Chapter 6
A/N: I sadly do not own TFP or Mulan.
Bumblebee paced nervously outside of the tent, he could feel the worried eyes of his men on him, but he didn't care. Right now the soldier who basically demolished the Decepticon army and save his life was severely wounded. His own shoulder injury had stopped bleeding a while ago, and had been bandaged by one of the men whose father was a doctor.
He stopped his pacing as the doctor came out and whispered something to him. Taking a step back in shock, he darted into the tent.
Moonrose heard someone walk in, opening her eyes she saw Bumblebee looking down at her. She sat up and revealed the bandages to her chest. The Captain's eye widened in shock, and she covered herself back up. "I can explain," she said seeing the absolutely disappointed look on 'Bee's face.
"So it's true!" Knockout exclaimed waltzing into the tent.
"'Bee!" she called out as he walked out of the tent.
Knockout grabbed her arm harshly and lead her out of the tent. "I had a feeling something was different about you!" he said ripping away the blanket. "A woman!" Around them the men gasped, and Knockout threw her to the ground. "Treacherous snake!"
"My name is Moonrose!" she declared sitting up. "I did it to save my father!"
She noticed Bumblebee toss a quick glance back after her. "HIGH TREASON!" Knockout shouted.
"I didn't mean for it to go this far!"
"ULTIMATE DISHONOR!" Knockout shouted in her face.
"It was the only way! Please believe me!" she begged.
Knockout strutted over Bumblebee. "Your Highness," he said expectantly.
Bumblebee slumped his shoulders in defeat, and pulled out Magnus' sword. Jack reared up but was restrained by several men. Bulkhead, Wheeljack, and the twins gasped starting to run over when Knockout held up a hand. "You know the law!"
Moonrose looked up as the Captain loomed over her, his blue eyes were cold, but at the same time pained. She looked down ready to accept her fate, when the sword landed in front of her flat on the ground. "A life for a life, my debt to you is repaid," he said flatly before walking away. "Move out!"
"B-but you can't just-!" Knockout was cut off as Bumblebee grabbed the front of his shirt and lifted him off the ground slightly.
"I said: move out," he snarled dropping the man.
She watched sadly as the army began to move away.
-.-
Moonrose was back in her clothes, wrapped in the blanket they left as Raf had a miniscule fire made from twigs. She leaned up against Jack trying to get warm.
"I was this close. This close!" smokescreen grumbled as he walked around looking for an arrowhead, "To impressing the ancestors, getting a top shelf and entourage. There goes all my fine work." He stabbed the arrowhead into a piece of food they had, and held it over the tiny fire. "Hi."
"I should've never have left home," Moonrose said.
"Hey you wanted to save your father's life," he said testing to see if the food was cooked. "Who knew you'd end up shaming him, dishonoring your ancestors, and losing all your friends. You just need to learn to let these things go."
"Maybe I didn't do it for my father," she sighed. "I think I did it so I could prove I could do things right." She picked up the helmet and looked at her reflection. "So when I looked in the mirror I'd see someone worthwhile…but I was wrong! I see nothing!" She tossed the helmet away as a few tears streamed down her face.
Smokescreen picked up the helmet and spat on it. "There all it needed was a little shining up! See you look so pretty!" She just looked away. "The truth is we're both frauds. You ancestors didn't send me, pit they don't even like me. You risked your life for those you love, I risked it to help myself. At least you had good intentions." Raf crawled up on the helmet and began crying. "What do you mean you aren't lucky?! You lied to me?!" The cricket nodded. Smokescreen then turned to Jack. "And what are you? A sheep?!"
"Let's go home," Moonrose said. "I have to face Dad sooner or later, anyways."
Above them a hawk flew by, releasing a cry it flew through the area the avalanche. A hand shot out of the snow, and Megatron pulled himself up. The hawk circled back and landed next to him. The warmonger's eyes surveyed the snowy area spotting spears and equipment. His anger growing he released a battle cry.
Starscream kicked a shield out of his way as he crawled out of the area he got stuck. Nearby the twins hauled themselves back up over the cliff they were sent over. Blackout appeared from under the wreckage of a wagon. The survivors then walked over to their leader and looked over the sparwling capital below them.
