Well, I've got a lot of explaining to do don't I? Well for one, the whole reason for my sudden absence from Lost Humanity is because I've felt like I fucked up the whole beginning of the story. I planned to just up and abandon the whole project all together and move on. However, I've looked through the categories of crossovers between Prototype and Transformers Prime. I'm the only one that's done one (so far). So that being said, I feel obliged to continue. I'm gonna be honest with you, whatever plans I had for this fic have been long forgotten. So it's gonna be a struggle to write each chapter. Wish me luck guys. I'm doing this for you.
Stood in firelight, sweltering. Bloodstain on chest like map of violent new continent. Felt cleansed. Felt dark planet turn under my feet and knew what cats know that makes them scream like babies in night.
Looked at sky through smoke heavy with human fat and God was not there. The cold, suffocating dark goes on forever and we are alone. Live our lives, lacking anything better to do. Devise reason later. Born from oblivion; bear children, hell-bound as ourselves, go into oblivion. There is nothing else.
Existence is random. Has no pattern save what we imagine after staring at it for too long. No meaning save what we choose to impose. This rudderless world is not shaped by vague metaphysical forces. It is not God who kills the children. Not fate that butchers them or destiny that feeds them to the dogs. It's us. Only us. Streets stank of fire. The void breathed hard on my heart, turning its illusions to ice, shattering them. Was reborn then, free to scrawl own design on this morally blank world.
― Alan Moore, Watchmen
Year: 2011
Town of Jasper
Jackson yawned as he walked out the doors of his workplace. KO burger to be exact. Like always, the raven haired teen longed to get out of the place. Simply because of how poorly the said job pays. Also not to mention the terrible customer service at the drive thru.
The boy sighed as he stretched his muscles and felt a few satisfying cracks in his stiff joints. He glanced over to the parking lot and smiled as he spotted Arcee in vehicle form. Arriving just as he finished. Jack made his way over to his guardian and got himself comfortable on the seat after he approached her.
"Another long day I take it Jack?" Asked the femme Auto-Bot somewhat curious to see him so eager to finish work more so than most days.
The teen slumped his shoulders a little and groaned while strapping on his helmet. "Tell me about it. The boss has me running double shifts while still making me run the drive thru. I swear, If he had the money and power, he'd be a damn slave owner!" He expressed while throwing his hands in the air to make his point.
Arcee chuckled at his dispense. She slowly pulled out of the parking lot and onto the road as Jack gripped the handle bars tightly for support. The Femme would of rolled her optics at Jackson's glare he sent her way if she were able to do so.
"Oh relax. It's a Friday. Remember, we're all going to Vegas to have some time off. Optimus and Ratchet included."
Jack shook his head slightly in disbelief. "I still find it hard that Miko was able to convince him to tag along with us." He shrugged to himself and kept his eyes on the road ahead.
"I think it was more along the lines of 'By Primus if you stop painting my equipment pink I will go with the others!' Or something like that anyway."
The Auto-Bot responded as she speed across the road towards Omega 1. She mentally grimaced at the thought of seeing Ratchets reaction if that were to happen. He'd most likely throw the Asian girl into the Ground-bridge and drop her off in Japan and leave her there.
"Yeah, He'd most likely blow a gasket." Jack agreeing with her.
Both partners continued to converse with one another for roughly half an hour until they reached the entrance of the Auto-Bot headquarters.
As Arcee drove into the command center, Jack unclasped his helmet and jumped off and dive-rolled across the floor and continued rolling onto his feet. Arcee then suddenly slammed the brakes on her front tire. Her frame tipped forward and she used the momentum to her advantage. She used the shocks on the front tire to boost her in the air by a few feet and begun transforming. She then spun backwards doing a back flip and landed in a crouch position. Blue optic shone to life as she smirked at Jackson who returned the smirk wholeheartedly.
"We're getting that move right on point aren't we, Partner?"
