Transformers Robots in Disguise (RID): Devil Z's Revenge

Written by: Marik7410

Jackie: It's been two days since the Autobots killed Devil Z. At the same time, Andréa was fatally wounded and she was rushed to the hospital. We received news from Mike that Andréa was dying and there was nothing we can do to save her. All we could do is watch her die. The grim reaper is almost here and I still believe that she can be saved. Because there is one person who can save Andréa and we can't find him. How can you abandon your sister like that? She trusted you and she was there for you and now you disappeared when she needs you the most. Max, where are you?

Chapter 11

Siblings

Location: Autobots Base

The Autobots were packing up for departure. Arcee was repaired but she wasn't at 100% yet. Her treatment had to be continued on the ship. T-Ai had received a message from Hotshot that they are orbiting the planet. Before leaving, Elita had ordered everyone to search and kill off every single Decepticons that are hiding. Arcee was stuck inside the base, watching her team doing their duty to protect Earth. Though she was glad that Hotshot is here, she was down in the dumps. Valkyrian appeared in front of Arcee and stared at her. "Talk," Valkyrian said.

"It's Andréa," Arcee said. "I can't just leave without knowing if she is going to be alright."

"But you heard what Mike said, Andréa is dying."

"I still won't accept it. She can pull through. I know she can."

"Just because Andréa may act like…"

"No," Arcee said. "Andréa is everything Tai is. Tai is willing to do anything to save the ones she love and that what Andréa did and now look at her. She is on her death bed as we speak. I don't want to lose another friend."

"Cheer up," Valkyrian said. "Jackie said that Max is Andréa's only chance for survival."

"But we can't find him."

"Arcee, look at me."

Arcee looked up and noticed that Valkyrian's gauntlets were different color. "One is purple and the other is red," Arcee observed.

"The only remainder we have of them," Valkyrian said. "If these fade away, we lost them for sure. And as you see, Tai is still here, waiting. If the red fades away, Andréa is gone but it's not fading away. Andréa will make it. Trust me."

"Alright."

"Let's go. We have to get on the ship."

Elita returned from her task to get Arcee. "Ready to go?" Elita asked.

"Not yet," Arcee replied. "I have one more task for you to complete and it's very important."

"Whatever it is, I'm up for it," Elita proudly accepted.

Area: Suburbs

Mike had returned home for the first time in two days. He had Rick stay with Andréa to watch her. Mike and even the nurse agreed that he smelled kind of funky. So he went home to bath and changes his clothes. Prowl had taken Mike to the base to get his bike. Then Mike rode on home. As Mike pulled in the driveway, he saw a silver Toyota Camary in the driveway. He looked at the license plate and he didn't recognize it at all. "Maybe it's one of mom's friends," Mike muttered to himself.

Mike walked up to the door and opened it. He announced his arrival and his mother responded back. She was in the kitchen cooking. Mike's mother know Andréa's situation and she was worried about her also. "So how's Andréa dear?" she asked.

"Same as yesterday but no improvement," Mike replied.

"I hope she pulls through. You two are made for each other."

"Mom."

"I can't wait to see you two get married."

"Mom."

"Plus I can't wait to see my grandchildren."

"Mother!" Mike said.

"What? Don't hate on me because I want to see my grandkids. And they better be cute or I'm coming after you."

"Why me?" Mike asked.

"As cute as Andréa is, she can carry beautiful kids but you might mess it up with your DNA."

"Mother!" Mike scolded.

"Go on and take a shower, done funking my nice house. Oh and you have guest in your room."

"A visitor?" Mike wondered.

Mike went to his room and saw no one. So he grabbed his things and went to the bathroom. After a good shower, Mike walked out the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist and another around his neck to dry his hair. Mike walked back inside his room and saw his guest. A woman with golden blond hair with bright amber eyes was sitting on his bed. The woman was stunning. Sun kissed olive brown skin, she was radiant. Almost twenty, she had a childish face to go with her energetic personality. She brings life to the party but press the wrong button and she can bring hell anywhere. "What are you doing here?" Mike asked.

"Wow you'd changed over the years," the guest spoke. "I can see why Andréa has the hots for you."

"Why are you here?"

"Same reason why you were in the hospital, I'm concerned about Andréa."

Location: Metro City General
Area: Andréa's room

Rick was sitting next Andréa watching her closely. "Man, I've known you for a long time and I even had a crush on you. Now to see you like this hurts me." Rick said. He grabbed Andréa's hand and held it tight. "I know you're a fighter," Rick continued. "Fight this one and live."

"Max," Andréa spoke softly.

