Chapter 2: Party Preparations

As Jack drove to the Autobot Outpost Omega 1 with Arcee-in-disguise, Sierra kept on her walk. For someone that was supposedly more confident than an arrogant billionaire, she was unusually pacing. Sure, she had kind of screwed up by not knowing Jack's name (And yes, she didn't even know he was in her homeroom) at first but that didn't seem to be a problem.

Lost in her thoughts, she hadn't noticed her friend, Tess Rivera approaching her.

"So, what's his name?" Tess asked.

"Hush?" the red-head looked to her left to see the blond with a mischievous gleam in her eyes.

"Blue motorcycle, KO Burger worker, awesome country singer, who else would I be talking about?" she retorted.

"Jack. Jack Darby. In Homeroom." Sierra replied, mentally cursing Tess for knowing so much.

"Oh…..so that's his name…he's coming to the party right? Speaking of which, Kate asked us to help her do some last minute preps" Tess simply added.

"Alright, text her and let her know that we're coming" The cheer captain told her fellow cheerleader.

Smiling and winking at her reply, Tess got out her phone. Sierra could only hope that things would work out without a problem as the two walked on.


"You're going to a PARTY?!" Miko screamed into Jack's ear.

'No wonder Ratchet's always annoyed whenever Miko's around…' Jack thought as the girl kept on screaming. His attempts to explain hadn't gone too well; Raf decided rather frustratingly to do his art project later and went to help the Autobot Medic with Earth technology while Miko was thrilled to the point where she was jumping around. And Arcee had left to go pick up Smokescreen as the rookie still had problems remembering the road. Bumblebee and Bulkhead however, had found the little shouting to be amusing and thus just watched the whole thing enfold.

"Relax Miko, it's not gonna be anything like Project X or 21 Jump Street" Jack told the excited Asian. 'I hope at least….'

"Well from what I heard, these parties are supposed to be the best!" Bulkhead exclaimed, who appeared from the Energon stockpile.

In response, Bumblebee bleeped multiple times while giving Bulkhead a worried look.

"Yes Bumblebee, it sometimes ends up as wild as the Senate's parties back on Cybertron" the green Autobot added.

"Well!" Ratchet scoffed, tampering with something that looked like a Cybertronian iPad. "At least Jack and his friends aren't driving their planet down to the ground."

"Wait, what?" Jack asked in disbelief as the medic walked away towards the corridor.

"It's nothing" the Wrecker reassured the teenager. "We'll tell ya later."

Shrugging, Jack simply unpacked his bag and got out his homework.

"Oh yea, is Smokescreen back?" he asked, looking around for the Elite Guard member.

Bumblebee shook his head and headed back toward the Energon stockpile. However, in the chaos, no one, not even Optimus who had just walked in, noticed the Decepticon symbols that had appeared on the screen.


Meanwhile…

"Ok, that's the last of the sodas…." Kate muttered as she overlooked everything one last time. "Chips and snacks are all here…yep, looks like we're all set."

Sierra wiped her brow as she moved the last chair into place; all preparations were done and it was only 2 hours before the party began.

"Oh did you hear; Jack has a new car" she told the head cheerleader.

"Really? Not the yellow and black one?" Sierra asked her friend.

"Nope. Apparently it's white and blue"

Raising an eyebrow, Sierra tried to picture Jack in a car and NOT on his motorcycle. As much as a car was more common than a motorcycle, it didn't form in her head; he was just one of those people

"Ok, quick question; why is everyone trying to hook me up with him?" she asked Kate as the hostess began updating her Facebook status.

"We're not. After that incident with Travis, we thought it might be best if you keep your options. Plus he's the nicest among everyone we had for ya." Kate replied, winking at Sierra.

Shaking her head in annoyance, Sierra sat down on the couch. But her friend had a point; Jack was the kindest among the 'candidates' for a new boyfriend (Even if Kate meant nice in a different way)


"Nice! So Jack gets to impress the ladies via me?" Smokescreen cried out, fisting the air. The Elite Guardsman always wanted to see how the humans partied and now he finally had the chance.

"Yes Smokescreen. Cause most people didn't believe Bumblebee was my car after someone saw him pick up Raf" the teen told the rookie.

"Well, what are we waiting for?" Smokescreen asked, transforming to show his enthusiasm.

"The party doesn't start till later, buddy. We can wait" Jack told the disguised Autobot, chuckling a little as he walked away to finish the rest of his homework. Smokescreen only honked and transformed back in disappointment.

"I'm detecting an Energon spike!" Ratchet suddenly cried out. All eyes then turned to the screen; there was a rather massive chunk of Energon, with three Decepticon symbols heading towards it.

"Even at a time like this, we cannot allow the Decepticons to have any kind of advantage" Optimus declared. "Ratchet, prepare the Groundbridge."

When Smokescreen started to walk towards the Bridge, Ratchet quickly interjected "Uh-uh-uh. Smokescreen you're staying here with Bulkhead as backup in case things get ugly" The Elite Guardsman simply raised his hands in surrender and walked back to his quarters.

"Besides, don't you have to take Jack to a party later?" Ratchet shouted again as Optimus, Arcee and Bumblebee disappeared into the vortex.

Jack simply shook his head and asked Raf "You still want help? I've got some time before I have to leave."

Apparently still annoyed, Raf simply nodded and led Jack out. But even with all this going on, there was one thought that didn't leave the honorary Prime's head; what would happen at the party? He had simply heard of the popular kids' parties but had never been to one. He could only hope it wouldn't turn out like Project X.


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