Transformers: Rescue Bots
A Sirens sad song
By: Squidget Bishop

Chapter 2: Welcome

The next morning, Blades was due back any minute with Chief Burns, Dani, and the newest member of the Rescue team. Heatwave was still less than pleased with this particular turn of events, as for the rest of the team they were all rather happy for the new addition.

The Burns family had been notified of the good news by a nervous but happy Blades, Chief Burns had already known having spoken to Optimus Prime a few days before. Even the town was getting ready for this new arrival, just as before this rescue bot would get a ceremony as well. Heatwave knew that a medical bot was a wonderful addition to the team, but his pride kept him solidly irritated with it all.

Boulder was helping Graham tidy the front of the fire station to give Blades a place to set down the new arrival. "What do you think he'll be like?" Boulder wondered out loud.

"A total dream come true," Heatwave scoffed sourly as he came out of the firehouse.

"Come on Heatwave, don't be like that," Cody said from down beside him, "aren't you just a little excited?"

"Jumping for joy," Heatwave replied with sarcasm. Cody shook his head and sat down the stack of newspapers he had been carrying in the recycling bin. Heatwave went and stood in front of the fire house.

Doc Greene and Frankie drove up in their car, taking care to park out of the way. "Hey Cody!" came Frankies morning greeting, "did we miss him?" she asked jumping out of the passenger side of the car.

"Morning Frankie, Doc," Cody said to his best friend and her father, "Nope, they are still a ways out, it should be soon though."

"Oh, good. Good Morning everyone!" Frankie called out to everyone waving happily. "Know anything about him yet?" Frankie asked.

Cody laughed, "nothing more than what I told you yesterday."

"Good Morning," said Boulder, walking over to the kids he looked down, "I just hope he's nice."

"I hope that he's not a pain in my tail pipe" Heatwave said with a grumble.

"The bunker is now tidy," Chase announced from the door of the fire station.

"Yeah, no thanks to Heatwave," came the harsh tone of Kade Burns, as he walked out of the fire station though the large open doors. Heatwave folded his arms and growled, his temper rising. A fight between Kade and Heatwave loomed on the horizon.

A happy voice suddenly sparked up on the comlinks, "hey guys! We're almost home!" Blades voice was cheerful. Cody picked up some binoculars laying near by and look through them, he could see Blades flying across the ocean carrying their newest member with his hook.

"Oh! I'm so excited! Do you think he'll mind if I take a few pictures?" Frankie asked, holding up her camera.

"I don't know," Cody said, still looking through his binoculars, "I guess you'll have to ask."

"Rescue team, line up!" boomed Heatwave, Chase and Boulder moved into position, flanking Heatwave. The Burns family and the Greenes gathered close by. The groups excitement was building.

Blades was soon over head, setting down his cargo carrier in front of the waiting team bellow before touching ground himself, letting Chief Burns and Dani out of his cockpit before transforming. A rather unassuming teal ATV 4 wheeler with a trailer now sat before them.

Chief Burns was the first to speak, "team, let me introduce Siren, our newest member."

The teal ATV transformed into a small statured female bot. Her frame was slight and lightly armored, unlike the other rescue bots. She did not however have a place for a passenger to occupy. She was easily the smallest of the team standing a whole head shorter than Blades. The armored ATV handlebars laid down on the back of her head, like low pigtails, the front being her chest plate. Her shoulders were the front tires, the back tires her heels, giving her the illusion of wearing high heeled shoes. Siren had bright orange optics that shone brightly against her white and teal paint job. The red and yellow Rescue Bot badge sitting proudly in the center of her chest. "Autobot first response rescue medic, Siren, formerly a member of IOTA 5 reporting for duty," she said formally as she saluted Heatwave.

Heatwave, Chase, and Boulder all saluted back to her. "At ease," Heatwave said, his voice still thick with irritation. Siren lowered her arm, still keeping a rigid pose looking straight ahead.

Chief Burns walked forward towards his family, "Siren, let me introduce you to everyone." Siren looked down at him as he walked.

"These are my sons, Cody, Kade, and Graham. This is Doc Greene and his daughter Frankie. And finally the other bots, Heatwave, Chase and Boulder," Chief Burns motioned to everyone in turn. Siren nodded her head, unsure of what she should do.

Cody and Frankie ran up to her, "can I take your picture?" Frankie asked excitedly, holding up her camera for Siren to see.

Siren looked puzzled, "Frankie, why don't you wait until Siren is more settled, this is all very new to her." Chief Burns said, coming to Sirens rescue.

