Children of the Primes
A little late for a disclaimer but I don't own Transformers. A friend of mine told me I should put out a list for the terminology that I'm using the list below came from Hexalys' After the Fall story it is amazing you should check it out.
Spark - Heart, Neural Network/Processor - Brain/Mind, Frame/Framework - Body, Helm - Head,
Optic - Eye, Faceplate - Face, Ridge - Eyebrow, Receptor - Ear, Denta - Teeth, Glossa - Tongue,
Strut - Shoulder, Chassis - Chest, Tank - Stomach, Servo - Hand, Digit - Finger, Pede - Foot,
Stasis - Sleep, Recharge - Rest, Sparkling - Infant/Toddler, Youngling - Child,
Mechling/Femmeling - Teenager, Mech - Adult Male, Femme - Adult Female, Sire - Father,
Carrier - Mother, Nano-Klick - Second, Klick - Minute, Breem - Hour, Sol - Day, Cycle - Week, Megacycle - Month, Vorn - Year
Ch. 2 Motherhood
"Unbelievable" vocal cords strained as she yelled into the phone with anger she did not know she possessed. A low whisper could be heard from the other end of the call "Is she there now?"
"Look I can"
"NO!" she seethed "It was a mistake to call you I won't make it again"
"June" click.
'Deep breaths June you can do this. Just go in there and listen to the giant alien robot because you obviously have no plan'
It was a short trip back to her self appointed guardian. He wouldn't allow her out of sight regardless of what she said. Finally he gave her some privacy for a phone call on the condition that she go no further then the next room.
"Trouble in paradise?"
The color that rushed to her face expressed her embarrassment but did little to soften her glare. Muttering under her breath about her stupid ex she pointedly ignored the goliath in the room and refocused her attention on the newborn.
"Don't wanna talk about it I take it?"
"I don't know what I'm supposed to do this child looks physically healthy but I don't have the proper equipment to check on him and my fian… ex won't help"
"The scanner I found shows that his assemblage is biological"
"How can that be he came from that giant.. Thingamajig"
"The relic is an ancient device of the Primes. The original thirteen, and is it really that which has you bothered or the fact that your a carrier to an alien?"
"You used that word before but what does it mean?" His giant metal hand gestured between the two of them.
"When two sparkmates come together and love each other dearly" he began.
"STOP stop I've heard the speech before believe me" heat crept up her neck as she groaned. Looking over to the sleeping child. "I always wanted to be a mother."
"Lucky you"
"I don't feel lucky this was not exactly what I pictured."
"Oh then let's hear it then what was june big plan"
Making her way to the other side of the room she collected her doctors bag repurposed as a child's sleeping bag. Taking a moment to rebundle him. It was then that she turned to sit next to her kneeling guardian. "I was young and like all I was in love" she began.
Craning her neck to look into those bright blue eyes she waited as if she where looking for something in them. "Despite all his faults I saw us spending our lives together" feeling tears sting her eyes she looked away the baby taking up her interest.
"What happened?"
"A name"
"Huh?"
"He needs a name we can't just call him sparkling and baby"
"Ugh.." he groaned but allowed himself to be swayed by the not to subtle change in topic
"I didn't even think of that in all the excitement"
Looking down he pondered a designation worthy of the new life before him.
"Micronus"
"What?"
"He is small like a minicon and contains the power of the Primes, it makes sense that his designation would be to honor them"
"No we are not naming him that"
"Fine" he wheezed "How about J-01?"
"No"
"Well what do you suggest?"
"How about Jack"
"Jack?"
"It was my dad's name" She couldn't help but smile at the few and fond memories she had of her father. "Jackson Darby"
The all to tender moment was interrupted by an earth rattling cough she looked up to see bright blue liquid escaping from her companion's mouth. Simply taking a hand and wiping his face he grimaced trying to hold onto his facade.
"Jack it is"
"Your hurt"
"I'm hurt" he confirmed
"Must've knocked more than a gasket lose in the crash" he hacked
"You need help I'm medically trained I can"
"You can't do anything" he stated
"You don't know anything of my biology nor how to work my tools, and I'm no medic"
"You could have internal bleeding we should"
"Stop! Right now we need to prep for the enemy"
"Prep? All we've done is move this goop to smaller containers and sit around"
"Trust in the plan"
"What plan?" she couldn't help but question
"Sitting around waiting for the bad guys to show isn't a plan" she retorted incredulous to how stupid the scenario sounded.
"It is when they can track my energon signature" he calmly replied.
"I'm injured, grounded, and outnumbered" he listed adding a finger for each obstacle on his list of problems. "The cons can track me anywhere we go and wear us down until we're both dead"
He saw the panic start to build in her eyes but before he could even explain.
"Does that mean they can track Jack?"
"No" the confusion on her face was clear as she looked to him for an explanation.
"The scans I took show no energon signature and the relic only popped up when I tuned into a certain frequency, the energon doses I gave you are for Jack's feedings just in case there's more than my scanner can pick up"
"Won't they be able to track those?"
