Chapter One
Ratchet's POV~There was tension around the base, and for perfectly good reason. Not only was Ultra Magnus getting used to his new servo, the predacon-otherwise known as Predaking-could transform like we could. I was at the monitor. Miko and Rafael were playing a game while Jack was watching them. "Where did Paige go"? I ask, looking at them. Miko pauses the game and looks back at me. "She's probably in the training room." Again? Ever since Ultra Magnus received his new servo, she had been avoiding him, Wheeljack and I. She felt guilty. We all could tell. I walked to the training room to check on her.
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Paige's POV~I sat against the wall, hugging my legs close to my chest. I was in my predacon bot mode at the time. "It's my fault..." I whispered to myself, flattening my ears back. I shut my eyes tightly as tears came down my face.
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I was laying beside Predaking, basking in the sunlight. He gazed up at the blue sky while the wind blew against my fur. My body was white with golden paws, a bright sky blue tail tip and red symmetrical lines were on my sides which led to my neck. My eyes were a bright sparkling sapphire blue. Something Predaking really loved about me. My eyes. He would always defend me from anything. "It's pretty, isn't it"? I asked him curiously. "It is." Predaking chuckled, looking at me. He looked back at the sky. I softly beamed at him, my tail wagging before I stood up and gently pawed at his side. He looked at me. I pounced onto his tail and nipped at it lightly. Chuckling, Predaking moved his tail and I pounced on it again, nipping the large tail again. It didn't hurt as that wasn't what I was trying to do, but it was enough to get the larger dragon's attention and finally, he gave in. "Well, well, what do I have here"? He asked, growling playfully. Squeaking, I let go of his tail and began jumping around before I squealed as Predaking continued growling playfully and began chasing me.
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I choked back a sob and covered my face with my hands. Suddenly pain struck me in an instant. I panted, gripping my chest as my eyes widened in pain. Panting, I fell over and curled up into a ball, shaking furiously. "Paige? Paige"! Ratchet raced over to me. I felt him scoop me up into his arms. "What's wrong"? Wheeljack asked. "Get Optimus! Quickly"! Everything became muffled but I heard panicked voices and rapid footsteps. Soon everything became blurry and I soon reached unconsciousness.
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Optimus's POV~We all worried for Paige greatly. She had a panic attack and it made me worried for her. I stood beside her while she laid on the medical berth as Ratchet checked her vitals. "Is she okay"? Rafael asks, worried. "Her temperature's dropping so she's calming down but someone will have to stay with her when she wakes up." "I'll do it." Smokescreen said and Arcee looked at him, surprised. "You will"? He looked back at her, "yeah. I mean, she is part of the team and the family; plus she's like a little sister to me." I softly smile as he walks over and gently pats her helm. A soft smile appears on her face and she leans into the touch. My thoughts began to travel. I could only wonder as to what had triggered a panic attack and what had happened during her time on the Decepticon warship.