"What's the trailer for?" Cody asked her while he pointed to the attractive teal and white ATV box trailer that was behind her.

Siren turned slightly to look behind her, "to carry supplies," she answered simply. "It also turns into armor," she added.

"Really? Nobel!" Cody exclaimed, "can you show us?"

Siren transformed back into vehicle mode and backed up to her trailer. Transforming into robot mode once again, this time her trailer transformed with her. The pieces of the trailer covered her body in thick teal and white armor. She now had a place for a single passenger against her torso, her arms and legs were also covered in thick armor making her look even more rigid than before. A helmet with full faceplate visor now sat upon her head, the orange glass standing out against the calmer colors.

"That was so cool!" Blades exclaimed, he was still standing with Dani close to where they landed. "I wish I could do that!"

"That's impressive," Boulder said, walking towards Siren.

"I too am impressed," Chase said following behind Boulder.

"Cheap trick," Heatwave grunted, folding his arms staying in place.

"Do I hear jealousy?" Kade said to Heatwave with a chuckle. Kade was known for getting under Heatwaves chest plate, but today Heatwave wasn't going to give him the satisfaction and ignored him.

Nearly everyone had gathered around Siren, she was growing more uneasy and unsure the more attention she received. She was being asked so many questions that she couldn't answer one before being asked another.

"I think it's time we went inside to the bunker," Chief Burns said, coming to Sirens rescue yet again.

Everyone filled inside the fire station, some still chattering away with their questions. The group stopped on the platform elevator, Chief Burns turned the switch on to start the descend.

"I didn't know your species had females," Graham said quietly to Boulder, looking to gather more information about cybertronians.

Boulder looked down at him in surprise, "of course we do, why wouldn't there be females?" Boulder inquired of his young partner.

"Umm… Never mind, it was a dumb thing to say," Graham said sheepishly casting down his gaze.

The elevator stopped in the bunker, the only place where the Rescue bots could be themselves without having to worry about prying human eyes. It was a large spacious room with a few pieces of bot sized furniture made of crates.

"Come this way, Siren, we cleared a place for your things," Cody said leading her to a clear space on the floor, they had been told that she would be bringing medical supplies with her. Siren transformed into vehicle mode again separating her armor from her body and transformed again without it all on.

"Alright team, Siren isn't going to be on active duty until her dedication ceremony on Monday," Chief Burns said addressing his team, "Siren, until then I want you to learn as much as you can to best do your job."

"Yes, sir," Siren said with a nod.

Chief Burns headed to the stairs, "I have to call the Mayor and tell him that we're back with the newest addition to our team." Chief Burns disappeared up the stairs leaving everyone else in the bunker.

"Hey Heatwave, Optimus said that he'll be sending her stasis pod in a crate a little later," Blades said before turning his attention to the TV, he wasn't as interested in Siren as the others since he had met her the evening before and had all night to talk to her. Heatwave grunted, letting Blades know that he heard him.

"Umm, excuse me sir," Siren said addressing Heatwave, "Optimus requested that I call him upon my arrival, at the earliest convenience." Siren had a very nice voice but was rather timid and spoke softly.

Heatwave looked down at her with a rather cold stare, "this way," he said shortly. He walked into a large doorway right off the main bunker. Siren followed quickly in his wake.

Heatwave turned on the monitor to call headquarters, all but ignoring Siren who stood a little ways behind him. Heatwave pushed a few buttons on the control panel dialing headquarter for her. Optimus' face soon appeared on the large screen. Heatwave saluted his leader, "Optimus, sir" he said formally.

"Optimus," Siren said with a salute.

"Heatwave," Optimus nodded to the Rescue bot leader, "Siren, I trust that your journey was safe."

"Yes, sir," she said, relief seemed to flood her face at the sight of him.

"Heatwave, I would like to have a private word with Siren please," Optimus said, addressing Heatwave once again. With a nod Heatwave left the room, his irritation back in full gear. "Siren," Optimus continued after Heatwave had left, "I know this is going to be hard for you, but you need to give it a chance."

"Yes, sir," Siren said, "I'll give it my best."

"That's good, I've put you in the care of Heatwave and his team for a reason. I believe that they can help you."

Siren didn't look reassured, "I understand, sir," she said quietly looking down at the floor.

"I understand your hesitation, Siren, Heatwave will warm up to you in time." Optimus said, almost reading Sirens mind.

Siren looked out the door where Heatwave had disappeared, "If you say so."