"The quantity that your packing. No it so miniscule it won't even register"
"So where does that leave you?" she cried realization donning on her
"When the con get here I'll engage them and lead them away from the ship."
"No"
"When they take the bait you take off and hide in the other direction"
"Stop" she tried to hold back a sob
"On second thought you should just keep running don't stop"
"They'll kill you" she looked down tears falling to the ground she didn't understand why she was crying but here she was tears streaming her face as she felt immense sadness for this giant robot.
"Hey i told you from before 'You may not understand this but you have to protect the little guy'"
Cold alien metal rested under her chin and gently lifted it up. "Have a little faith alright"
Suddenly a heavy impact was felt outside it repeated itself in a consecutive pattern five thuds against the earth in total.
"Get ready there here" he stated flatly a battle visor falling into place.
"Surround the ship and prepare to breach there may be survivors an Eradicon trooper stated flatly.
"Understood"
Before the Eradicons could position themselves a lone figure sprint out of the ship already damaged hull blaster at the ready. The single Autobot outnumbered as he was fired a single shot and relieved a trooper of his helm. Stunned they watched on as the target to their mission retreated as if a scraplet was chomping on his pedes.
"Forget the Autobot I'll deal with him into the ship retrieve the relic"
"Yes Captain"
The Autobot was dangerous and the relic was the real prize, but if he could retrieve it and the smoking frame of the famed lieutenant. The idea began to whirl in 5T-3V3 processor. He could make a real name for himself maybe even get a promotion. Thing where looking up he smugly thought as he transformed to hunt down his enemy. Only moments after he took flight the ship exploded. Not entirely out of the blast radius he lost control and spiralled toward the ground.
"Ugh" He transformed looking up to see familiar white peddes only to have his visor blinded by a swift kick.
"You know for a moment I thought you had me" The Autobot mocked.
"HA ha"
"Well I guess it was a funny thought"
"Oh I'm not laughing at that, I'm laughing at that" Sharp digit pointing at an all to familiar Cybertronian seeker. "Here comes the calvary!"
A rocket streaked across the night sky as it hit its mark in the center chassis knocking the Autobot prone to the ground the last sight 5T-3V3 would behold as it extinguished his spark. With a flourished landing that can only be described as theatrically practiced a stilettoed pede clicked across the earth.
"MHAHAHA! Well look how the mighty have fallen"
"Starscream? Give me a break.."
"I assure you Autobot I will break you"
"This entire time I thought Megatron was hot on my trail and it's just you"
"WHAT?" the Decepticon SIC bristled annoyance clear across his "I assure you I will be the one to snuff out your spark unless of course you where to bargain for your life"
"Get Fragged"
"I'd choose my next words carefully" Sharp digits scratched against what little armor remained. The pain it brought was clear in the autobots grimace. "The Enigma of Combination! Where is it?"
"Not here" Surprise marred Starscream's faceplate before it shifted into optics glared, talons ready to pierce his enemies spark chamber. "Sorry you made the trip for nothing" the jubilant tone seemed to echo in his processor mocking him.
"Then I suppose on this sol Jazz meets his end" Without another thought sharp claws pierced Jazz's chassis leaving him listless as he fell dead across the Earth.
Her legs tired, lungs burned but she kept moving not daring to slow. One shot was all it took for her to know she needed to take off. As she made her way into the woods that surrounded the crater she slowed believing the cover of trees would mask her retreat. A large explosion shook the earth lighting up the edge of the woods. Redoubling her efforts June took off in a sprint.
'If I can just get to my car I can drive away from all this'
Exiting the woods in a mad dash and spotting her car she took a moment to take stock of everything. Her doctor's bag full of a strange alien goop strapped to her shoulder, her son's apparent nourishment. She stopped dead in her tracks at that mere thought. Her son. A joy she had wished to experience for so long. Looking down to the bundle in her arms she gawked at his sleeping form.
'How in the world could you sleep through all that'
June kept moving to her car as more pressing thoughts came to her mind. Going through the list of things she'd need to take on her new responsibility a full check up, a birth certificate, and so much more she wasn't even aware of.
'A car seat' she realized making number one her list. She smiled and looked down at her child.
"Don't worry momma's gonna take care of you" she spoke with affection. Closing her car door the simple sound acted as an alarm. Steely blue eyes shot open.
"WAAAAAAGH!"
'Now he's awake.'
Thanks for reading. I always appreciate a review or critique it let's me know I'm doing a good job. Where you surprised by the mysterious Autobots identity? I'm hoping I did Jazz's character some justice. I hinted at it last chapter but out right didn't say anything, left it that way for June and Jack to discover a few things for themselves after all my summary says it's all about Jack. The first two chapters are just sort of an origin story for him. There will be a timeskip just to sync up with the shows timeline however this is an AU so there will be some differences. As for Steve the Decepticon I know I said no OC but couldn't resist adding him here, he will be the only named Vehicon/Eradicon.