Optimus stood in front of Rachael and Silver. The others were behind Optimus. Ratchet had come back to hear the punishment after putting away the allspark shard. By this time, Silver had learned everyone of the Autobot's names. The green big-boned bot was Bulkhead, the yellow and black bot was Bumblebee. 'Figures' thought Silver. The red and white was Ratchet, the black and gold was Prowl, and the Red whit and blue bot was Optimus Prime. She already knew Sari but Rachael was not the one she wanted to get along with.
"Your punishment will be that you two will team up no matter what." Declared Optimus.
"What!" Silver, Rachael and Prowl exclaimed.
"I don't want to be pared with this insolent fur-ball!" Rachael hissed.
Silver just stared at Rachael. She could feel the rage pulse through her like a knife slicing through skin for the blood to spray out. Rachael's rage burned through Silver but she did not dare argue about her punishment. Instead, she agreed, "Yes, sir." Silver dipped her head to Optimus.
The bots were puzzled why Silver did not argue like Rachael did. Then Sari spoke up, "Silver told me, once, that it is respectful to dip your head to acknowledge one wolf or another and do as your superior says." Silver dipped her head in gratitude for Sari backing her up.
"Hmph." Rachael growled. "In my opinion, she should learn to go solo and not have to worry about a whole pack. It may be fine to work with one or so people but not do it for the rest of their life."
"Pack members rely on each other for food!" Silver growled. "You saying my pack is weak?!"
"I'm saying they should depend on their own once in a while." Rachael retorted.
"We hunt for the pack. We feed our elders who can't walk or the crippled. If we don't, our pack will die off!" Silver howled.
"Enough!" Came Ratchet. "You two take the punishment. We are keeping and eye on you two."
"You got your orders, so do as you are told. If you are gone from one another's side or even site, then we will make sure you get back. We will extend the punishment if needed." Optimus said.
Rachael looked shocked bit Silver looked down scuffling her feet on the floor with shame.
"And one more thing." Optimus put up a finger. "You can only bring one person. You are dismissed."
Everyone broke up to do their usual day. Rachael went over to Prowl and they both just snuggled. Silver knew she had to stay near her so she simply sat on the floor. She thought what she was going to do with her day, nothing came to mind thanks to Rachael. Silver was only defending herself and now she has to deal with this reptile. How unfair. Silver slammed a fist on the hard floor. The pain surged through Silver but she did not care. Prowl and Rachael looked to see that Silver had slammed her hand onto the hard floor. Silver flushed when she felt eyes burn her skin. She simply stood up, "I want to go outside."
"Well, I don't want to." Rachael hissed.
Silver only glared at Rachael. She then knew immediately that Prowl was Rachael's mate. Silver wanted to claw her scales off till there was none anymore. Instead, she walked over to a wall a clawed it. She felt the eyes stare at her in shock.
"How did you grow claws?" Rachael was shocked.
Silver looked to her hand. Sure enough, her whole hand had white scales with black eagle-like claws. "Bring me to a mirror." Silver demanded.
"For what?" Rachael was curious.
"I just need to check something." Silver hissed. Prowl and Rachael stared at one another. "Now!" Silver howled at the top of her longs. She could not keep the quiver of fear away. She knew both heard her fear. Prowl's hand reached down to Silver. She looked into the mirror. Her eyes were intense blue and her pupils were slits. "What's happening to me!" Silver fell to her knees.
"Guys, get in here!" Rachael called. Immediately the team herded into the room circling the three.
"What is it, Rachael?" Optimus asked.
"Something is wrong with Silver." Prowl said.
Optimus knelt down to Silver. "What is the matter, Silver?"
Silver looked to him. Optimus jumped back to see her slit eyes and scaly hands with claws. "I have to go." Silver quivered. Silver quickly stood then bolted out the door. The team looked at one another.
"What was she turning into?" Bumblebee asked.
"I think I might know." Rachael spoke up. Everyone gazed at Rachael.