Yay! 2nd chapter. I'm having a lot of fun writing this. Hope you guys enjoy.
By now it was almost 9 am and Luke was still sitting in Ratchet feeling more than a little awkward. Deciding that he had had enough of feeling nervous Luke spoke up, "I was wondering if I could ask you a questioned"? Luke's eyes darted around the interior not quite sure where to look.
"I suppose that fair, what do you what to know"? Replied Ratchet's gruff voice. Luke had chosen to look at the center or the dashboard still unsure if there was anywhere that was appropriate to look in said Cybertronian.
"Well, I guess I was wondering why you and…" it took a moment for Luke to find the right words in hopes to not offend, " the rest of the Autobot and I guess the Decepticons". Luke paused, he was doubtful if he had said the enemy name correctly. Luke realized he had gotten distracted. "I guess what I'm asking is why are all of you on Earth"? Luke finish.
"Didn't your Government tell you anything"? Ratchet sounded Irritated. Luke was unsure if it was because he had asked a question or if the questioned itself was the problem. He concluded that Ratchet had an issue with both reasons. In Luke's time, he had come across many different people and he had found that the best way to deal with an angry person was humor.
"Yeah you would think they would but here I am, being asked to watch Giant autonomous robots like they're children and I'm still not sure if you're actually real or if this is some crazy joke that's going to be put on a random prank show". There was silents and Luke began to think that he had offended Ratchet, which lead him to think if this car was really sentient then it sure as hell could throw him out while they were speeding down a highway. Before Luke's thoughts could run away from him he heard another Static bleep but this one sounded more like a snort then a sign. Maybe Luke had said the right thing.
"Save your question for Optimus, he's better at these kinds of things". Or maybe not. Luke was somewhat bothered that he didn't get an answer but chose to ignore that.
"Optimus Prime? He's your leader right"?
"yes, he is. Now is that all or is there something else you feel the need to ask"?
"Uh" Luke took a moment to think, "yeah how much longer until we get there"?
"Thank Primus, because we're here now". Luke was quite confused, the only thing he saw was desert mountains and red dirt. Luke was about to inform Ratchet of his observation when Ratchet had completely driven off the road and was headed straight for the side of a cliff.
"Hey I-I don't mean to be a bother but I think we're about to run into a wall"! Luke exclaimed.
"Oh calm down, you'll be find". It was at that moment that what previously look like a normal mountainside opened up to show a long tunnel. As they started to enter the tunnel Luke felt the need to voice his amazement.
"Wow, that was trippy". After a few seconds of driving through the tunnel, it opened up to an incredibly large space. You could tell that the base was built using the surrounding area as the foundation. The red rock could be seen mixed with the man-made metal walls. Ratchet came to a stop and popped his door opened. Luke jumped out taking in the room. The main hanger floor seemed to be shaped like an octagon. To his left there appeared to be a driveway with huge metal beams encircling it. On his right, it looked like an oversized office area with holographic screens, which was really cool. Behind the screens was a raised platform with a hallway leading further into the base. In the center, there was a tall beam reaching up to the ceiling.
Before Luke could observe anything else he heard a loud sound almost like gears and metal shifting, turning around Luke came face…to well foot with what had previously been an ambulance. Luke was astounded. Taking a quick breath in Luke moved his eyes up taking in what could in no way be a prank.
"Your…uh you're really big". Luke stuttered out and instantly regretted even opening his mouth.
"Well obviously, we can't all be as small and squishy as you humans". If Luke hadn't been so embarrassed and still slightly reeling from Ratchet's new form he probably would have taken offense at being called "squishy". But Luke was too busy eyeing all the details and shapes that made up Ratchet.
"Isn't it considered rude to stare in your culture"? Asked Ratchet
"Well, it's also quite rare to come across aliens in our culture". Luke shot back.
"And in my optics, you're the alien". Ratchet had emphasized the word alien.
"And yet you're on our planet, AND I still don't know why". Luke folded his arms and glared up at Ratchet. Ratchet scoffed side stepping Luke heading towards the green holo screens.
"It's not my fault your Government can't properly inform you". Ratchet had begun to type on the keypads at this point.
"Are the rest of the Autobots as Grumpy as you or is it apart of your charm"? Ratchet turned to look at Luke, letting out another static beep that was defiantly a sneer considering his facial expression.
"I am not grumpy", Ratchet said grumpy with much disdain. Luke decided that arguing with Ratchet wasn't getting him anywhere and the best solution was to probably change topics.
"Speaking of the Autobot, weren't there suppose to be like 5 others? Where are they"? Ratchet stared down at Luke for a moment, It seemed like his eyes…or I guess optics were trying to burn holes in him. Ratchet finally turned going back to the computer.
"They're out scanning for energon and Deception activity on various parts of your planet. They'll be back soon". Luke Hummed thinking of what he could do in the meantime. Looking around Luke found the stairs leading up to the platform behind the screens. Luke walked over and climbed the steps, then headed over to where Ratchet was standing. Luke then Leaned over the rail to get into Ratchets peripheral vision.
"Hey Ratchet? Would you mind showing me where my room is"? Ratchet's hands stopped typing while he looked upward letting out an annoyed groan. Ratchet looked back down toward Luke and answered.
"Will you leave me alone if I do"? Ratchet sounded exasperated. So Luke decided to take extra long to make up his mind.
"deal". With that Ratchet began to walk towards a hallway Facing the entrance tunnel.
That's a wrap. Let me know if you see any mistakes and thanks for reading.