Jack gave Her a Fist pump. And smiled. "I believe we nailed it this time. It would be useful for getting me off and to safety in no time while you're able switch to combat mode in a rapid pace." Finished the teen. He could of swore that he heard Miko jealousy mutter "Show off's." From the couch on the platform.
Ratchet only huffed at the two before going back to resume his duties on the consoles in front of him. Bumblebee, who was watching T.V with Raf and Miko gave a double thumbs up and beeping in acknowledgment.
Bulkhead chuckled and nodded his head in their direction as he was adding modifications to his blasters and cannons over by the supply crates.
Wheeljack Gave a quick two finger salute and smirked in their direction as he walked towards the hanger to work on the Jackhammer.
Optimus was standing next to Ratchet with both his hands clasped behind his back firmly. Standing stoically and imposing as a Prime should be. He Stood there with a relaxed posture and a calm demeanor. He greeted the young human and Femme with a warm smile. "Ah, greetings Jack, Arcee. It is good to see you." The old Prime waved at the two as he turned to face them.
Jack waved in return while Arcee nodded in response. "Hey Optimus. Arcee just picked me up from work." He told the Auto-Bot leader as he made his way up the stairs to join Raf and Miko.
"I see. Very well. Enjoy yourself Jackson." The Prime acknowledged before walking down the hallway to his quarters within the confines of the base. Arcee then made her way over towards bulkheads location to see if he needed any assistance with his weapons, knowing her charge would be fine for a few hours.
Jack sat down beside his two best friends on the worn out couch and released a relaxed sigh as he kicked his feet out from under himself and planted them on the desk. "Hey guys. What's up?" He asked.
The 15 year old adrenaline junky huffed as she flicked through the T.V channels. "It's been SOOOOOOO Boring! I've had nothing to do since the end of school. Ratchet forbid me and Bulk from going out to do dune bashing!" Exclaimed the young girl in frustration causing Raf to jump slightly in fright.
"It was becoming a hazard getting out all of the sand from the joints in Bulkheads frame. If you even think about going out again you'll see your guitar in pieces quicker than you can say Primus!"
The aged med bot Threatened from his station beside the Ground-bridge.
Miko muttered to herself and whispered to Jack. "See what I have to put up with?" She said while jurking a thumb at the medic. Jackson was about to reply when Ratchet fired back. "I heard that!"
"I don't care!" The girl shot back. The two boys on the couch sighed and rolled their eyes at the argument. Raf finished adjusting his glasses before he decided to speak up. "Miko, don't stir the hornet's nest." The preteen called out simply. Miko was about to retort when she felt a finger pressed against her lips. Instantly shushing her.
"Can you not? I'm rather tired and I'd like to relax a little." Jackson lectured as he rubbed his eyes, already feeling the bags underneath them. Miko muttered a
"Humpf, fine." As she picked up the remote and started flicking through the channels out of boredom.
Jackson mentally sighed in relief to finally have some peace and quiet for the night. He glanced over at Raf with tired eyes before he asked him how his day was.
Raf looked up from his laptop and smiled before showing him a school project he'd been working on for the past month with bumblebee and by an extension, Ratchet.
"I've been doing a science project based on the possibilities of Human evolution. I've based it on theories on how we humans can evolve both technologically, and physically. So far with bee's and Ratchet's help, I've had a few for the technological side. But I seem to be lacking in material for the physical size I'm afraid."
At this Raf sheepishly rubbed the back of his head released a nervous laugh. Jack couldn't help but smile at the young boy. However young he may be, there was no denying that he was extremely gifted when it came to logical study.
"That's a rather interesting subject to study, Raf. When do you think you'll present it to the class?" Jackson asked. Curious about his choice of work.
The orange haired youth perked up before responding to the older teen. "Oh! Hopefully in a few weeks! I just need to do a little more research before I submit it." The boy beamed in pride.
Jack smiled lightly and nodded before he yawned and slumped further into the couch and closed his eyes. Hoping for a little shut eye.
As Miko was flicking through the channels, She eventually stopped and just decided to watch the news channel after giving up on trying to watch something interesting. She sighed dramatically and dropped the remote on the table and folded her arms and sat back with a frown on her face. She was mildly surprised when there was something she actually saw worth watching.
