Author's note. So I'm a big fan of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and I got the idea to do this after a reviewer commented on how much my Breaking Free story was like an episode. So I thought I'd give it a go and try to turn this into an actual Law and Order episode.
With Ironhide as Elliot, Chromia as Olivia, Prowl as Munch, Jazz as Fin, Ratchet as Dr Warner. Also with Optimus Prime as their chief, Captain Cragen, Elita One as the lawyer and Moonracer as B.D. Wong.
Since Dr Warner is a girl, I'm making Ratchet one. But I'm also changing B.D Wong to a girl because Moonracer is the only one I can picture in his role. They are all humanised, just so you all know. I can't remember the female prosecutor's name, so if anyone knows, please tell me.
I don't know, maybe this is a bad idea but hey, once the plot bunny's taken hold, what can you do?
Suggestions are very welcome.
Enjoy and please review.
The young boy whistled as he walked along the park path. He idly kicked a ball as he went, not in any hurry though he was planning to meet his best friend. He wasn't at all worried, it was the middle of the day, so the chances of running into unsavoury characters.
He grinned as he heard some dogs barking nearby, it was a brilliantly sunny day. And just perfect for playing ball with your mates, which was precisely what he was going to do.
He was now walking around the large lake that was a big focal point of the park. On the surface, were plenty of water birds and a few toy sailing boats. Several people were throwing bits of bread for the birds who were happily grabbing them up.
His phone buzzed and he answered.
"Hi Spike, what's up?"
"Where are you Bee, we're all waiting for you at the field?" replied his best friend Spike over the phone.
"I'm coming, I'm coming, just passing the duck pond," Bumblebee said gaily. "Don't go off without me, I'll be there in like five minutes or so."
"Alright, catch ya later Bee," Spike laughed.
"Catch ya later," Bumblebee chuckled as he cut the call and stuck his phone back into his yellow jacket pocket.
He then stuck his hands in and continued on his way, now nearing a small patch of trees that provide shade for those sitting at the water's edge. But as he started to pass through that area, he suddenly became aware of a sound.
He paused, frowning slightly.
It sounded like someone in distress but he couldn't see anyone around. He turned on the spot, searching for the origin of the noise until he realised it was coming from within the dense trees.
"Hello?" he called out softly, squinting into the dimness the trees created.
He heard a slight scuffling sound as though someone shifted and then a muffled sound. To his growing concern, it sounded like a repressed sob. He moved closer.
"Hey, I won't hurt you," he said reassuringly. "I just want to make sure you're okay."
He could now hear sobbing so he quickened his pace. He shoved an annoying branch out the way and gasped at the sight that met his bright blue eyes.
There, sprawled on the ground, was a young woman, covered in leaves and dirt. Both her white blouse and short blue skirt were torn, he could actually make out a white bra. Her red hair was an absolute mess, hanging loosely around her head.
But what scared him was her face, with its cuts and bruises. She was sobbing brokenly, tears running form scarlet red eyes as she gazed up at him. Her cut lips quivered as she tried to speak but she only managed a gasp of pain.
Bumblebee was no genius but he didn't need to be to know that his lady had been attacked.
Detroit Park: Tuesday: 12:36am
"Chromia, what we got?" Ironhide asked as he stepped out his car.
He was a tall, well built man with dark red hair. He wore jeans and a blue shirt which was open at the top but it was always like this. His partner, a woman with short blue hair looked grim as she said.
"Boy was walking through the park when he heard noises in the trees, and found a weeping girl."
She pointed to the ambulance which was attending to the blanket covered girl. Ironhide shook his head, he was willing to bet that this was another rape case. Though something seemed to register that it wouldn't be an ordinary one.
"Come on," Chromia said, indicating that the boy who was standing to one side.
"We'd better talk to him first."
Ironhide nodded and let his partner walk ahead of him. He couldn't help but admire the way her black trousers highlighted her slim legs. She dressed simply but smartly with a dark jacket that completed the look. He liked how she didn't look to girly but still feminine.
"hi, I'm Chromia," she greeted the blond haired boy who was still staring at the red headed girl.
"Bumblebee," he answered softly.
"Could you tell us everything you saw?"
"Well, I was just walking past those trees," he pointed to a spot in the distance where said trees were visible.
"And I hear this funny sound, like someone crying. So I went in to see what it was and found, well, her," he finished with a helpless shrug.
"Once I saw she was hurt and went in and tried to comfort her while calling the police and that."
"Ya did the right thing," Ironhide commented upon making the boy smile.
"Yeah well, that's kind of it, I didn't see anyone lurking around and I didn't hear anything until I found her," he said apologetically.