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Smokescreen's POV~I was worried about Paige so I volunteered to stay with her if and when she woke up. I slept beside her on the medical berth, my arm wrapped around her. She was snuggling her head against my chest. I sleepily smiled and fell asleep. Why did I have a feeling that a burning sensation was building up inside of my chest and it came to my spark. I didn't know what it was but it scared me a little. And for some reason, I knew it wasn't Paige because her chest wasn't lightning up. Maybe it was my imagination. 'Primus, I hope it is my imagination.' I thought and fell into a deep sleep. The next evening, I slowly opened my optics and sat up with a small groan. It took me a few minutes to see that Paige wasn't asleep beside me. I jumped off the berth in a hurry and looked around. "Paige? Paige"!? I almost ran around the base and yelped when I bumped into Ultra Magnus. I fell back. "What are you doing, soldier"? I glanced up at him, "looking for Paige, sir." He gave me a confused look. "What do you mean? She is not in the medbay with you"? "No. When I woke up, she wasn't there." Before Ultra Magnus could say anything, a orange, yellow and red feather drifted around and fell on his face. I raise an optic ridge. "Where in the Allspark are these feathers coming from"?! We both turned to see Cliffjumper and Ratchet walking around. There were a few black, white, brown and golden feathers on Ratchet's helm and shoulder pads. I stifled my own laugh as he stormed to the main hangar. "What the frag are you all yelling about"? Arcee grumbled and looked down to see a few red feathers on the floor in front of her door. She glared at me, "what are these"? "Don't look at me! I have nothing to do with this"! I exclaimed, raising my servos up in defense. A small purr emitted from above us and we all looked up to see Paige asleep in the rafters. "What the frag"? Wheeljack groaned in disbelief as Bulkhead scratched his helm in confusion. "I'm not even gonna ask how she got up there. We have to get her down from there." Bumblebee said and Optimus walked over. Activating his jet pack, he flew up and gently scooped up Paige into his arms. She mumbled in her sleep and my optics widened in surprise when there were snowy white wings folded against her back. "Whoa." Bulkhead said in awe. Paige yawned and stretched her arms and looked at us. "Good morning." She smiled tiredly. "Heh, morning, Brave Tiny." Wheeljack chuckled and playfully patted her helm. For all Ratchet knew was that Paige was a predacon. How it happened, none of us knew, and Paige didn't know what or how it happened either but we figured it was Shockwave's doing. We were just glad she was alright and safe. Once Optimus's pedes touched the floor, Paige jumped down from his arms and looked at me. We had a stare-down for a minute or two before she suddenly whacked me across the face with her tail. "Hey"! I yelp and she laughs before running past Cliffjumper. I chased after her, laughing. "Get back here, you troublemaker"! "Can't catch me, Smokey"! She laughs.
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Ratchet's POV~Apart from the feathers appearing, Smokescreen and Paige were causing a loud ruckus that would soon get them in a whole lot trouble. "Would you mind lowering the volume"? I snap at them as they were tumbling across the floor. They both looked at me. "Sorry, Ratch." Paige grins and yelps as Smokescreen turns over and pins her down, triumphantly grinning. "Get off me, Smokey"! "Say uncle"! "No"! I let out an annoyed sigh, running my servo over my face in annoyance. That was one way to start a Monday morning. "I'm going to go on patrol." Bumblebee said, walking into the main hangar. Arcee, Bulkhead, Ultra Magnus, Wheeljack, and Cliffjumper follow him. Suddenly the monitor started beeping and I quickly looked it over. "Energon." "Again"? Miko chuckles, looking at us. Jack and Rafael were leaning against the railing with her. Paige pushed Smokescreen off her and stood up. "Can I come with you"? "No." Optimus said sternly. "Well we have been training her, and she's done so good." Wheeljack said, walking up beside Paige. She walks up to Optimus and gives him puppy dog eyes. He stares at her for a while before a deep sigh escapes him. "Stay close to us at all times." He said firmly and Paige's tail happily wags. Wheeljack grinned a little and I rolled my optics before opening the ground bridge. They all went through the bridge.
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Arcee's POV~As we all went through the bridge, Megatron and his followers were there. "Optimus." Megatron menacingly grinned. Paige tensed up, her eyes narrowing. "I see you have a predacon among your ranks. I wonder as to why she did not attack." Upon hearing that, Paige bared her sharp fangs at him. Before we could do anything, Predaking flew forward with an enraged roar. Paige leaped upwards and grabbed onto his neck, biting and scratching him. That's when the battle started. I ran towards Starscream before Knockout tackled me.
