Transformers: Elita's arrival to Earth
Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers, just Emerald and the Wilson siblings.
(Optimus Prime's POV)
It was hard to believe that only 3 years ago, 2009, that Elita had finally arrived to the base. The night had started out normally enough; it was a Friday night in January when Marcy, who had read the novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, had put on the Disney movie version of the story to show all of us Autobots the differences. At first, Optimus had objected to everyone hearing the story and seeing it onscreen due to some of the themes it dealt with but Lauren said "Optimus, our human parents explained those things to us before. We'll be fine."
"Very well then Marcella may begin reading." the Autobot leader had said.
Marcy fumed a little bit upon hearing her full name but began reading the novel and though it had taken a while, she had managed to read at least one chapter out loud each night for several weeks and today she had finished reading the last chapter to all present Autobots and humans and they watched the animated film. When it was over, Kayla said "Frollo's scarier than the other Disney villains since there were and are people like him in the real world."
"I know; it's pretty sad." Kyle replied. "But not everyone's like that. So how did all of you Autobots enjoy the movie?"
"Well, I have to admit it seemed like it shouldn't have been a Disney made film but I did enjoy it." Ironhide commented.
Ratchet, Emerald and Jazz shared the same sentiment whereas Bumblebee simply stated that he liked the movie better than the novel.
"Optimus, what did you think?" Brandon wanted to know.
"I believe despite the censoring of the story, the film has dealt with the themes very well." he replied smiling a little bit. "I did enjoy it."
They were interrupted when Teletraan One began to sound an alarm.
"An incoming Autobot spacecraft has been detected." Jazz announced when he brought up the information for all to see. "It's approximate landing is about 20 miles east of here."
"Jazz, Ratchet, Emerald stay with the children. Bumblebee, Ironhide, you're with me! We must ensure that the Autobot(s) on board are not intercepted by the Decepticons!" Optimus ordered. "Transform and roll out!"
A few hours later
She saw her fellow Autobots approaching as she stepped out of the escape pod she had been traveling in. "Optimus Prime, it is good to see you again."
"I share your sentiment Elita One." Optimus replied as he smiled at her. "Welcome to Earth."
"Thank you." the femme commander replied. She quickly searched the Internet and found a sports car to use as an alternate mode, then transformed and followed the other Autobots back to base.
Elita listened as Optimus explained that he had adopted 8 human children who he had grown attached to. "Where are their progenitors-their parents?" she asked, slightly confused.
"The Wilson sibling's carrier and sire were both killed along with one other human in a shooting spree 3 months before the rest of us met them; though they are moving on, it is still not a subject they wish to talk about." the Autobot leader replied sadly.
The pink femme felt sorry for the young ones; why did humans have to be as violent as Cybertronians had been for several centuries whether it was warfare or some other violent act? She then quickly put these thoughts aside as the mech she had known ever since she was known as Ariel began explaining more about the humans under his care.
"The children are very likable although it can be difficult when dealing with them." Optimus continued.
"Interesting; I will have to meet them for myself." Elita replied, feeling a bit more optimistic.
Soon everyone arrived back at the base; Ratchet scanned the femme commander and determined that she was in good health, Ironhide showed her to her room and Bumblebee sat down to watch television, a habit he had picked up from Marcy Wilson. Emerald and Jazz went into their own quarters for some alone time and Optimus turned to see Brandon walking into the main room.
"Optimus, what's going on?" he asked yawning.
"Brandon, everything is fine. You may meet our new team member/family member in the morning." Optimus Prime replied.
"I'm not tired yet." the blond haired almost 6 year old boy didn't finish his sentence as he leaned against the wall and fell asleep.
Optimus smiled and picked up the small human and put him in his own room and tucked him in. "Rest well little one." the Prime said softly then left the room. He had to ask Elita a serious question, one that seemed easy to ask in his mind but not so much in reality...
Author's note: Yeah, it's not very long but I hope you like it anyway.