[] Ugh, I'm so lazy.. Whatever. Anyway, just more fluff this chappy. However, I am going to rewrite my first FF ever with a very good friend of mine metal-firetamer91! You should totally go check it out. :3 ONWARD! [] Chapter theme: You'll be in my Heart by Phill Collins.
The lights in med bay were dimmed, the clock next to my cot read 2:23am. Sitting up in bed, I tossed the blankets aside. Stretching my aching limbs, a satisfied sigh escaped my lips. I wore a pair of simple sweat pants and a tank top. The room was a bit chilly, sending goose bumps rippling up my arms.
I crept to the ladder located a few feet from my bed. Getting on my knees, I positioned myself carefully to climb down. I shivered as my bare feet met the cold metal of the ladder. Telling myself not to look down, I filed down as quickly as I could.
When I met the bottom, I quickly glanced around. Assuring myself Ratchet had left. (I was sure he was kill me if he knew I was doing this.) My feet led me to the exit of the med bay, once again looking around to reassure myself. Peeking around the med bay door, I could see it was much darker in the halls.
Gathering my courage I slinked through the darkness of the halls. I vaguely remembered where the rec room was.
"Straight.. Right.. Straight.. Left.." I whispered to myself, reminding me where to go. It unnerved me how dark it was in the hallways. Several times my face collided with the wall.
I sniffled, the cold getting to me. Groaning I hurried along the vast halls to find the rec room.
"Ouch! Fuck!" Colliding with something I fell on my butt, rubbing my sore spot I glared upwards.
"Where are you off to this late?" A deep voice bellowed.
"I just.. I um.." Swallowing roughly I grinned sheepishly up at Optimus Prime.
"You should be recharging, Rica." He folded his arms across his chest giving me a disapproving look.
"Yeah I know.. But I couldn't sleep." I frowned.
"Hm, well seeing as this is as private as we'll get. Perhaps would be a good time that we talked?"
Biting my lip, I shivered nervously.
"Y-yeah, sure thing Optimus."
He knelt down and offered his hand. I hesitated for a second before obliging and climbing on his palm. Lifting me up I clung to his fingers. Offering me a smile, I replied with my own strained smile.
Walking down the dark halls I once wondered, we came to a pair of double doors. Optimus typed in some sort of code and the doors hissed open. Stepping inside he promptly deposited me on his desk, taking a seat in the massive chair.
For a moment he just stared at me. I squirmed uncomfortably under his gaze, wishing he would speak. At last he broke the stare leaning back looking at the ceiling.
"Rica, I know the last couple weeks have been.. Very hard for you. It's fortunate, however, you are back with us. You can help us save the world from the Decepticons."
"How could I do that?" I asked.
"You were able to get into your government's data base, you're talent can help us figure out the Decepticon's plans and thwart them." Optimus looked back to me with those piercing blue eyes.
"Will you help us?"
"If I don't who will?" I smirked extending my hand to Optimus. "It's a deal." Shaking his finger, I felt oddly relieved by the situation.
"Now, with that out of the way. Do you have any questions?"
"Well, just one."
"What would that be?"
"Sunny said that um.." I hesitated. "He asked if the Decepticons did anything .. Sexual to me. Why would they do that?"
Optimus sighed rubbing his temples.
"The Decepticons find enjoyment in sick ways, Rica. One of those are what you call 'raping' humans."
"All Decepticons?"
"No, only a few. The Seekers don't I know for a fact."
"I see.." I frowned rubbing my forearms. Optimus turned to away from me speaking in a mesh of clicks. Tilting my head I watched him curiously.
"What're you doing."
"Contacting Sideswipe, he's coming to get you."
"Oh."
I sat quietly for several minutes before Sides arrived. That big goofy grin was plastered on my face, I giggled. He always made me feel better.
"C'mon Rica, it's like 4 am. That's late, right?"
"Yeah, Sides." I yawned climbing in his hand. He smiled down at me. Giving Optimus a brief salute he left.
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"How come you were wandering around?" Sides asked. We were now in his room. I sat on his chest as he lied against his birth.
"I couldn't sleep is all.. Decided to go for a little walk."
"You know, you should be careful. You never know what prowls along the base at night." He paused before whispering, "Like a cranky Sunny."
"Oh jeez, I wouldn't ever want to meet one of those." I laughed along with Sides. It felt good to be back with him. I snuggled against his chest, it was very warm where I was stationed oddly enough. I could fall asleep without a pillow or blanket. Sides made me feel.. Safe.
Closing my eyes I patted Sides.
"Goodnight."
"Sweet dreams, Rica."
[] Taadaaa. Anyway. Next chapter we'll have some twin rivalry. Till then! (Also check out Decepticons can Dance!333)[]
