Chapter 6

During our little interaction, Ron and Judy had come downstairs to join us. Having heard the door knock, Ron headed towards it. He opened the door to reveal three men in suits. Two of them were slightly taller than the third that was between them. He wore an easy smile on his face that didn't reach his eyes, so it was a false smile. Their hands were folded neatly against their backs.

I raised an eyebrow at the men, moving to stand in front of Sam. Just in case they weren't friendly. The men stepped right in to the house behind them a bunch more men came in, looking around the house. Inspecting everything they got their hands on with some weird ass scanner thingy's.

The short leader dude didn't seem to give them any mind. He walked right up to where we were, looking passed me like I wasn't even there.

"Hey there kid, are you Sam?" the leader dude asked. Sam nodded meekly shifting his weight on his feet.

The man's smile broadened "Well you'll have to come with me." he said, moving his hand in a 'come' motion. I growled and moved to cover the man's view of Sam.

"Why should he?" I asked, fighting to keep down the growl I wanted to give him. The leader dude ignored me, keeping his gaze towards the part of me that hid Sam.

Ron walked to where the man was standing in front of him, taking his attention away from Sam. "Hold on, what's going on here?" he asked the dude seriously.

The leaded dude looked down at Ron, trying to intimidate him I guess. "Official Government business sir, please step aside" he said with that stupid fake smile.

"You are way out of line, you are not taking my Kid" Ron said angrily.

The leader dude raised an eyebrow. "Are you going to get difficult with us?" he asked, squaring off in front of Ron.

"No, but I'll call the cops, cuz' there's something fishy going on here." Ron threatened.

The leader dude leaned more towards Ron, getting in close to his face. "There's something going on here with you, your son, you're little taco Bell dog and that Thing" he said pointing at each of us as mentioned.

Ron's face crunched up in confusion "What operation?" he asked the leader dude.

The leader dude furrowed his eyebrows at Ron. "Yeah, that's what we're going to find out" He said almost angrily.

I growled at the lack of respect the dude had towards us, crossing my arms over my chest and giving a silent huff. I glared at the dude, wanting nothing more than to go over there and punch his face in.

Just as Ron and the leader dude had been having a heated staring contest. One of leader dudes minions came up to him. "We're thinking direct contact." He mumbled to leader dude.

Leader dude furrowed his brows, looking to his minion for confirmation. After he found what he was looking for; he turned to Sam/me.

"Step forward please Sammy boy." He said side stepping Ron, his minion right behind him.

Sam and Mikaela came to stand to by right, both looked like they were on the brink of messing themselves; how cute.

Leader dude walked up to us, graving the scanner thing from his minions hand. Turning it on, he proceeded to point it at each of us; even me, which was a bit weird since up till then he was pretending that I wasn't there. Guess I was wrong.

He first pointed it at me, a scowl coming to his face. The scanner beeped, its lights flashing. I spent the whole time glaring at him. Leader dude nodded, keeping his eyes on the scanner thing; and pointed it to Makeila who was right next to me. The same thing happened to her as with me. A few beeps and flashing lights, leader dude then pointed it at Sam, coming to the same conclusion.

Leader dude grinned like he just won the Powerball. "All fourteen rads, Bag'em and Tag'em boys." He said, shoving the scanner thing back into his minion's hands. He walked taking his phone to call someone.

As he left, a bunch of his minions came up behind us, putting Mikaela and Sam in handcuffs. They were still in vapour lock and didn't think to resist apparently. But the second their hands touched me, I started to resist. Thrashing left and right; trying to get their disgusting government hands off of me.

It took a few men to hold me still long enough to put the cuffs on me. Though these weren't like normal cuff's, no. I could easily break those; these little mofo's were different. The metal was unnaturally cold against my skin, like I was cuffed to an ice cube. They were also very tight like these assholes wanted to make sure I felt the cold.

When they were placed on me, an electrical like shock ran through me. Shocking me to my core; I let out a pained yell. Losing the strength in my legs I fell to the ground; or more accurately, into their waiting arms. God that sounded weird.

The searing pain continued as they dragged me away behind the rest of the family. I tried fighting against the men's hands. Growling and snapping at the ones who got close enough. But the pain kept distracting me from actually hurting them.

I could hear Ron and Judy yelling at the men and us about lawyers over the sound of my own growling; managing to catch a glimpse of them, as they were put into the back of a black van. Looking forward, I saw that we were being placed into a similar looking van.

