2 in one day!
Here we go. Disclaimer: I don't own transformers, only my OCs.
If I did own transformers, it would be terrible, I'd never be able to think of that many good characters or plot lines.
Deus ex Machina
(Des eux Machinima!)
Emmaline's P.O.V.
I was sitting on Dad's shoulder, looking at some maps when Bulkhead came back with Miko.
"You sound like my parents." Miko grouched in annoyance.
"Aren't they Japanese?"
"You may speak a different language, but you say the same things."
"Because we want the best for you. And that means making sure you finish your schooling, not going to jail."
"Uh oh, what'd you do?" Jack teased her and I could only sigh. My attention was diverted away from the conversation by a beeping from the screens and it started to zoom in.
"I'm detecting a fresh energon pulse, from a region called Greece. Quite historic I believe, right?" Dad said, directing the last bit at me.
"Yep, really ancient place and civilization. You're getting better at this stuff."
"Oh field trip!" Bulk' sang from behind us. He picked up Miko and transformed around her and drove through the bridge after it was opened. After the bridge closed, I tapped the side of his helm and when he was looking, I pointed to the gaming platform where the lounge was. He plucked me off by the scruff of my shirt and lowered me to the platform.
"What did I say about lifting me by the scruff?" I only got a scoff in reply but I knew he'd try to remember. I walked over to my bag and pulled out my drawing book and pencils. I looked over at Optimus in the corner and continued off from where I last was. He was the last Autobot I had to draw before I started the big project.
-Time skip 5 mins-
A picture was up on the screen and Optimus's digit lingered over a circular looking object in said picture. "It is indeed an energon harvester. A powerful tool created by the ancients to remove energon from anything."
"Greek gods new Autobots?"
"No, Raf, the ancients often used the art of a given era to conceal messages. This fresco is most likely giving us the location of the harvester."
"Optimus?" Jack started and continued on once he had the Prime's attention, "If the harvester takes energon from anything and you all have energon running through you…"
"In Decepticon hands it would be a devastating weapon."
"See? You were a genius to total that painting!"
"Miko's not wrong, how can the 'cons find it without the fresco?" Arcee stated.
"With high-speed internet. If you type in 'Greek God' and 'Golden Orb', this comes up," Raf exclaimed as he showed us a statue with the harvester in its hands, "It's in a museum."
"Of course, you can find literally anything on the internet. I groaned but was ignored.
"That the real deal?" Arcee asked Optimus, who we all then turned to.
"Contact Agent Fowler."
::You've reached Special Agent William Fowler. I'm currently on an intensive training retreat and unavailable until next Tuesday. *BEEP*::
"I hate talking to machines." Dad grumbled and I looked over to him.
"Answering machines are the worst."
"Without Agent Fowler's help, we will have to confiscate it ourselves." Optimus proclaimed and I just stared at him dumbfounded. I shook my head to clear it and said,
"Wait, confiscate? As in stealing?!"
"That sounds illegal."
"Well that's because it is illegal Raf."
"I do not wish to disobey your law but once the Decepticons learn the harvester's location, they will not hesitate to obtain it. We must act covertly."
"O-Okay, Op-Optimus, no offense or-or anything but giant robots and covertly, don't exactly mix," Jack stuttered, "they're also public and have guards and security cameras.
"No problem! We're small enough to sneak in and we're not a government secret!"
"Miko, I don't think that's wise."
"But it may be our best option Bulkhead. The longer we wait, the more time we give the Decepticons." Optimus said and we all started to work out our plan.
-Time skip-
::Jack, Emmaline, Miko, Rafael, I will have a clear view of you. Once you retrieve the harvester, I will get Ratchet to send you back to base.::
"Rodger Dodger." I saluted to Optimus via the comms.
"Now, since you will be bypassing all the normal pints of entry by bridging, you won't have to worry about alarms. Just be carful of cameras and guards." Dad sternly reminded us as he activated the ground bridge. We rolled through in our mobile lift and came out in a museum corridor. We looked around and moved to the entrance to a large room. T-rex, Easter Island Head, Giant-Hey! Giant golden orb and greek god statue!
