The Autobots' backs were turned to me, and there seemed to be something pink behind them. I guessed it was Mew, due to the familiar shade of pink. Suddenly, Optimus Prime turned around, probably alerted by Mew, and saw me awake. "I believe the Chosen has awakened." Optimus said. I only knew a few of their names, Optimus, Ratchet, Ironhide, Jazz, and of course Bumblebee.
I wanted to address Optimus and ask him why he had called me "the Chosen", but I was afraid that a human such as myself might be considered rude for speaking to him. "I'm guessing from the look on your face that you're wondering why I called you 'the Chosen'" Optimus said. I figured that it was ok for me to speak now, so I did. "Yes, I'm quite curious as to why you did." I said.
"It's a little complicated." Optimus said. "You see, unlike in the movie you humans made of us, we actually have the AllSpark with us. However, we are still outnumbered by the Decepticons, and would likely lose it if attacked. However, there is a legend on Cybertron that states that the AllSpark's Chosen could protect it from almost anything. The chosen was said to be summoned when the AllSpark enters imminent danger. Also, judging by the fact that you were summoned, I would expect a Decepticon attack soon. Now, Ratchet has something to say that you're going to want to hear."
I turned slightly to face Ratchet, who began speaking. "When you were summoned, you were more than just teleported. When you arrived here, you appeared next to the AllSpark, and apparently absorbed some of its energy. I've done a scan of you that shows you to be a perfectly healthy human, but I am curious as to what effect the energy may have on you." he said.
I understood Ratchet's curiosity, for I too was now curious. However, I had no time to think about what the effects could be, as a strange voice entered my head. "Chosen, come hither." it said. I realized that it was likely that no one else heard it, for they made no reaction. I came to a conclusion that I hoped was right. "Excuse me Optimus, sir, um, where is the AllSpark?" I asked as politely as I possibly could.
"First of all Chosen, you do not need to address me as sir, being the AllSpark's Chosen makes it more of an honor for me to meet you than the other way around. Second, I'll take you to it." Optimus said. I noticed Mew had been staring at me strangely, but I couldn't put my finger on the proper term to describe it at the time. Anyways, Optimus Prime led me towards the AllSpark, and Mew followed.
We entered a secure chamber, probably harder to break into than any vault you've ever heard of. Sitting in the middle was the familiar cube; the movie had gotten that right as well. I immediately approached it, on my hunch that the voice was the AllSpark. I was correct. "Chosen, in order for you to protect me, I must alter your body completely. However, I understand your ties to human life, and I think I have come up with a way that will work out perfectly for you. First though, I must ask, are you willing to change your life forever?"
I thought about the proposal, I had a pretty good guess as to what the AllSpark meant. I wondered about the last part though. In all, I figured my human life sucked anyway, so the hell with it. "Alright, I'm willing to do it." I thought. "Then I shall begin. However, let me first warn you, so you do not overreact. During the process you may black out. Rest assured, you'll be fine. Also, you will feel some pain, but trust me, it's NOT a bad thing. Shall we begin?" it said. "I'm ready, thanks for the warning." I thought. "Anytime." it replied.
As I communicated with the AllSpark through thought, Optimus simply stood and watched. I felt something begin, and I quickly warned Mew and Optimus saying "Do not fear, what happens to me is for the best." 'God, I sound like a prophet…' I thought. I began convulsing, and felt stinging pain all over my body. Finally, the feelings subsided a minute or so later. I had somehow stayed conscious. "Imagine your favorite car transformed into a robot." came the AllSpark's voice.
Visualizing something like that is no easy task, but I still managed to visualize a decent robot form of a Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 Mustang. Suddenly, and without warning, my body transformed like an Autobot. My organic body changed into a metallic one, and once the change was complete, I grew substantially. I was now the very thing I had visualized, but more detailed. "Try to change into car mode." came the voice again. I thought about the car itself, and managed to transform into it.
"Chosen… has the AllSpark done this to you?" Optimus asked. "Yes, so that I can protect it." I said. I was sent more instructions, and began to follow them. I changed back into robot form, and activated my weapons. I had guns the size of Bumblebee's, but they looked more like Ironhide's or even Optimus's. Following more instructions, I retracted the weapons and changed back into a human. Then the AllSpark left me with a simple "Good luck."
I informed Optimus and Mew that we should head back where we came from. We left the vault, sealed it tight, and returned to the other Autobots. "Ratchet, do a scan on the Chosen please." Optimus said. Ratchet scanned me and almost went into shock. "This is unprecedented! I don't know what the slag happened in there, but he's showing readings of both a healthy human AND a healthy Cybertronian!" Ratchet said.
"That would be the AllSpark's doing. It's so I can protect it. Seriously, did you expect a human to fight off Megatron?" I asked. "That does make sense." Ratchet said, "Did you get a car form?" I nodded. "OOH, can I see what kind of car you are?" Bumblebee asked excitedly. I grinned. "You're gonna love this Bumblebee." I said. I changed straight from human form to car form. "Aww sweet, that's a nice ride man!" Bumblebee said. "I know right!" I said. "Boys…" Mew muttered. "I heard that Mew." I said.
My car form had the exact same paint job as Eleanor in "Gone in 60 Seconds", except my stripes were blue. I loved it, and so did Bumblebee. "You know, it is actually a pretty sweet car Austin." Mew said. If I had been human at the time, I would have blushed. "Th-Thanks Mew…" I stuttered. Before anyone could make a witty comment about there being something going on between Mew and I, the sound of jets hit my ears. I looked out the hangar doors, and immediately changed into robot mode. "DECEPTICONS!" I yelled.