Chapter ten.
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Museum and Capture.
I leaned against the railing as I came from school a while ago, I went home last night and had a shower to freshen myself up, which was quite nice. I sighed and looked ahead of me as my mind drifted like it normally does. I closed my eyes briefly, I wonder where Miko is?
My eyes snapped open as I heard an engine, speak of the devil. Bulkhead came to a stop and Miko hopped out as said mech transformed.
"You sound just like my parents!" Miko said as I walked over as curiosity got the better of me.
"Aren't they Japanese?" Bulkhead asked confused.
"They may speak a different language. But they say the same things!" Miko retorted.
"Because we want the best for you! And that means making sure you go to school! Not jail!" Bulkhead countered.
"He got you there." I said as she scowled at me.
"Uh-oh. What'd you do?" Jack teased as I snickered.
"I ditched detention." Miko admitted and then shrugged.
Bulkhead knelt down and I walked over to them.
"Look, Miko, before I became a warrior, I was a labourer – construction. I can build stuff. I can break stuff. And that's it!" Bulkhead said hoping she would get the point.
"I like breaking stuff! I wanna be just like you, Bulk!" Miko said.
"Oh… Why do you wanna be like me when you can be a medic like Ratchet?" Bulkhead retorted.
"That sounds boring." Miko huffed.
I rolled my eyes and shook my head.
"I'm detecting a fresh Energon pulse from the nation called Greece." Ratchet announced as I looked to the screen. "An ancient city. Quite historic, I believe."
"Ancient Greece, huh? Oh, field trip." Bulkhead said as I crossed my arms.
"Hey Karen, you wanna come?" Bulkhead then asked.
I shrugged. "Sure, I'm bored anyway."
Ratchet typed in the coordinates and turned on the ground bridge. Bulkhead transformed and we both climbed in, he revved his engine and drove towards the ground bridge.
We came to a stop on some sandy part and we both climbed out. Bulkhead transformed.
"Sweet! So what are we doing in Wreck-O-Ville?" Miko asked as I glanced at her.
Bulkhead took a scanning device out of his compartment and then glanced at her.
"I'm scouting Energon. You're doing research for your history report, and Karen...Does whatever she wants." Bulkhead answered.
"You punk'd me, Bulk? NOT COOL!" Miko exclaimed and then pouted. I snickered.
Bulkhead moved the device around and followed the signal. Miko and I followed him.
"Signal's strong." He told us. We all saw some pillars, machines and a painting of some sort.
"An excavation site!" Bulkhead said as I placed a hand on my hip.
"Whoa." Miko breathed.
"I know construction." I looked at Bulkhead. "According to my scanner humans hit energon veins, and they don't even know it."
We got closer to it and I looked at the painting more.
"Whoa! That's Cybertronian!" Bulkhead exclaimed as I glanced at the orb.
"You mean that yellow ball?" I asked as he glanced at me and nodded.
"Why would Ancient Greeks paint an energon harvester?" Bulkhead questioned.
"You know what that round thing is?" Miko asked and she took a picture of it with her phone.
"Your smarter than you let on!" Miko then exclaimed as we both did a high five.
"But even dumber than he looks."
We all turned around to face a Decepticon who was blue with gold optics instead of the red ones and a orange face.
"Breakdown!" Bulkhead hissed.
This Breakdown laughed. "Miss me?"
"Like rust in my undercarriage." Bulkhead growled.
"You know this lunkhead?" Miko asked as I snickered.
"We have a History." He told us.
"And you have a pet." Breakdown said as he looked at Miko and then to me. "Make that two. Do they play catch?"
Really!? Your comparing us to dogs! How insulting! The con easily snapped the Pillar off as if like a twig from a tree and aimed it at us. I got in front of Miko.
"Catch." He exclaimed as he tossed it to us. I shielded myself while shielding Miko. Bulkhead interrupted and got in the way as the Pillar turned to dust.
"Miko, Karen stay down!" He said as we went to hide.
Breakdown charged and the two collided. Breakdown slammed Bulkhead into the excavation site. Breakdown had the advantage and threw Bulkhead into the wall, the picture.
"Oops. Hope the pretty picture wasn't too important." The con said sarcastically. I came from hiding as he transformed and Miko came out when he was long gone.
"Told you I'm good at breaking things." Bulkhead told us.
"I'll always have your back, Bulk. Got us a picture of the picture." Miko said as she held up her phone.
-Autobot Base-
"It is indeed an Energon harvester. A tool created by the Ancients to remove raw Energon from any nearby source." Optimus confirmed once Miko showed the picture.
