gives a nod 'yes'. " Fine." I agree regretfully, if it keeps us safe I will do it. "Where are we moving this time?" I ask.

A mischievous smile graces her lips. "Tranquility, Navada."

~~~~End Flashback~~~~

I smilie at the memory. It may have been the day I was taken out of public school and became home schooled.

It was 2 weeks later that I began my training. I learned how to transform and my limits on my transformations. I was also taught how to speak to animals, it was surprisingly easy.

The best part though was that although we moved one month later it was to the city that my favorite movie took place in; Transformers. That's right. I'm a transfan. I'm a major reader of fanfictions and I love making fanart in Photoshop (I can't draw).
I dream of going to the transformers universe. I've even thought out all I might do if I ended up in the transformers universe, though let me tell you, when I found out about my powers it threw a major wrench in most of my plans.

'I wonder what's been happening in the fandom?' I ponder to myself. Honestly I have become less and less involved in the fandom ever since I started my training six months ago. I haven't really checked Wattpad or fanfiction net for the past week. Maybe
I will when I get home. But for now? I'm going to enjoy the meteor shower lighting up the night sky.