Both Sam and Mikaela were helped up to their seats, but I guess that they didn't like me much. Because the all but threw me on to the seat, before slamming the door behind me. The bastards almost caught my tail.

I struggled a bit, trying to get comfortable, my breathing still hard from the stupid shocks that hurt like a bitch. I looked up to where Sam was, having felt his stare.

"You okay?" he asked quietly, trying to keep the government minion's attention from us. I nodded quickly giving him a strained smile.

"Yeah I'll be fine." I said trying to pawn it off as nothing.

"She wishes" Leader dude piped in, seemingly coming out of nowhere. "Those beauties are made of pure Titanium and when activated, give their host the taste of 3 thousand bolts every few minutes. And sprinkled in for good measure are a number of spells and charms to keep you and anyone of your kind from removing them." He explained with a smile.

I glared at him daring him to come close enough to me, so I could rip his throat out. He merely ignored me again, preferring to look at Sam and Mikaela.

"But don't worry" he said: shifting in his seat, getting comfortable. "We'll remove them right after you answer a few easy questions. They're just a safety precaution, you know how demons can be so unpredictable" he mused, sending me a wicked grin.

I snarled at the smug bastard. Wanting nothing more than to show him how unpredictable we could be. But just as I was about to jump on him, another shock ran through me; stopping me in place. I closed my eyes and learned back in defeat, for now.

From there I mostly ignored the conversation, only contributing a growl when Leader dude started to talk about Mikaela's dad. As they were talking, I was mentally urging to 'Bee or any of the autobots to come and help us. But the constant electrical surges, were messing with my conscious. As in I was quickly losing it, coming in and out every few seconds. This sucks.

It was wishful thinking really. I knew that they weren't going to risk exposing themselves just to save us. It would be endangering the mission; the safety of the planet is first and foremost the priority.

The fainting beeping of the scanner brought me out of my inner pouting session. I kept my eyes shut but moved my ears around, trying to find the source of its beeping. I was rewarded by the sound of heavy footsteps approaching the van. As they got closer, my anxiety levels increased. 'What are they doing!? They'll get found out' I thought frantically.

Suddenly the van stopped, crashing into some hard surface. The force of the crash made us all spring forward, most of us being unfortunate enough to slam our heads against whatever was in front of us.

"Son of a…." I groaned to myself, crossing my eyes to check if my nose was still there. As we all came to our senses. Huge metal fingers graved the roof of the van, ripping it off. A bright light was shipped down to us, blocking our view of its source.

The lights flickered off revealing the one and only Optimus Prime. He did not look happy; and this is when Sam decides to contribute to the scene.

"You guys are in trouble now. Gentlemen, I would like you to meet a friends of ours." He said smugly standing from his seat. "Optimus Prime." Sam beamed like a five year old.

"Taking the children was a bad move." Optimus said seriously, watching the government guys' every move. Said government minions seemed to be mildly surprised at the sight. It's almost like they've seen a giant robot before. *Hint, hint, shove, shove ;]*

I looked around, seeing the rest of the crew approach the van. I spotted Bumblebee standing to my right all big, metal and threatening. I stood up from my spot to try and get out of the van. But the sudden movement activated the cuffs, sending another shock through me. I shouted in pain and surprise when my legs gave out and I fell to the concrete face first.

I groaned from my spot, breathing hard, and trying to get back up.

I heard Optimus order the government minions to get out. Finding it extremely funny that he yells like a strict father, managing to get up on to my knees. I looked to where 'Bee was, only to find his quite close to me, watching me with a worried expression. We stared at each other for a little while. Then his hand came down to where I was.

His fingers curled around my form gently. Picking me up using his other hand to cup me, bringing me to his chest in a make shift hug. Being unable to hug him back, I smooched my face against his chest plate; sighing in content.

But alas all good things must come to an end. Another shock ran through me, making me go rigid against 'Bee. He looked down to me when I did, giving me a whirl.

"I'll be fine, just put me down where Mikaela is so she can take these off" I told him gently, Trying not to freak him out or worry him more. He nodded and set me down where I had asked. From there I got Mikaela to try and get these dam things off me.

I kinda ignored the conversation from then on. Too focused on the pain too really care about whatever the hell S7 was. I did laugh though when Bumblebee peed on the Leader dude. Mikaela had given up on removing the cuffs a few minutes ago; assuring me that she'll do it when we got out of this situation. I just nodded, too tired to protest.

Right now she was bossing the S7 guys to cuff themselves to a pole. Leader dude kept on yelling about no remorse and federal offences to us or whatever. It was rally annoying.

