Chapter Twelve Another Mission
The pilot was taken back to his base. His commanding officer explaining to him about the giant robots. But back at the Autobot's base; hopes were dashed at the arrival of a Decepticon. They knew it wouldn't be long until the new bot and Starscream got together. They feared that more would be on the way as well.
"Any idea who the hell that was?" Ironhide asked.
Ratchet replayed the scans he had done on the bot when they first saw it. "I think its Spinister."
"Spinister? Well he shouldn't be a problem then."
"Alone maybe not. But it won't be long until he finds Starscream. And others might be on their way."
"You forget Ratchet; we are five to two now. I don't think Frenzy even classifies as a threat."
"They don't have to be a threat to us Ironhide. All they need to do is attack the humans. Many lives can be lost in mere minutes."
"So what do we do now?" Bee asked as he joined the group in the room. Sam followed behind him.
Just then a panel along the wall began to beep rapidly. Ratchet walked over to it, pressing a series of buttons as a large screen illuminated against the wall.
"Gentlemen, make that seven against our five."
Optimus stared at the screen in horror. Everyone was silent. He turned to Moon. "Moon, you may want to bring Crystal here." Moon only nodded and turned to leave.
"Moon, what is going on? You tell me to pack a bag and grab Dibby, and you've hardly said anything." Crystal stated, staring at the dash while Moon flew on.
"I'm sorry love. I need to take you someplace safe. Things have gotten bad it seems."
"You mean the new arrival? It's another Decepticon isn't it?"
"It is, and he brought friends."
"How many?"
"Four of them."
"Oh my god Moon."
"It's ok. You will be safe at the base."
"What are you guys going to do?"
"I'm not sure yet. But your safety is my top priority right now."
A feeling of dread washed over her and she squeezed Dibby closer to her chest. The cat just purred, looking at her with one yellow and one brown eye.
"I love you Moon."
"I love you Crystal."
"Don't let anything happen to you. Promise me."
"Crystal, you know I can't promise you that. If I could, I would swear it on everything that I am."
"I know. But you will be careful wont you?"
"I will. And don't worry. Sam and Mikaela will be staying at the base as well. You won't be alone."
Moon took her to the same room Sam and Mikaela were going to be staying in. It was a large room with four beds and an adjacent room that was the bathroom. She tossed her bag on the bed and set Dibby down. Optimus' voice came over the loud speaker, requesting Moon to join them in the command center. Moon kneeled down and Crystal gave him a kiss on the cheek before he left. She turned to see Mikaela watching her, a grin on her face. She went to sit with her friend.
"You alright?" Mikaela asked.
"I'm fine. Just worried is all."
"I understand. It'll be alright girl. You should see these guys in action. They kick ass!"
"Heh. That's good."
Moon joined the others as they were watching the screen. The other four bots landed in the same area. They were sure the Decepticons had already scanned their new form and were on their way to meet with Starscream. Where that was they were not sure. All they could do was sit and wait for them to make their move. The tensions were high. Optimus had hoped that since the Allspark had been destroyed the war would be over. Apparently not. The Decepticons wanted revenge for the death of their leader, and they would have it no matter what.
"Who is it this time Ratchet?" Ironhide asked. You could tell he was ready for battle. He would have it soon enough.
"Skywarp, Thundercracker, Ramjet, and Sunstorm. All Starscream's men."
"Moon? You know anything about these guys?" Ironhide asked.
"Mindless, but very strong. I never served with them, but I've seen them before. Starscream's lackeys are very loyal."
"Its time to start your mission Moon." Optimus stated while turning to look at him. "Fly high, and don't let them see you."
"Yes sir." Moon replied and he made his way topside. He wanted nothing more than to spend time with Crystal. He had just confessed his love to her, offered her his bond. But now there was no time for that. The enemy was upon them, love would have to wait. She would have to wait. A pain ached in his chest and he knew it was fear. He feared that something would happen to either one of them, and he would lose her. Just as he had found her, the possibility of losing her was real, and it was hurting him. He shook the thoughts away as he transformed and took to the sky.
He flew over the craters in the earth, made a wide circle around the area, looking for anything that they could have scanned, any remains that might show where they were headed. But there was nothing. He flew over every abandoned structure he saw, taking photos and sending them straight to base. Clouds were starting to roll in and a storm was approaching.
Crystal was sitting on her bed. Mikaela was asleep again. She was drawing on her sketch pad when the sound of thunder vibrated through the ceiling. Even underground you could hear it. It was a good thing Moon had repaired her shed. This storm would have probably sealed its fate.
Moon…Optimus had given him another task. He was out in the air right now, flying around. She hoped he was ok, out there by himself. Hopefully the Decepticons didn't see him. A cold lump formed in her stomach. She tried to imagine what it would be like if they were bonded right now. If he were to die right now, then she would too. She wasn't ready to die. But what if he died right now and one of the Autobots had to come in here to tell her the news. She would cry, she would sob. Her heart would tear in two and she wouldn't be able to see anything past the blinding pain that would overcome her. She did not want to lose him, and she did not want to imagine another day without him. She wanted to go flying with him, watch him read her books with a look of confusion on his face that made her laugh. She wanted to watch him play Xbox, threatening to throw the thing out the window every time he lost. But most of all, she wanted to touch him. Not just his projection, but him. She knew his projection was for her, a girl has needs after all. But to touch him, his metal, his wires, his very unearthly being, that is what she wanted. She wanted to feel his energy course through her again, making her heart race, and for the briefest moment, feel what he was feeling. She wanted him.