"Greek gods knew Autobots." Raf asked in disbelief.
"No. The Ancients often used the art of a given era to conceal messages," Optimus corrected, "This fresco was likely a signpost indicating a harvester's location hidden somewhere on this planet."
"Uh, Optimus, if the harvester removes Energon from anything and you all have Energon pumping inside you…?" Jack began but trailed off.
"In Decepticon hands, the harvester could be a devastating weapon." Optimus replied and I frowned.
"See? You were a genius to destroy that painting!" Miko assured Bulkhead.
"Miko's not wrong. How can the 'Cons find the harvester without the fresco?" Arcee asked.
"Simple really." I began and crossed my arms. "First step: Open the internet, second step: Have high speed internet. Raf, explain the rest."
"If you do an image search for 'Greek God' and 'Golden Orb', this pops up. It's in a museum."He explained as he showed an image displaying a white stone stature of a Greek God holding a golden orb in his hand. Everyone realized that it was the Energon harvester. I glanced at the screen.
"See, it's not rocket science." I said.
"That the real deal?" Arcee asked.
Optimus looked at the image then to Ratchet. "Contact Agent Fowler."
-Later-
You've reached Special Agent William Fowler. I'm currently on an intensive training retreat and unavailable until Tuesday.
Well that went well.
"I hate talking to machines." Ratchet grumbled as I snickered.
"Without Agent Fowler's direct aid, we will have to confiscate the harvester on our own." Optimus announced.
"Whoa! Wait a minute! Confiscate? You serious!?" I said.
"As in steal museum property?" Jack asked in disbelief.
"That sounds illegal." Raf said worried.
"I do not wish to break human law. But once the Decepticons learn of the harvester's location, they will not hesitate to obtain it by any means necessary. We must act covertly." Optimus told us as I scowled. Good point.
"No offence, Optimus. But covertly and giant robots don't really go well together. Museums are public. And they have guards and security cameras." Jack told them.
"No problem! We're small enough to sneak in! And we're not a government secret!" Miko said as I crossed my arms.
"Miko, I'm not sure that's wise." Bulkhead said as I frowned.
"But it might be our best option, Bulkhead." Optimus told the green mech "The longer we debate, the more time we give the Decepticons."
We were told the plan of what to do, while the Autobots guard the area so no person would come along we would sneak in with this yellow lift which I have no idea where they got from.
We were waiting for orders as I frowned, I'm not to sure about this whole thieving thing.
"So, whose ready thieve a famous museum?" Miko asked.
I said nothing.
Jack, Rafael, Miko, Karen. Iwill have a clear view of you. Once you secure the harvester, I will contact Ratchet and he will bridge you back to base. Optimus told us over the com link as Ratchet activated the ground bridge.
Good thing I have my com link with me.
"Now, since you'll bypass all normal points of entry, you won't have to worry about setting off the alarm. But take care to avoid any security guards." Ratchet warned us.
Jack drove the lift through the ground bridge and we entered on the other side, I was fascinated with all the displays. I looked at them in awe.
"Opa." Miko whispered as I saw the harvester.
I glanced to Optimus who flashed his headlights three times, I knew that was the signal to start.
"Thieving is a go, go." I told the three.
:Karen, make sure you keep alert for any guards.: Optimus told me over my com link.
:You got it.: I said and nodded.
This one the other three can't hear our conversation. I looked around as the three were busy with what I like to call, operation: Thieves.
I heard the glass crack behind us. I looked and saw Optimus looking at us seeing if we were alright but then a red car transformed and stabbed Optimus with an electric pole thing, knocking Optimus out. After he fell down the con jumped onto his back and jabbed him again. Ironhide, which I have no idea where he came from tried to fire at the con but he missed.
"It's Cons!" Raf gasped.
"They got Optimus!" Jack said worriedly.
"Shit!" I hissed.
We then noticed another 'con' driving towards us, it was the con from earlier. Breakdown. Arcee and Bumblebee then came into view as they sped towards Breakdown, but the con shot missiles at them, causing them both to swerve and 'Bee to transform as the two 'bots collided into each other. I flinched, ow.
I saw Bulkhead jump down running towards Breakdown, who transformed and punched him. Bulkhead was sent flying back and collided with the other con knocking the two through one of the museum walls,triggering the alarm. Luckily for us, the jolt helped us to finally get the harvester onto the lift. About time!
"Let's roll." I said to them.
