Me: If your an old reader of mine of this story, I suggest you go back and reread the story and the last two story chapters I put up. I reposted them to chapters the AN's were on.
This story also on Wattpad if you have an account on there too.
Also, a little warning that this chapter is a little hard on Faith.
So, without any further undo, let's get into reading.
Faith's Home
Faith took a deep breath, nervous as she stared at the door of her house. It's been a full two days and three nights since she ran away from home. She was kinda nervous about being home. She didn't know what was gonna happen.
The Dazzling Sunsets stood next to her, having Tima drop them off so she could take Raf to base.
"You want us to go in with you," Sonata asked, worried.
Faith shook her head, "No, I'll go in by myself."
"We'll wait outside," Adagio said, crossing her arms.
"Yell if you need us," Aria stated.
"We're here if you need us," Sunset added.
Faith smiled, giving them a nod before walking up to the door and knocked. No answer. She knocked again after a couple of seconds. No answer, no noise on the other side of the door, or any sign someone was home. Faith glanced back at Dazzling Sunsets, confused, before turning back to the door, turning the handle.
Stepping inside, Faith looked around. The house was dark, no light was on, Faith couldn't see a thing. Feeling the wall, the searched for the light switch. After finding the light, Faith turned on the light and gasped.
The house was in disarray, the couch was overturned, selves on the floor, papers everywhere. Every placed Faith looked there were a disaster and a mess. Knowing her parents would never have let this happen, and even if they did, they would have cleaned it up, Faith knew something was very wrong.
"Mom! Dad! Josh! Maggie!"
When no answer came, fear came to Faith as she turned to look outside.
"Girls! Somethings wrong! The house looks like it's been robbed and my parents aren't answering!"
Hearing the fear in Faith's voice and what she said, Sunset, Adagio, Aria, and Sonata ran into the house. Seeing the house in disarray, Sonata pulled Faith to her.
"Look around," Sunset ordered.
Sunset went left, going to search Faith's room, Adagio searching Maggie's room along the bathroom, Aria went to search the kitchen, Sonata and Faith went to look at the closest, Josh's room, and Faith's parents, John's and May's room.
Sunset, Sonata, Adagio, and Faith found nothing coming to stand at the hallways and doorways, looking at each other. Shaking their heads to silently tell they found no one, Sunset saw that Aria had yet to come out of the kitchen.
"Aria! You okay," Sunset called out, walking towards the kitchen.
Before Sunset entered the kitchen, Aria came out, looking pale and shaken.
"Aria, you okay? You're pale," Sonata said, concerned.
"What's wrong," Adagio asked.
Sunset walked over to Aria, glancing down at Aria's hands that were shaking too much that her entire arm shook. And the hands were covered in something wet and red. It was only one thing.
Blood.
Sunset took Aria's hands, lifting them up to look at them to check for injuries. When she found none, dread at another way the blood could end up on Aria's hands which made Sunset look at Aria, who had sorrow and anger in her eyes.
Aria looked at Faith, shaking her head.
"I'm sorry," was all Aria said.
Adagio and Sonata gasped, now seeing whose blood it was. Faith, already pale at the sight of the blood, paled even more at the words and shook her head. Faith dashed to the kitchen, intent on seeing what was in there. Aria and Sunset tried to stop her, letting out a cry of, "Don't!"
But it was too late. Even when Sunset and Sonata pulled her back, Faith already saw what was in there. Or more likely, who was in there. Faith realized that even when she knocked on the door that no one would have answered. Because no one was home anymore.
In anguish, denial, and sadness, Faith screamed.
Hours Later
Faith sat down on the curb as police walked around. Sonata and Adagio already gave their statements and Sunset was with Aria telling their version. Faith had managed to say everything but went silent afterward.
Adagio Comm-Linked the Autobots, telling them what had happened. A robbery turned homicide. Optimus said that Fowler and he were on their way. Sonata just held Faith in her arms, hugging her. Sunset and Aria walked back to their friends, sitting down next to them.
Aria's hands were washed, police must have gotten what that they wanted.
Then a policeman and a woman in a suit walked up to them.
