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They sped back to base, Kylie still somewhat shaken up. Arriving, Jazz drove straight to the medbay and the waiting Ratchet.
"About time you got here," Ratchet growled. He helped Kylie out of Jazz car form and placed her up on the berth. He began to scan her immediately. "What happened to you back there Kylie?"
"I um, I had a prickling feeling along my neck," she muttered.
Ratchet hummed as he grabbed a data pad, looking it over. He shook his head with a frown, scanning her again. He compared the two scans to the one taken earlier.
"Is she ok Ratch?" Jazz asked, worried when Ratchet scanned her for the third time.
"How do you feel Kylie?" Ratchet asked, ignoring Jazz. "Are you in any kind of pain?"
"Pain?" Kylie stared at Ratchet. "No pain. But I do feel some more tingles."
"Even when I'm not scanning you?"
Kylie nodded. "It's a crawling, tingling feeling going across my body."
"Well," Ratchet shook his head at the scans. "the device has had a field day. It has spread its reach across most of the bone structure of the top half of the body. It seems to be trying to move closer to the heart. I am not sure what it will do, but I'm not happy about it."
"It won't kill me will it?" Kylie gasped.
"At this time, I'm unsure." Ratchet sighed. "I've been trying to decipher the data from the device, but seeing as this is obviously Shockwaves work." He wiped a servo down his face tiredly and looked at Kylie with a soft look on his face. "I could use some help with this."
Kylie sat on her bed with her head resting on her knees, in a new room she was allocated closer to the medbay. It had an ensuite with small shower and toilet, a set of drawers had been brought in for her new clothes and a small table beside it. Jazz, currently sitting on his couch beside the door watched everything going on in the room with guarded eyes.
She watched her brother with Sides unpacking the bags of clothing they had bought earlier, she could tell he was worried and was trying to hide it. Simply the way his hands twitched or wrung when he wasn't moving them. He would glance over at her with what he thought was an encouraging smile and ask about certain pieces of clothing. Sides chattered non stop about their trip to the mall, trying his best to change the mood in the room.
Kylie had enough of this. She had finally been given some sort of freedom from pain and fear, but now there seemed to be something else more dangerous that was impossible to stop. It really wasn't fair. Having enough of listening to the chatter and the worried looks from her brother, she felt she was suffocating. Tears began to form in her eyes, she took in big gulps of air like it was too thick. She wanted to be on her own where no one could find her. She wanted to hide.
She jumped off the bed and bolted to the door, the lightning reflexes from Jazz who tried to stop her by grabbing her wrist, she pulled away with strength she never knew she possessed. Sprinting down the hallway, turning blindly round a corner she bumped into a soldier, she felt him bounce off her and onto the floor. She didn't wait to see how he was as she ran into the hanger and towards the open door. Ignoring the calls from the bots she passed, she ran outside onto the tarmac. With a quick glance around, she ran towards the forest and into the trees. As she hit the tree line and out of sight of the base, she heard Jazz call out for her. She ignored him and moved further through the trees. It was starting to hurt to breath so she slowed down to a little jog, still moving away from the base.
She finally stopped and sat on a broken log, catching her breath she tried to relax. She just needed to be on her own for just a while... Just a little while.
The frightened tears started, she didn't know what was going to happen to her. What was the device really doing to her. She felt a tingle shiver across her ribs a little stronger and she moved her hand over the area. She jumped off the log and walked a little further, she found herself in a little clearing. Plonking herself in the middle she lay in the grass, enjoying the last of the afternoons sunlight. It was quiet and peaceful, a few birds chirped nearby so she closed her eyes, trying to calm her mind.
It wasn't too long before she heard heavy footsteps approaching her, they were obviously trying to be quiet. She peeked one eye open, expecting to see Jazz there. He would be livid for her running off. Instead, she was surprised to see Bumblebee carefully coming closer.
"I'm not ready to go back in there yet," she said quietly, he stood still for a moment before approaching and sitting beside her. She sat up after a few minutes. "How did you find me?"
"Jazz and your brother are looking for you," he said. He moved a giant metal finger behind her, rubbing it gently up and down her back. "I seen you come this way so I followed you. Are you okay?"
"Yes and no." She gave a deep sigh. "From being free to fear for my life from something that's beyond anyone's control. How am I meant to feel."
"Things will work out," Bee sounded so positive. "Ratchet will work it out and everything will be fine."
"And what if he doesn't?" Tears sprung to her eyes again.
Bumblebee picked her up gently, lifting her carefully too be at eye level with him. He nuzzled his face softly into her body. "Do not fear, I know in my spark everything will work out. Did you know, I once feared I would never speak again?"
Kylie's eyes met Bee's optics, "what? But your speaking now."
"Before we arrived on earth, my vocal processor was damaged in a fight with Megatron. It took years of Ratchets hard work until now, I can finally speak once more. Before, I used random clips from the radio to communicate. So I have complete faith in what Ratchet can do."
