Miko ran though the halls before bursting though the front doors of the school to freedom. Bright light blinded her for a second before everything came into prospective once again. A few other kids who where outside gave her annoyed looks but she ignored them. Those doors had been the only thing between her and freedom for the rest of the day and she wouldn't let anyone ruin it.
Relieved to finally be out of the torture chamber, as she called it, she flopped down on the stone slab besides the steps in exhaustion. Today had been a rough one...She had almost gotten sent to the principles office for having her cellphone all because some substitute teacher caught her with it. All the teachers here knew that she was an exception except for when a sub got called in at last minute. Oh and that was just the beginning of her day...
With a sigh she looked up at the big white puffy clouds as they floated lazily along in the sky without a care in the world. If only she could escape from all her problems...or at least have a few days to herself she would feel much better.
If I have to listen to one more teacher/councilor one more time as they tied to give me 'helpfully advice' I'm going to go crazy! she thought
A cloud that looked vary much like an otter began to float by, quickly she flipped out her phone to take a picture. It wasn't everyday you saw a flying otter she laughed to herself. She examined it for awhile until other kids ran past her nosily while talking to there friends. She couldn't help but stare after them longingly as they headed into town together talking about all the fun they where going to have.
She sighed, she didn't have any friends here and didn't think that she should. At her old school she had tried to make a few but the other kids just didn't understand her personality or they felt like it was to awkward with her...Situation...Especially if they knew her previously.
Rolling over, she huffed in irritation. She was better off alone so why should she be feeling like this!...The thought kept on nagging at her though as she began to feel lonely. If only she had the chance to escape from this off the grid small town of Jasper Nevada to somewhere exciting she would have to worry about 'friends'. She would keep her own self company...but as they say nothing ever happens in Jasper.
"Ouch!" she yelped as a paper airplane hit her on the head. She looked over to see Vince and some of his buddies snickering to themselves before running away. Noticing something written on the plane she unfolded it.
Loser, freak, and other harsh words where written on it telling her to get lots. She didn't belong here it said...
If they only knew the truth she thought.
Anger began to boil up inside of her and she crumpled up the paper and though it away. It was official, she decided, Jasper was the most boring/worst place on earth...
Checking her watch she saw that her host mother was late as usual. Felling board she began looking around until her eyes landed on the most impressive looking motorcycle she had ever seen.
The shiny blue and pink motorcycle glistened in the daylight and was practically begging for her to take a picture.
Quickly she snatched her cellphone out and snapped the photo, "Coolest. Bike. Ever!" she whispered in excitement. This one was defiantly going in her book of photos. She began sketching it down in the book, making sure she left room for the picture that she would print out later to be taped on the same page.
When she was halfway done a thought crossed her mind. Jasper didn't get many motorcycles that came though so she wondered whose it was exactly. So far she only knew that four that existed in this town but none of them looked as nice as the one sitting in front of her.
A loud obnoxious horn blared out, sounding all to familiar, and startling her. She jumped in surprise, a huge line was scratched across the middle of her paper from where she was sketching. "Uhhhh no!" She through her hands in up in the air as she cried out in aggravation.
"Youko! Hey honey! I'm here to pick you up! Sorry I'm late!" Looking up, she saw her host mom leaning out small dull orange vans window waving at her. The few remaining kids who where still around began to glance around trying to find the person her host parent was yelling at.
Glaring angrily at the one who destroyed her picture, she quickly shoved her book into her bag and stomped over to the car completely embarrassed. Snickers and whispered could be heard as she opened the car door. She tried to hid her pink cheeks as she glanced back for one more look at the motorcycle only to find that it was gone. With a depressed sigh she hopped in and buckled up.
"Do you have to do that every time?" Miko snapped as she ducked low in her seat.
"I don't see why you hate it. Most of the other kids get rides home too. How else do you expect me to get our attention when your mind is in the clouds." Catherine, her host parent said as she pulled out of the parking lot. Her host parent had light blue eyes and a bob style haircut that was dyed blond.