"There wasn't sigh of anyone else hiding in there?" Chromia now queered but Bumblebee shook his head.
"No, I'm certain there wasn't anyone else in there, she wasn't acting like there was and I didn't see or hear anything to suggest otherwise."
"Alright, well, if ya could give yer statement ta the Officer over there, we'd really appreciate it," Ironhide said, clapping a hand briefly on Bumblebee.
The boy nodded before hesitating and then saying.
"You'll catch who did this, won't you?"
Chromia caught Ironhide's eye before saying gently.
"We'll certainly do everything we can to put whoever did this behind bars."
And with that, the two detectives made their way over to the frightened looking girl.
"I'm Detective Chromia, this is Detective Ironhide," Chromia said gently, offering a hand which the girl shook.
Her hands had defensive marks on it, indicating she'd struggled with her attacker.
The girl's red eyes darted up at them before she looked back at the ground.
"M-my name's Starscream," she said softly, seemingly not wanting to look at them.
"Well Starscream, we'll be getting you to a hospital soon, where you'll be looked after," Chromia said kindly, sitting beside the young woman while Ironhide stood to one side.
Starscream merely shrugged, she looked like she was attempting to compose herself.
"We were just wondering if you could tell us anything about your attacker," Chromia now asked carefully.
"I-I didn't really see anything," Starscream said shortly, but still trembling.
The two detectives glanced at each other but decided against pushing the issue. There would be time once the initial shock wore off.
"Okay, well, we can get a rape kit down at the hospital and hopefully, that will led us to your attacker," Chromia said with a smile but Starscream looked alarmed.
"Look, t-thanks but there's no point, he used a condom," she said, looking as though she'd like nothing better than to bolt.
"He still might have left some trace," Ironhide pointed out gently. "The evidence hasn't been washed away yet, so we might find something."
Starscream gave an odd laugh, as her body started to shake. A paramedic approached and the two Detectives knew they'd have to wait until later. They walked slowly away, both thinking over the new case.
"She's hiding something," Chromia said aloud but out of Starscream's earshot.
"Yeah, but what?" Ironhide growled softly. "It could be anything, need to get more info on her."
"I think we should stay with her for now," Chromia said. "I want to see if Ratchet can find anything before we got hunting."
"Sounds fair," Ironhide said with a nod. "Ah'm gonna call Prowl and Jazz, get them to call at her home and place of work. And then ah'll check out this park, see if anyone saw anything."
Chromia nodded, it was a good place to start. They parted and Ironhide set off into the park.
Despite what had happened, there was nothing sinister about the place. People were still out with their kids, or walking dogs and just generally enjoying themselves. He headed first to the place where she's been found.
There was blue tape sealing the area off and forensics were examining the area.
"Anything?" Ironhide queered as one came close to him.
They shook their head.
"I don't think this was the place she was attacked," he said simply. "There's a point of enter on the other side."
He pointed to a small gap in the trees.
"There's drops of blood leading from there to the spot where she was found, I think she dragged herself in here after being attacked."
Ironhide frowned and quickly thanked the man before walking away. It was starting to look like this park didn't hold any answers. He made his way around the small wood and found himself at a stone wall behind which he could hear cars.
He glanced around and then scrambled up and over the wall, jumping down to the other side. The road was a busy one with everyone in a rush to get somewhere. Ironhide started heading in the direction of where the wood must be positioned and found that the stone wall ended.
There was a rather broken wooden fence that wouldn't really stop anyone getting through and into the park. Ironhide frowned, he didn't like this, it would be all too easy for a predator to get in and conceal himself within the trees. He'd be reporting this as soon as he was able.
It wasn't too hard to find the spot where Starscream must have crawled through. He stood at it and glanced around, trying to work out where she came from. There wasn't any likely looking alleys, the other side of the road contained cafes and other little shops.
He glanced on the ground and found a couple of spots of blood. He followed them, there were others as he went. But then they abruptly stopped, with more than one in a single spot on the edge of the pavement.
He raised his blue eyes and found himself watching traffic go by. Which led him to a unpleasant conclusion.
Starscream's attacker had dumped her out of their car and allowed her to stumble away. Did she really have no idea who her attacker was or was she shielding him for some reason.
Whatever the answer, he and Chromia would find out what that answer was.
To be Continued
Author's note. If you've already read Breaking Free, then you will have an idea of what happens. If you like this story, I hope you will check Breaking Free out unless you don't want the ending to be spoiled, it's up to you.
In the next chapter, Jazz and Prowl investigate Starscream's home and friends but do they find anything? Find out next time, until then.