"Welcome back to aljazeera News. Today, a Privet military faction called 'Blackwatch' has reported to the public that the Blacklight virus outbreak in New York has been eradicated. The 'Red Zone' has been cleared of all infection an infected individuals and is now safe to begin reconstruction to the city. It is estimated that the time it would take until the rebuilding of the will be five to six years minimum. Reporter LeAnn is live now to interview one of the main leaders of Blackwatch."
Jacks eyes shot open at what he heard on the T.V. He glanced over at Miko who had a neutral expression as she was examining her nails, already losing interest. Now curious at what he heard on the T.V, he asked The girl on the other side of the couch if she could turn up the volume. "Miko, Could you turn that up? I want to listen to this."
The younger teen sluggishly moved over and picked up the remote and raised the volume bar up to 30 before dropping it on the table again. He nodded his thanks before he listened to what the reporter was saying on the T.V screen.
On the T.V screen it showed a dark skinned woman dressed in a business suit and office skirt. Standing next to her was a tall male individual. He was decked out in full military black body armor with the Blackwatch label printed on his back. The man was aged and had graying hair with scared white skin. He had both arms clasped firmly behind his back in a formal stance as he was being questioned by the reporter next to him.
"We are here live in New York in the Green zone. With me here, is captain Robert Cross from The main military force stationed here, Blackwatch."
Introduced LeAnn while Cross nodded in acknowledgment to the camera while a stoic expression. LeAnn glanced up at Cross as she spoke.
"Captain. We appreciate that you've agreed to let ask you a few questions. Shall we begin?" Asked the Woman while holding a microphone. Cross nodded again.
"affirmative." He responded. Standing a little more straight.
"Right. Let's begin. Now, up until three weeks ago, there have been sightings of mutated beings. Are we safe to assume that there are a part of the blacklight virus?" Questioned LeAnn as she held the mic over to Cross. He wasted no time in responding. "That would be correct. They are nothing more than a mutation that the virus mutates into when it evolves over time."
LeAnn nodded At the answer. Statusfied. She quickly moved onto the next question.
"Understood. Now, next question. What is Blackwatch exactly? It is safe to say that it is not apart of the US army. What is there main goal? Or purpose?" LeAnn once again over the mic over to the Captain. Waiting for his answer.
This time Cross paused for a moment before replying. He cleared his throat and spoke clearly.
"Blakewatch is a Private military only used In world threatening situations for the US Government. Ones like this. Blackwatch's one, and only goal is to protect and maintain the safety of all civilians from hidden threats. Both international, or national."
The aged man stated. Shielding the true meaning of Blackwatch from the public.
The Reporter hummed to herself before continued her interview.
"Right. Now people have been saying that there have been individuals that have been infected with the virus have been able to gain abilities like being able have superhuman strength and speed. And also having the capabilities to morph parts of their bodies into weapons. Is this true Captain?"
Cross frowned and tensed up. His eyes narrowed as he faced the camera after glancing at LeAnn.
"I'm afraid that is classified. I can't answer that question."
LeAnn frowned at the blunt answer. Her fingers gripping the mic tightening in slight frustration. She brushed a lock of brown hair over her shoulder as she thought of another question to ask the soldier.
"That's okay Captain. Is it true that Alex Mercer, the one responsible for the outbreak disappeared? If so, is it truly safe for civilians to return to the city again with a terrorist on the loose?"
Asked The young woman with a questioning look raising an eyebrow.
Cross faced the short Reporter with a hard gaze as he breathed in and out evenly. It took a moment for him to respond.
"Alex Mercer is no longer in New York. He's gone into hiding. But there is nothing to fear. The whole of Blackwatch are hunting him down. It's only a matter of time until we put him down." Once again, He answered bluntly while maintaining his composure.
once Jack had heard what he needed to, he stood up and changed the channel. Mostly because He didn't want Raf having to watch or hear something like that at his age. The 16 year old was about to get up and go grab something to eat when he nearly jumped out of his skin. He'd forgot that bumblebee was still watching the T.V with them. He sheepishly waved to the yellow scout and made his way to the ground floor. The Yellow bot just looked at him with those wide blue optics and waved back.
