They were constantly together. Those three children. I heard them talking to each other one day and I always heard them saying strange things 'Miko you know we can't talk about that' 'What I want to know is why Raph can understand him. I bet you're an alien in disguise or something' 'Jack isn't overthinking this Miko, why are you?'. Of course, it would have sounded like a bunch of nonsense to anyone else but I suspected it might be more. I became suspicious and started asking questions. Big mistake on my part.
I began to take my tablet into school and documented everything the three children did. What they talked about. How they acted. When they were together. Anytime I saw them outside of school. From this I learnt their names, interests and much more. But here's the thing. I never saw them outside of school. They never went home. I saw the vehicles collect them but they never went in different direction. They went the same way. Every day. And I never saw anyone get out of the cars.
Jacks bike was what made me the most suspicious. I went to see where the bike parked but it wasn't there. I never saw anyone get one it and I never heard it leave. Jack was still there so I went to him because it may have simply been the bike was stolen and I wanted him to know if so. I'm not a bad person. Just curious.
"Jack! Jack!" I called out to him trying to get his attention is the busy school ground.
"Yeah? What is it? Wait…how do you know my name. I don't think I've seen you before." He asked me inquisitively and with a little bit of hostility. I wonder where he got that from.
"I heard you talking to your friend's a while ago and got your names from that. I just wanted to let you know that your bike missing. I saw you come to school on it but it's gone."
"Oh…um…don't worry about it. It's not she's not stolen.
"She? Wait…how can you be so sure it's not stolen? That's the conclusion I came too."
"Umm…My Mum…she…came to school and collected it since our…car is in the garage for…maintenance." I eyed him suspiciously since the hesitation evident in every liar was present but I dismissed it since he probably wasn't expecting me a stranger who shouldn't care about anything to do with him.
"Alright then. I suppose that makes sense. It was nice to meet you Jack, Miko, Raph. I hope we can…hang out some time?"
"You don't seem so sure about that." Miko said jokingly with a small laugh behind her voice.
"Yeah well…I'm new to this making friend's thing so don't hold it against me. I've got to go now but I did enjoy talking to you."
"We enjoyed talking to you too." The youngest of their little group said. So, I smiled at him and left but as I did I asked more questions. From what I found out Jack's mother worked at a hospital which didn't appear to be too far from their home. Jasper is a small town after all. People talk and it's easy to get information.
I wish people would just tell the truth. Everything would have been so much easier. Even though they didn't know me, I had watched them for so long that I felt… strangely responsible for their well-being. Kind of… motherly or at the very least a big sister which is strange because Jack was a year older than me.
With his bike gone it made me feel less comfortable with them being there. I don't know how to explain it but that Motorbike seemed like a protector of some kind, always keeping an eye on them.
My worst fears were answered when I saw Jack on his bike being chased but a beautiful red car. I felt horrible for thinking it was beautiful at the time. At Least he was on his bike, but that did not make it any better for me. I feared the worst and ran to follow them, when I heard a loud crash.
"Wait...how did I get here?" I thought as I looked at the desert sand. There was nothing. It was empty and I was alone...again. I thought I saw a strange green glow before arriving here but I could not be sure. As I looked around I found them again and stayed out of sight, silently worrying for Jack and wondering where his friends might be.
Then I saw something incredible. The bike was joined by the black and yellow Camaro and the green muscle car. Out stepped the two other children I was filled with so much rage, but also concern. Whoever was driving those things will have to answer to me for getting those other two involved. But again, there was no one in the driver's seats.
The red car then transformed into a large (surprisingly handsome) robotic organism obviously not man made. I was marvelling in this appearance fascinated that I almost forgot the real reason I was there. To make sure the children were safe. Then I saw him go for Raph. I don't remember much after that but I know I ran. It didn't even feel like I was running. It was so fast that it was over in a second. I pushed Raph out of the way and was grabbed by the strange mech.
"Well, well, well, look at this. A little fleshling wanting to be a hero. You have no idea what you've gotten yourself into. "He said with a smug look on his face.
"Let go of me you overgrown piece of scrap metal!" I shouted back still confused as to how I got there so quickly. Motivation is a powerful force it seems.
"Oh, feisty. I like this one. I think I will keep it."
"Keep me! I am not an object to be owned!" I shouted at him.
"Knockout!" I hear a large shout in the distance. A very loud and authoritative voice owned by none other than Optimus Prime. I'll tell you more about him another time.
"Prime?! I am not prepared to fight you. You would completely ruin my finish. I've seen Megatron." he said with obvious disdain in his voice. I could not hold back a slight laugh at his misfortune. I was so happy for a while. I thought that maybe, maybe I would be alright. My dreams were dashed in a mere instant.
The green glow I saw before appeared again behind me and the newly dubbed Knockout (fitting name if you ask me).
"Soundwave! Seems to be my lucky day. You won't do anything since I have her in my grasps. Bye Optimus." He said with a salute running through the portal. I hear a shout before we enter.
"Do not worry young one. We will save you." I couldn't help but not believe him. How would they rescue me? When? Whoever those people were, they were serious, and showed no mercy.
I didn't know what to expect. A strange giant robot was carrying me through a magic (scientific) portal to somewhere is the cosmos and I had no ideas what was going on! Well...I was about to find out. We left the portal. This is the moment, that changed my life forever.
"Knockout! What are you doing back here?" I looked up out of the hand I was being carried in. What I saw terrified me. A giant mech, much bigger than Knockout was staring at him. Burning red optics, like knockouts, a large silver frame and the symbol (obviously of his army) stood proudly on his chest plate. I could tell he lead the army with an iron fist, showing no mercy to those he leads. He was far too proud to lead an army any other way.