"Yeah sure but most other kids don't have it announced to all of Jasper when they're getting picked up. Would you like it if someone embarrassed you every time?" She replied as she sat back up and adjusted her seat belt.
"...So how did your day go." Catherine ignored her and quickly changed the subject. Miko blew out a breath of air, leave it to her to try to avoid the question...She knew the reason why Catherine was doing this anyway. It wasn't the first time they had argued about this.
"It was fine. Boring but fine. I didn't even get detention today for once." she replied, not mentioning that she had almost gotten detention but this time it wasn't her fault. Catherine looked relieved at her answer and smiled widely. Maybe she should give the lady a break now and then. Catherin did look like she had a few more wrinkles since above her brow than when she had got hear. "The teachers gave us a ton of homework again like usual though."
"Well I'm glad your day went...smoothly." It was silent in the car as they drove along until Catherine asked the dreaded question Miko knew was coming next. "So uh...How was your appointment?"
Miko stared out of the window hatefully, "He was a pain in the but as usual! And I think his hair might be graying after today and is probably considering quitting." Miko replied shortly.
"Youko!" Catharine scolded, "He's just trying to help you! Do you have to do this to every counselor you get?! If you would just give one of them a chance-"
Ager burned through her as she turned around in a furry. "I have!" She cried out in anger. "And I'm tired of trying! What more do you expect me to do?! No matter how much 'help' I get nothing works!"
"Maybe if you tried doing what they told you then maybe you would start to act like your old self agai-" Catherine began.
"Why?!" Miko interrupted her, "So I can go back to the way I used to be?! What if I don't want to be that person anymore?! I never even knew her!" She yelled.
Catherine looked at her with a shocked expression before replying with a strained raised voice "It's who you really are Youko! Just because you don't remb-"
Miko glared at her host parent hatefully. "Stop calling me Youko! I'm not her ok?! I'm not the same person!"
Catherine stopped the car at the red light and looked towards Miko with a serious expression, "Yes you are! If you would just accept that then maybe it would help your condition to impro-"
Miko's rage hit the roof and she slammed her hands down onto her backpack, startling Catherine. "I don't want help! I just want people to accept me for the way I am!" Miko yelled as she unbuckled her seatbelt and jumped out of the car with her backpack in tow.
"Youko!" Catherine yelled in a panicked voice. As quickly as she could, Miko ran down the street before turning down an ally. She barely paid attention as she ran and everything began to looked the same. She didn't care where she was going just as long as she was able to get away from Catherine.
Her breathing became ragged and she slowly came to a stop when she doubled over gasping for air. Reaching up, Miko wiped something wet off her cheek only to be startled when she realized that she had been crying. When had she begun crying?! She tried to brush away the tears but they just kept on falling. Painful memories from before moving to Jasper came flooding back to her and she had no way to stop them.
Why cant everyone just leave me alone...She cried to herself internally as she slumped down against the ally wall. I just want to live! Is that such a crime?!...
Ever since she had woken up as 'Miko' all anyone had ever done was try to change her back to who she use to be. It was really starting to take a toll on her after two years. Especially ever since her parents had sent her away to get 'special' help...In truth her parents just couldn't stand it any longer with having a stranger of a daughter living in their house with them day in and day out.
Her body shook as she sobbed. It was a long while until her tears slowly ran out. She sniffed a couple of times but hardened her resolve. She tried to wipe her face clean but knew that it probably did little good.
When she looked around she noticed the sun was beguine to set. A few more sobs threatened to bust out but she was determined not to cry any more and needed to get up. The ally she was in didn't look all that safe.
Just when she was about to leave some hushed angered voices caught her attention. Feeling curious she snuck over to the corner of a building where she thought she heard the voices coming from.
Careful of not to be seen, she peeked around the corner, wondering what was going on. Her eyes widened in surprise, shock, and amazement at what she saw. The cool blue and pink motorcycle from earlier today standing up on its own and was driving itself! Slowly she would admit but still by itself!