"Faith Star," the policeman said.
Faith and the Dazzling Sunsets glanced up at the cop, then the woman next to him. She gave an air of snobbiness like she was used to things going her way. And Faith was no fool, the woman was a Social Worker and the Dazzling Sunsets looked her up, being part Cybertronian. And they didn't like the woman at all.
"I'm sorry about what happened with your family. I promise we'll find the ones responsible," the policeman said.
Faith just nodded, staring at the woman. The woman noticed and stepped forward.
"Hello Faith, I'm-," the woman was interrupted by Faith herself.
"I know who you are. You're a Social Worker whose's come to take me away from my friends. I ain't going anywhere with you," Faith spoke, emotionless.
The woman glared at Faith, "Listen, kid, it's my job to take you somewhere to live since you can't live here anymore. I don't need you fighting me all the way so just come with me."
Wrong thing to say because Faith stood up, furious.
"You want me to come with you! I just lost my siblings and parents! I saw them murdered! And you have the gull to force me to leave the only people I trust?! You shouldn't even be a Social Worker if money is all you care about because that's the only reason you act this way! By the way, I have a mind of an adult so don't try and fool me! Go away," Faith exclaimed.
Sunset, Adagio, Sonata, and Aria stood up around Faith, arms crossed like they were trying to tell the woman to back off. The woman was shocked and glared again, opening her mouth when a familiar voice spoke up.
"Excuse me."
Turning, the Dazzling Sunset and Faith were glad to see Fowler with Optimus was here. From the looks of things, they just got here. Fowler smiled and pulled out a badge, smirking even the woman paled.
"Faith here is a friend of my interns for the agency. Faith helps us out because of her adult mind. Now, why don't you and change the way you talk to the kids and you'll keep your job," Fowler says.
The woman nods and leaves. Optimus motions for the girls to head to his vehicle form and they do, Sonata picking Faith up.
"I sure hope the men responsible get their comeuppance, the punishment or fate that they deserve," Fowler says, taking Faith in and how emotionless she feels.
"As do I, my friend, as do I," Optimus said.
Somewhere Else In Town
Two men laugh at their loot of their recent rob. The family of four got home and surprises the robbers. But after taking care of them, they got away scot-free! At least, that's what they thought.
Because someone watched Faith break down and that for some reason made her angry instead of pleased at seeing the human child suffer. So she did the only thing she thought of. Going after the cause of such emotion.
Mega Power landed behind the one man, grabbing his gun and put it in his hand, using his gun to shoot his partner before rushing towards the partner and doing the same thing.
Mega Power smirked and left, leaving something behind.
Days Later
The news came that the men were found, having on killed each other over their loot and share. At least that is what the police said.
Agent Fowler had discovered a small piece of paper with the letters, M.P. on it. It was clear Mega Power was there, most likely in holoform, had killed the men, but they didn't know why.
Four letters were found as well, short and unfinished, like someone was trying to figure out what to put down but couldn't find anything more to write.
Maggie's letter said: Faith, I'm sorry. I was always jealous you got the family job and we were passed because you were smarter. I forgive you for what you said. I love you, Faith. I'm sorry for everything I did.
Josh's letter said: I was a jerk. I hurt you and you did nothing to deserve it. I'm sorry. Your family, no matter what you say and I forgive you, but I hope you can forgive me for hurting you because of my jealousy.
May's letter said: My baby, I'm so sorry for forcing you to do things all your life. I've been doing some thinking. If you really want, you can be a singer, then follow your dream and life your dream.
John's letter said: My young daughter, I will never forgive myself for hitting you. I should never have done that. If I could rewound time, I would never have done it. I agree with your mother, we forced your hand all your life, but now, be who you want, we support it.
But right now, in the graves of her parents and family, Faith watched as people left, her friends being the only ones there.
"I'd like to be alone for a little while," Faith said.
Respecting that Faith wanted to be alone, the Autobots, Dazzling Sunsets, and Jack, Miko, Raf, June, and Fowler left to stand next to the entrance, waiting for Faith to come to them.
Faith-
This is a story that I have never told.
I gotta get this off my chest to let it go.
