I still don't own Transformers.
Chapter 4-Turning Point
Meanwhile back at home…….
Andrew and Joey walked up to their parents and asked, "Where's Leah, we wanted to see if she wanted to go out to the stores?" Mom looked at them and dad walked over towards them and said, "I just got off of the phone with Will. He said that Leah was injured while helping him with a project out at his farm. He said that she has some minor injuries and a possible concussion and that they wanted to keep her overnight just in case."
Mom looked worriedly over to Ken and asked, "Can we go see her?" Dad looked at mom, Andrew and Joey and said, "Will said that we could go see her, but we would have to stay with him. Why don't we all get ready and head over, Will is expecting us in the next half hour."
As they were pulling up to the gate at the base they noticed that Will was standing beside a black GMC Topkick waiting for them. The guard motioned them through the gate and they stopped right next to Will. Dad looked at will and said, "Hey Will, do you want us to follow you?" Will looked at him with a smile and said, "No, I'm going to ask that your vehicle stay here and I will drive you to the medbay." Tela looked at Will and said, "Will how is Leah? Is she okay?" Will replied, "Yes, she is a little sore and bruised but in good spirits. She has been laughing and carrying on with some of the soldiers here. I think she is growing on everyone here, well except for one soldier who is a little full of himself. He takes awhile to warm up to everyone so it's nothing to worry about." Joey and Andrew looked at Will and said, "We really like your truck uncle Will. It's really cool!" Will smirked and smiled and said, "Thanks guys he's a good truck, and very reliable." Quickly changing the subject Will looked at everyone nervously and said, "Are you ready to see Leah?"
When they arrived at the medbay, Will looked at everyone and said, "We can't stay to long, Dr. Ratchet will want Leah to rest. If you will follow me this way, we will head to her room."
As they followed Will to the medbay they all were amazed by the size of the doors and the building that they were entering. As they rounded the corner, a tall, blue eyed, grey haired man in a doctors coat came up to Will and said, "Major Lennox, I presume that this is Leah's family?" Will nodded and said, "Yes, this is my sister Tela her husband Ken, and their sons Andrew and Joey. Guys, I want you to meet Dr. Ratchet. He is one of the best doctors on the base and he has been keeping an eye on Leah." Dr Ratchet looked at them and said, "If you would please follow me I would be more than happy to show you where Leah is. Please restrain from touching anything as I have to keep my work area clear. Leah had a fainting episode earlier, and she fell so she has some bruises and scrapes on her body and a possible concussion. She will be sore, but over time she will heal."
Leah's POV
I heard Ratchet talking with Will and my family. I was so looking forward to seeing them! I couldn't wait to talk to everyone, although I know I couldn't tell them exactly what had happened to me. I was recuperating nicely according to Ratchet and should be able to go home on Sunday then start school for the year on Monday.
I finally noticed my family coming towards me, smiles and concern showing on their faces. I smiled and nodded at Ratchet and Will; Ratchet grunting in acknowledgement as he turned and left the room. "Hey guys" I said sheepishly. Mom looked with concern at me and asked, "Leah what happened?" I looked over to Will, he smiled and nodded and I started in with the story that I knew that they needed to hear not the one I really wanted to tell them. "I was helping Will out on his farm, and next thing I remember is blacking out. When I woke up I was here. Mom, Uncle Will is not at fault for anything. He was the one who brought me here and asked Dr. Ratchet to help." My family looked at me and then looked at Will and said, "Thank you for looking out for Leah, we really appreciate it." Will smiled at them and said, "That's what families are for, we help and look out for each other."
As we were talking a knock came at the door, I looked over and saw Optimus in his holoform. He appeared to be in his mid 30's. His holoform was 6'9" and muscular. His hair was black with red tips. He smiled at me and said, "Leah it's good to see you smile." He looked at my parents and brothers and said, "My name is Optimus, I'm leader of a special operations group here at the base. I just wanted to meet you and tell you that you have a wonderful daughter. She is very nice, and has brought a smile to all of the men here on the base. She is welcome to come anytime she wants to visit." My dad made his way over to Optimus, and shook his hand. Smiling my dad introduced himself, "My name is Ken, this is my wife Tela, and my sons Andrew and Joey." My mom, Andrew and Joey each took turns shaking hands. After the introductions, Optimus went over and told me that if I needed anything to let him know. He excused himself from my room saying that he had some things to tend to and walked out the door.
Soon after Optimus left, Sides came in. His holoform was a 6'5", tall and muscular, blond hair with silver spikey hair. He smirked and at me and said, "I thought I would introduce myself, I go by the name Sides. Snickering Sides said, "I hear you are Leah's family? Now I know where she got her looks from, I guess what they say is true the apple doesn't fall to far from the tree." I broke into tears, and my family was utterly flabbergasted. Before he could say anymore Will stepped up to Sides with a menacing look and said, "You better stop while you are ahead Sides." Another voice from behind said, "I second that motion." Sure enough I knew it was Ironhide. He looked at Sides sternly and he said, "You will apologize to Leah and her family." He looked at me grudgingly and said to me and my family, "I'm Sorry." I looked at him and said, "Sides, I don't know what has gotten into that thick skull of yours, but you need to stop thinking about yourself all the time. It isn't just about you. I know something's wrong and the reason you are so mean is because something is wrong. People just don't lash out because they are mean; they have to have something bothering them that they don't want others to see. Do you have something that you don't want others to see Sides? I know you don't like me but I'm here if you want to talk." I looked around the room with tears in my eyes at my family, Will, Ironhide and finally Sides. Ironhide looked at me with kindness in his eyes, turned to Sides said, "C'mon, we have an appointment with Optimus."
*Wow I think this is my longest chapter yet. Reviews are welcome, please no flames.