When I checked my computer, I saw that around 50 people had read my story already, which encouraged me to start writing right away. And since I don't have to go to school this week, I didn't feel like stopping until this chapter was finished. Enjoy! ^^
"Destiny, meet Ratchet. Ratchet, this is Destiny Black" Optimus said. The Autobot (Optimus told me that's what you call them) standing in front of me wasn't as tall as Optimus, but he was very tall as well. Great, now I'm feeling like a midget.
"Optimus, since when do we allow humans in our base?" Ratchet said. Nice to meet you as well.
"It's safer for her to stay here for a while. Some Decepticons saw her, and they might be looking for her" Optimus answered. Ratchet looked at me and grumbled, before he continued doing whatever he was doing when we came in.
"Optimus," I asked "are you two the only ones here? I know you said a small team, but this is really small".
He smiled at me (god, that smile) and said: "no, we aren't the only ones. There are four others as well, but they are out on patrol. We look for energon, it's what we need to stay alive. Unfortunately, we haven't got that much".
"Optimus! That is classified information!" Ratchet yelled.
"Sorry Ratchet, I don't mean to be disrespectful or anything," I started, "but I have fought one of those Decepticons only a few minutes ago, have nearly been killed and then I went to a 'groundbridge' or something like that, which means I have absolutely no idea where I really am. And then you tell me something is classified? That doesn't really make sense to me".
The two of them looked at me, one irritated and one slightly amused. A few seconds later, the awkward silence was interrupted by a heavy voice: "Ratchet, I have scouted the entire area, and I found nothing. Could you open the groundbridge?"
Ratchet pulled a lever, and the green circle of green light appeared again. This time, instead of going in, someone came out. "Welcome back" Ratchet said. The Autobot I was looking at this time, matched his voice perfectly. He was green, big, and a bit clumsy. Haha, robot version of the Hulk.
"Destiny, this is Bulkhead. Bulkhead, meet Destiny Black. She encountered some Decepticons" Optimus said.
Bulkhead looked surprised, but said "Hi. … Wait. You encountered Decepticons, and survived? But you're so…"
"Tiny? I know. And believe me, if it wasn't for Optimus, I'd be, well uhm, dead". I answered.
We talked a bit, and only a few minutes later, another one came. She was female, and was called Arcee. She didn't react the same as Bulkhead, more a bit like Ratchet, but then we heard another voice. This one was Cliffjumper, and did react like Bulkhead. Only a little bit less clumsy. When he came in, Arcee calmed down as well. Okay, there is something going on between those two.
Only a few moments later, the fourth one came in, only he didn't have a voice. He was really enthusiastic, and, to be honest, adorable.
"Bumblebee hm? Nice name. It sounds so happy" I said. He beeped something in return, and even though I couldn't really understand it, his eyes and body language said 'thank you'.
A lot of talking, explaining and laughing later, I asked Optimus: "Where are we actually? I mean, I understand if you don't want to tell me, but it kind of freaks me out, not knowing where I am".
He looked at me, and said: "I would want to tell you, but only if my team mates are okay with that". He looked at them, asking, and they nodded. He turned to Ratchet (who was still working, cough cough antisocial cough), and asked: "Ratchet, are you okay with that as well?"
He looked at Optimus, hesitated, and said: "If you trust her with that information, so do I". Wow, didn't see that one coming.
Optimus smiled and said: "we're just outside of Jasper, Nevada".
"That's like a three hour drive from where I live. Great." I said.
"We can groundbrigde you here anytime you want" Optimus said.
"Thanks for the offer, but I still feel a little nauseous about a little earlier". I thought for a while, and suddenly came up with the most ridiculous idea. After explaining to everyone what I was about to do, convincing them it was what I really wanted, I called Telma again.
"Hey Telma, it's Black again. … No, the ankle is fine. … … No, I'm still not coming in. You see, I quit. I've got no personal stuff, and I'll send the badge and other stuff I still have. Oh, and Telma, good luck with the parking tickets", and I hung up.
The next few months, I was busy getting everything ready to move out and finding a place in Jasper. I sold my place in Vegas, bought a little house, and started working at the school library. That was three years ago. Since then, I go to base straight after work, and I grew closer to Optimus every day. For this he promised me one day: he would always protect me, because he is, and always will be, my guardian.