Miko climbed out of the lift and ran ahead of them, looking for a way out without getting caught. Me, Jack, and Raf followed along behind her in the lift with the Energon harvester. When Miko turned to the left, she saw a garage. She hit the button to open it. As the roller door slowly raised itself automatically, she took off running and climbed underneath it. However, she froze when she felt the light from a flashlight hit her. We had to hide behind the wall nearby when we spotted a security guard standing in front of Miko. I resisted the urge to slap my hand to my forehead.
"Uh…wassup?" Miko greeted.
"Better come with me, miss." the security guard said as he grabbed Miko by the wrist and dragged her to his office.
I sighed and then I spotted legs. I pointed. Jack took the lift over.
"Arcee." Jack whispered.
Whoever it was knelt down and lifted the door. I gulped to realized it was not Arcee at all.
"It's Soundwave!" Raf squeaked.
Said con grabbed the harvester and then looked at me. I swallowed hard and didn't had time to react as he also grabbed me. Jack and Raf looked on in shock.
"Uh...Good luck explaining guys." I said then laughed nervously.
I yelped when Soundwave transformed and I was sitting in the cockpit, I didn't had time to react as the seatbelt wrapped around me and we left. I sighed.
-Normal POV-
Jack and Raf ran from the museum and to the Autobots.
"The Decepticons have the harvester!" Jack announced.
"And security has Miko!" Raf added.
"WHAT? I'm going in after her!" Bulkhead said but Optimus stopped him.
"Bulkhead, Miko may be detained. But she is safe from harm." Optimus told him.
"Your one short." Ironhide noted.
Jack swallowed hard. "Not only do the Decepticon have the harvester, they also have Karen."
They looked on in shock. Jack rubbed the back of his head nervously, how are they gonna explain to Ratchet?
-Autobot Base-
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE WAS CAPUTRED BY THE DECEPTICONS!"
Everyone flinched at the medic's rage, mad was not the word to describe the medic at the moment.
Ironhide crossed his arms. "You heard me."
"How!"
"Well...Soundwave grabbed the harvester and then Karen." Jack said nervously.
Ratchet growled softly causing the two humans to take a step back.
"Calm down Ratchet, we will get her back." Optimus assured the medic.
Ratchet grumbled and turned away.
-Karen's POV-
I squirmed as the chains were uncomfortable, now I know how Fowler felt. I sighed in frustration and looked around and then to the floor. I heard the door open and I looked up.
"Oh lookie! It's Breakdown!" I squealed.
Said mech looked disturbed and the red con from the museum was with Breakdown.
"And it's that other con who's name I don't know." I said.
Said con approached me with a smirked. He grabbed my chin forcing me to look at him.
"My designation is Knock Out, don't forget it."
I raised an eye brow then scoffed. "Whatever!"
"Now, you have information we need."
Time to play dumb again. "I don't know what your talking about?"
He grabbed my chin again and I scowled at that. He stared into my eyes and I squirmed.
"Your lying."
I think my blood turned ice cold to hear that. I squirmed more and then scowled as I was getting nowhere.
"Where is the Autobot base!"
I growled. "I'm not telling you anything!"
Knock Out 'tsk' at me and then shook his helm. "Such a stubborn child."
I growled and squirmed, these chains are really uncomfortable.
"Stubborn kid." Breakdown noted.
Knock Out smirked. "Oh? Your playing tough hm? I suppose I will have to get someone else to do it."
The two left and I frowned. I sighed, I should of just stayed at base. I squirmed more and closed my eyes briefly.
-Later-
I squirmed and opened my eyes as I looked around. I frowned and then scowled, I haven't moved an inch, I'm just making myself tired. I groaned and looked to the ceiling then to the floor. I blinked as the door opened and I glanced. I frowned as a Vehicon entered followed by Starscream...Aw crap.
"Soo...I take it your plan failed...As usual." I said then snickered.
He glared at me and then approached me I frowned as he began to circle me with his taloned servos behind his back. Looking at me carefully. I shuddered and squirmed. I can't wait to tell Ratchet.
"From what Knock Out told me...Your very stubborn." He told me as he stood in front of me.
"Yeah? So what!" I spat.
He looked shock for a second then smirked. "No wonder Megatron was interested in you."
"Key word, was." I retorted.
"You got fire in you, that is something I like."
I scowled and shifted, creepy much. He soon held something in front of my face.
"See this? This is a Energon prod, the same one I used on that other human." Starscream explained.
I said nothing as he moved the prod away from me, he soon activated it. "Where is the Autobot base!" He hissed.
I growled. "Read my lips, I'm. Not. Telling. You."