Suddenly Ironhide froze yelling to Optimus that we had company while hitting the ground. Releasing a wave of some sort, that flattened the approaching van's tires. Optimus lowered his hand to us to get on. Sam immediately pushed Mikaela toward it. Then moving to me and helping me up to my feet, rushing to get to Optimus. Once we were safely on his palm. Optimus stood and started running from S7.

Optimus ran with us sitting on his shoulders. Don't ask how I'm holding on to him; let's just say that my tail and teeth are going to be sore later from improper use. He ran through alleyways and dark streets trying to hide. Eventually we came across one of those cement things that redirect water. Optimus moved to a bridge that went through it.

Moving to hide under it, he somehow climbed under it, keeping us up strength alone. He hanged parallel to the bridge, and safely away from view. We stayed silent, hearing the helicopter approaching. Suddenly the helicopter had the brilliant idea of going under the bridge.

"Easy you three" Optimus said putting more force on to the bridge. But the wind that the helicopters blades made was to strong. Mikaela's hold on Optimus faltered and she started to fall. Thankfully Sam caught her before she got too far. But let's get real here, if Sam could hold her up for long then I'm a purple octopus with blue feathers and rainbow-breath.

And so Sam started slipping too, screaming all the way. I panicked and briefly lost my teeth's grip on Optimus, almost joining them in potential death.

"Thaaamm!" I yelled, worlds muffled.

"Hold on!" Optimus yelled as a second helicopter passed underneath the bridge. I kept giving muffled yells to Sam and Mikaela to hold on as the blades passed dangerously close to them. My eyes flickered to Optimus begging him to do something with my eyes. He merely gave me a small comforting nod.

Just as the helicopter left, Sam finally lost his grip on Optimus. Falling to the cement; I panicked and let go as well, jumping in their direction. Optimus swung his legs forward in an attempt to catch us. Though, my cuffs were caught by the corner of Optimus' chest plates. I screamed in pain at the force of my arms being held at such an odd angle.

Sam and Mikaela. Even though they were stopped by Prime's legs, they bounced off and continued to fall. Just as I let out another terrified yell, a yellow and black flash came; catching them mid-air. I have never been happier in my life.

"YES" I yelled. "Go 'Bee!" I beamed from my hanging spot. 'Bee continued stopped a considerable distance from where we were.

Optimus hopped down from the bridge, bringing a hand to un-hock me from his person. "Are you alright, Ren?" Optimus asked worriedly, looking me over like a mom.

I nodded quickly, giving him a short yes, too focused on where 'Bee and the troubled duo were; though I was still hurting considerably. But before Optimus could move to them, bright lights and a bunch of vans appeared from nowhere.

Men in some weird white clothing started to shoot at 'Bee with a weird version of a gun. I gasped and tried to get closer. "No, 'Bee!" I yelled from my place. Optimus took his other hand to try and block my view of the horrible scene. Tears fell from my eyes as I heard his pained whirls, looking up at Optimus.

"Why can't we help him?" I cried, letting my emotions get the best of me.

Optimus looked down sadly at me, shaking his head. "We cannot interfere without harming the humans" he said softly.

I looked at his sad and tired eyes for a moment. Eventually taking a breath and nodding in defeat. "I understand" I mumbled softly.

The rest of the Autobot team appeared after S7 left with 'Bee and the duo in tow. Optimus left the safety of the bridge and moved to where they had gotten Sam, Mikaela and 'Bee. The Autobots made a circle around the spot, giving a moment of silence for the missing comrade/mate.

I was brought out of my solemn state by another electrical shock from the cuffs. I yelped at the shock, jumping in Optimus' hand. Everyone's attention turned to me; I trembled for a bit before calming down, my breathing evening out.

Optimus wordlessly handed me over to Ratchet; who quickly asked me to turn around. From there, he somehow cut the center chain of the cuff's; releasing my hands and turning the cuffs into cold metal bracelets. I brought my hands forward to look at them, frowning at the red abused skin, which were my wrists. Turning to Ratchet once more, I held out my arms so he could remove the offending bracelets.

He did so by turning one of his fingers into a small saw. He used the mini saw on each of my wrists, easily cutting through the Titanium. Go alien technology.

Once my hands were officially free of the cuff's, I rubbed the sore spot with a pout, then bringing them to my mouth to lick them one at a time. Seeing them heal right before my eyes, I smiled and looked up to Ratchet. "Thanks" I said.

