TF3: the future together chapter four The trip to the states to meet with Hound and the press conference

Hey, I m so sorry for taking so long in getting back into writing on any of my stories as I have not as of lately been encouraged to so. But really I only have access to the internet and that s at work. I have too been busy as of late to even give it my full concentration that it demands to write! Okay so onward, this part of the story will be broken down into two chapters so it s not so long to read at one time; plus doing so will give me a chance to give more detail in this arc of the story.
Please though, any helpful and positive feedback would be welcomed and helps; not to mention tends to help encourage the writer too! Hey I ve started a Poll on September the 17th so please vote!

Before I start with the story there are a couple of things I want to clear up before I begin. First Hound and Bumblebee were good friends back on Cybertron but Hound was not a part of Bumblebee s team. Hound would meet up with Bee from time to time and would often share in what he saw of the Decepiticon activities, but he did, well in my story, he lived and worked there in Iacon as a maintenance worker near where the Autobots base was located. Now to give you an idea of who Hound is in my story; he is a fairly good size patrol boat who has been registered with the fish and game department for the state of Florida and has only recently made friends with his captain and has been here on earth for almost five years and he likes some music and western movies.

Optimus did hold a meeting late that Sunday night which I should have covered in the last chapter, so I will start that meeting with this one. Ratchet did complete the report and he did send it to both Prowl and Optimus and then to the General s assistant office. In the report he discussed about the ability for them to be able to transform down to the size of an average human; basically it requires them to scan a human that best fits their size and personality then reconfigure to that scan and of course Optimus will look exactly like Peter Cullen, my hero. But I will discuss more of how they do this as the story moves on. So in this chapter Optimus and the others leave out from Diego Garcia real early that Monday morning headed for New York to meet up with Bumblebee, Wheelie and Agent Simmons. Then in the next chapter we will start with them meeting Bumblebee and the other at Agent Simmons place; he has a warehouse in lower Manhattan then on tuesday morning when Bee leaves out with Agent Simmons and wheelie for London while Optimus and the others head out on a road trip to Florida to meet up with Hound and then the press conference.
It s during this road trip to Florida that Optimus had received from the General the list of questions that were submitted to his office and too the General agreed to the change of location for the conference, which will now be held at KSC.

Disclaimers: I don t own any of the transformers, they belong to Hasbro and many of the characters also in this story belong to DreamWorks and Paramount studios, I just write for fun to entertain others that enjoy it.

AUTOBOTS, TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT! ~ Optimus Prime

It was earlier that Sunday afternoon when for the first time, Optimus and some of the newly arrived Autobots had gotten to meet General Moreshower in person for the first time. But even though Optimus is still very much a private mech and very shy and humble when it comes to matters about himself; he did see this press conference as a starting point to share with the humans about himself and his people. He wanted now to be able to share with the humans that their world was once a peaceful civilization where they too had families, a social structure, work and a school system much the same way as the humans here on earth do. It s true now with the war finally over that he and the other Autobots are looking forward to having some resemblance of that prewar life again and to begin that they must open up to the humans and share, but not they weapon technology though and Optimus has made that clear.

Sunday evening about 2130 Diego Garcia base In Optimus office

As you all know, next Friday I will be holding my first press conference with media and the General and while you three know that I am not fond of attention, I do see that this will be the first delicate steps towards a real relationship with the humans. No, it will not end many of the fears, only time will but I see this meeting with the press and answering their questions as paramount in order for us to be able to move forward with our lives here on earth with them.

Now for the reason why I called you both in here late tonight, I am asking that you two join me and Elita as we leave for the states to meet with Bee and the others in New York and then travel from there to Florida. Optimus paused looking at Ironhide and Prowl, he know that they are trying to get started in their own lives now that the war is over and while he is still their leader, it s different now. Of course Sir, I think it would give me a chance to do some research while I m there of two things of interest that is of course with your permission. Prowl said, old habits are hard to break and being that Prowl was Optimus SIC during the war his respect and loyalty to Optimus will never waver.
Yes Prime but can Chromia come as well? We too have some things on our minds to figure out. Ironhide said to which Optimus chuckled then before Optimus could answer Elita spoke up, Yes, that would be great. She and I did have some things planed this week too. Optimus turned as he looked at her.
I don t see why not, six of us should be able to squeeze in there. Optimus said.
That would make the road trip very interesting to say the least, Prowl remarked whom was still alone without his brother Jazz. The death of him has affected Prowl deeply but he seems to be accepting it, slowly though.
Prowl, if you prefer to stay then you can, this is not an order but a request. I can contact Hound from Washington instead. Optimus said sincerely but more out of concern knowing that Prowl would really rather stay behind more than go with them to the states anyways. A few seconds later Prowl nodded, If I could Sir I rather stay? Yes Prowl and good luck, now Agent Simmons and Wheelie had located a second seeker in London, England and as for as I know the seeker had been working with the British intelligence in the Air force division up until two years ago but, has not made his presents known to anyone. Optimus said as the others were setting around his desk then Prowl asked a question to which Optimus answered gave the real reason for why he was really keen on finding the rest of the seekers and talking to Hound in person.

