This is yet more songs, but good ones. Thanks to everyone for all the great reviews, no it isn't ending here, but still, I wanted to thank you guys. So, now that I'm done babbling, here's the good stuff, Enjoy! Oh, and if you have Honkytonk Badonkadonk, try listening to it while reading it. And pick it up if you don't, it's a great song.
Disclaimer: I own Mera and Starfury. Honkytonk Badonkadonk belongs to Trace Adkins and Get off of my Back belongs to Bryan Adams.
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Mera woke up slowly, stretching in the early morning sunlight. She was still on Megatron's shoulder and he was sitting down, leaning against the boulder she'd been sitting on last night. Mera stretched out and Megatron shifted slightly, Mera smiling slightly as she remembered he was ticklish.
"Good morning." Mera said as his Optics lit up.
"Good morning. What time is it?" Megatron asked, Mera checked her watch, which with all the time and space travel, had held up very well.
"9:30, by Earth Time. Don't know about this planet's time." Mera shrugged. Megatron nodded, stretching his legs. Mera grabbed hold of his shoulder cannon when he stood up, laughing as he did.
"Megatron! Mera!" Thundercracker called. Megatron turned and Mera grinned when she saw Scourge. When Thundercracker had his back turned, Mera pointed at Megatron and moved her hands like a mouth and Scourge grinned.
"I see you finally told her. Good job." Scourge said as Thundercracker trotted back over by Starscream. Megatron frowned at him.
"Shut up, big mouth." Megatron growled, making Scourge and Mera laugh at him. Mera patted his shoulder and he shook his head.
"It's okay, we both know." Mera said and they joined the others.
"Energon, Megatron?" Starscream asked, offering a cube. Megatron nodded and sipped. Letting Mera down, she dug into her own pack and ate an orange, after peeling it with her knife.
"That's an interesting knife." Thundercracker commented. Mera shrugged and smiled slightly.
"My Mom bought it for my 17th birthday at a tack auction. It's held up pretty well over the years." Mera said, closed the blade and pocketed it again. "Come on, lets get to the stadium early." Mera said, turning her motorcycle on and reving the engine. They argeed and Scourge walked alongside Megatron as Mera zipped ahead and Starscream and Thundercracker raced each other.
"So, what was her reaction?" Scourge asked as they walked along.
"She informed me of it actually," Megatron chuckled. "She said that she had heard us talking that night on the way back to your castle after that day at the beach. I couldn't spit it out, so she said it for me." Megatron admitted. Scourge shook his head.
"Then you have not admitted it yourself." Scourge said, shaking his head. Megatron looked at him like he was insane.
"Are you out of your flaming mind?" Megatron demanded harshly, Scourge shook his head again and raised a hand.
"If you cannot say it, they you have not admitted it. Neither to yourself or to Mera. Tonight, after she has won, get her alone and then tell her. Or it doesn't count." Scourge said. Megatron slapped his forehead and shook his head.
"Megatron!! Thundercracker took my seat!" Starscream yelled, Thundercracker grunted.
"Oh, please, I didn't see your name on it." Thundercracker retorted as the two started bickering. Sighing, Megatron rubbed the bridge of his nose while Scourge laughed.
"THAT IS ENOUGH!!" Mera roared. Thundercracker and Starscream both jumped and stared down at the tiny human while Scourge and Megatron looked at her in shock. "Thundercracker, Starscream, you will sit in the position you two were in yesterday with one seat between you each. The Autobots will be here shortly and I will not have a fight breaking out. Scourge, you can sit between Thundercracker and Starscream. No more fighting. Either of you." Mera snarled. Both mechs nodded and settled quietly.
"Good choice, dude." Scourge whispered. Megatron raised an eyebrow at him.
"Do I even want to know?" Megatron asked as Scourge chuckled.
"Not particularly." Scourge replied. Mera nodded to Megatron and Scourge. She hopped in Starfury, who flew her down the stairs, because she couldn't make it herself.
"Thanks!" Mera called as Starfury flew back up and settled on Scourge's shoulder. Megatron picked up Mera's motorcycle gently and subspaced it until she wanted it back.
