This one is dedicated to my newest best friend Adriana! Thank you sooooooo much for all of your words of encouragement! :D
Chapter 11: Storm
(SAPPHIRE's POV)
I woke up at dawn the next morning, it was early yes, but getting up hadn't been my choice. I had been woken up by the sound of pained barks and howls. I quickly folded up my blanket and put on my backpack, then followed the direction of the sounds. I reached a small clearing where I discovered the source of the sounds. What I found was the most beautiful animal I had ever seen.
I saw that it was a he and he looked like I mix of a husky and a wolf. He was mostly a gray/silver color, but his paws were white along with his muzzle and a stripe that stopped between his eyes. His tail was curled like a husky and he also had long, plush fur. His most stunning features were is strong, lean muscles and his bright aquamarine eyes.
I approached him, but when he noticed me he growled. I stopped and looked him over to see why he didn't flee. Then I saw it, clamping harshly on back right leg, was a bear trap. I grew angry at the cruel devise, how dare it harm such a magnificent animal! I knew I had to help him, whether he liked it or not. I shrugged off my backpack and started walking closer again, but once more he growled and his neck fur bristled.
I tried a different approach. I started singing 'When You Say Nothing At All' and watched as the wolf slowly started to relax. In all my years I had never met a dog my singing couldn't calm. I started approaching again, he stiffened but didn't growl. I held out my hand and he sniffed it. When he was done he wagged his tail and I took that as a sign of trust.
"Ok boy, I'm gonna pry open the bear trap, it might hurt a little, but you need to trust me." I told him in a soft, gentle tone. We looked into each other's eyes and then he closed his and tipped his head down. It was amazing how much it looked like a nod. I edged around his large body to the trap, keeping a hand on him so he would know where I was.
When I reached the trap I saw that his leg wasn't broken, but it was cutting deep into his flesh. "Ok here we go. Strength don't fail me now!" I said as I grabbed each edge of the bear trap. As I promised I slowly pried it open and as soon as he could the wolf leapt from its clutches. I quickly let the jaws go and tried to move my hands out of the way in time, but the thing cut my wrist.
I gripped it and growled in pain, but then let it go knowing it would heal in a few minutes anyway. I approached the wolf, whom was lying on his side in the grass. He sniffed my wound, whined, and licked it apologetically. "It's ok, it'll heal." I told him and stroked his head. He leaned into my touch and wagged his tail happily.
I just sat there and stroked him for a while until all of a sudden, he jumped to his feet. I stared at him with wide eyes and looked at his wound. To my surprise it had all, but disappeared. I gasped, "Oh, my God! You swallowed my blood!" I realized.
I hugged his neck, "I'm so Sorry! Now you'll be a freak like me!" I cried into his fur. 'It's alright' he barked and I was surprised when I understood him. I stood up, "Wait, can you understand me?" I asked dumbfounded.
He nodded, 'Yes I understand you,' he barked. "I'm sorry. I forgot that I wasn't human." I whispered. He walked over and used his muzzle to put my hand on his head, 'It's alright. After all you saved my life!' he barked happily. I smiled at him in gratitude.
I watched in amazement as his claws, tail tip, and ear tips turned light royal blue, the very tips of his claws were crimson, making them appear even more lethal. Then his eyes acquired a glow like my own, which made them look even more stunning. And as a final touch, a light royal blue autobot insignia appeared on his left shoulder, made by his fur being colored in that spot. "Is your leg completely healed now?" I asked. He nodded and I started to rub his head. I could tell that his bones were already starting to become metal like my own.
"So I not the only techno-organic anymore'" I mussed aloud. The wolf tilted his head in confusion and I explained, "That's what my- now our- species has been named." He nodded in understanding. "My name's Sapphire. Do you have a name?" I asked. He shook his head, 'Not in your language' he barked.
I smiled, "Well, we can remedy that! I'll start suggesting names and you pick one." I said. He nodded enthusiastically so I started throwing out names.
"Silver?" I asked and he shook his head no. 'It's a little too plain for me,' He yipped. "Shadow?" I tried. 'If I was darker maybe, but no.' he barked. I thought really hard then suddenly I snapped my fingers, "I got it!" I exclaimed. I turned to the wolf, "How about Storm?" I asked with a beam. 'Storm,' he barked, trying the name out. He gave me a wolfish grin, 'It has a nice ring to it. My name is Storm!' he barked in declaration.
"Alright then Storm, as my only fellow techno-organic, will you be my partner?" I asked him. He nodded his head, 'I would love too, Sapphire.' He woofed. I beamed at him and he smiled at me. As we looked deep into each other's glowing eyes we each saw each other's joy at finally having a true companion. Both our gazes were swimming with happiness, but our joyous moment was cut short by the sound of a ground bridge.
But whose ground bridge is it? dun dun Dun!