Prime, if I may ask sir. What could we possibly learn from this seeker that our intelligence hasn t learned already from the ruins in Egypt in regards of the fallen and the sun harvester? A fair question Prowl and my answer is this, I hope to better understand why besides the hunt for the matrics what other involvement if any did we have here on earth and if they have had any contact with any other Autobots or Decepiticons. In other words, I have to make sure that this is resolved fully, meaning the war and or any hostile revenge others my take on Earth for their ally support. Prowl nodded knowing that his Prime was still not one hundred percent content with the fact that the war has totally ended.

When we arrive in New York, Bee and the others will taking the plane we arrived in to London the next day to find the seeker and yes they are under strict orders not engage in any confrontation. I do not want the general public involved with this interest of mine either; it might give the wrong impression. After that we four will then leave for the state of Florida to meet up with Hound. Optimus again paused as he put down his data pad, everyone there was wondering the same thing, would finding this seeker draw out more problems.
Prime, how come Hound has not contacted us before and we been here for now eight years? Ironhide asked, Well old friend it s because he chose to remain a neutral even before we left Cybertron, therefore he did not need to report to me. But I did not know he was even here on earth until just recently though.

Ironhide moaned softly and pick up his cup to take a drink of it. Although he has been a very close and trusting friend to Optimus since even before the war began, he has had no bones about asking Prime a question no other Autobot would dared too. He was tough and rough on the outside but really that was just the side effects from the war. To those that knew him well knew that he was just as caring and had been Optimus loyal supporter and Optimus had in private leaded on that friendship more than a time or two for that guidance too.

We leave in two hours, any questions? Prime asked everyone else and they all shook their heads no.
Good, Hide I ll see you and Chromia later okay? Optimus said as he looked to Ironhide; Prowl was already leaving the room, he had several thoughts on his processor too. One thought being was could they have called the end of the war too soon? Ironhide turned to leave and then said, Prime, is it true that the war is over or do you sense more trouble as I think you do? Optimus sighed as he looked down briefly at the floor, then took another breath and said, Hide, I want to believe that the war is over now with the death of the Fallen, Megatron and the others. But evil will though always exist and while I too want to move forward with our new lives here, I can t help but want to know. I won t let Earth s fate become the same as Cybertron Ironhide, I can t let them down too.

Optimus spoke and as he said that last part it was laced with both convection and sadness too. He then stood up to face the bay window. Elita suddenly stood up and started to walk around the desk but Ironhide too stood up and was right behind her as he gently tapped her on the shoulder as if to say allow me. She nodded and stepped aside allowing Ironhide by so that he could have a word with Optimus. Elita knew that they were the best of friends before she even met the then Orion and sensed too Ironhide now more than ever was truly concerned for his friend, it torn him up inside to see his friend sad and clearly more troubled about the past now than ever.
He placed his hand on Optimus shoulder, Hey Orion, he said as only a few Autobots in private ever addressed him as such and Dion was only one of two left that had known him before the war. It was just a question, I guess I ve always known you to think of things I won t have thought of that s all. Not that you shouldn t just, well you said yourself a few weeks ago and I think as long as there is no clear and present danger you know. Ironhide said that and then he got quiet as Optimus seem to be very quiet too. It was if he was seriously thinking of something all of a sudden.

We need to devise and deploy a engeron detector that would be placed though out the major cities and sensitive areas of every nation that is involved within the United Nations to protect our allies. Ironhide, I need you and sideswipe to come up with a design and what we need from the United States Government to build them and send that information to the Pentagon while I send this through to Lennox and the General, it s the only way we can detect any Cybertron activity around the globe. I m on it Prime, Ironhide said affirmatively as he turned and left out of the office leaving Optimus and Elita alone.