"Don't be so stupid human!"
I growled again and squirmed, as if I'm telling them anything. I didn't flinch as something hit me in the stomach. I hissed instead.
"Want me to stop? Then tell me the location."
"No!"
Once again I didn't flinch as I was struck again, I was not gonna show I was weak, now I definitely know how Fowler felt, it's painful but I was not gonna show it.
"Is this how you treat all your guests?" I chuckled.
I blinked as there was a commotion outside the door. Starscream growled and held the prod to me once again. I peeked to see who it is and I laughed softly.
"What is so funny!" He growled.
I smirked weakly. "Turn around."
He did and was met by a cannon to the face. Ironhide glared at the con in front of him and I trembled in pain as I took shaky breathes. Starscream formed his gun and aimed at me. Ironhide froze on the spot.
"One step Autobot and say goodbye to the organic."
Ironhide chuckled. "Look around you Starscream, your out numbered."
We both did, there was Jazz, Ironhide himself, Optimus, and another mech I have never seen before. I blinked as the new comer got the chains off me and gently placed me onto his servo. I curled up in pain and groaned softly, not enough for Starscream to hear.
"How did you get aboard!" Starscream said in alarm.
"None of your business con!" Ironhide growled.
Jazz chuckled. "Your lucky our medic didn't come with us, he's not impressed and boy, was he mad."
I grinned and uncurled as I sat on my knees as I was winching in pain occasionally. Jazz blasted Starscream, enough to send him into stasis, we all then left.
"Took you long enough." I said and winched.
"The ship was not easy to find." Ironhide told me.
I said nothing and lied back down as pain took over. I growled and shifted.
"What did he do?" Jazz asked me.
I grunted. "Struck me with an energon prod, and it hurts like hell."
"Your a trouble magnet girly." Jazz told me.
I scowled. "Whatever."
I flinched and clutched my stomach and hugged myself.
"Least you know how Fowler felt." Jazz told me amused. "I was told by Bumblebee of what happened."
I said nothing as the ground bridge opened. I sighed in relief as we entered.
"I'm surprised the enemy didn't strike." The new mech said. I blinked in surprised he had an English accent.
"Nope!" Jazz beamed. "Ironhide knocked them out."
"Shame I didn't get that slaggin medic."
I shrugged.
"Oh yeah!" Jazz suddenly said as he glanced at me. "This is Prowl, second in command."
I glanced at him as he gave a nod of greeting. I returned the gesture. The ground bridge closed and I glanced to Ratchet who relaxed, I was surprised, I never seen Ratchet like this, to Jack and the others, he's different, but to me...He shows his soft side when they're not here. I knew he cared, but he had a funny way of showing it to the others. I flinched as pain shot up my body, that set alarm bells off Ratchet as he approached.
"What happened?" He asked.
"Starscream gave Karen a taste of the energon prod." Ironhide told him.
"Twice." I said.
Ratchet took me out Prowl's servos and took me to the med bay. I sighed.
"Let me guess, I have to stay here for the night." I said as Ratchet looked at me and nodded.
I frowned and then shrugged.
"No worries." Jazz called. "Jack made up an excuse, something about sleepover."
I nodded. "Fine by me."
I lied down with the pillow and blanket as I was given pain killers. I said nothing and glanced to the roof.
"Can I ask you something?"
I glanced to Ratchet. "I guess."
"Who is this male Miko was on about."
"Some guy in school." I replied and shrugged.
He said nothing and walked off, that got me confused as I tilted my head, what was that about? Is Ratchet...Jealous? I find that hard to believe, hey wait...When did Ratchet care about who I date or not. That left me pondering as I tapped my chin. I frowned and shifted. I think I will be pondering for a while.
I sighed and then frowned, I couldn't help but yawn and allow sleep to take over.
-Third POV-
Ratchet paused and frowned, when did he start caring about Karen's personal life? It's none of his business anyway and he's certain she doesn't want him to butt in her personal life. Ratchet scowled and glanced to the sleeping organic, she looked so...Peaceful during sleeping.
The medic shook his helm and scowled again and then rubbed his helm, where did that come from? And why should he care about who she dates? It's none of his concern, his only duty is to protect her and make sure she stays out of danger, which can be a challenge at times.
Especially with her personality and mouth at times which will run.
And we're done! Gosh.
:3 another long chapter, tsk, tsk. Ratchet butting in onto Karen's personal life, XD they're so denial, both of them, and will be for a while, until I say so.
That is the first and last time Karen gets interrogated by the cons :3.
Anyway, review please, thanks.