"Do you have any idea what it is?" The elderly man questioned the small grey alien.
"Of course I know what it is, I'm a genius." The alien scoffed at the man. "It appears to be a form interplanetary transport, Cybertronian most likely. Of course this would have been easier if I had more samples."
"You know we needed to make sure it wouldn't cause any harm to those handling it, Azmuth." The man sighed. "And Cybertronian? I'd thought they were only a myth."
"It might have been a long time since I'd seen their technology, but I'd know it anywhere, Max." Azmuth retorted. "Cybertronians are far from myths, and from what it looks like they appear to be on Earth."
"Is there anything you know about them?" Max questioned the Galvan. "Anything helpful?"
"I'm afraid not." Azmuth moved away from the samples. "I only knew a small portion of their technology and that they're Technological Humanoids."
"Alright, I guess we'll have to do some digging-" "Magister Tennyson!" An anxious Plumber raced through the door. "We've received an urgent transmission from Medic June Darby."
"What about?" Max grabbed the data pad from other Plumber.
"It seems the Medic Darby has gained information regarding the earlier explosion and those who caused it." The Plumber spoke quickly. "She also said that two factions of Cybertronians have been found near her location."
"I want a top priority channel opened to Medic Darby. See if she needs help and have a response team ready." Max ordered.
"Yes, Sir!" The Plumber quickly ran out of the room to deliver the orders.
"Well what does it say?" Azmuth demanded a moment later.
"That June's son Jack was the one to find the information about the Cybertronians. A faction call the Autobots appear to be fighting the other faction known as the Decepticons over a source of energy. The Decepticons are openly hostile towards Autobots, and the Autobots seem to have allied themselves with Earth. But none of that is what worries me." Max paused. "The government knew about them and didn't inform us."
"Tch. Typical humans, thinking they don't need any help." Azmuth scoffed.
"It might be more than that." Max's eyes narrowed at the report. "It looks like someone didn't want us to know they were here."
-two hours later-
"Magister Tennyson, a communications channel has been opened with Medic Darby would you like to speak with you." The intercom sounded over head in the kitchen. "Would you prefer to take the transmission in your quarters?"
"No just put it up on the wall monitor." Max covered a boiling pot. He turned toward the wall just as June Darby's face appeared on it with her son in the background.
"June. Jack. How are you it's been a long time." Max greeted the two.
"We're just fine, Max." June smiled at him. "We wanted to know what you thought are next course of action should be."
"Jack what are your thoughts on the Autobots?" Max questioned the teen.
"My thoughts?" Jack asked incredulously. "Honestly the Autobots have no intention to hurt humans if that's what you're asking. The Decepticons on the other hand seem to have no problem destroying everything in their path, living beings included. And I might've only known them for a few days, but I trust the Autobots. They've even saved human lives. I'm more worried that the Plumbers didn't know what was going on over here with the government agent seeming to know all about them."
"We looked into that. It seems that Special Agent Fowler reports to the Pentagon." Max replied. "I'll be having a talk with them personally. In the mean time I want you gather more information on the Autobots."
"But I can't just betray them like that, not after we started trusting each other!" Jack shouted.
"Jack." June tried to sooth her child. "I'm sure that's not what Max meant."
"June's right, Jack." Max confirmed. "I just want you to confirm that their intentions really are what they say and report back on their interactions with humans. I'm not asking you to find out their every secret, Jack. But we need to be sure their battles won't cause human casualties. Ok?"
"Ok. You're right and I'll notify you if they seem to get in over their heads." Jack nodded.
"Make sure to keep your badge on you at all times." Max smiled at Jack before winking at June. "Try to keep them in the dark about your heritage."
Scene Change- Darby's real basement
"My badge? What are you talking about? I don't have a badge-"The transmission ended cutting off his sentence. "Mom, what was he talking about?" Jacked turned toward his mother to find her pulling something out of a drawer. "Mom?"
June turned to face her son. "I've been saving this for a long time, Jack." June smiled at her son. "This badge is yours now, along with its responsibilities." She pressed the badge into his hands. "You're a Plumber now."
Jack's eyes were locked on the badge. "Mom, are…are you sure I'm ready for this?" He looked into his eyes as if he would find the answer in them.
"Positive." She pressed a kiss to his forehead. "Now, let's go eat." And she started off toward the tunnel.
"That's it? No big speech or anything?" Jack laughed at the irony. It had always seemed like such a big deal growing up. Becoming a Plumber and everything. All his mom did was give him and badge and bam! You're a Plumber now!
"One more thing, Jack." June paused for a moment. "You were a Plumber before you got that. The badge just made it official." She gave him a quick wink. "You're a Plumber Brat after all!"
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