Ok, I have permission, so I'm RUNNING WITH THIS! OMG! I love it. So, yeah, the first part of this story and the lovely little plot bunny belong to: Saesama! They come from her/his/ that thing over there's story glances into a spark, which I think is great! AWWWWW. Disclaimer. I don't own transformers or a bull mastiff... I use to have a little yappy thing... She died. So sad. I KNOW! Maybe I should get a bull mastiff and name it Ironhide! YES! No. I live in a little two bedroom apartment. No giant dogs named Ironhide. Le-sigh. Ok, so, I've been wanting to write a Fanfic in honor of Mouse Dragon's Baby Mine series for a while now but I couldn't seem to get my muse kick started in that direction until now... A combination of two three Plot Bunnies, Saesama's Glances Into A Spark, My Plot Bunny from WTF Dozo ikanai-yo, koi shiteru AND Mouse Dragon's fic Baby Mine. WARNING: CHARACTER DEATH. (No Ironhide isn't going to accidentally kill Annabelle. Jeeze.) THANKS SAESAMA. Love you Mouse Dragon! The idea behind this chapter, as well as some of the information on Social Services and how they work, come from Mouse Dragon, who has a wealth of information on the "system" as she calls it, due to being a foster child herself. Kudo's to her for giving me a way to keep pumping out the drama...
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"Out Loud"
Ok, for those of you that need be to point out the obvious:
The Irish Wolfhound: Optimus Prime (I've had Wolfhounds. This breed fits him so much it's scary. There's a saying about the Wolfhound that describes them to a T. "Gentle when stroked. Fierce when provoked. " They are amazingly gentle and good natured, but they are not a dog to be underestimated. They were bred to take down an entire pack of wolves single handedly. At one point in history, they were even trained to take down a soldier on horse back.)
The Jack Russell Terrier: Bumblebee! (My daughter loves Wishbone. The little dog in the show is a Jack Russell Terrier. Bee couldn't be anything else)
The Saint Bernard: Duh. Ratchet. (I don't know much about Saint Bernards really, but I know they are used as search and rescue dogs and they are known for being very loyal and friendly. I dunno, somehow the Saint Bernard just fit.)
Chapter 3- The calm before the storm
Two weeks later-
Ironhide stared at the women in front of him and fought the urge to smash her into a pile of goo under his foot. Forcing himself to remain calm, his hologram only showed a hint of a frown as Optimus tried to reason with the so called "social worker" who was threatening to take Annabelle from them and put her in something called "foster care" until she was adopted. The thought of losing the little sparkling that meant more to him then his cannons pissed him off like nothing else.
"Mr. Hide, I'm afraid being a war buddy of William Lennox does not qualify you as a blood relative. "
"Like fuckin hell. I'm the closest thing to a blood relative that little girl's got." He growled, narrowing his eyes as Optimus shot him a "don't blow it and get angry" look.
"Mrs. Talbot, Annabelle has known us her entire life. I'm certain if William and Sarah were still alive..." Optimus spoke softly, calmly, but Ironhide could tell from the slight hint of an edge to his voice that he was feeling the strain of the situation.
"Thats just it Mr. Prime, they aren't. Without a legal gaurdian listed in the will and no living relatives, I'm afraid the law demands that Annabelle be placed up for adoption."
"You can't do this! She just lost her parents you selfish slag..."
"Hide..." Optimus used his I'm not kidding, knock it off tone and for once, Ironhide ignored it, too angry to care about a night in the brig.
Ironhide slammed his fist down on the table with such force the social worker jumped, noticeably shaken. "NO. That little girl needs me and I'll be fuckin damned to scrap if I'm gonna let some stupid, uptight little hu..."
"HIDE" Optimus's gaze was deadly. Ironhide met it head on, staring him down, before admitting defeat and slumping dejectedly in his chair, anger giving way to grief and worry as he realized this was a fight he couldn't win.
His voice uncharacteristically soft, he hung his head "Please.. Don't take her from me..."
"Mr. Hide... I recommend that you find yourself a really good lawyer... The adoption hearing is in two weeks...Until then, you can have supervised visits at her foster home. Give me a call and I'll take you."
Ironhide lifted his head, surprised as he saw sympathy on the social worker's face.
"Thank you..."
"I have kids of my own Mr. Hide. I understand what your going through."
With that she smiled and walked out the door. "You have three hours. Make the best of it."
"Ironhide, one of these days that temper of yours is going to get you in trouble..."
He looked up at Optimus, his shoulders shaking as he finally broke. In an instant Optimus was there, holding him as he wept like a sparkling.
"I love her Prime..."
"I know."
With a grunt, tears of blue still streaking down his cheeks he pushed Optimus away, speaking gruffly.
"Somethin's wrong with my hologram...It's leakin. Piece'o'scrap."
Optimus smiled softly "You should get it checked."
"What are we gonna do?"
"We're going to keep an eye on her until the hearing. Then we will get her back."
"Think Sam'll know where ta get a lawyer?."
"You already have one. The best lawyer on the planet."
Ironhide looked up, wondering how the slag Optimus had pulled that one off. Optimus's deep blue eyes twinkled as he smiled.
"According to the file I just planted in the government's computer network, I've been practicing law for 20 years."
Ironhide wished that knowledge was more comforting to him.
-10 minutes later-
"Anna, we gotta talk kiddo."
"Whats wrong?" She looked up from her coloring book as the massive dog came padding in, flopping down next to her and laying his huge head in her lap.
"I gotta... Go away for a little while... "
The expression that crossed her angelic little face almost tore his spark in two and he had to fight the urge to grab her and run, laws be damned.
"YOU PROMISED! YOU PROMISED YOU WOULDN'T LEAVE ME!"
He stared at the floor, tears streaking down his cheeks yet again.
"Kiddo, I got no choice...I..."
"NO! I HATE YOU!"
With that she ran from the room, wounding Ironhide more deeply then any weapon ever could. He watched her go as his spark shattered into a thousand pieces.
