This idea is a little out there so bear with me. I do not own, take credit for or claim Beast Wars as my own, just the dvds :-)
Kat sat at in the middle of the sparking control room, surrounded by the Maximals. She watched Optimus as he seemed to be trying to rationalize her being there as Rinox looked on in slight pity for her. Rattrap sat busy at a computer, trying to being the defense systems on line as Cheetor set a few pieces of equipment right. Dinobot had gone off to scout the area, praying to what ever God had caused this that the newest cruel joke would go away.
Optimus finally stopped pacing and looked down at her before sighing. "Why would you do something so stupid? Of all the human students I know, you were the smartest, or at least I thought you were." He held up a hand, cutting her off before she could speak. "I'm putting you back in a stasis pod, seeing as that's how you survived the crash. When we get home, you'll have to explain to the council as to why you disobeyed me."
Kat flinched slightly as he finished his sentence. She had met the council of Cybertron only once and that was when her class was given a special honor for being accepted to one of the training programs on the planet. They seemed to resent humans and Earth. "But I can help. This planet is suitable for life apparently and I have no problems breathing or anything. I can be valuable." Optimus gave her a look, crossing his arms as she continued. "I can test the waters sort to speak. Imagine finding a livable planet that's uncharted. What it would mean for both our races."
Rinox shook his head. "If we wanted to and were able to, we would send a probe out to scan the planet, getting the readings that way. I have to agree with Optimus, kid. It's too dangerous, especially since we don't know what else is out there other then the Predacons. Think of it as a quick nap. Once we get back what he took, we go home and wake you up." He placed a hand on her shoulder gently as she sighed. She knew he was right, but she wanted to be here so bad.
Cheetor looked over at her, studying her. The body suit she wore was for space travel and looked worse for wear. Maybe he could convince Optimus to let her stay. There were heavy repairs needed to the ship, and Rattrap probably couldn't fit in all the vents that needed attention.
Kat stood and began to go with Rinox toward the pod area, then turned quickly and ran for the door, hoping she could outrun them till she got to the forest outside. Optimus turned and quickly went after her as Rattrap hit the door close button. Kat jumped at the last minute, making it through as it closed, Optimus stopping just short of hitting the doors.
Kat fell down the lowered elevator shaft, rolling at the last minute and stood, looking back, then running into the trees, trying to think of her next course of action. Shelter was a must, as well as food and water. Slowing down after a little while,she wished that she had remembered the one thing she would need: a weapon. Looking up as the sky darkened, a few rain dropes fell onto her face gently. Sighing she began looking for shelter for the night. At present a tree branch high up or cave would do. She knew basic survival skills both from classes and growing up in the orphanage so tonight wouldn't be too much of a problem. As she made her way through the under brush, she failed to notice a pair of green eyes watching her from a tree.
Terrorsaur watched in great interest, as a human seemed to be looking for something. He had been flying around the area for a while now, looking for the transformer that Waspinator had lost. It appeared to be a primitive planet and here was this human, wearing a white and blue body suit. "Megatron will find this very interesting once I report in." He took to the air, his shadow a flicker overhead in the dying light as he flew back to the Darkside, wondering what reward he would receive from his master.
Megatron looked down at Waspinator as he went over his findings. He vaguely wondered why he kept the bot around, the thought of simply dispatching him crossing his mind more then once that day. "Then Waspinator found energon deposits in the mountains! Oh so much energon I found." Waspinator announced triumphantly. 'That's why I keep him around, for now anyway.' They all looked over as Terrorsaur stepped onto a floating platform and went over to Megatron, Waspinator glared at him for a few moments after being knocked to the side.
"Megatron! I found the most interesting thing." Scorponok rolled his eyes at the red bot, while Megatron stood, disregarding Terrorsaur.
"Not now, can't you see Lord Megatron doesn't have time for your ramblings Terrorsaur." Terrorsaur sneered at Scorponok, then looked at Megatron.
"But this is important! I saw something in the jungle that you'll find of great interest!" Megatron sighed and looked at him.
"There are many things in jungles and I highly doubt anything in this one will be of use to me unless you found another energon deposit." Terrorsaur shook his head and Megatron walked past him, the others following. He turned, muttering to himself.
"Fine, I'll keep it to myself for now."