"But even he has said he doesn't know how to fix this problem," Kylie said.
"It will all work out," Bee smiled, nuzzling his face against her again. "You-" He cut off, his eyes dimming for a moment. He made a happy chirping sound and his eyes grew bright once more. "We have new arrivals coming. They will be here within a few days."
"Where are they?"
"They aren't too far from Earth," Bee said happily. "Its been a while since we have had arrivals. Last one to arrive was Sunstreaker about five months ago. His not alway's that social." He looked at the sky, slowly turning into twilight. "Lets get you back to Jazz. His just about glitching trying to find you."
"Very well." Kylie sighed. "I suppose I may need to apologize for running off. Thanks Bee."
"Anytime," Bee smiled.
He kept her safe in his servo close to his chest as he walked through the forest, as the base appeared in sight she caught sight of Jazz. As soon as he seen the familiar yellow of Bee he rushed over, quickly taking Kylie out of Bees servo as if she were a toy doll. He pulled her to his chest, giving her his best version of a hug.
"Kylie," he gushed. "Ya had me so worried. Why did ya run off like that!" He looked down at her face and noticed she had been crying.
"I just wanted to be on my own," she cried. "Just... For a little while."
"Oh Kylie," Jazz almost laughed. "If ya needed ta get out for a bit, ya just need ta ask. If it will make ya happy then let meh know. Just, don' go runnin off like tha' again."
"And if Jazz won't take you," Bee cut in. "Just find me. I'll be happy to take you someplace quiet."
"Alrighty. I'll remember that," she said quietly. "If I get a chance to ever do that."
Kylie was taken back inside and Jazz lowered his hand for her to jump down. They were halfway back to her room when Chase crash tackled her in a bear hug.
"Never run off like that again!" he half growled. "You had me so worried!"
"Sorry," Kylie muttered against his chest.
"Talk to me Kyl's." Chase said pulling her back a little to look at her face. "Please, don't run off."
"I just needed to be on my own for a bit," she muttered. "I had stuff to think about."
"I know, I know, and I'm sorry too."
"Let's get ya back ta ya room," Jazz said. "I got her from 'ere, Chase. Ya can speak ta her in tha mornin."
"Night Kyl's," Chase called. "I'll come see you in the morning."
With a nod, she was picked her up again and they continued on their way back to her room. He put her down beside the door so he could park his alt form nearby, seeing as how the room wasn't big enough for an autobot.
Opening the door to her room, Sideswipe was still in there. He was sitting patiently on the bed swinging his legs. He looked up and smiled as she walked in.
"I finished packing away your stuff," he grinned. "Figured someone had to do it."
"Thanks Sides," she said appreciatively, she sat next to him on the bed. "Weren't you worried about me too?"
"Of course," he almost laughed. "But I also realised you probably needed a little time out after everything today. And with us pretty much suffocating you, I too, would have run off."
"That was pretty much it," she laughed without humor. "You all suffocated me."
"Don't worry, sweetspark," Sides nudged his shoulder into her. "You'll get used to it someday. We all worry for you, specially your bro. You were all he would talk about. Some confident, friendly, fun and annoying little sister. But then he said you changed and he worried all the time. When he said he was going to get you, Jazz and I wanted to help this wonderful sister of his. I have to say, I'm happy I got to help. Even if it was just a little bit."
Kylie looked at him from the corner of her eye, there was something about him she liked. She was about to say something when the door opened and in walked Jazz. He looked over the two of them and his eyes narrowed slightly seeing how close they were sitting.
"I think its best for ya ta go," he said to Sides. "Lil lady ere 'as ta get some kinda rest."
Sides jumped off the bed, taking Kylies hand in his he bowed and kissed it.
"Till tomorrow, sweet lady," he flashed her a perfect smile and left.
"I'm gonna kill that youngin," Jazz growled.
Next morning after breakfast, Kylie went to see Ratchet. After a few scans he said there had been no change since the previous scan but to return after lunch. With a shrug, Kylie walked back out of the medbay and looked at Jazz.
"What can we do for now?" she asked.
"Depends on wha' ya feel like doin," he smiled.
"Can we go for a drive and get ice cream?" she asked hopefully. "Ice cream always makes me feel better."
"Gimme a tick," Jazz said. His visor dimmed for a few seconds. "Yup, we can do tha'. But we gotta take someone else with us."
"Sides?" she smiled. "Or Bee."
"Lets go see," Jazz put his servo beside her and she climbed on. Cradling her close they went into the hanger and found Bee parked in a corner. "Yo Bee."
"Hm?" came the reply from under the hood.
"Wanna go wit' Kylie an' I for ice cream?" Jazz asked.
Bee gave a happy honk of his horn. "Let's go."
Jazz placed Kylie down as he transformed. "Hop in lil lady."