Rick looked at Andréa and saw that her eyes were closed. "Andréa?" he said.

"Max," Andréa repeated. "Where's Max? Where's my brother? I need him."

Rick didn't hesitate and called Jackie.

Location: I-59

Jackie was driving from her house to the hospital. She had a bouquet of rose in the passenger seat to decorate Andréa's room. Her phone rang and Jackie picked it up. "Hello," she said.

"Jackie, you have to find Max," Rick said.

"Why?" Jackie asked.

"Andréa called for him. I heard her myself," Rick replied. "Listen."

"Max, where are you?"

Hearing this brought a tear to Jackie's face

"I'll do the best I can," Jackie said.

"But how are you going to find him? We looked everywhere," Rick said.

"Not everywhere," Jackie said. "I think I know where he might be."

Location: Metro City Hospital

Rick hung up the phone and continued to look at Andréa. Now she was quiet and sleeping peacefully. The door opened and Rick saw Mike coming in. He was glad to see him but his guest. "Oh no, not you again," Rick said.

"I'm that bad?" the woman said.

"It depends," Rick said.

"So did you and Andréa…you know…"

"No," Rick said.

"That's sad because during your prom she was willing to go all the way," the woman smiled.

Rick grabbed the cushion from the chair and screamed into it.

Location: East side of town

Jackie arrived in an urban neighbor. There was an elementary school where they use to go to. Jackie pulled up to an abandon two-story house. There was no car in the driveway but Jackie was confident that she'll find Max here.

Jackie walked inside the house and saw a large empty room. Dust littered the room. Every step Jackie made, a small dust cloud formed. Jackie walked to the stairs and climbed it to the second floor. She walked down the hall to the second to the last door on the left. She opened it slowly and saw someone sitting in the corner of the room. "How did you find me?" Max asked.

"I know you like no one else," Jackie replied.

"Yippe you found me but you need to leave," Max said.

"I won't leave without you. Andréa needs you."

"No she doesn't."

"She called for you. You're her older brother."

"Even so."

"You're supposes to protect her," Jackie said.

"And did I? No. I failed her as a brother."

"You're ridiculous. You were my role model and you going to let Andréa die."

"There is nothing I can do."

"There is always something you can do."

"I'm telling you that there is nothing I can do," Max said.

"Fine, go ahead and let my little sister died in the hospital. Just like everyone else I've gotten close to," Jackie said. "You have one hour to change your mind and it's a 45 minute drive from here. I understand if want to be alone. But know this if you decided to let Andréa die, I will never forgive you. Don't even talk to me." Jackie took out her car keys and removed a key from the ring. Then she threw the key at Max. "Goodbye Max," Jackie said and she left.

Max was left alone in the corner to think. Then he started thinking about the past. He started reminiscing every moment he had with his little sister. From the time she was born to now.

Year: 2101

Max had picked up Andréa from kindergarten and they were walking home together. "So lil' sis, what did you do today?" Max asked.

"In art time, I made bracelets," Andréa said. She went inside her pocket and took out a bracelet made of yarn and decorated with colorful beads. "I made this one for you big brother."

"I can't take this," Max declined. "It's your bracelet."

"But I want you to have it."

"But this is yours. You made it yourself."

Andréa had a disappointed look on her face. She looked sad enough to cry. "My big brother doesn't like me anymore," Andréa said sadly.

"I do like you it's just I can't take your gift," Max said.

"Then take my present," Andréa insisted.

"Okay," Max smiled. Max proudly accepted the gift and wore it. "Thank you for the present," Max said. "I'll always treasure it."

"You better," Andréa said.

Later…

Max and Andréa were at home, enjoying the rest of the day. Max had homework to do and Andréa was quietly playing by herself until her brother was available. Max was finished and they played the rest of the day. Soon it was nighttime and they were fast asleep. Around 1 in the morning, Andréa had a nightmare and crawled into Max's bed. Max was woken up. "What's wrong?" he asked.

"I had a bad dream," Andréa said. "Can I sleep with you tonight?"

"Alright," Max said.

Andréa snuggled with close to Max and hugged him tight. "You're warm," Andréa said.

"Well I'm not dead," Max joked. Andréa giggled. "You think Mom and Dad will ever stop fighting?" Andréa asked.

"I don't know," Max replied.

"Will we end up like them?" Andréa asked.

"I don't think so. We're brothers and sister. We may fight but that won't change the fact that I still love you."

"Promise?" Andréa said.

"Promise."

"Pinky swear it?"

Max sat up and Andréa had her pinky out. Mike smiled and wrapped his pinky around Andréa's. "From this day on, we look out for each other and do whatever that's in our power to protect and help each other. Even if we are in disagreement, we help each other."