Up on a ridge Moonrose watched them, she quickly sprant towards Jack grabbing her sword and shoving it into its sheath as she mounted. "Um…home's that way," Smokescreen pointed as she turned the horse.
"I have to do something!" she snapped.
"Did you see those 'Cons?! They popped out of the snow! Like daisies!" he exclaimed.
"Are we in this together or not?" she asked.
Raf hopped onto the saddle and looked at the predacon expectantly. "Let's go kick some 'con aft!" Smokescreen exclaimed climbing on.
Kicking Jack into a gallop they made their way towards the city.
-.-
"Make way for the heroes of Iacon!" a man proclaimed in the massive parade that was being held.
Knockout rode in the front waving. 'Bee was a little ways behind him feeling as solemn as the rest of his men.
"'Bee!" Moonrose called out riding up next to him.
"Moonrose?!" he asked completely dumbstruck.
"The 'Cons are alive they're in the city!" she warned.
Taking a breath he put on his cold demeanor again. "Go home Moonrose! You don't belong here," he said spurring Nightmare ahead slightly.
"I saw them in the mountains, you have to believe me," she said catching back up.
"And why should I?" he growled, hurt lacing his tone.
Moonrose glared at him. Swinging Jack in front of his bigger horse she forced him to stop. "Why else would I come back? You said you trusted Jazz. Why is Moonrose any different?" Setting his jaw, 'Bee rode around her without giving an answer. The rest of the men walked past her. "Keep an eye out. I know they're here." Dismounting she started running towards the crowd.
"Where are you going?" Smokescreen asked.
"To find someone who will believe me," she said.
Bumblebee walked up the steps with Knockout, his men, and the really irritating dragon behind him. His grandfather, Alpha Trion stood waiting for him. Knockout handed him the sword, and 'Bee couldn't help but get the feeling something was horribly wrong.
The drums stopped and a gong rang out silencing the crowd. "My people," Alpha Trion said. "Primus smiles down upon our nation. Iacon will sleep safely tonight thanks to our brave warriors."
The crowd cheered as Moonrose ran through it. "Sir you have to help the Prime is in danger," she said to one man who just ripped away from her. "But the Decepticons are here!" She tried another man, who just walked away. "No one's listening!"
"Sorry did you say something?" Smokescreen asked.
"Smokescreen!" she growled.
"Sorry, you're a girl again remember?" he said and she released a frustrated sound.
"Your Majesty," Bumblebee began. "I present to you the sword of Megatron." He bowed holding it out to him.
"I know what this means to you Prince Bumblebee," Alpha Trion said taking it. "Your father will be very proud."
A certain violent-black hawk swooped down and snatched the sword. Getting over one of the palace rooftops, it dropped it and a pale hand snatched it from the air. Standing up into the light revealed a very happy Megatron.
The dragon behind 'Bee was ripped apart by the 'Cons hiding inside. 'Bee pulled out his swords and lunged at them. The twin 'cons came at him one swinging his sword down while the other hit him with an uppercut to his chin, sending him to the ground. They ran past and grabbed the Prime, dragging him inside.
"NO!" 'Bee called out as he scrambled back to his feet and ran up the steps.
"C'mon!" Wheeljack said getting the others to fallow. They caught up to see the Captain slam into the closed doors, looking furious. Hearing Megatron's laughter the group picked up one of the massive predacon statues and began slamming it into the door.
Moonrose ran up the steps seeing what they were doing. "They'll never get to the king in time," she murmured before an idea came to her. Giving a shrill whistle she got their attention. "Hey guys! I've got an idea." Turning she ran around a corner of the building hoping they'd fallowed.
Bulkhead, Wheeljack, and the twins shrugged before fallowing leaving 'Bee holding up their side on his own. Sighing he dropped his side and ran after.
Moonrose put the guys in dresses and make up, walking up to several columns they used their scarfs to wrap around them so they could pull themselves up. Feeling a tap on her shoulder Moonrose smiled as she saw 'Bee holding a spare scarf, still having refused getting in a dress. With grins they began to haul themselves up.