I need to take back the light inside you stole.
You're a criminal and you steal like you're a pro.
Faith walked forward, stopping in front of the four graves. Faith bowed her head looking down at the names on the graves. Getting on her knees, Faith set the fake flowers next to her. Closing her eyes, tears fell from Faith's eyes.
All the pain and the truth, I wear like a battle wound.
So ashamed, so confused, I was broken and bruised.
Faith brought her arms up to hug herself. Lifting her head, Faith opened her eyes to look at her family's graves.
Now I'm a warrior, now I've got thicker skin!
I'm a warrior, I'm stronger than I've ever been!
And my armor is made of steel, you can't get in!
I'm a warrior and you can never hurt me again!
Her mom, dad, sister, and brother may have been at odds, but they were still family. There were times when they would get together and laugh and have fun before Faith was being pressured into becoming a businesswoman like her parents wanted her. But they also loved her, they took her places like any other kid and brought things that weren't always related to business. Faith was loved even though they argued a lot.
Out of the ashes, I'm burning like a fire.
You can save your apologies, you're nothing but a liar.
I've got shame, I've got scars, that I will never show.
I'm a survivor, in more ways than you know.
Picking up the fake flowers, Faith separated them into four groups of the same three flowers and tied together with a white ribbon. A fake flower purple Hyacinth for forgiveness, showing them she forgives them and forgives herself. A Hydrangea for emotion and understanding, showing them that she loves them and understands their reasoning. And finally, a Bird Of Paradise for joy and paradise, hoping that her family is happy where they are.
'Cause all the pain and the truth, I wear like a battle wound.
So ashamed, so confused, I'm not broken or bruised.
Picking up the flowers, Faith looked down at them, brushing their fake petals. Looking up, Faith stared at the sky, clouds flying by.
'Cause now I'm a warrior, now I've got thicker skin!
I'm a warrior, I'm stronger than I've ever been!
And my armor is made of steel, you can't get in!
I'm a warrior and you can never hurt me!
Holding the flowers close to her chest, Faith gets up. Once she was on her feet, Faith walked over to Maggie's grave, standing next to it. She looks down the at the other three graves with tears in her eyes. Faith looked down at the flowers in her hold.
There's a part of me I can't get back; a little girl grew up too fast!
All it took was once, I'll never be the same!
Now I'm taking back my life today, nothing left that you can say!
'Cause you were never gonna take the blame anyway!
Faith bent down and placed one flower pair on Maggie's grave. Walking down, she placed one on John's grave. Continuing on, she put one on May's grave. Finally stopping, Faith out the final flower pair on John's grave.
Now I'm a warrior, I've got thicker skin.
I'm a warrior, I'm stronger than I've ever been!
And my armor is made of steel, you can't get in!
I'm a warrior and you can never hurt me again!
Her family may have been at odds, and their final meeting with each other may have ended badly, but Faith still loves her family. Will she regret the last thing she said to them? Yes, she will for the rest of her life. But at least she knows, that her family has forgiven her.
No, oh, yeah, yeah.
You can never hurt me again.
Things are different now, but at least Faith won't be alone. Smiling, Faith turned and walked away, going to her friends who were waiting for her to take her back home with them, where she belonged.
With her family.
Days Later At The Live Singing Competition
It was decided that the girls would sing "Welcome To The Show". It shows their friends at their old school that they still remembered. And to honor their family and friends. To show that they will never give up.
Sunset and Faith gave their friends a hug and gave a thumbs up for good luck as their friends walked out of backstage. The stage was dark as Adagio, Sonata, and Aria took their places, providing them with enough cover as the music begun to start.
Adagio, Aria, Sonata-
Ahh, ah-ah, ahh!
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah!
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah!
The three walked forward, lifting their arms up with the high note. Stopping at the front of the stage, Aria and Sonata moved their arms like a wave while Adagio lifted her arms up before bringing them down, hands open wide. Then, Aria and Sonata brought their hands down while Adagio brought her arms up.
Ahh, ah-ah, ah, ah-ah!
Ah-ha, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah!
