Cody walked aimlessly around town. He was lost in his own world, not noticing the time fly by. *He felt his phone vibrate, but he didn't answer it. It was probably Frankie or his family calling to see how he was doing. Cody didn't feel like talking right now. Deciding on a destination, he went to the park.

By the time he reached the park, something big was going on. A gigantic crowd of people were gathered around something that looked like a stage. Cody made his way through crowd to get a better view. He was not at all surprised to see none other then the mayor, giving one of his 'infamous' speeches. What really surprised Cody was what he was talking about.

"Blades, have you seen Cody?" Dani asked concerned for her little brother. Dani was in the garage with Blades and Boulder. She trying to get as many answers from them as she can, to clue in on how Cody is really doing. She could tell he was lying straight through his teeth when he said that he was 'just fine'. Before his was bright and cheerful, and now he is expressionless and quiet. She didn't understand the change in his demeanor. Dani could see fear in his chocolate brown eyes that were once filled with wonder. His hair no longer resembled the sun kissed locks of before, but a messy, matted, dull yellow. Cody lost his golden glow.

"I haven't seen him since yesterday." Blades replied with his usual soft tone. With a questioning look, Dani looked in Boulder's direction.

"Neither have I, and I was here all day yesterday" the green transformer said while being slighty distracted by a blue bird singing on the windowsill.

'I never noticed how easy going these two are...' Dani thought to herself. No matter what, her mind always wandered to him. It seemed that she was the only one noticing the change in Cody.

"Why do you ask?" Blades questioned, snapping Dani out of her thoughts.

"Nevermind." Dani said leaving before the bots could say another word. She made her way to the kitchen, to find the rest of the Burns family eating lunch.

"Oh, hey Dani." Graham said finishing his sandwich.

"Where's Cody?" Dani questioned, her tone bordering on concern and curiosity.

"He left a note saying he went to walk around town..." Kade responded looking bored.

"Oh, okay then, Where's Dad?" Dani asked, since her father wasn't there either.

"He went on patrol with Chase." Kade responded once again looking bored.

"Kay, How come you two aren't out patrolling?" Dani said asking another question as she grabbed herself a sandwich.

"Why are you asking so many questions?" Graham countered.

*"Touche.." Dani muttered.

"Now folks, do not be alarmed by the current crimes happening in our humble little town..."

'Crimes? What crimes? Dad hasn't said anything about that...' Cody thought.

"...especially the Mariposa murderer..."

'Wait, WHAT ' Cody exclaimed to himself.

"...evidence shows that, before she leaves the scene of the crime, she leaves a symbol of a butterfly. Things along the lines of a clip, drawing, pin, etc..."

Cody couldn't listen to the rest of the speech. He needed answers right now. Too many questions are appearing at the same time, it was starting to get overwhelming. He ran as fast as could home. He stopped in his tracks when he heard a loud bang behind him. It started to get slowly darker outside. He decided to stick with big crowds of people, well as big as they could get on the (sometimes) quiet streets of Griffon Rock.

It started to rain when he was a couple blocks away from home. Cody's clothes were soaked by the time he reached his house. He tried to quietly make it up the stairs to his room, but failed miserably. His soaking wet clothes kept making sloshing sounds at each step he toke. He gave up trying to be quiet, and walked normally to his room. He changed into a dry pair of clothes and went see if anyone was downstairs. Cody didn't see or hear anyone.

'Must be out on patrol...' Cody thought, half expecting it already. He sighed and and grabbed some leftovers from lunch. While he was eating, he could hear sirens nearby thinking that it might his dad and the others coming home. Another hour slowly passed by with Cody sitting by himself on the couch. He knew the feeling of being left home alone by himself too well. He heard another bang, but farther away this time. He slowly dozed off not knowing his family was in extreme danger. Cody also didn't realize a strange figure approaching the Burns' household.

Okay, a tad bit rushed. I just didn't want to wait to post this chapter. Yes I am updating my other story next. Thx for the reviews, cookies for all! (::) (::) (::)

*I'm not sure if he has a cellphone...

*Did I spell that right?

Should I gave Cody a new friend or enemy? Hmmm... (your opinions are helpful!)

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