"Until Mom and Dad stop fighting and get back together," Andréa added.

"Agreed," Max accepted.

"Agreed," Andréa accepted.

Year: 2112

Max looked at his wrist and saw the bracelet Andréa had made years ago. "I made a promise and I intend on keeping it," Max said. "Jackie is right. Andréa needs me more than ever."

Max got up and ran downstairs. He ran out the door and remembered that he walked here. "Damn, Jackie is gone and it takes 45 minutes to get their by car," Max said. "I guess Jackie will never talk to me ever again."

"Guess again," Jackie said. Max turned his head and saw Jackie in the driveway with her car. "Need a lift?"

"You don't know how much this means to me," Max said.

"Stop yapping and hop in," Jackie rushed.

Max jumped inside Jackie's car and she quickly backed out the driveway and peeled for the hospital. "Don't you hear your sister calling for you?" Jackie asked.

"Not really," Max said. "If I'm being selfish, I don't hear Andréa at all. But when I open my mind, I'll hear her loud and clear."

"Max, help!" Andréa cried.

"Like now," Max continued. "She's calling for help. We don't have much time left."

Jackie meshed the gas and tore down the local streets.

Location: Metro City General

45 minutes later, a BMW screeched in front of the hospital. Max jumped out the car and ran inside. Jackie stepped out to tell Max where Andréa was but he was too far away. "He'll find her," Jackie said.

Max ran passed the receptionist and towards the elevator. Max did his best to establish a telepathic link to Andréa. "Where are you?" he asked.

Area: Andréa's room

"Up here," Andréa replied. Everyone was shocked to hear Andréa talking. "Hurry, I need you."

"Who is she talking to?" Rick wondered.

"Max," the guest said. "He's here."

Area: Lobby

Max called for the elevator but it were taking too long to come down. Then Max saw a resident nurse. "Excuse me miss, where's the stairs?" Max asked.

"They're just over there to your left," the nurse replied.

"Thank you," Max said and he took off.

"I hope he's not going to the top floor," the nurse said. The elevator dinged as it reached the ground floor.

Max reached the door and opened it. He saw the staircase and looked up. He saw that he had enough room for him to fly straight up. "Hang on, I'm on my way," Max said and he took off. Unfortunately it was in front of an elderly woman. The very sight of seeing someone flying gave her a heart attack and dropped to the floor.

Max flew until he reached the 15th floor. He busted open the door and ran down the hall. He ran until he passed an open room. He slid to a stop and turned around. He walked up to the door and peered inside. Max was at disbelief. He finally found his sister. Everyone watched Max walking up slowly to Andréa. Rick gave Max his seat so he can be closer to his sister. Max sat down and grabbed Andréa's hand and held it firmly. Footsteps echoed as Jackie ran inside. "Oh, you found her," Jackie said. She looked around the room and saw a guest. "Chelsea, is that you?" Jackie asked.

"Is this the same grumpy, stubborn Jackie that I known since we were little?" Chelsea asked.

"Yes," Jackie replied.

"You filled out nicely," Chelsea complemented.

"You look better than me," Jackie said.

Chelsea got up and hugged Max from behind. Then she gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Everything is going to be fine," Chelsea promised.

"I wish I can do something for her," Max said.

"Well I know what to do," Chelsea said. She placed her hand over Andréa's chest. Jackie placed her hand over Chelsea then Mike and Rick. Max smiled at their effort. "If you're trying to heal her heart, you should be over here," Max said. He placed his hands on top of everyone else and moved it over Andréa's heart. At the moment, their hands had a gold aura as a beam entered Andréa's heart. Then Jackie had remembered what happened after she had talk to Rick.

Earlier…

Jackie hung up the phone and saw a pink Charger in front of her. The Charger slowed down and turned on its right blinker. "What the hell?" Jackie said. "Does this guy want me to follow him?"

Jackie flashed her lights and followed. Jackie reached a secluded area. She locked her doors and put her car in Neutral. The Charger transformed and it was Elita. "Oh it's Elita," Jackie said. She unlocked her door and stepped out. "What's up?"

"We're leaving and we wanted to say goodbye," Elita said. "Plus Arcee wanted to give something to Andréa to make her feel better." Elita kneeled down and gave Jackie an Autobot insignia. "Arcee said that your bravery was like none other," Elita continued. "If we have to come back to Earth, you'll be the first we call."

"So we are part of the team?" Jackie said.

"The Earth Defense Team," Elita smiled.

"Best of luck on your mission," Jackie said.