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Aria and Sonata lifted their arms to their sides to face outwards while Adagio brought her right hand down, leaving her left hand up. Then, together, the three sidestepped left to right making and wave motion with their hands. When Adagio lifted her arms up again, Sonata brought her right hand down, leaving her left hand up while Aria did the opposite of Sonata.
Adagio-
Welcome to the show.
Aria and Sonata-
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah!)
Adagio brought her hands out in front of her, palms facing the audience while Aria and Sonata brought their arms down.
Adagio-
We're here to let you know.
Aria and Sonata-
(Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!)
Adagio, Sonata, and Aria brought their arms down, only to step forward and bring their right hands up, leaving their left arms facing outward at their side.
Adagio-
Our time is now.
Aria and Sonata-
(Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah!)
With their arms, the three girls made a clock Adagio going right while Aria and Sonata moved left.
Adagio, Aria, Sonata-
Your time is running out.
Aria and Sonata-
(Ah, ah, ah!)
Adagio, Sonata, and Aria pointed to the audience with their left hands, their pointer hand making a little explosion motion before bringing their left hands up.
Adagio, Aria, Sonata-
Ah-ha, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah!
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Ah-ha, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah!
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
The three did the same as before, Aria and Sonata lifting their arms to their sides to face outwards while Adagio brought her right hand down, leaving her left hand up. They also sidestepped left to right making and wave motion with their hands. However, then Adagio, Sonata, and Aria dropped their arms to their sides, winking.
Feel the wave of sound as it crashes down!
You can't turn away!
We'll make you wanna sta-a-a-ay!
The three lifted their left hands up into the air before bringing their left hands down to point at the crowd. Adagio, Sonata, and Aria shook their heads and smiled. Adagio crossed her leg and bent down a bit while Aria and Sonata lifted their arms up, but then the three from them brought their arms into the blue pendants on their necks before dropping their arms.
We will be adored! (Ahhh!)
Tell us that you want us!
We won't be ignored! (Ahhh!)
It's time for our reward!
With wire-flying, Adagio, Sonata, and Aria were lifted up, allowing them to make a start fish with their body in the air. The three bowed their heads and closed their eyes. They reached behind themselves, their arms going through a small hoop. They brought their hands up, fist to rest by their faces. Bring their hands which are in a fist into their face, elbows pointed up.
Now you need us!
Come and heed us!
Nothing can stop us now!
Adagio, Sonata, and Aria lowered their hands into fist resting at their sides, but elbows pointed up. Clutching their hands, they brought their hands down to reveal fake demon wings on their backs. The three lifted their hands up, big smiles on their faces.
However, a sudden new beat brought Adagio, Sonata, and Aria to wince.
Faith-
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh!
I've got the music in me!
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh!
Adagio turned to glare at Sonata who turned to shrug at Adagio while Aria looked behind them. Aria pointed, making Adagio and Sonata turn their heads. Faith stepped out of the shadows, coming to stand across from Adagio, Sonata, and Aria who turned in the air to face Faith.
Don't need to hear a crowd cheering out my name.
I didn't come here seeking infamy or fame.
The one and only thing that I am here to bring is music.
Is the music, is the music in my soul!
Faith crossed her arms, looking at Adagio, Sonata, and Aria, raising an eyebrow. Faith turned her gaze to the audience, smirking at them. Turning to look back at Adagio, Sonata, and Aria, Faith pointed at the three. Faith smirked at Adagio, Sonata, and Aria as they glared at her.
Gonna break out! (Out!)
Set myself free, yeah!
Let it all go! (Go!)
Just let it be, yeah!
Dropping her arm, Faith jumped up into the air, wire flying to stay in place. Faith glanced away and tossed her head back with an open smile. Bringing her head back down, Faith winked at Adagio, Sonata, and Aria. Using her arms, Faith spun around in a circle before stopping, hands behind her back.
Find the music in your heart!
Let the music make you start to set yourself apart!
Faith for the hoops behind her back, arms going through the small hoop. Faith did a start fish motion, bringing her hands up to reveal the fake angel wings on her back.
Adagio, Aria, Sonata-
What we have in store! (Ah-ah!)
