Rebecca and the Autobots

by Airachnid-Femme

My name is Rebecca Thompson and I am 26 years old. I just finished the last of 8 years of college and just moved into my new house. This is the story about how I met the Autobots.

7. Chapter 7

Rebecca and the Autobots Chapter 7

Anonymous:

Your right! He does sound like a school principal at that part. Thanks for reviewing! ;D

Princess of Dreams:

Maybe, maybe. Clever idea! I am so happy that this is one of your favorites! It is a true honor.

On with the story!

Outside the Autobot Base, Rebecca's POV

BumbleBee and I watched as the moon rose into the dark and starry night. There were a billion twinkling lights dancing.

After a few minutes of silence, I spoke up,

"It makes you feel so small."

-Wht does?-

I smiled at Bee.

"The sky, the stars, the universe. It makes you feel so small in comparison."

-I never thought of it like tht. You're right!-

We gazed upwards for a while. There was not a single sound. No bugs or people or animals. I am a very social person. I thoroughly enjoy hanging out with people. Although, sometimes I just like to get away from it all. Have some quiet time.

"You know that you are like an older brother that I never had, right? Thanks for dancing with me earlier, by the way. I love dancing with other people."

-No prob. You're like the little sis I never had. I am an only child, as you humans say.-

"I'm an only child as well. My parents wanted one child. Male or female. They were so happy to have a girl."

-Optimus told me that my creators cried with joy when I was born. I am the last sparkling of my kind.-

"Wow. I'm sorry. Maybe…Maybe someone else will have a sparkling."

Bee shook his helm sadly.

-Not while the war goes on. We need 2 head back 2 base. It's getting late.-

I sighed without wanting to.

"Okay. Thanks for at least postponing my check up. Maybe if Ratchet sees that I'm tired, he'll let me skip it."

-It was my pleasure. I'll try to sneak you to your room.-

"Thanks, again."

BumbleBee picked me up and transformed around me. He raced off to the base and I drifted off to sleep.

I woke up to soft voices but I did not open my eyes. I was too tired to. I fell asleep again.

I woke up in my bed. I was wearing my pajamas. I felt my cheeks heat up and flush in embarrassment. I hopped out and took a shower. The hot water felt soooo good. I jumped out and changed into some jeans shorts, a red shirt with Keep Calm and Text Sherlock with a crown on it, and my black sneakers. I grabbed my ipod and ear buds as I walked past my bed and went to my little kitchen. I decided on some fried eggs and a glass of orange juice. I listened to What I've Done by Linkin Park as I ate (don't own). I rinsed the dishes and put them into the dishwasher when I was done. I brushed my teeth and headed out. Monster by Paramore came on (don't own, and yes. I am a huge fan of music). I danced down the hall and sang out.

You were my conscience, so solid, now you're like water
And we started drowning, not like we'd sink any further
But I let my heart go, it's somewhere down at the bottom
But I'll get a new one and come back for the hope that you've stolen

I'll stop the whole world, I'll stop the whole world
From turning into a monster and eating us alive
Don't you ever wonder how we survive?
Well now that you're gone, the world is ours

I'm only human, I've got a skeleton in me
But I'm not the villain, despite what you're always preaching.
Call me a traitor, I'm just collecting your victims
And they're getting stronger
I hear them calling.

I'll stop the whole world, I'll stop the whole world
From turning into a monster, and eating us alive
Don't you ever wonder how we survive?
Well now that you're gone, the world is ours

Well you find your strength in solution
But I liked the tension
And not always knowing the answers
But you're gonna lose it, you're gonna lose it

I'll stop the whole world, I'll stop the whole world
From turning into a monster, and eating us alive
Don't you ever wonder how we survive?
Well now that you're gone, the world...

I'll stop the whole world, I'll stop the whole world
From turning into a monster, eating us alive
Don't you ever wonder how we survive?
Now that you're gone, the world is ours.

I stopped my music momentarily to figure out where I was. I knew I was in the base, but where? I took another step. BOOM! I turned around to see Optimus Prime with an expression like he was not supposed to be spotted. I raised my eyebrow at him.

"Do you need something, Optimus?"

"I-I was just… walking," he said.

"Shhhure." I drew it out.

He sighed. "I heard you singing. You are amazing, Rebecca."

I blushed. I am not used to getting praise.

"Thank you Optimus."

Optimus kneeled down to be closer to me. I knew what was coming.

"I know that you do not enjoy being examined, but Ratchet only does it for your well-being. He needs to make sure that nothing is going wrong. It was wrong to disobey him. You and BumbleBee must be punished."