Optimus then turned around to face Elita just as Ironhide high tailed it out of there to get Sideswipe started on this right away. The engeron detectors were similar to something like a metal detector but with much more highly advance technology. They would detect any Cybertronian by their engeron pulses and that can be detected normally with their onboard scanning systems, just this time the new units would be set up out of plan sight and would be able to detect the engeron pulses for them. While there is still such a small band of Autobots here on earth, this will give them an advantage and give the humans more security from them as well. Optimus smiled back at her as she reached out to hug him,
I love you my sweet spark and with this I hope you can have some peace of mind too. Elita said to him as he stood there with that silly grin on his face she fell in love with him for all those eons ago. To her no matter what happen or bad things seemed, her sparkbond always remained optimist. I love you too but I just can t help the feeling like that poor long tail cat that is about to get thrown into a room that s full of rocking chairs. He said back to her which caused her to stare at him so utterly confused.
After what seem a long minute or two Elita then managed to answer back. Say what? Then it was Optimus turn to laugh aloud a little, Basically it s meaning is one describing one being nervous about something or in my case public display.
A few seconds later Elita sighed aloud, Oh I get it and yes you do seem to be one most of the time, but you will be fine. Just be yourself and let them see the real you; you know the one I see and the others rarely see still. The war is over my love you don t have to be so official anymore. Elita said and Optimus slightly turned his head at her like he just realized that for the first time. Optimus then lovingly embraced her as he kissed her on the lips tenderly he said softly to her, I love you more now than I did when I first laid optics on you. Do you know that my love? Huh, now that s my mech! Elita said after playfully teasing him then suddenly she started to giggle and got up off the couch and darted off out of the office giggling as she took off out of the hanger and in the direction of their personal quarters.
Huh! Why does she do that! he mumbled out loud to himself then got up and took off after her.

Two hours and ten minutes later already on board the plane headed for New York

What happen Prime, you are never late? Ironhide asked or more like wanting to rib his dear old friend again for fun.
Ironhide, we are only leaving ten minutes late, Optimus simply said trying to not leave himself open to further discussion about it. A few soliders were onboard that were accompanying them back to the states and Col. Lennox who was setting on Ironhides hood at the moment was staring straight at his alt mode that was strapped in already for the flight.
To his disgust, Ironhide was heard snickering back at him which then caused Optimus to moan softly and then ask the question, Ironhide, what is with you? We are not on a mission today, well yes but no. We are expected there in New York sometime Monday evening and besides your worse! Optimus exclaimed out loud letting loose of his official self and being Optimus much to everyone s delight too.
Col. Lennox suddenly jumps off of Ironhide s hood and runs over and swatts at Optimus, You big lug nut, I haven t see Sarah in four months, come on. Col. Lennox, that is not my fault and hide, stuff it. Optimus said rather curtly and abruptly, after so long of being a leader it was hard for him to open up and show his feelings in front of others public, but he is trying. But just then it went from bad to worse, Ironhide busted out laughing which only drew the attention of just about everyone on the plane! Ooohhh, this is going to be a long trip. Optimus moaned to himself just then.

The plane flight was mostly quite everyone choose to get some shut eye but Ironhide despite what he and Chromia had planned for the next five days he had his processor wrapped around building and designing the unit to stand on a tripod and yet be out of plan sight. Or at least that was the general idea Optimus sent to him in a text message just shortly after he hauled out of his office earlier. It was about seven hours into the flight when Optimus woke up with Elita sleeping next to him; he and the others were either setting down or laying down next to each other. It s not something they do all the time but the flight was going to be at least some seventeen hours long and they weren t going to stay in vehicle mode the whole time and be comfortable. Anyways, Ironhide was setting up with Chromia a sleep too lying next to him when Optimus who was surprised to see Ironhide engrossed in that project finally decided to speak up.
Hide, get some rest friend, I ve never seen you so wrapped in something that wasn t designing a weapon. He ribbed, but Ironhide looked up at him and said, Prime, from the moment you brought this up I was game for it. If it will give us some peace of mind and get you to relax for a change and quit worrying then, He paused; Optimus was giving him a funny look anyways.
What! Ironhide abruptly said out loud and just then Chromia reach up and slapped him across the shoulder, Go to sleep hide! she snapped back at him and said.
I would do what she said, good night. Optimus said as he carefully lay back down next to his sparkmate who was still soundly recharging.
Yeah, very funny Orion, very funny, he mumbled as he too began to lie down.

Some seventeen hours later after they had landed and departed; Optimus and the others left to meet with Bumblebee at Agent Simmons place. That will be covered in the next chapter along with the press conference. This just may very well go three chapters to complete this arc of the story.
Finally got it up and hope you enjoyed it too, so sorry for the very long wait folks but review and tell me what you think, please! Oh any grammar errors please I hope you over looked since I have been at work since three o clock yesterday and this is getting posted Tuesday morning around four o clock!