All we want and more! (Ah-ah!)
We will break on through! (Ah-ah!)
Now it's time to finish you!
Adagio, Sonata, and Aria brought their palms up, smirking, before bringing their hands up and turning them to face palm down. The three of them arms faced outward before they brought them up to their shoulders in a fist. Lowering their arms, Adagio, Sonata, and Aria pointed at Faith, who glared at them. The three brought their arms down, smirking big as they leaned towards Faith.
Faith-
Whoa-whoooooaaaaaah!
Faith leaned forward singing loudly.
Adagio-
Aaaaaaaaaahhhh!
But Adagio leaned back before leaning forward as well, singing back at Faith, making the young girl lean away.
Adagio, Aria, Sonata-
Ah ah!
Ah ah ah ah ah ah!
Ah ah ah ah!
Aria and Sonata joined Adagio singing loudly and making Faith reach up and cover her ears. Leaning back, Faith slipped her hands out of the small hoops and untied the wings, allowing them to fell to the ground. Finally, with the help of the wire flying, Faith fell to the ground (safely), making Adagio, Sonata, and Aria smirk in at the victory.
However, another beat soon joined in.
Sunset-
You're never gonna bring me down!
You're never gonna break this part of me!
My friends are here to bring me 'round!
Not singing just for popularity!
Sunset walked out of the shadows, making Adagio, Sonata, and Aria move back. Faith looks up at Sunset as she stops in front of her, holding out her hand. Taking her hand, Faith was pulled up to stand next to Sunset. Sunset turned to point at Adagio, Sonata, and Aria, making the three glare at her.
Sunset and Faith-
We're here to let you know that we won't let it go!
Our music is a bomb and it's about to blow!
And you can try to fight but we have got the light of friendship on our side!
When Faith joined in with singing with Sunset, Sunset took Faith's hand in her's, smiling down at her. Sunset and Faith closed their eyes and their hands at their sides opened wide. Sunset and Faith pointed at Adagio, Sonata, and Aria as the three glared at them and wire-moved towards the two girls on the stage.
Got the music in our hearts!
We're here to blow this thing apart!
And together we will never be afraid of the dark!
Here to sing our song out loud!
Get you dancing with the crowd!
As the music of our friendship survives, survives!
Sunset and Faith put their hands together. Sunset and Faith throw their hands out. Adagio, Aria, and Sonata act like they've been hit, falling to the ground (safely). The three look at each other before they smiled. The three take off the fake wings, throwing them to the ground. Adagio, Aria, and Sonata walk over and join Sunset and Faith and sing with them at the front of the stage.
All-
Got the music in our hearts!
We're here to blow this thing apart!
And together we will never be afraid of the dark!
Here to sing our song out loud!
Get you dancing with the crowd!
As the music of our friendship survives, survives, survives!
Sunset and Faith hold their hands out to Adagio, Sonata, and Aria. Taking their hands, Aria stands at Sunset's right. Adagio between Faith and Sunset, and Sonata at Faith's left. The five of them looked among themselves, smiling big and pulled themselves closer to each other. Looking at the audience, the five smiled and winked. They lifted their joined hands up, their elbows bending. Together, with their hands intertwined, the five couched down and jumped up at the last word.
The audience clapped, cheering loudly at the show they saw.
Later, when the judges announced the winner, the Dazzling Sunsets and Faith hugged each other when they heard their names. So as they brought the trophy back to the school along with their picture, the Autobots and their charges congratulating them, and Ratchet taking a 3D copy to make for the Dazzling Sunsets and Faith, something dawned to one of them.
As Sunset watched her friends, she realized that they had become her family as well. And not just hers, Adagio's, Aria's, Sonata's, and Faith's. The Autobots and the kids and the two adults had become close to the five.
And that when Optimus smiled at her, she was ridiculously and most certainly in love.
Me: So, hate me all you want, but Faith's family were meant for a single appearance.
The song that Faith sang was 'Warrior' by Demi Lovato and the song Sunset, Adagio, Aria, Sonata, and Faith sang was 'Welcome To The Show' by My Little Pony: Rainbow Rocks.
See ya in the next song!