"I will accept my punishment but please don't punish Bee. I asked him if he could get me out of my checkup. When Ratchet came in, he grabbed me, transformed, and dashed away. It was my idea to skip, not Bee's."

He sighed again. "I will not punish Bee, if you carry out your punishment to the full."

I bowed my head. "I will accept it."

I felt like a little kid being reprimanded for eating candy without permission. I still did not want BumbleBee to get in trouble for my idea. I would never forgive myself. I waited anxiously for Optimus to give me my punishment.

"Rebecca, you must go to the rest of your appointments without arguing and you are banned to the base for the next three days."

"Yes sir."

"Now let's get you to Ratchet. He asked me to find you and bring you to the medbay."

He put out his servo palm side up so I could climb on. He stood up quickly and I had to grab tightly onto his pointer finger so I would not fall off. Optimus looked down at me sheepishly.

"Sorry. I am not the usual one to carry the kids."

"It's fine."

The walk to the medbay was uneventful. I grimaced as the glare from Ratchet landed on me. He opened his mouth to yell at me, but Optimus put up his other servo in a sign of quietness.

"I have already given my punishment upon Rebecca, Ratchet. She is to come to all of her appointments without arguing and is banned to the base for three days. Further punishment is not required."

He set me down on the medical berth and left. I kept my gaze away from Ratchet the entire time except for one time I looked at him. He had anger and concern across his face and hurt. He seemed hurt for some reason. He was done in a few minutes and let me leave the bay.

I walked back to my room to find something to do. I could watch a movie, bake, draw, sing and dance, do a craft, maybe read a book. The options were endless. In the end, I decided to watch a movie. After going through some of my favorites, I chose Thor (don't own). I L-O-V-E Chris Hemsworth. My mom and I like to watch it and just fawn over him. I popped the disc in and sat down. I then jumped up when I remembered that there was popcorn in the pantry. I ran down and put it in the microwave. I did not want to miss anything. The microwave beeped and I poured the steaming popcorn in a bowl. I ran back up to see Thor walking through a screaming crowd while smiling. My heart melted a bit as I sighed watching him. I was so engrossed in the film that I did not hear BulkHead come up from behind me with Miko. Said girl sat down on the sofa with me and watched. When the credits started rolling, I looked around and was surprised to see those two. BulkHead smiled along with Miko.

"I heard the movie and decided to drop in for a visit," Miko said hyperactively.

"Coolness. I love Thor."

"Ditto."

We chatted for a few minutes and then they left. I thought about what to do now. I pulled out my laptop and started surfing around the web. I checked my email and found on from my friend Daisy asking if we could hang out soon. I replied that maybe sometime soon, but not for at least three days. I closed my laptop and was back to being bored again. I looked in the pantry for baking ingredients. I found everything I needed for my 1 cup peanut butter cookies. Yum! I measured and mixed the peanut butter and sugar and cracked an egg into the bowl. I preheated the oven and greased a pan. I dropped the cookies on the sheet and put it inside the hot oven. When the oven beeped I took out the tray and replaced with another. I kept alternating until I ran out of dough. I ate one of the warm cookies and slowly chewed it. It was so good. I put the rest away and went up to my room.

(If anyone wants the recipe, just leave it in the review or private message me. They are REALLY good.)

I sat on my bed and just to jump up again. I was going to do one of my favorite things to do. Dress up in some weird outfit and wear it for the rest of the day. It is way more fun than it sounds. I even do my make up and hair crazily. I went to my close and picked out lime green skinny jeans, a bright pink tank top layered under a caution cone orange one sleeved shirt. I completed the look with purple high heels, bright make up, and teased hair. I walked into the main room and felt the others gaze on me.

"What?" I asked nonchalantly.

Ratchet was the first one to speak up.

"What in the Matrix did you do to yourself?"

I shrugged. "I felt like dressing kind of 80's. It's one of my favorite decades even if I was only alive for a few years during that decade."

No one took their eyes off of me for a while. I felt the tingle of a scan and glared at Ratchet. He must have been scanning me for a brain issue or something.

"Rebecca, are you feeling alright?" I heard Optimus ask.

"I'm just dandy. Why?"

"I have never seen any of the other children dress like that."

"I'm not exactly 'normal' by most standers. I used to be bullied in for being different but I came out stronger and more aware of myself with the help of Jesus and God. This is just what I like to do." I had an expression of strength and confidence on my face.

BumbleBee texted me. -How r u different?- He also beeped and whirred so the Bots would understand.

"I love to sing and dance in public. When I did that at park across the street from where I used to live, people yelled at me to shut up and called me stupid."

I felt a tear slide down my cheek when I remembered how much it hurt.