"Hope Andréa gets better," Elita said. A ship appeared out of nowhere and hovered above them. Elita looked up. "There's my ride," Elita said. "Say goodbye to everyone for me."

"I will," Jackie promised.

Jackie reached inside her pocket and took out the Autobot insignia. "What's that?" Rick asked.

"Arcee's support," Jackie replied.

Time had run out and life support had cut off. The EKG had flat lined as Andréa's heart stopped beating. Jackie placed the insignia on top and the beam widened. Moments later, the EKG monitor started beeping. Andréa took in a deep breath as she was revived. Everyone broke the beam and they were glad that Andréa was here to stay. Everyone was celebrating, except for Max. "She can still die," Max said.

"What do you mean?" Jackie asked.

Max took a small needle and pricked Andréa's foot. There was no response. "She's in a coma," Max said.

The cheering quickly left the room. "We revived her and she's still going to die because she's in a deep sleep," Mike said.

Everyone had an idea and looked at Mike. Mike felt the stare and met the source. Mike looked around and saw that everyone had a devious look their face. Max had an evil twinkle in his eye. "You can't be serious are you?" Mike asked.

"What better way to end this drama than a fairy tale ending?" Max smiled. Mike just sighed.

Area: Andréa's mind

Though she's in a coma, she was having a good time in her own world. In fact she was president of the world. As president, she established a strong role for all women. Andréa made women the dominate species. Men had to tend to women not only when they are sick, having a child or to satisfied their needs but to pamper them 24/7. Andréa was sitting her oval office playing with a lock of her hair. "I have everything I want and yet I'm not happy," Andréa said.

A servant presented Andréa with a game controller on a silver tray. Andréa raised her hand to tell the servant to take it back. She stood up and looked out the window. Out of all the men in the world, the only one Andréa allows free is her brother Max. He was standing by his sister's desk. "You're president of the world. Women rule the world. This planet hasn't seen a gun, or war," Max said. "Why are you not happy? Whatever it is, just tell me and I'll bring it to you."

"That's the thing, there is one thing you can't bring me and that's love, compassion, a life partner," Andréa said.

"That is something I can't give you," Max said.

There was a knock on the door and a servant walked in. He had a bouquet of rose in his hand. Max approached the servant and grabbed the rose. He thanked the servant and the servant left. Max placed the roses on Andréa's desk. Andréa turned around and saw the rose. "Who is it from?" Andréa asked.

"A secret admirer," Max replied.

"Again," Andréa said.

Max saw the card and opened it. It says 'Make Andréa smell the flowers'. "Aren't you going to smell them?" Max wondered.

"No."

"But roses can unlock hidden memories."

Andréa gave in and took a sniff. Then she took another sniff. "It smells familiar," Andréa said. "Like someone's cologne and freshwater." Andréa took another sniff and nearly lost her balance. "Why do I feel so weak?" Andréa wondered.

The writing on the card changed. 'Make her stick her face in the bouquet.'

"Take a deep sniff," Max suggested.

Andréa's nose touched the rose and smelled it. She's beginning to remembering her homecoming dance. But she couldn't remember the face of the person who she's dancing with. Then she remembered the time she was at a lake and she received a ring but the face of the person she's with was blurred.

"Wait, I'm starting to remember," Andréa said. "I'm asleep. I was dying and this happened. Someone is trying to wake me up but whom."

"Look in the flowers and you get what you wish," Max said.

Andréa closed her eyes and stuck her nose into the bouquet to smell the roses' sweet nectar. Andréa opened her eyes and she saw Mike smiling at her. "How you're doing princess?" he asked.

"Fine," Andréa replied. "Thanks to my sweet prince."

"That's good to hear that," Max said.

Andréa turned her head and saw her brother. Andréa started tearing up. "Max, you came for me," Andréa said.

"Like I'll ever break our promise," Max said and showed the bracelet Andréa made. Andréa sat up and hugged her brother.

"What a happy moment," Chelsea said.

Location: Space

The Autobots were heading for Cybertron at maximum speed. Arcee was in sick bay being repaired by Ratchet. The physical damage was repaired by T-Ai but there were still circuits to be fixed. As Ratchet making these repairs, Arcee's Autobot insignia flashed. "What was that?" Ratchet asked.

"Nothing," Arcee replied. "Just a friend returning to the world of the living."

"Arcee," Elita called through the intercom. "It won't be long before we reach home."

"Thanks for the update," Arcee said.

"You might feel a pinch," Ratchet warned. There was a zap and Arcee jumped.

"Ow!" Arcee complained. "You said a pinch."

"Oops," Ratchet said.