Chapter 4: Alternate Form….."Prowl"ing about.

Mystica woke up around noon the next day. Remembering what happened the night before, she smiled and got up. Going over to her "closet" (the giant hole in the wall), she pulled out her blue and red strapless top and its matching capris, and put them on. Looking into her mirror, she sighed. She looked so different compared to the night before. But then again, she wasn't wearing her dress or make up either….and her hair was pulled back into a ponytail.

Just before she left her room, Mystica heard something skitter across the dirt floor. She turned her head ever so slightly to listen closer…….a mouse…..A strange feeling took over her and she crouched to the ground facing the mouse. Mystica stalked over to a nearby rock, being ever so quiet and leaving the mouse clueless. Mystica eyes soon turned that bright glowing blue again and her body did the same. Her body began to take shape of another creature, one with power and was yet so graceful. Mystica had transformed into her alternate form, a 4 legged creature and paws, claws and a whole lot of power. Her glowing had stopped…..and she began to stalk the mouse.

Creeping closer to the mouse, Mystica growled and the mouse began to run. She leapt after it and eventually caught. Unsheathing a set of blue energon claws, she prepared to kill her prey…..until she saw her hand. Mystica gasped and in doing so, released the mouse. Staring at the claws, Mystica became worried. Running over to her mirror, She no longer saw a tall, skinny teenage girl…….But a strong, sleek lioness……..

"Hmmmm….maybe this is MY alternate form…..like what Megatron, Lugnut and Blitzwing have…..only mine is an……animal." Mystica said to herself. Thinking about how to change back, Mystica closed her eyes and causes herself to glow. When she opened her eyes again, she saw her normal form. Getting a deviously awesome idea, Mystica transformed back into her lioness form and slinked out of her room. She was going to scare Megatron! Or fight with one of his goons……either one would do.

Because the hallways were dark most of the time, Mystica's dark brown color blended in easily. The only other marking that would make her stand out is her blue and red stripes, running from her front paws to her tail. Hearing 3 mechs in the throne room, Mystica crouched even lower the ground and stayed ever so quiet……. So quiet that Megatron's sound detection alarms didn't even go off. Mystica soon heard a femme speak up. Creeping closer, she listened.

"Oh Megatron! I don't give a crap about how Starscream was a traitor. All I want is to be second in command to you. Letting Lugnut would be a huge mistake…..and Blitzwing!!!! I mean….."

"SILENCE OVERLORD!!!!!! Just because you are that pathetic Starscream's clone does NOT make you eligible to be second in command. Who are you to say that Lugnut is not worthy?!?!"

The dark blue and turquoise femme just chuckled softly and went up to Megatron. Mystica had managed to creep over behind Megatron's throne and held back a growl as this unknown femme began to rub Megatron's neck and head, whispering to him……and Megatron seemed to be enjoying it!! Unable to hold back any longer, Mystica used her claws and scramble to the top of the throne. The femme was too busy massaging Megatron to notice Mystica……but someone else did……and just as Mystica was about to strike the femme………

"LORD MEGATRON!!!!! BEHIND YOU!!!!!!" Lugnut shouted, pulling out his gun and firing it. Mystica leapt out of the way of the missiles and dodged every attack from the Cyclops. Running back and forth, jumping up and tumbling her way around the throne room, Mystica smirked. This was too much fun!! Finally getting out of view of Lugnut, She pounced on his back and dug her claws in…..deep. Lugnut fell with a yell of pain and went into stasis lock. Blitzwing was the next to attack her. Firing his own missiles, his aim was far more accurate. But the lioness was far quicker. Dodging Blitzwing's attacks as well, Mystica pulled the same stunt on him. Only this time, she pounced from the side and bit his neck, completely disabling ALL his weapons.

Megatron and Mystica were on opposite ends of the room. Mystica was crouched, ready to attack, and Megatron sat on his throne, in complete shock.

"Overlord! Attack!" he shouts. Mystica smirked, and ran towards the femme. Overlord starting firing her null ray blasters, but completely missing the agile lioness. Mystica just laughed at her attempts and frustration. It was just way too much fun!!! Skidding to a halt on her claws, Mystica then leapt and tore both blasters off Overlords arms and then went after her wings. Ripping them off, she left the femme unable to transform and totally defenseless. Megatron was now angered and fired his fusion cannon. Mystica jumped out of the way just in time.

"HA!! Is that all you got?!?" She taunted. "No wonder you can't defeat the Autobots!!"

This angered Megatron even more, and he continued to shoot at her.

"Hold still, you filthy organic!!! I will end your miserable life for you!!!" Megatron shouted. Mystica then realized and was shocked that he didn't recognize her, considering that her eyes were still bright blue and she had blue and red stripes on her body. Growling, she gathered all the possible strength she had and leapt at the fusion cannon with unsheathed claws. Mystica tore the cannon of his arm and ripped it apart. Glaring at Megatron, she let out a roar that made Megatron stumble and fall over. Mystica trotted over to his side and then jumped up on his chest.

"Alright….What is it that you want? You have overpowered me and my servants, so what is it that you want?" Megatron says. The eyes of the creature before him looked familiar, but he ignored it.

"So….. I'm a filthy organic, huh?" Mystica said, tears forming in her eyes. She transforms and leans on one knee. Megatron's optics widened and he was speechless.