Ratchet nodded to me, "Any time, Ren" he said.

After our little interaction we turned to Optimus, He was picking something up from the ground, lifting them up to us revealing the legendary glasses that have made our day a living hell.

I sat back against Ratchet. "Got 'em" I said drily. Optimus nodded quietly at my statement.

"Optimus. Are we just going to stand here and do nothing?" Jazz asked angrily.

Prime's eyes turned to Jazz "As I said to Ren, there is no way to free Bumblebee without harming the humans"

"But it's not right" Jazz argued.

"Let them leave" Optimus finished, bringing the conversation to a close. With that Optimus transformed and started towards some unknown destination.

The rest of us watched him for a moment, the Autobots started to transform as well. Ratchet put me down on the ground before he transformed himself. I gave them all a reassuring smile before transforming myself into demon form and jumping into Ratchet. And with that we were off.

On the way I talked to the team about any random things I could think of to fill in the silence, but eventually my exhaustion got to me and I fell asleep; curled up on Ratchets passenger seat comfortably. We drove all night to some look out to some dome like building in the middle of nowhere. Ratchet woke me up so that he could transform with the rest of the gang. He picked me up and set me on top of the roof where Jazz was pacing back and forth.

I watched silently as Optimus used the glasses to find the cubes location. "I sense that the Decepticons are getting ready to mobilize" Ratchet said to Optimus.

"They must know it's here as well" Ironhide contributed.

"What about Bumblebee? We just can't leave him here to die. Or become some human experiment." Jazz said, stopping in his pacing. I nodded in agreement.

"Demons may be unpredictable and blood thirsty; but humans are cruel." I added looking to Optimus.

"He will die in vain if we don't accomplish our mission" Optimus told us looking to the horizon. "Bumblebee is a brave soldier; this is what he would want"

"Why are we fighting to save the humans?" Ironhide asked to Optimus. "They are a primitive and violent race." He said glancing at me briefly. "And these demons are unpredictable and impulsive."

I raised an eyebrow at him. "Hey demons may be unpredictable; but humans are devious and cruel. At least some of them are…" I added looking to Optimus.

"Were we so different? They are a young species. They have much to learn" Optimus said. Bringing a hand to me and motioning for me to get on; I did so without question, jumping into his hand and sitting on my haunches. Optimus then lifted me up to be in the center of the makeshift circle that they were in. "But I've seen goodness in them, freedom is the right of all sentient beings" he said looking at me fondly, then turning to the Autobots.

"We all know that there is only one way to end this war. We must destroy the cube." He said a sad look coming to his face. "If all else fails. I will unite it with the spark in my chest" he said moving his other hand to his chest.

"That's suicide" Ratchet interrupted. "The cube is raw power, it could destroy you both." He finished, with a conflicted look.

"A necessary sacrifice to bring peace to this planet; we cannot let the humans pay for our mistakes." Optimus said all cryptic like. "It's been a privilege serving with you all" he finished, giving me to Ironhide.

"That's stupid" I said once Optimus has released me to Ironhides hold. "Destroying yourself and the cube won't end the war." I said, glaring at Optimus intently. "It will only delay it. And ensure the Decepticons victory since the Autobots won't have a leader to guide them" My ears flattened as I raised my hackles to him in defiance.

"How do you know this?" Ratchet asked me.

"Well the cube is not the only way you guys reproduce right?" I asked turning my gaze to Ratchet.

"No, it is not" he answered.

"So what makes you think that they'll just give up after this first attempt? They'll just keep looking for a way to destroy the planet, whether you're alive or not Optimus." I said to him, finishing my point.

Optimus didn't answer me. He just stared at the distance for a few minutes before ordering the Autobots to roll out. I sighed as we drove down the road to the cubes location. 'This is madness. Why does he want to die so bad?' I thought to myself. But I gave up trying to understand Optimus and opted for worrying about how my dearest mate is being treated right now.

So thats Chapter 6, any thought's?

Yeah, I know its been a whole week; but in my defense I was stomped on how to end the chapter. I mean do I let s7 take Ren with them? or do I keep her with the Autobots? Decision, decision.. but anyway i'm happy with how it is right now so yeah...

Remember to tell me which Autobot you want to read about with Ren next ok? The ones i already have a base of are Ratchet and Ironhide, Optimus and Jazz are still kinda fuzzy at the moment but you can vote for whoever you want :)

This was edited on: January 15, 2017

-With all my Love

Karybear1