"IRONHIDE!"
Ironhide shot up, spark sinking to the floor as he saw Annabel fighting against this soldier who'd she attempted to help only moments ago. His optics gleaned over with rage as he saw the man throw a punch at the girl. Annabel blocked it, but only to be countered by a hook that got her in the side. Annabel fell to the ground, wheezing as the man shoved her along the ground. Ironhide quickly deactivated his holoform and activated his mech form, powering up a cannon to shoot the intruder. His aim fell short as he saw the man aiming the rifle at his charge.
"Down Autobot." The man said, cocking back the rifle. "Unless you want Lennox here to become the newest decoration on the floor."
Ironhide's optics narrowed and he eyed Annabel, who had propped herself up on her elbows, clearly disorientated.
"Ironhide." Annabel murmured. "Kick his ass."
The man stretched his neck and snarled, taking aim at the teen.
"Poor choice of words little lady." The man grinned insanely back at Ironhide who stood rooted to the spot, cannon semi-lowered to his side and spark pounding in his chasis.
The man pulled the rifle back in aim. "Time to say goodnight" His hand moved to the trigger and fired just as another body ploughed into the side of the man, knocking him off his feet and throwing his head harshly against the ground, rendering himself unconscious.
The ploughing force wobbily stood up and turned to reveal his identity.
" Primus almighty." Ironhide muttered in relief, deactivating his cannon. "Jason."
Jason rolled his shoulder and kicked lightly at the unconscious form of Annabel's attacker.
"He won't be out for long." Jason said curtly, picking up the rifle and slinging it over his back. Jason then bent down and hauled Annabel up, draping her arm across his shoulder to support her. Ironhide sighed as he watched the pair make their way across to him, transforming to vehicle mode as they drew closer. Ironhide felt guilty, for once his size being the disadvantage in battle. If Jason hadn't shown up when he did, Ironhide couldn't bare to think of what may have transpired.
"Jason." Annabel mumbled as she half walked, half dragged her feet across the ground. "Are you."
"Fine." Jason replied, adjusting a bit as they stepped over rubble. "My leg's the worst of it, but other than that I'm fine."
Annabel smirked a little and shook her head.
"You're crazy by the way." Jason said as they reached the topkick. Annabel cocked her head slowly in question as Jason helped her into the passenger seat.
"Why?" Annabel replied.
"You took on the guy who just blew up half the base. And nearly lost."
"I had it handled."
"No you didn't" Jason and Ironhide spoke in unison. They both drew back at the same reaction to Annabel's risky action.
"You may be trained in self defense Annabel," Ironhide continued. "But you are still injured. And from the looks of things that brace of yours just degraded a little."
Annabel rolled her eyes and pushed herself up in the seat a little.
"Lets just go." She replied curtly. "I'm not going to discuss what happened. Other than that there are still people in there hurt along with that maniac who nearly offlined all of us."
Ironhide growled, his engine revving a little. Jason noticed this and frowned but Annabel sighed and patted the dash in front of her.
"Sorry Hide." She said. "I'm just a little shaken."
Annabel sunk back in the seat a little and reached out to shut the door.
"Jason, hop in the back, we should go find help." She said, sinking back into the leather seat a little as aches and pains that were oblivious due to adrenaline slowly crept back into her limbs. Jason watched Annabel wince a little as she sunk back more into the seat and frowned. He shut the backdoor and tapped on Annabel's door window. Ironhide wound it down quickly to expose Annabel's confused expression.
"What are you doing?" Annabel quickly questioned. Jason ran a hand through his hair and shook his head.
"That guy still needs to be taken into custody. I'll meet you in the hanger in 20 minutes."
Annabel frowned and protested.
"But - "
"But nothing." Jason interrupted. "There are soldiers in there who will help. I'll be fine. You just make sure you figure out that brace thing of yours."
Annabel rolled her eyes and nodded slowly.
"Whatever." She smirked. Annabel's expression quickly softened as Jason turned and began walking back into the fray.
"Wait!" She called out, sticking her head out of Ironhide's window. Jason turned round and cocked an eyebrow in question. "Just be, careful. Ok?" Annabel said simply. Jason smiled, nodded, then turned to continue walking back into what remained of the mess hall. Ironhide started his engine and slowly began the drive down the hallway. Annabel remained quiet and Ironhide noticed.
"The boy can handle himself." Ironhide ended up saying. "He knows what he's doing."
Annabel sighed and shrugged.
"I guess."
"Now." Ironhide continued as he turned down the halls, dodging the debris of other attacked areas of the base. "Lets get you fixed up. The base has gone under some heavy fire and we need all our soldiers ready for action."
"I'm no soldier." Annabel replied quietly.
"You are now."
Annabel chuckled and punched the dash lightly. "Look who's had a change of spark." Annabel remarked crossing her arms across your chest. Ironhide humphed and Annabel shrugged, turning her attention to the scene outside her window. The sight before Annabel threw her a little. The mess hall wasn't the only part of the base attacked. They passed the armory and Annabel stared as she saw Wheeljack sawing away at what remained of the giant metal door that had been torn and mangled across the entrance. It seemed he was trying to get through to something or someone. Annabel then caught sight of a body underneath the metal and gasped, leaning back from the window quickly.
"He's alive." Ironhide said calmly. "I just checked his vitals and he has a sustained heartbeat, but major exterior damage to his legs."
Annabel frowned in worry as she watched Wheeljack increase his pace.
"Should we help?" Annabel said to herself as she saw soldiers helping each other out of the wreckage. She hoped dearly that the soldier underneath all that metal would survive.
"We will return to help as soon as we find something sustainable for that leg of yours." Ironhide tuned in, oblivious to the fact that Annabel had mistakenly spoken aloud. "Ratchet no doubt will be in the Med Bay. He will have something."
Annabel's gaze returned to the window as the armory slowly grew out of range.
"Ok."
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