Chapter 2

Roberta's POV

I was stood frozen on the catwalk as these beings I had come to know by their names spilt up, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Ratchet and Arcee were the bots while Raf, Jack and Miko were the other humans. They split up, the kids going with there guardians while Agent Fowler and Optimus went together and Ratchet remained behind.

So now it was just me and Ratchet, I needed a plan.

Oh but what? I could try the vents, they must go outside. No, no, they put the place on lockdown. But they there must be a way out of here, somewhere, maybe some exploration is needed.

Slowly I climbed down from a latter to the ground floor land with a quiet tap on the floor. I quickly made sure the bot was unaware and it appeared to be, with a quiet sigh and slowly and quietly made my way down on of the two tunnels that went further in.

I kept close to the wall, listening for anything as I moved from room to room, finding mostly nothing expect for a barracks, bathroom and several rooms with tables and large slabs of metal that was maybe a bed, I don't know.

I came to a four way intersection, with silence I started cross it when I heard movement coming towards one of the halls, a heavy thud that repeated and a familiar male voice.

It was Agent Fowler and Optimus!

I was in the middle of this intersection and it wasn't a small one, I would need to run to get to the other side but that would take to long so I simple froze, like a deer caught in headlights.

"Who do you think it is, Prime?" Fowler's voice rang louder.

"I do not know, Agent Fowler, I just hope it isn't the Decepticons." Optimus's deep voice seemed to reverberate through me giving me the chills.

They came into view of the intersection and both of them froze.

"Ah shit." Was all I said before bolting down the hall, I heard a yell from behind me to see Agent Fowler and Optimus giving chase with the large robot catching up faster than I could run.

Then I felt myself being tackled from behind as Fowler jumped to catch me, we tumbled on the ground, my Father's training kicking in as I gut elbow him and a swift kick to the treasures before he curled in on himself.

I got back up making another making a mad dash before black metal wrapped around me quickly and lifting me off my feet to be held face to face by Optimus Prime who had a frown on his stoic face.

I looked down at how high I was before feeling my adrenaline kick into high gear but before I could do something stupid he spoke up.

"How did you get in here? And who are you?" He stared directly into my red tinted glasses right into my hidden eyes, I avoided eye contact and felt even more guilt rise up. I said nothing in response but I whimpered in fear.

He seemed to notice my fear and his features softened, "It is alright little one, I will not harm you. I just wish to know how you got in here."

He wasn't gripping me tightly anymore but rested me on his hand, swallowing the lump in my throat I spoke up, "P-Please….I-I just w-was curious about these mesa's-s and wanted to climb o-one, then-n I saw the elevator and….."

I trailed off as I heard Fowler grumble to himself as he stood up again, still in pain.

"Agent Fowler," Optimus looked down to him, "It seems we have a new human in our ranks."

"What?! She broke into a silo, that is illegal in of itself Prime!" He argued with the titan.

"Curiosity is a powerful force, besides, she might be endanger know that she knows of us." Fowler grumbled to himself but huffed a fine out as Optimus contacted the others telling them to stop the search and to meet them in the Main Hanger.

No One's POV

The Autobots and there fellow humans all came back to the main hanger awaiting the arrival of Optimus and Fowler with there apparent intruder in tow. Miko was bouncing up and down with excitement plastered on her face.

"Oh, I wonder which Con got in, or do you think it was a animal I mean those get into everything! Oh, I am so excited!" She beamed but before the others could responded the heavy footfalls of their leader were heard before he and Fowler entered the room.

"So, who's the intruder?" Bulkhead asked looking around them.

The Prime lifted his hand to all to see a small black clothed girl with short blond hair coming out from her cap and red tinted glasses and a bag on her shoulder with a sheepish smile.

"This, is our intruder and she meant no harm to any of us."

"A human?! Great, that is just great, it seems they appear out of nowhere these days!" Ratchet glared at the small human who seemed to shrink in on herself.

"Don't worry about Ratchet, he is always like that to everyone, it's nice to meet you…." Miko said waiting for a answer.

She replied softly, "Oh, my name is Roberta Quill."

"Nice to meet yah, welcome to our science fiction club as Jack puts it." Roberta smiled a little as she was lowered down to the humans and greet them.

"So we are keeping her?" Arcee asked her leader as the other bots crowded in.

"Indeed, she meant no harm and from what I can tell just by her body language, she isn't a very happy child." He looked at her with empathy as she interacted with the others.

[Did you guys notice that blackening spot of her face, where she get that from?] Bee spoke up pointing to Roberta where they all saw it.

"Was that from Agent Fowler?" Arcee asked with narrowed eyes at the Agent in question who was asking Roberta something.

"No, I noticed it before when she was caught in the hall, it wasn't from him." The Prime said with concern.

"Hm, maybe one of use should ask about it?" Bulkhead asked before Ratchet merly rolled his optics and went closer to the girl and scanned her.

She froze when she felt a chill go down her and looked to Ratchet with curiosity.

"Uh, what was that?" Her voice still soft to his audios made him shiver slightly.

"I scanned you, I am a Medic after all, by the way where did that bruise come from?" She seemed frozen again before she smiled softly.

"Oh, I was being stupid and fell." He raised his eyebrow before rolling his optics and returning to his work.

"So, Bossbot, who is gonna be Roberta's guardian." She quickly spoke up at that.

"Oh no, I don't need a guardian, I am fine on my own." Optimus approached her.

"I am afraid it is necessary, as the others do so do you." She seemed to slump a little.

"Oh okay sure…." She seemed to give up right away which confused the Prime greatly.

"I believe I will be the best guardian for you for now, I don't want more on the others shoulders." The Prime said with a firm nod.

"Then is it okay if you take me home, I have homework I need to get done." He simple nodded and transformed into a semi, she climbed in and headed back into town.