"Oppa!" Miko whisper shouted.
Optimus flashed his headlights at us, signaling to go, and Jack lifted us up. Miko covered the camera so it looked like nothing was going on and gave us a thumbs up. We headed over to the statue and just as I climbed up on top of the hand holding the orb, we heard a loud cracking sound. We slowly shifted our heads to see Optimus holding a missile before getting zapped by a red 'con.
"They got Optimus." Jack said and we kept watching, unable to look away, as a blue 4WD came speeding through the car park. He shot at Bee and 'Cee, which made the two collide.
"Bumblebee, Arcee, no!" I whisper screamed and held out my hand towards them.
"C'mon, keep going guys." we nodded at Jack and kept pushing the orb and thanks to the building shaking from the battle, the orb fell on to the lift and alarms started to go off. We lowered it to the ground and Miko and I led the way to the exit. Miko pushed a button to open the door and ran out with me tailing her. Before I could exit, she froze, making me stop as well. "Uh… wazzup!" she said and someone grabbed her arm.
"You should come with me miss." The voice said and led Miko to a control room and pushed her in. "You too missy." Slag. I looked over at him and noticed he was a guard. Not wanting to be grabbed, I walked over into the room with my head down. He shut the door behind us and sat down so the monitors were behind him. "Look kids, if this is some kind of prank, it's not funny, the authorities were on their way. It'd be a lot easier if you told us about the sphere, especially for you miss Bishop." The man said pointing at me. Miko looked confused and I just lowered my head even more. They didn't know my real last name.
"Well, I was researching for my history report and my buddy Emz here was helping me but we got locked in here after closing." Miko smoothly lied and I'll admit, she was convincing.
"So, what's your history report about? I'd love to know."
"Uh…"
"It started back in Ancient Greece." I started off and we both went into explaining a report Miko hadn't even written.
-Time skip to next morning-
"And then there is the whole principle of Deus ex Machina, the god of the machine. It's that part in history where that guy shows up to make everything good and right." Miko finished and I smiled at her for her good job. I thought it was pronounced Deus eux Machinima until she told me earlier in the long and boring speech.
"is that so young ladies? Well I'm sure the police would love to hear all about your report. She glared at him but I was too tired and almost fell out of my seat when the door opened. To my utter relief, Agent Fowler walked in.
"Special Agent William Fowler. The stolen property has been found and restored to its rightful place on the premises." We looked at the screens and sure enough, there was the harvester. Must be a replica. "The girls come with me. Oh and you dropped your cellphone, right next to your history report." Fowler was about to shut the door when the guard said,
"Sure. Oh and Emmaline? I'll make sure to tell your Father what happened when he comes back." I froze. Slowly, I turned around and looked at him with wide eyes. "I'll probably forget by the time he does though, he hasn't been around for about 6 months or so. Have a good day." I nodded quickly to him and speed walked past Miko and Fowler. Once I was out the front, I saw Bulk and Dad waiting for us in vehicle mode.
"Off you go you two."
"Thank-you Fowler." I whispered and put on a fake smile. Miko ran and jumped into Bulkhead and they quickly sped off. I was going to go to Dad when I felt Fowler put a hand on my shoulder.
"You alright kid?" he asked in concern. Oh, right. Fowler didn't know about what happened with my father yet. I'm probably going to keep it that way.
"Fine, I-I'm fine." I lied in response and he decided to let it go. I climbed into Dad's cab and I think he could sense my fear.
"What's the matter?"
"Nothing, I don't think it's important."
"You're lying Emmaline."
I sighed, he knew me too well. "Just, can we please drop it? I'm really tired."
"Alright, But I will find out eventually, okay?"
"Okay Dad." I said and yawned loudly.
"Get some rest sweet-spark."
"Mm, thanks Dad. Love you."
"…Love you too sweet-spark, I always will."
Well, that's the 10th chapter for you! Depending on if I'm lazy and forget or actually remember, the 11th may come out today.
AUTOBOTS RULE!
-emzydatffan