The teen walked towards the makeshift kitchen and opened the fridge and grabbed out a homemade sandwich. He sighed happily and took a bite, savoring the taste of fresh steak. Halfway through his food, he glanced over to Arcee's direction and saw her and Bulkhead having trouble putting together an energon launcher That Wheeljack made for the green wrecker.
"Cee, is Mom coming tonight? Or is she waiting tomorrow until we leave?" Jack called out to his partner. The Blue two wheeler stopped struggling with the weapon and huffed before looking towards her partner. "She said she'll be here tomorrow morning to help you and the kids pack their stuff. I think she has another late night at work."
The rave haired boy nodded in understanding. He took another bite of his sandwich and swallowed. "I guessed as much. I'll probably have to go home and make dinner for her for when she gets back." Said Jack as he finished eating and cleaned up after himself.
Arcee nodded at this. "I Could drive you down now if you'd like?"
Jack smiled. "I'd liked that a lot, Cee."
The femme had a smile of her own. She looked at Bulkhead and shook her head. "Sorry big guy. Mind if you put this together on your own?" She asked while she hand back some of the parts of the launcher to the green Auto-Bot. Bulkhead waved her off and grinned. "No worries Arcee. Go on ahead. I go ask Jackie for the schematics on how to build this scrapping thing." He said while banging a fist on the barrel. Arcee placed a hand on his shoulder in thanks before moving to over to Jack.
She bent down and transformed back into her vehicle form and revved up her engine in anticipation. Jack wasted no time and jumped back on and strapped on his helmet once again.
Atlanta City: Safe house.
"Dana, for the last time, no." A hooded individual spoke as he folded his arms across his chest. Dana frowned and pouted at her older brother who was leaning against the door frame. "Come on, Alex. I'll be fine. Just let me go with you." Argued Dana while rubbing her temples in annoyance.
Alex Mercer didn't budge. "No Dana. I won't say it again. Your still recovering from the coma Greene placed you in. Your safe here. No need to put yourself in danger."
The older of the two tried to reason. Dana deflated and slumped her shoulders. "I just want you to be careful. The world has branded you as a terrorist and want you dead."
Dana confessed while looking at the ground. Alex sighed softly, feeling sympathy for his only sister. He moved over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "I know. But If I don't hunt Elizabeth, everything that we've done to stop her will be undone if she spreads Red light."
The man eating virus explained. He felt Dana move away from him and heard the younger Mercer sigh once again. "Okay fine. I'll stay. Do you at least have a hint of where she's hiding?" Dana said as she sat back down on her bed.
Nodded. "I have a few locations of where she could of gone to. She's not stupid. She'll relocate every few months to stay off Blackwatch's radar. I'll start in Austin texas and begin my search there."
Informed Alex. Dana nodded. Agreeing with him. She stood up and made her way over to him. Alex was giving her an odd look, not understanding what she was intending to do. The girl rolled her eyes and pulled him into a firm hug. Alex's eyes widened in surprise before he could regain his composer. He then eventually got a hold of himself an slowly returned the embrace.
"Good luck, Alex. Stay safe out there." She whispered.
The older Mercer was silent at first. Unsure if he wanted to make a promise he couldn't keep. For Dana's sake, he'd tell her what she wanted to hear.
"I will Dana. Take care of yourself until I get back okay?" He said while pulling away. His Sister nodded. That was all the confirmation Alex needed to set him on his way. He walked to the door and left the room. When he exited the apartment, He made his way to the rooftop. He gazed out to the setting sun over the horizon. He closed his eyes for a brief moment. He opened them again. His eyes now full of life. With a task set in motion, Alex Mercer sprinted and jumped from the rooftop. Air dashing from building to building.
"I'm coming for you Greene. I'm going to finish what I started three months ago."