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"Nice of you to save the seats for us." Optimus said as the Autobots joined them. Glares were passed back and forth, but nothing was said and no hostile action was taken. Optimus had given the Autobots a lecture about behaving themselves and Mera's words were still ringing in the Decepticon's ears.
"We're not enemies at the moment. This particular Key will be won for us by a song." Megatron replied, making Optimus laugh harshly.
"Says you." Optimus retorted. Bud, Coby, Jolt, Sixspeed and Reverb took a whole seat themselves. Bud was jumping up and down trying to see. Coby stopped him and boosted him up on the seat. Hotshot placed his hand on the back of the seat so that they wouldn't fall off. Bud pulled Coby, with a little more help from Hotshot.
"So, when is this show supposed to start? I'm bored." Thundercracker asked, looking around as the crowds filed in and the announcer stepped out onto the stage.
"All right, folks! Are you ready for some good singing?" he called to the audiences, which was answered by a loud roar. "Our contestants will be on the stage at the same time, but sing at different times. First up, Lori!" the announcer called and Mera gave her a push and a smile.
"Uh, hi. I'll be singing Honkytonk Badonkadonk by Trace Adkins." Lori said and as the song began, Lori began to animate more and Autobot, Decepticon and Human eyes opened wide.
Turn it up, Son,
All right, Boys,
This is her favorite song you know that, right?
So if we play it good and loud, she might get up and dance again,
Aw She's pretty good know,
Here she comes now,
Left, left
Left-right-left
Optimus's eyes widened as Lori began rocking out to a song they figured that she would be to embarrased to sing. They were far from wrong.
Hustler's shootin' eight balls,
Throwin' darts at the wall,
Feelin' damn near 10 feet tall,
Here she comes,
Lord help us all,
Old TW's girlfriend done slapped him right out of his chair,
Poor old boy it ain't his fault,
It's so hard not to stare at that...
Coby reached over and covered Bud's eyes, who just pushed his hand down. Thundercracker's mouth was open and Starscream was speechless. Lori's hips were swinging and she was giving Optimus, his paternal side anyway, fits.
Honkytonk Badonkadonk,
Keepin' perfect rhythm,
Make you wanna swing along,
Got it goin' on like Donky Kong,
And ooo wee, shut my mouth,
Slap your Grandma,
There oughta be a law,
Get the Sheriff on the phone,
Lord have mercy, how'd she get them britches on,
With that Honkytonk Badonkadonk,
Aw son
Scourge reached over and closed Megatron's mouth, before shutting his own. His little sister was...He really didn't want to think about that. It was just better for his sanity if he didn't.
Now honey you can't blame her,
For what her Mama gave her,
It ain't right to hate her,
For workin' that Money Maker.
Band shuts down at two,
But we're hangin' out till three,
We hate to see her go, but we love to watch her leave
With that..
"She had better win for this." Optimus ground out, closing his optics so he didn't have to see this.
Honkytonk Badonkadonk,
Keepin' perfect rhythm,
Make you wanna swing along,
Got it goin' on like Donky Kong,
And ooo wee, shut my mouth,
Slap your Grandma,
There oughta be a law,
Get the Sheriff on the phone,
Lord have mercy, how'd she get them britches on,
With that Honkytonk Badonkadonk,
Aw son
'Oh, man. I hope this song is over soon.' Coby wished silently, unable to pull his eyes away. 'I'm also glad her parents aren't here.' Coby added, watching as Lori danced to the music.
Oh, that's what I'm talkin' about right there,
We don't care about the drinking,
Barely listen to the band,
Our hands they start to shakin' when she gets the urge to dance,
Drivin' everybody crazy, you think you fell in love,
Boys, you better keep your distance,
You can look but you can't touch,
Megatron closed his optics and shook his head very slowly. Optimus shook his head as well and both ended up looking like giant bobble heads.
Honkytonk Badonkadonk,
Keepin' perfect rhythm,
Make you wanna swing along,
Got it goin' on like Donky Kong,
And ooo wee, shut my mouth,
Slap your Grandma,
There oughta be a law,
Get the Sheriff on the phone,
Lord have mercy, how'd she get them britches on,
With that Honkytonk Badonkadonk,
Aw son
As the song revved up, Lori rocked faster and the crowd loved it. When Hotshot gave a loud cheer, Red Alert reached over and smacked him upside the head without even looking.