"It hurt me for a little while, but God helped me through it. I used to be homeschooled until college. I graduated from high school at 16 and already have my PHD. That is how I'm 26 with a PHD in science. In college no one teased me thankfully. Some were even amazed and inspired by me. I have always been the odd one out and I embrace that."

Everyone pondered my words. Ratchet picked me up and set me on his shoulder. I gripped onto one of his main neck cables.

"Once again, we all have been astonished by humans capacity for courage," Optimus rumbled.

"Thank you Optimus," I called out.

"Hey Rebecca? I have some work I need to do in the medbay. Would you like to come with me?" Ratchet asked me.

"Sure. Hold on a sec. HEY EVERYONE!" I yelled out. Once I got everyone's attention, I spoke. "My nickname is Ree (pronounced, Ree) and I would love if you guys would use it. Rebecca sounds too formal."

Everyone nodded their heads yes at my request. Then Ratchet walked to the medbay. He sent me down on one of the berths and walked back to the monitor and started typing. I pulled out my ipod again and put on my earbuds. Whispers in the Dark by Skillet came through and I started to sing along to the lyrics while dancing (don't own).

Despite the lies that you're making
Your love is mine for the taking
My love is
Just waiting
To turn your tears to roses

Despite the lies that you're making
Your love is mine for the taking
My love is
Just waiting
To turn your tears to roses

I will be the one that's gonna hold you
I will be the one that you run to
My love is
A burning, consuming fire

[Chorus:]
No
You'll never be alone
When darkness comes I'll light the night with stars
Hear the whispers in the dark
No
You'll never be alone
When darkness comes you know I'm never far
Hear the whispers in the dark
Whispers in the dark

You feel so lonely and ragged
You lay here broken and naked
My love is
Just waiting
To clothe you in crimson roses

I will be the one that's gonna find you
I will be the one that's gonna guide you
My love is
A burning, consuming fire

[Chorus x2]

Whispers in the dark [x3]

When I finished I noticed Ratchet staring at me with interest. I remembered his hurt expression earlier and decided to ask him about it.

"Why did you look hurt earlier?"

"I thought that the reason you avoided me last night was that you don't like me being your guardian."

"That is not true Ratchet! I love you being my guard," I admonished him. "You are my favorite Bot. Don't tell the others is aid that though. Or else I will paint all of your tools bright orange and pink."

Ratchet laughed at this and then noticed me staring at him with wide eyes.

"What?" he asked.

"You. Just. Laughed. I did not know that it was possible for you to laugh."

He looked embarrassed.

"How come you do not laugh that often? You really should. It's good for the soul- er- spark."

He stared at me.

"Why did you start moving around when your device played sounds?"

"It's called music. I love to dance and sing along with it. It helps me calm down and relax. I can play music as well but I don't have my piano or my guitar."

"Maybe… I could get Optimus to allow you to get your instruments."

"REALLY! That would be awesome!"

Ratchet was silent for a minute and then he spoke up.

"Optimus said that you may get your stuff if I go with you. He also said to grab anything else you may need."

He bridged to my house and I went inside. I grabbed my books, movies, games, piano, guitar, some more clothes, weights, and my cds. We bridged back and I went directly to my room. After putting everything away, I started messing around on the piano. I played Fur Elise by Beethoven, some Legend of Zelda, and the theme song for Sherlock BBC (don't own any of that stuff). I stood up to go hang with the others, to spot them all looking at me. I blushed when they started clapping.

"Thanks guys. I'm not that good, but I try."

"Are you kidding? That was awesome!" Miko yelled.

After everyone left except Ratchet, I went downstairs to make something to eat. It was around 5 and I had not had lunch. I made a small salad and a one serving size box of spaghetti. I sat down and ate as Ratch watched me. He had a pleased look on his faceplates that I was eating healthier. I finished and clean up a bit. It was 7:35 when I settled down on the couch to watch some television. Ratchet watched with me until 9:30 when he talked.

"Come on Ree. You need to get some sleep. It will help with your injuries that are still healing up. I groaned and sat up. I changed to my pajamas and went to the rest room to wash my face and brush my teeth. I collapsed onto my red covers and curled up. I felt something onto top of me and opened my eyes to Ratchet smiling at me as he put a thick and warm blanket on top of me. I closed my eyes and heard him start to leave.

"Goodnight Ratchet!" I called.

"Goodnight Rebecca," he said back.

I snuggled into the warmth that the blanket on me provided. It still smelled like my house. You never realized how different your house smells from other places until you have spent a while at another place. I felt sleep pull on me and I said a quick pray to God before surrendering to my dreams.

A/N

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