-.-
Alpha Trion was thrown down onto the floor of one of his balconies. Megaron hopped down from the roof with an evil grin. "Guard the door!" he commanded his men. "Your walls and armies have fallen Prime! Now it's your turn. Bow to me!"
-.-
Moonrose peaked around a corner noticing all the guards placed at the one door. "Any questions?" she asked turning back.
"Does this dress make me look fat?" Wheeljack asked. She then promptly slapped him. "OW!"
While Bumblebee remained hidden the grouped walked towards the guards giggling. "Concubines," Dreadwing said making them lower their weapons.
"Ugly concubines," Skyquake agreed.
They stopped in front of them giggling, one of the men waved until another elbowed him. An apple fell out of Sideswipe's dress, and the man quickly covered it up. 'Bee slapped his forehead from where he was hiding, noticing the hawk, he hid himself behind the corner more. Before Soundwave could call a signal he was covered in flame and all his feathers were gone. "Now that's what I call Kaonian barbeque," Smokescreen said from above the bird.
One man picked up the apple Sideswipe dropped, and then the men pulled out the fruit. Bulkhead slammed his watermelons over the twin's heads and smashed them together. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker shoved apples in their guy's mouths and the karate chopped them to the floor. Moonrose use Starscream's bow against him using it to choke the guy. "Bumblebee go!" she called out.
Pulling out his swords the man raced past them up the stairs.
-.-
"I tire of your arrogance old man," Megatron snarled putting his sword against the man's throat. "Bow to me!"
"No matter how loud the winds howl, the mountain cannot bow to it," the old man said.
Megatron's eyes were blazing in fury. "Then you will bow to me in pieces!" he declared raising his blade.
Bumblebee charged in intercepting the blow with one of his swords while he used the other to try stabbing the Decepticon. Megatron used one hand to block it, and knock the blade away. He then promptly receives a kick to the face, sending him reeling back. 'Bee swung down with his remaining sword, Megatron grabbed his wrist and twisted it forcing the teen to let it go. He then tried tossing him away, but 'Bee grabbed one of the posts and swung himself around slamming his feet into Megatron's face again. The two brawled on the floor, and the others ran up the stairs.
"Bulkhead get the king!" Moonrose ordered.
"Sorry Your highness," Bulkhead said before grabbing Alpha Trion and fallowing the others down.
Moonrose was about to fallow when she heard a frustrated cry from the dark lord. Turning around she watched as he slammed his elbow into 'Bee face. Then again to his gut. Megatron then grabbed his head before he could recover and slammed his own into it, before the tossed the teen into a wall. She winced at the impact and how he fell over out cold. Megatron began walking towards the line they used to evacuate Alpha Trion. Grabbing one of the Captain's swords she used it to cut the line.
Megatron lunged to grab it, but missed. "No…" he whispered before releasing an enraged howl. Grabbing his sword he walked to where Moonrose sat with Bumblebee who was currently trying to keep his head from spinning. Seeing the man walked over, 'Bee pushed her out of the way and grabbed the sword she brought over. Megatron kicked it out of his hand and grabbed the front of his armor. "YOU COST ME MY VICTORY!"
"NO!" Moonrose shouted throwing a rock at his head. "I did!"
Megatron looked at her closely before his eyes went wide. "The soldier from the mountains," he growled coming at her.
Turning she ran and closed the door, he slammed his fist through and she continued to run. "So what's the plan?!" Smokescreen asked as he caught up.
"Um…"
"YOU DON'T HAVE A PLAN?!" he exclaimed.
"I'm making this up as go," she said. She skid to a stop as she spotted the firework tower. "Smokescreen!"
"Way ahead of ya!" he said grabbing Raf and jumping on a kite steering it towards the tower.
Megatron slammed through the door, and chased after her. He sliced through several columns, the one she was climbing up going down through the palace wall. Seeing the man continue to come at her, she leapt to the roof.
"Citizens I need firepower," Smokescreen said landing on the tower using the kite as a cape.
"W-who are you?!" one guy asked looking terrified.