They rolled out of the hanger, Kylie looked over at the forest she ran into the previous afternoon. The trees were thick, it was no wonder Jazz couldn't find her straight away. There was a single road to get in and out of the base, they headed towards town and to Kylies ice cream.
A little while later, Kylie was sitting happily on Jazz's hood eating a bowl of ice cream. The sun was wonderful on her skin and the ice cream tasted delicious. Bee was parked beside Jazz and both had holoforms sitting beside her. The car park was slowly filling up as people went about their day.
"Thanks guys," she laughed as she ate the last spoonful. "That was wonderful."
"Most welcome" Bee smiled.
"Good ta see ya smilin, lil lady," Jazz said.
"I feel lighter," She lay back for a moment, a huge smile on her face enjoying the sun. "I feel happy, like I used to before Steve. I'll have to thank Chase later for getting me out of there."
"So ice cream does work wonders," Bee laughed.
"Who woulda known," Jazz agreed.
She sat up and grabbed both of them in a hug. "Thanks guys. Truly, thank you."
"Can we take her out more often?" Bee asked with a chuckle.
"Hey," Kylie laughed, playfully smacking his arm. She jumped up and threw her rubbish in a bin, walking back to the boys she suddenly stopped. The smile dropped from her face.
"Ya okay, Kylie?" Jazz asked jumping up, he looked to where she was looking. And then he saw him, his messy dark hair, then his cold grey eyes.
He locked his gaze on Kylie and she shuddered in terror. He stepped out from behind a car, walking almost casually towards them.
"So you show up finally," he grinned evilly. "I think its time to come home, my dear, sweet Kylie."
Kylie froze in complete terror. Jazz stepped in front of her and stalked towards Steve.
"Get Kylie outta 'ere," Jazz said to Bee.
Bee grabbed her hand and pulled her into his alt form. Jazz let his holoform disappear and both cars tore out of the car park.
"How did he find me?" Kylie mumbled.
As they hit the highway, something flew into Bee's windshield making him swerve and spin out. A strange bird landed on the hood, its red eyes glowing at Kylie through the window.
"It's time," he cawed, drool dripping from his bottom jaw. "Give us the girl."
"NEVER!" Bee shouted, revving his engine and tearing off down the road.
Kylie screamed as a car drove towards them on their side of the road. Another two cars boxed them in so he couldn't move to either side.
"Oh frag," came the quiet voice of Bee through the radio.
Jazz suddenly appeared beside them, pushing one car away and Bee swerved just in time. Kylie closed her eyes, screaming in terror.
"I've called for back up." Jazz's voice came from the radio. "Keep going Bee, don't stop."
There was an ear piercing screech from somewhere, Kylie covered her ears from the sound, eyes still tightly closed. Bee rocked from side to side as huge booms sounded under the wheels.
"Hold on!" Bee cried. He spun in a 360 with more booms and flashes of light surrounding them. Then a deafening boom hit under bee, he went spinning through the air.
Her whole world spun, which way was up, which way was down. Then everything stopped. The seatbelt unbuckled and she was pushed out. Bee transformed and stood in front of her, arms up and ready to fight.
Kylie seen Jazz further back surrounded by more giant robots. He was holding his own against them.
There was another ear piercing screech, then a giant dorito shaped robot landed in front of Bee from the sky. Kylie fell to the ground from the shake as it landed.
"Starscream!" Bee growled.
Then Bee and Starscream began shooting at each other. She was fixated on the two giants fighting above her she didn't notice the oily stuff drip in front of her face. It wasn't until she felt it drip along her arm that she looked behind her.
There stood the bird robot, grinning and drooling. It stepped in front of her and she crept backwards. She tried to call out but couldn't find her voice.
"Pretty little fleshing," the bird cawed manically. "You get the pleasure..." Drool flicked onto her face. "Of meeting my master, Soundwave." It looked behind her at something or someone.
Kylie moved backwards and something hit her back. She jumped to her feet with a gasp and looked up. A great black robot stood looking down at her, its face masked and a red glowing visor. It moved to grab her and she ran, screaming as she moved. Bee turned to help her but was shot in the shoulder.
"Grab the human!" Starscream yelled, as he then kicked Bee over.
"HELP!" Kylie screamed, running back and forth from Soundwave who was trying to grab her. "JAZZ!"
Jazz finished off the last of the deceptacon's he was fighting, with a shot to its face. He transformed and sped towards Kylie, while she was running towards him. He transformed ready to grab her when there was a shrill screech and Starscream flew between Jazz and Soundwave, reaching out and plucking her up easily then flew high in the sky.
Optimus, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker and Tracks had just arrived in time to see Kylie taken. Sunstreaker shot at Soundwave as he transformed into a silver car and took off as well, leaving the autobots to stare after Starscreams distant form.
I enjoyed writing this chapter and I hope you enjoyed reading it.
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Until next time, Kitteh.