Hotshot: Hopefully some of you guys are still wanting more of this. I am soooo sorry for the long wait. Forgive me! Here is the third chapter and now, enjoy!

Transformers Armada:

The Rise of Darkness

Chapter 3

Iacon Transport Station

(10 Earth Hours Later)

*BLOSSOM'S POV*

I must had fallen into recharge sometime during the trip because I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder, gently shaking me. I slowly opened my optics and looked up. I saw an elderly femme, hand on my shoulder and looking down at me. I blinked before looking around and saw that we were at a station.

"Where are we?" I questioned the older femme.

"We're at Iacon Central Station." she replied.

"Okay, thanks." I straightened up and looked at FlameBlaze. He was asleep, still on my shoulder. I carefully picked him up and stood, bringing him close to my chestplate before getting off of the train and into the station. The station was filled with mechs and femmes, most getting off the trains that just pulled in. I could tell that most of them was refugees, running from the coming fight in Markson and possibly the surrounding smaller towns. The noise from the surrounding bots were enough to wake up FlameBlaze, who yawned and looked around.

"We're at Iacon." I told him before starting on my way. I have never been to Iacon before, so I had no idea where I'm going. So, I walked through the streets, keeping a hold on FlameBlaze and keeping him close to my chest. When I saw the sun starting to set, I finally gave up and decided to try and ask someone. Now, I'm a very antisocial bot, the only one that I really had any real contact with was Speedway.

"Hey, uh….excuse me…" I spoke up towards a white and pink femme. That was walking not to far away from me. She slowed and looked down at me, her blue optics was soft and kind.

"Yes?"

"Do you know where the capitol building is? I've never been here before…" I trailed off.

"Yes I do, but why would a youngling want to go there?"

"I was told to. You see, I came from Markson." I told her.

"Oh, I see. Well, I'll take you to it…"

"Blossom, and this here, is FlameBlaze." My partner let out a chirp in greeting.

"It's nice to meet you both. My name is Elita. Now please, follow me." She began to walk and I quickly followed. As we walked down the crowded streets of this city, I couldn't help but look at the tall, shining buildings, as if the war hadn't touched them. Soon, we came to what seemed like the biggest building in the city. We walked through the double doors and into the building and it was a flurry of activity. Mechs and femmes were rushing around, some carrying datapads and others carrying equipment. Elita lead me over and sat me down in a chair before straightening up before speaking.

"I need to go find someone. Stay right here, alright?"

I nodded and watched as she left, leaving me to sit in the chair. I looked down at my lap, waiting. FlameBlaze crawled into my lap and sat, letting out small hums here and there. It was...soothing to say the least. I didn't know how long I sat there waiting, I had lost the time. Finally, I saw white and pink legs move into my vision and I looked up at Elita. I could see the mech that stood next to her and he was big compared to her. His head was red and had a sliver facemask that hid his nose and mouth, His torso was primarily red and his legs were blue and his optics was a golden color.

"My name is Optimus Prime." he greeted. "I am the leader of the Autobots and the mate to Elita. Tell me, why are you on your own and not with one of your creator?"

"Uh...well….you see...I don't really have a creator per-say, the one that has been taking care of me was my guardian I think. Is name was Speedway." I explained and saw a glint of recognition in his optic.

"I knew Speedway, he told me he became a guardian a few years back, but I had no idea that it was you."

"Do you have anywhere to stay?" questioned Elita and I shook my head.

"No, Speedway just said to come here."

"I see..." Optimus hummed before he and Elita glanced at each other, probably having a mental conversation.

"Why don't you stay with us?" suggested Optimus, causing me to blink.

"You sure? I don't want to intrude…"

"Nonsense!" chirped Elita. "You won't be and we insist."

"Fine." I sighed in defeat. I couldn't argue with these two, especially when one is the leader of the autobots. So, I followed the two outside and down some streets before we got to the outskirts of the town. When we got to a large mansion that had the autobot symbol on it, my jaw dropped. I could hear Elita giggling and Optimus chuckling but I didn't care. This building was just so big!

"Come." Optimus commanded as he and Elita started to head for the front door and I quickly scrambled after.

When we walked in, it was bigger than I imagined. We were in a large room that had a staircase against the back wall and two hallways leading somewhere on either side of the room. I heard FlameBlaze chirp in awe and we were lead down one hall and into a dining room that already had a youngling there. He was yellow with blue optics.

"Who's that?" He questioned once he caught sight of me.

"This is Blossom, she'll be staying with us for a while." Optimus explained and I could see that the youngling wasn't happy but he didn't complain.

"Blossom, that's Hotshot." Optimus introduced.

"Hello." I murmured. Hotshot just looked at me for a moment before turning back to I think writing on a datapad.

"Don't mind him." smiled Elita.

"You should go and get some rest." Optimus stated as he looked down at me.

"I guess." I mumbled before following Optimus to what will become my room. It was a spacious room with a large berth, a desk with a monitor and a mirror.

Optimus left as I walked over to my new berth and sat down on it and FlameBurst jumped down onto the berth and quickly laid down in his designated spot, making me smile slightly.

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