"Your worst nightmare," Smokescreen said. A moment later the guys jumped out of the tower.
"On the roof! Look!" someone proclaimed as they spotted Moonrose make sure she was in line with the tower.
She began to back up when Megatron burst through the place she was going to step next. He got a sick smile on his face as he began to advance on her. she fumbled around for something to use against him, but only pulled out her fan.
"Looks like you're out of ideas," he sneered.
He stabbed down at her, she stepped to the side, and used her fan to remove the sword from his grasp. "Not quite," she smiled aiming the sword at him. "Ready Smokescreen?!"
"I am ready baby!" he called out removing the kite to reveal a massive firework strapped to his back. Lighting a match he handed it to Raf. "Light me!"
Megatron lunged at her. Stabbing the sword into the ground, she used to for balance as she kicked him in the face, sending him to the ground. Pulling out the sword she stabbed it into his clothes making him stuck in the path of the rocket. It hit Megatron, and Moonrose grabbed Smokescreen and Raf from where they detached themselves from it. "Get off the roof. Get off the roof. Get off the roof!" she repeated as she ran. She jumped and grabbed a lantern using the rope it was on to slide down as it tower exploded. Seeing Bumblebee below her, she let go and landed on him as he was running down the stairs.
Both looked up to see Megatron's sword land at their feet. Smokescreen and Raf hit the ground laughing. The crowd cheered in relief and excitement.
"That was a deliberate attempt on my life!" Knockout declared as he walked down the steps covered in soot. "Where is she?! Now she's done it. What a mess!" He stopped when Bumblebee loomed in front of him. "Stand aside! That creature isn't work protecting!"
"She's a hero!" 'Bee snapped.
"She's a woman!" he retorted. "She'll never be worth anything!"
Bumblebee promptly punched him in the face, and picked him up by the front of his shirt. "LISTEN YOU POMPOUS-!"
"THAT IS ENOUGH!" Alpha Trion declared walking down the steps.
"Grandpa I can explain," 'Bee said giving up formality.
Alpha Trion raised his hand to stop the teen, and the men moved out of the way. Moonrose stepped up and bowed. "I've heard a great deal about you Moonrose Magnus," he said. "You stole your father's armor. Ran away from home. Impersonated a soldier. Deceived your commanding officer! Dishonored the Iacon army! Destroyed my palace! And…" Moonrose flinched as she expected more ridicule and a fallowing punishment. "You have save us all." Moonrose looked up shocked and to her amazement he smiled slightly and bowed to her. Knockout soon was down on his knees, as was the soldiers. Bumblebee was even kneeling to her. Looking over the crowd she watched in shock as they all were bowing to her.
Smokescreen sat on Jack's back crying. "My baby's all grown up and saving Iacon," he said. He turned to Raf. "You have a tissue?"
"Knockout," Alpha Trion said.
"Your Majesty," the man said standing next to him.
"See to it that this woman is made a member of my council," the old Prime stated.
"W-what?!" Knockout gaped. "There are no council positions open!"
"Very well," he nodded before turning to her. "You can have his job."
She laughed as the man sputtered then fainted in shock. "Thank you your Majesty," she said with a slight bow. "But with all due respect I think I've been away from home long enough."
"Then take this," he said removing the necklace he wore with the royal crest on it. "So your family will know what you've done for me." He then held out Megatron's sword. "And this, so the world will know what you have done for Iacon." With a grin she hugged Alpha Trion.
"Is she allowed to do that?" the twins asked and they all shrugged.
As she walked away, the guys came up and gave her a hug. Making promises to go spar sometime she walked towards 'Bee. "Um…you-!" he said looking flustered. "You fight good."
"Oh," she said disappointed. "Thanks." Jack trotted up and she hopped on. "Let's go home." Turning the horse she leapt down the steps as the crowd cheered.
"I'm a moron!" Bumblebee said smacking his forehead.
"A flower that blooms on adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all," Alpha Trion said next to the teen.
"Grandpa?" the boy asked confused.
"You don't meet a girl like that every Prime," he said before walking away. "My boy, I personally recommend going after her."