Summary: Flamewar has studied Arcee and EVERYTHING about her for many years. When she crash lands on Earth, the Autobots take her in. But little do they know that she is a Decepticon in Autobot armour who is actually stalking Arcee. Will Flamewar be able to kill Arcee and take over her life or will Optimus stop her from leading his secret love to death?
Let's roll with chapter 6 of The Hidden Stalker!
Arcee: How long is it going to be before I finally become free from Flamewar?
Me: Soon; but with my imagination going crazy and outside the square lately, your rescue might be delayed.
Carly: Does that going to mean that there are going to be more chapters in this story?
Me: Nothing's confirmed but… * show Optimus and Arcee hugging 'privately' * OPTIMUS PRIME! ARCEE! We haven't got that far yet!
Optimus: * pulls away from Arcee * Uhh, sorry Authoress.
Me: Windswept! Go and find something to do for both of them.
Windswept: * from ages away * LEAVE ME OUT OF THIS.
Me: * sarcastically * Great, just great. Anyway; read this chapter while I find something for these lovebirds to do. * Optimus and Arcee make a runner * GET BACK HERE YOU TWO!
Bulkhead and Miko looked around the hall that they were walking down. Why was the base so big? It annoyed the Autobots because of so many corners; sometimes they even used their vehicle mode to get around.
"I'm really scared," Miko admitted quietly, "What if Flamewar comes and tries to harm one of us!?"
"Miko," Bulkhead started, "Flamewar would have to get through my wrecking ball in order to get to you."
Miko beamed; to her, she and Bulkhead shared a father-daughter that no one could break. She knew that Bulkhead would one day have to leave her and go back home, but for now she was happy just to have him while the time last. "Thanks Bulk."
Bulkhead smiled; to him, Miko acted like a daughter. He would protect until his spark gave out; then it would be Wheeljacks job to stop her from running through the Groundbridge. And she was already hard work! Wheeljack. The Autobots hadn't heard from the Wrecker in a while. The name made Bulkhead remember some good times.
"Bulkhead; found anything yet?"
Bulkhead put a digit to his helm, "Nothing yet Ratchet."
"I will let you know when Flamewar is returning."
The com-link went dead after that. Bulkhead sighed. Flamewar would arrive soon; he knew it. He could tell. He just hoped he'd find Arcee before then. That girl was a fiesty sister to him and he'd be lost with out her…
"What would happen to Flamewar once we find Arcee," Raf asked as Bumblebee walked down the hall with Raf being on his shoulder. He was searching around everywhere, freaking out Bumblebee.
"I don't know actually," Bumblebee answered, "Probably be sent away back to the Decepticons. Or we kill her. Depends. It's Optimus' choice."
Raf felt a cold tickle go down his spine, "If Flamewar were to go near…"
"I know what you're going to say, Raf," Bumblebee interrupted, stopping his walk down the hall, "You know all the Autobots would protect you and the other humans till the end."
Rafael smiled, "Thanks Bee; you always know how to cheer everyone up."
Bumblebee smiled before someone came onto the com-link; he pressed a digit to his audio receptor, "Bumblebee here."
"Found anything yet?"
"Nothing Ratchet; not yet anyway," Bumblebee buzzed.
"I will let you know when Flamewar is returning."
The com-link went dead after that; Bumblebee and Rafael gave a glance to each other before Bumblebee continued walking again, hoping to find Arcee. The femme was an older sister to him and he loved working with her on missions. Not having her beside him would make him quite upset. And everyone didn't like it when Bumblebee was upset…
"The last time we worked together," Jack started, "I was almost killed and Arcee nearly shot my head off."
"She nearly shot my helm off too," Smokescreen said as he walked down another hallway, looking through each of the spare room windows with Jack in tow, "All I got was a telling off from Arcee AND Optimus. What was your punishment?"
"I'll list them for ya," Jack answered with a slight chuckle, "Telling off's from both my mom and Arcee, grounded for a month, no going for rides with Arcee until my grounding was done. I think that's it?"
"Did you tell Carly," Smokescreen asked, remembering that Carly was away on a holiday with her bandmates when it happened.
"Yeah," Jack said, "She was happy that her boyfriend was still alive and she said that she would've done the same."
"Did you tell her that her guardian was involved," Smokescreen asked.
"Yes; she was happy that her guardian was still alive."
"Found anything yet Smokescreen?"
Smokescreen put a digit to his audio receptor and answered, "We're looking but we can't find anything; sorry."
"I will let you know when Flamewar is returning."
"Okay Ratchet," Smokescreen answered.
Jack and Smokescreen kept walking as they kept looking into the spare rooms. Smokescreen, although not to keen on Arcee since he was always getting told off, was worried about her. And it hurt him to see Windswept upset over this mess. So he was going search for her and hopefully find Arcee.
Maybe Windswept will see him more than just a partner…
Windswept and Carly walked toward the quarters where Flamewar was staying. "Are you sure it's a good idea?" Carly asked as she looked around. She and Windswept were walking down to Flamewar's room. And the teenager was a bit unsure about violating someones privacy and entering someones room without permission.
Once they reached the door, Windswept pulled on it. She growled and banged the door before deciding to use the right side of her body to smash the door open
"It's our only choice," Windswept said as she continued to try and banged the door open. She did that a couple more times before the door burst open; Windswept had to stabilize herself just as she was about to fall.
"Come on," Windswept ushered her charge, "Who knows when Flamewar will return!"
Carly nodded and ran inside with Windswept behind her as she shut the door. There wasn't much in her room, a berth where Flamewar would recharge, a desk and chair where Flamewar would probably be sorting out her plans about Arcee, a couple of photos that included Flamewar and Megatron on her desk.
What confused them was a large crate sitting near the back of Flamewar's room.
"Found anything yet Windswept?"
"Not yet but we found this weird crate," Windswept answered as she walked toward the crate and bent down to get a closer look at it.
"Be careful Windswept."
"I am being careful," Windswept growled, "Has anyone else found anything yet?"
"No. I will let you know when Flamewar is returning."
"K Ratchet," Windswept said and with that, the com-link died.
She looked down to Carly, "Come on; we have no time to lose." Carly nodded and started to have a look around the room. All the while a tug was being in Windswepts mind. Maybe she should try and open the crate…
Optimus walked into the main room; sadly for him, he didn't find any trace of Arcee. He checked her room but there was nothing.
Ratchet looked over at him and turned slightly, he stuttered a little, "The others haven't found anything yet. But Windswept has found something and wants to continue looking alone with Carly."
Optimus nodded as Ratchet turned back to the controls. Optimus walked over to him.
"She will be alright," Optimus kept reminding himself; although he was starting to fear.
The monitor started to beep continuously and furiously as Ratchet checked it. His optics widened. He pushed a button on the screen and said, "Return to the main room; Flamewar is returning."
Optimus looked up; Flamewar was coming back! He was going to do everything he could to not try and kill her.
"Windswept; stay where you are," Ratchet yelled, "Send Carly back."
Ratchet looked to Optimus who said, "Why would…"
Ratchet shook his head, "Windswept is stuck in Flamewar's quarters!"
Uh oh; Flamewar is returning to base! Watch this space as the next chapter of the Hidden Stalker come soon.
Until then, I am out…