Suddenly the thing broken apart and changed into a large female robot. She knelt down behind a teenage kid that was trying to walk away from her. Much to her surprise he not freaking out with the situation of a giant robot standing over his shoulder.
For some odd reason he looked familiar...Jack! That was his name if she remembered correctly! He went to her school! She didn't know him that well but they had a few classes together. Quickly she took out her phone and snapped a picture. Grinning excitedly, she tucked it away and turned back to the conversation that was going on.
"-is that I don't want a bunch of crazy talking vehicles following me around trying to get me killed!" Jack ranted.
"Look! Jack is it?" The female robot asked him as she knelt down further. "Your personal safety is exactly why Optimus Prime has requested your presence." She said seriously as she tried to reason with Jack.
So wait?! This robot was trying to protect Jack from something! And yet Jack was trying to refuse her offer of not only being protected but also meeting another amazing huge robot like the one in front of him?! Was he crazy?! This was the chance of a lifetime!
Looking confused, Jack turned around only to back up in surprise with how close the robot was, "Um-a-uh? Optimus who?"
Jack looking like he wanted to bolt as the female robot leaned in closer and said seriously, "You may be in danger because you are one of the few, one of the only, who have ever seen us!"
Miko couldn't stand it any longer, she was trembling with excitement and couldn't help but call Jack out on his one in a million chances, "Dude! What are you waiting for?! Go with!" She yelled. Both Jack and the robot's attention snapped to her in surprise.
The robot's face turned to one of exasperation, "Scrap!" She said dejectedly. Jack just stood there looking at her like she was crazy as Miko grinned at them. The robot sighed before standing up, then transformed back into her motorcycle form. "Ok you two, hop on. You're both going to see Optimus!"
A trill of excitement went through her! Instantly she rushed over and jumped on to the back seat of the bike excitedly. "Wow! Wow! Wow! Hold on! I haven't agreed to going anywhere and you can't make me!" Jack said as he held his hands up and backed up. The motorcycle gave an aggravated rev of her engine.
Miko's jaw dropped open in disbelief. She flapped her arms around wildly while she exclaimed "Dude! How could you miss a chance like this! Just imagine, no one else knows about these guys and we are the first! Aren't you curious?! Don't you want to know where they come from?! They could be aliens from another world for all we know!"
The robot sounded surprised and slightly annoyed when she replied "Well, actually we are. But that's besides the point!"
Miko fist pumped the air "Called it!" She grinned widely. The bike sank on her its tires and probably would have rolled its eyes if she wasn't a motorcycle right now, Miko thought
The bike slowly rolled forward, "Jack, no one is making you do anything! All I want you to do is at least come and talk with my leader. Is that all right? He will explain why its so important that we help to keep you safe. If you don't want to stay that's fine. After you talk to him I'll take you right back to wherever it is you want to go. That's a promise."
Jack looked hesitant and looked from the bike to Miko. She grinned widely at him and patted the seat in front of her. With an exasperated sigh he hoped on and grabbed the handle bars. "I know I'm going to regret this later on." he mumbled to himself.
Bloopers -Miko's rage hit the roof and she slammed her hands down onto her backpack, startling Catherine. "I don't want help! I just want people to accept me for the way I am!" Miko yelled as she unbuckled her seatbelt and jumped out of the car with her backpack in tow.
"Youko!" Catherine yelled in a panicked voice. As quickly as she could, Miko ran down the street before turning down an ally. She barely paid attention as she ran. Suddenly a car horn sounded and she was sent flying up into the air from the impact. She landed on her back painfully. Rolling over, she moaned and held a thumb up "I'm good."
Thank you for reading the first chapter of Two for one! I hope you enjoyed and will review! Just a few words from your fanfiction author, I'm dyslexic and would appreciate it if there is no criticism on spelling, grammar, excreta. I'll wright to the best of my abilities! ^-^ Also I do not own or claim any ownership of Transformers at all. This idea just popped into my head and I just hand to wright it. Advice plot/Ideas welcome as I want the story to deviate from the original series a bit.