"Impressed much?" Mystica said softly. Transforming back to her lioness form, Mystica ran off back to her room in tears.

Opening the door to her room, Mystica transformed and ran inside. Gathering what she could, Mystica piled it into a bag. Still crying, she just kept packing.

"Hold still, you filthy organic!!!!" was all that rang in her head. Granted, he didn't recognize her…..but it still hurt. Grabbing a set of wings Megatron had made specifically for her, she put them on, grabbed her things and flew up her elevator to the glass dome. Hovering in the air for a moment, Mystica scanned the glass for a weak spot…..and she found one…..a small hole near the top of the dome. Gathering what energy she could, she fired it all in an energon ball at the hole. The once small hole began a gaping space and Mystica flew out of the hole and away from the Decepticon base.

-With Prowl and The Autobots-

(a short while earlier)

Prowl was in his room meditating, trying to get rid of the ache. It had only been 1 night, but he missed the girl like it had been years. Even using his processor-over-matter technique, he wasn't even able to turn off his emotional programming. His spark throbbed in his chest and it hurt. He wondered how Mystica was feeling at that moment. Was she missing him? Sighing from no success, Prowl got up and walked out the door of his room.

"Maybe talking to Optimus will help." Prowl thought, walking to Optimus' office.

"Hey Prowl! Is Sari here?" Bumblebee asked as Prowl passed him in the hall way. Prowl ignored him and kept walking. He got to Primes office, but stopped in front of the door. Debating on talking to him, he was beginning to doubt if this was a good idea. He had earned his reputation as the loner in this group and he didn't want to ruin it. But maybe it was for the best…..after all, he did find someone he loved. Knocking gently on the door, Prowl soon heard Optimus telling him to come in.

"Optimus? Can I talk to you?" Prowl asked, rubbing the back of his head. Optimus turned around from his chair and looked at Prowl in disbelief.

"Absolutely, Prowl. You can talk to me about anything. What's on your processor?"

"Well….I went to that club last night….with Jazz…..and something happened. My spark has been throbbing ever since I left."

Optimus smiled at the cyber-ninja and knew exactly what he was talking about.

"You've fallen in love…..haven't you Prowl? No need to be ashamed of it….." Optimus said in complete understanding. Prowl just looked at the ground and rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment. "Listen…..Why don't you go talk to Ratchet? Maybe he can give you something that'll help with your pain."

"But the only thing that will help is…is…is being with her again!! She made the pain go away!!" Prowl exclaimed. "From the moment she touched my hand, that pain was gone!! We danced together and I felt like I was in…..paradise!!"

Optimus was shocked by this sudden outburst, but continued to listen to the upset mech.

"Its Ok, Prowl. We'll all help you find this femme. I'm sure she couldn't be far." Optimus said, getting up and putting on hand on Prowls shoulder.

"Hey, Boss-bot….You might want to come look at the surveillance screens." Bulkhead said over comm-link. Optimus and Prowl walked out of the office and into the main room where the screens were. "I don't know what or who it is boss-bot, but it doesn't look friendly"

"Do a close up on the face of the creature" Optimus commands. In doing so, Bulkhead pressed a button and the computer closed in and isolated the creatures face. Prowl gasped at what he saw.

"THAT'S HER!! THAT'S MYSTICA!!!" he shouted. "Bulkhead! What is her location?! Hurry!!"

"Prowl…Calm down…Are you sure that's her?" Optimus said.

"Yes! That's her! I couldn't be more sure! The pain in my spark went away for a moment when I saw her face!! IT'S HER!!!" Without getting the coordinates, Prowl transformed and sped off in hopes of finding Mystica. Bulkhead tapped Primes shoulder and gave him the most confused look. Optimus called in the others, including Sari (who had gotten there only moments ago)

"Autobots….Transform and Roll out!!" He said "Prowl went after a friend and he might need back-up! Let's move!"

-With Mystica-

Tears stained her face as she continued to fly farther and farther away from the Decepticon base. By now she was over Detroit and still flying as fast as she could, nearing the other side of the city. Suddenly, she felt faint and he rockets began to give out.

"Oh no…..No! No! NO!! AAAAAAAH!!!!" She screamed as she fell. Little did she know that someone was nearby. Prowl heard her scream and followed it. Mystica began falling towards a section of forest and Prowl did everything he could to avoid the trees

"Mystica!!!!" Prowl shouted. "I'm coming!!!"

Just as Mystica was about to hit the ground, Prowl transformed and caught her, causing them both to tumble. Optimus Prime and the rest of the crew weren't far behind.

"Prowl!!" they all shouted. Mystica and Prowl both laid still on the dirt. Ratchet began scanning them both, and Prowl soon woke up. Groaning, he sat up and looked at Mystica and tried to move towards her.

"Take it easy, kid! That was a bad fall." Ratchet said. Prowl ignored him and moved close to Mystica. "Kid? What is wrong with you?!"

Once again, Prowl ignored him and held Mystica close. "Mystica…..please wake up…." He whispered. Everyone around him was quiet and for once in his life, he didn't care that they were staring at him.

Mystica's eyes slowly opened, and she found herself in Prowl's arms. Everything was faint and her vision was blurry, but she knew his form and those strong arms were un-mistakable. Closing her eyes, Mystica fell into stasis knowing she was safe. But before she closed her eyes, she saw an Autobot symbol on Prowl's chest.