That Honkytonk Badonkadonk,
Yeah, that Honkytonk Badonkadonk
That's it right there boys,
That's why we do what we do,
It ain't for the money it ain't for the glory,
It ain't for the free whiskey,
It's for the Badonkadonk.
Finally, to the relief of everyone, the song ended and Lori stood breathless and excited on stage, bowed once and left the stage, chuckling to herself.
"You two can look now." Scourge said with a touch of amusement. Megatron peeked one optic open and sighed in relief. He nudged Optimus who nodded and opened his optics as well.
"That was Lori of Earth with Honkytonk Badonkadonk. Great job, Lori. And here is our other finalist, how she'll top that I don't know. But here is Mera, also of Earth with Get Off of my Back by Bryan Adam." the Announcer said and exited the stage as Mera entered and the music started.
Well you think that you can take me on
You must be Crazy
There ain't a single thing you've done
That's gonna Phase me
Oh Though if you wanna have a go
I just wanna let you know...
Mera was grinning as she sang, the music was getting to her and she was having a great time.
Yeah
Get off of my Back and into my Game
Get out of my way and out of my Brain
Get out of my Face or give it your best Shot
I think it's time you better face the fact
Get off of my Back
Hips swinging and tapping feet, Mera's attitude was infectious and the crowd was loving it.
You know that it's just all a game
That I'm Playin'
You think that you can find a way in
It's what I'm sayin'
Oh if you wanna have a go
I just wanna let you know...
'I think she might win this.' Megatron thought, glancing around. Even Optimus foot was tapping slightly and the leader rarely found earth music that he liked.
Oh
Get off of my back
and into my Game
Get out of my way
and out of my Brain
Get out of my face
or give it your best shot
I think it's time you better face the fact
Get off of my Back
(Guitar Solo)
It was clear that Mera was enjoying herself as she sang.
Oh
If you wanna have a go
I just wanna let you know...
Get off
Get off
Yeah
Get off of my back
and into my Game
Get out of my way
and out of my Brain
Get out of my face
or give it your best shot
So know this train is coming of it's track
Get off of my Back
As the music reached a crescendo, Mera's voice rose with it effortessly.
Yeah
Get off of my back
Get off
Yeah
Oh
Get off
Get off
There was a one, two beat before the final line.
Get Off Of My Back
The crowd roared its approval as Mera laughed and exited the stage. Ten minutes later, Lori and Mera came out onto the stage where the winner was announced.
"And the winner is...Lori of Earth! Here you go, little lady!" the announcer said and handed her the trophy. Mera tapped Lori's shoulder and hugged her with a smile.
"Good job, Lori. It's hard to beat Honkytonk Badonkadonk. You did better than I did. I just hope Megatron see's it that way." Mera said, Lori nodded sagely.
"I think he will, don't worry. From what you told me if he really loves you, he'll understand." Lori said and took a bow to the audience, including Mera in it. Sighing, Megatron reached into a pocket and his optics widened when he found the Cyber Planey Keyes gone. Frantically searching his other sub-space pockets, Megatron glanced around and couldn't see Starscream. He knew better than to give the Keyes to Starscream, but that didn't explain their vanishing, or his disappearence.
"Thundercracker, where's Starscream?" Megatron demanded. Thundercracker shook his head.
"I didn't see him leave. The last time I saw him was when...Mera was singing." Thundercracker said, jerking to his feet. Megatron swore and looked around and heard Optimus' gasp as well.
"The Omega Lock! And the keyes! Their gone!" Optimus said, looking up at Megatron.
"Hey, guys. Have you seen Star...Fury. What's wrong?" Mera asked, looking at Thundercracker's panicked look.
"The Omega Lock and Keyes are gone and so is Starscream." Thundercracker explained. Starfury laughed from above as she and Starscream vanished into a hole in space. Mera blinked.
"Well, now. That's not something you see every day." Mera commented, to Thundercracker's slightly dazed nod.
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