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Paige's POV~I clung to Predaking's neck, biting and scratching him while he tried to get me off. I yelped when he grabbed me and threw me to the ground. I landed on my paws and flared open my wings and ran forward before Megatron suddenly shot at me. I fell back with a yelp of pain. I looked up at him. "This seems a lot more familiar than ever, does it not"? Megatron chuckles. I struggled to get up but Predaking pins me down, growling. I growled at Megatron, "you don't remember"? Turning over on my back, I shoved Predaking off of me and tackled Megatron. He growls and tries to push me off of him but I place my claws on his neck. "You made me into a monster…". I said with gutteral snarl. Megatron stabbed me in the side and I yelled in pain. Megatron kicked me off and I fell on my side. "I did. But you seemingly were a favorite." Megatron growled, looming over me. I groaned as I tried to move but Predaking pinned me down again, growling. Suddenly shots rang out and sent Predaking flying off of me. I looked up to see a silver and sky blue mech tackle Megatron. I saw two mechs ran forward and shoot at Starscream and Breakdown. One mech was red and silver while the other was golden and silver and black. "Decepticons, retreat"! Megatron yelled. He glared at me and left once the others did. "Ya alright, lil' femme"? I looked at the silver and blue mech. "Yeah. Thanks." "No problem. Name's Jazz." "It is good to see familiar faces." Bulkhead grinned as he and Jazz did a fist bump. Optimus walks over and looks at my side. I glance at it, "it's just a wound. Don't worry." "I will let Ratchet look at you nonetheless, Paige." "Paige"? We both look at the two mechs who stared at me in confusion. "Wait... she's a predacon"?! A black and orange mech exclaimed and instantly pointed his blasters at me. The other two mechs did the same out of fear. My eyes widened and I backed away until Smokescreen gets in front of me. "Whoa, whoa"! He exclaims. "She's friendly." "What do you mean"? Jazz asks, startled. He was the only one not pointing his blasters at me. I relaxed a little. "Megatron turned her into a predacon." Arcee said, glaring at the three mechs. "Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Prowl, stand down. Now." Ultra Magnus said sternly and the two mechs immediately did so. "Those are the twins." Bumblebee whispered to me. "Which one"? I whisper back. He points at the red one, "that's Sideswipe, and the golden one is Sunstreaker." "They seem pretty young. Their auroras seem a little funny too." "What do you mean"? Smokescreen asks, joining in the conversation. "Their auroras are together; almost like they're bonded. Their energy is filled with mischief, care and fun at the same time." I explain an Smokescreen looks at me in astonishment. "Sorry if we scared you, Paige. Name's Sideswipe. And that's my brother, Sunstreaker." "Nice to meet you." I smiled. "So Cliff here told me you can see and sense energies and auroras"? Sunstreaker questions, curious. I nod, "yes." "What color is my aurora, Paige"? "Yours is a bright red mixed with orange. Sunstreaker's aurora is a light yellow with silver." I stated. "Y'know, we really need to give you a new name." Sunstreaker chuckles. "What's wrong with my name"? I ask, a little offended. "Sunstreaker meant nothin by it, lil femme. Paige is cute but... hm... Primrose sounds a lot cuter." Jazz says and heat rushes into my cheeks. "Don't go making Prim all blue now, Jazz." Cliffjumper chuckles and I groan softly, burying my face into my servos. Arcee chuckles in amusement while Wheeljack pats my shoulder.
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Jazz's POV~Primrose was a pretty nice femme. Shy, caring, and pretty funny. I didn't point my blasters at her because it felt wrong. She reminded me of someone. We go to base and Ratchet was surprised to see us. But he wasn't entirely surprised to see Sunstreaker and Sideswipe. "Oh Primus help me." "Whoa! New bots"! I looked to see three human children. One was grinning excitedly at us. "Hey there. My name's Miko! Who are you"? "Name's Jazz. Those three over there are Prowl, Sunstreaker and Sideswipe." "I'm Jack." "I'm Raf." Sideswipe walks over and kneels down. "I've never seen a human before. They're kinda small." "Some of them anyway." Sunstreaker snickered and Prowl rolls his optics. He glared at Primrose and she shied away from Ultra Magnus.