The Night Of The Humanized Autobots Chapter 7
Rachel was sitting on a rock thinking about what to do. She knew that she, Optimus, and Megatron were stuck together until they could find a solution to the problem.
"I need to help Mya and Adeline," Rachel whispered. At that moment, Optimus walked up to her.
"I have spoken to the Autobots about what is happening and they are trying to come up with a solution. Adeline is stabilized but she will need that Energon from Megatron if she is ever to recover completely."
"Optimus, you know that I will have to give myself to Megatron if we are to get that Energon," Rachel said softly.
"No, Rachel." Optimus replied firmly. "You are not going with him. Do you honestly think he will keep his promise?"
"No. But what choice do we have?!"
"There are other solutions. I can have some Autobots to do a rescue mission."
"They will need you to lead them Optimus and you are in no way ready for that!"
"Neither is Megatron. I need to keep you safe. If you are captured, he will have most of the components he needs to complete the task. He wants that formula to change all Autobots to humans. In a human state, we are powerless against him."
"I don't want to put anyone in danger, but we have to do something!"
"I understand Rachel and we are trying, but it will take time…I…," before Optimus could finish, Megatron called to him over the communications.
"Greetings, Prime. I have informed my men that I am safe and they are to carry on without me for a while. I am actually going to send them on a mission away from Earth to keep them away from our little dilemma."
"I see. We will meet at the assigned place soon. Our transformations will be happening soon." Optimus replied. At that moment, Bumblebee came in.
"Sir. Rachel said she would be back; she had to go into town and get some extra blankets and clothes for the place where you all are staying."
"WHAT?! She is not to go anywhere alone!" Optimus ordered. He then turned in enough time to see Megatron smirk and then quickly turn off the communications. "No! Move now!"
"Sir! What's wrong?!" Bumblebee gasped as he ran by Optimus' side. For a large robot, Optimus was incredibly fast.
"Megatron now knows that Rachel is alone! He's going to capture her! We have to get to her first!"
"Oh, no!" Bumblebee gasped. Optimus then burst into the room and bellowed so that every Autobot, either awake or asleep, heard him.
"Rachel's in danger! Search the town for her! Roll out now!" He commanded. He then quickly transformed and rolled out quickly, followed by the others.
Meanwhile, back in town…
"Let's see…I could use some blankets. Some rubbing alcohol for Optimus' old wounds and some large sweatpants for Megatron. His already has some holes in the ones I bought for him." Rachel spoke out loud. She was right in the middle of gathering her items when she heard screaming outside. She quickly bought the items and headed outside to see what was happening!
"Rachel…I presume…," a voice hissed. She turned and saw Starscream looking at her with a sinister grin.
"Starscream!" She gasped. "Get away from me!"
"Why? You will be a perfect addition to the other human we have." He laughed.
"If you harm her, I'll…"
"Don't be a fool! Megatron needs her and he will be even happier when I show him I got you!" He laughed as he grabbed her in his hand and held her.
"LET ME GO! PUT ME DOWN!"
"I don't think so…"
"I will only say this once…put…her…down…," a deep voice growled. They both spun around and saw Optimus and Tracks walking towards them.
"Not the acts of a gentleman that's for sure…," Tracks huffed.
"Silence Autobot! I am taking her to Megatron!"
"Your leader said all the Decepticons were gone from Earth! I should have known he was lying!" Optimus hissed out.
"I would love to stay and talk…but…AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Starscream screamed out as Optimus rammed into him and caught Rachel. He handed her quickly to Tracks and began to fight off the Decepticon. After a few moments, Starscream flew away.
"This isn't over! We will be back! Hail Megatron!" Starscream hollered as he flew quickly away.
"And I will be waiting…," Optimus growled in a deeper than usual tone. He then turned to Rachel and she could tell he was angry.
"Rachel. Why did you leave alone? I told you that you would be in danger!"
"But I needed to get some items for you guys!"
"Rachel! You are what is important! We…," he gasped as he felt pain in his side. He then started slowly writhing in pain and before he knew it, he was human once more. Rachel quickly handed him some clothes, but he did need some help with the shirt. As she assisted him, he turned to Tracks.
"Tracks. Head back to base and tell Ratchet and Perceptor to keep trying. We are heading to the head out."
"Optimus…it's called a hide out." Rachel said softly.
"Apologies. Hide out." Optimus corrected. Tracks nodded and headed out. Optimus then turned to Rachel, looking stern.
"Listen. You need to stay close by. You almost got kidnapped."
"I was only trying to get some supplies!" Rachel combated.
"Rachel…,"
"My, my…what a quarrel." Megatron chuckled as he walked up. Rachel angrily turned to him and was about to slap him, but he caught her hand. "Ah ah ah, temper temper."
"You liar! You tried to have me kidnapped!"
"Me? How? I was changing into a human, so how could I kidnap you?"
"Stop confusing her, Megatron. We know that it was you! You sent Starscream to kidnap her."
"You must be mistaken. Starscream was given specific orders to go on a mission to Cybertron."
"You're just trying to win my trust so that you can get the information that you need! Well, it won't work!" Rachel yelled, tears beginning to sting her eyes. She then stormed towards their hideout. Now she had to worry about watching her back for Starscream.
"Rachel…slow down," Optimus said as he tried to catch up to her.
"Just let me be. I made you mad and everyone is out to get me!" She said angrily. At that moment, Optimus grabbed her and wrapped his large arms around her. She couldn't move!
"Let me go, Optimus!" She demanded as she squirmed.
"No…look I'm sorry I scolded you; I was just concerned about you." He replied. She kept trying to move, but it was no use. He laid her gently on the couch and closed and locked the door.
"You're not going anywhere. I have to wash my face; I will be out in a moment and we can talk," he said softly. Rachel looked away sadly and at that moment Megatron walked in too.
"You both are so emotional. One would think that Optimus was always a human," he chuckled.
"Leave me alone."
"Oh, come now. I did not betray you. If anything I am here to help you."
"Whatever…,"
"I am being truthful, Rachel. I want to scan you and your friends so we can find the truth behind these changes. Then you are free to go." He smiled.
"I don't trust you…,"
"Believe what you like, but if you don't trust me, your friend will perish," Megatron said softly.
Rachel felt her heart sink, but she knew he was right. At that moment, Optimus walked in. He heard most of the conversation through the door.
"Don't believe him, Rachel…,"
"Listen! All I want is for Adeline to live and for Mya to return safe and sound."
"Then, let's head to my base." Megatron smiled.
"Rachel, no! It's a trap." Optimus said sternly.
"She has no choice, Prime. Either she comes and lets me scan her or Adeline dies." Megatron replied. But then he turned to Rachel. "But I won't let your friend perish; trust me."
"If you have nothing to hide, then I will order all of the Autobots to come with us at dawn when we change back."
"No, Prime…remember…all of the Decepticons are on a mission. I have nothing to hide, but I will not have you capture me when I am unarmed." Megatron replied. "You both agree to come and come alone. Your friend is sinking fast…isn't she, Optimus? He can feel it through the Energon he gave to her."
Optimus growled in response.
"I take that as a yes. Then it's settled. At dawn, we head to my base." Megatron smiled.
"Here comes that sinking feeling…," Optimus spoke softly, making Rachel grab his arm in fear. They just agreed to go to Megatron's base…alone.
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