"My Lord, I was intercepted by the Autobots and…"
"You were too much of a coward to let your precious paint job get ruined." He interrupted. Again, I had to laugh. But this time, it wasn't as held back as before. Those red optics bore straight into my skull. I felt trapped within the gaze. And not in the enjoyable way, like people get lost in each other's eyes. No. That would be, awkward to say the least. Varied species and all that. It was the bad kind. I physically could not move under the strength of the gaze.
"What is the meaning of this Knockout? Why do you have one of those...creatures in your servo? The very sight of it disgusts me."
"I'm sorry Lord Megatron. Please forgive me. I was going to grab one of the Autobots human friends but she got in the way. I used her to aid in my escape. Luckily I managed to escape before Optimus could do anything."
"Prime? Perhaps, she will be of some use to us. Knockout!"
"Yes, Lord Megatron?"
"You will oversee the care of this fleshling. Keep her alive or you will answer to me. We will use her in a time in which we need a little...push, to defeat the Autobots. Optimus is too kind. It will be his downfall." Megatron explained. I have already figured that out due to the fact they did not attempt to approach as soon as they saw he in Knockouts hand (or servo as they called it) and he even held the other's back.
"But...yes My Lord." Knockout sighed obviously not enjoying the thought of having to take care of me. I did not like the thought either. A robot, well...an autonomous robotic organism by the looks of them, looking after a human being? It most likely wasn't going to work out. I did not voice my concerns. It most likely would not have been the best choice.
Knockout carried me through the...spaceship? It was most likely a spaceship, and took me to a strange room. From my quick analysis of the place it appeared to be a medical wing. 'Is he a medic?' was the first thought that crossed my mind. If he was then...yay.
"So, I suppose you are staying with me you feisty little thing. Well, introductions are a way to start. I'm…"
"Knockout. I know. I've heard your name countless times throughout this day. I have also learned that you have an unhealthy obsession with your paint job, which is fabulous by the way, and you have a distaste for authoritative figures judging by your initial reluctance to look after me as 'Lord Megatron' told you to. Did I miss anything?" I interrupted. It was a bad habit of mine to interrupt if I already knew the information that was going to the given to me.
"You think you're smart. Don't you? Well, it seems we are at a disadvantage. You know who I am, but I do not know you...well...don't be rude. Introduce yourself." I looked at him with a curious expression. I don't know what I was expecting, but this wasn't it. He was...interesting to say the least. I wasn't rude...again and so introduced myself.
"Argh...here we go again. My name is Jennifer Sparks. Yes, I am English...well I was born there and no I will not be leaving...wait...I want to leave. I messed that up. Let me start again." So, I cleared my throat and began again. Much to my embarrassment. My mind went back to when I first started attending the school in jasper so I answered all the questions that were in my head out loud. Again, a bad habit of mine. It's the reason I hold grudges. I never forget anything.
"Okay, my name is Jennifer Sparks, but you can call me Jen or any other kind of nickname you can come up with. But not Jenny, anything but Jenny."
"Alright then...how about Sparky? You've got spunk kid. I can tell you that much. You're also feisty, as I have said before. I think you and I are going to get along." He said with a slight smile on his face.
"Sparky huh? Never had that one before. I like it. Thanks, I guess." I replied with a smile on my face. "So, you're a doctor I see. Or at least a medic since I can assume you are fighting the ones you kidnapped me in front of."
"Very observant of you. Yes, I am a medic. Well done. We are in the medical wing after all. What else could I be Sparky." He said with…I think it was sarcasm. It was most likely sarcasm.
"Yeah, yeah laugh it up. It's so funny. I'm tired so I'm going to bed. Bye Knockout." I said yawing getting ready to simply, walk away. But of course it was not going to be that easy.
"Wait just a minute. You're not going to be moving around freely. I have a cage you will be staying in." At this I groaned. I thought this wasn't going to be as bad as I thought. "It's not all bad. You will be staying in the cage at night but by day you will be with me."
"Yay…that is so much better. I'll do it, on one condition."
"It's not like you have a choice in the matter, but go on. Humour me." He said raising an eyebrow…I'm not even sure how he did that. Even to this day the capability of his facial expressions confuses me.
"I want you to teach me about Cybertronian biology and medicine. In return. I might teach you some things about human biology and medicine as well. Since, if I remember correctly, you need to keep me alive." I replied smugly with a small smirk on my face.
"Deal." I was surprised that he took my deal and he obviously saw that due to my shocked expression and he laughed. "I haven't had anyone who was interested in medicine for a long time. At least they didn't want to learn from me. Now I am aware that humans need sleep to function so go and sleep.
"Okay, cool. I think you and are going to get along just fine. Wait…you already said that. Well then, I agree with you. I look forward to your teaching…doctor." I said with a wink walking away and if my ears did not deceive me I heard a small laugh coming from the large mech.
It seems this time curiosity did not kill the cat, this time. 8 left to go. Luck is on my side.
AN: Answers to reviews.
WILDSPARK55 - I intend to have her re-join the Autobots later on nor is she ever fully on the Decepticons side. She may agree with their ideals but not the methods which they took. Her guardian will most likely be Smokescreen for when she joins the Autobots since he is one of the few available. There are however many things about the future which I can't tell you yet. Hope that answers your questions.
Guest-Questioner - I thank you for your criticism and have made small adjustments to the chapters before. I have changed the rating back to K because themes that I intended to be added have been scrapped in the planning/editing process. CliffJumper will not be alive because it adds depth to Arcee's characters in my opinion. The idea for rescue bots was only included because I like the series and characters from them will not be joining the main cast for any longer than a single chapter or even a mentioned they are even included at all. I will take your idea into account for more female Autobots though. Thank you again. :)
kanonkita - Thank you. :) I am curious to see where it goes as well.