***Author*** A big thanks to ABFG (Autobot Fangirl) for being such a big support :3
And an even BIGGER Thanks to God, who gave me my talent!
***OS***
"Oh Come on, Bolt-…wake up!" Bee shook the femme's shoulders gently once again, looking around. There was no possible way he would get any help way out here. The mech continued to look around…all that was really out here was that transport…thing that he was going to show Bulkhead. Reaching for it, he grabbed the device and looked over it in attempt to see if there was any way to get this thing to warp him and Bolt back to Earth…
As he worked, Lighting-Strike stayed hovering nearby, still in stasis. "…Ice-…star…I don't want…"
***FlashB***
"…To be taught by a lower ranking officer!" Bolt flailed. "Officer Hound is GREAT at intelligence! He should command me!" The yellow femme whined. Ice-Star looked over from her work. "Believe me…I'd rather have you serve under a higher Authority, but for some reason-…Yes what do you want?"
"I'm here to take the brat to her commanding officer for her training." Sentinel muttered, walking in. Bolt paused and then looked over towards the big chinned loser walking in. Bolt frowned and let out a soft whine. Ice-Star herself stayed in her place, frowning. "Sentinel Minor." She greeted in a monotone manner. "I assume you know where you're taking my sister."
"Of COURSE I know, Star" Sentinel crossed his arms. "What'dya think? I was brought online yesterday?"
"Sometimes I wonder" Ice-Star muttered. She looked over to her sister. "Bolt- The commander they put you under will give you your commanding name. Start to get used to it alright?"
"Why Are we given online names, just to end up being given a commanding name?" Bolt asked, looking as her sister got data plates ready.
"You'll have to ask Kup that one" Ice-Star smiled at her sister, and then looked over to Sentinel with a frown, before she headed out muttering something about 'Jerkface' as she left.
Bolt crossed her arms and looked over to the large blue and orange bot. She shuffled uncomfortably…this mech was widely known…and she heard that he and some other bot and femme hurt Ice-Star's feelings somehow. OK, she had met him before, but she never really talked to him…she didn't WANT to. Anyone who hurt her family was automatically on her bad side!
"Well don't be all DAY about it!"
"Uh-… yes sir" Bolt muttered, following him out of the room. The walk…even though it was only about a few parcets away, felt like it went on forever…especially with his snobbish remarks about how only TOP quality bots can amount to anything in the Elite guard…he was being promoted to Prime…he did this, he did that…
Bolt looked to the side and let out an exasperated sigh. She'd rather be burning off space barnacles from the Autobot ships than listen to this guy…Finally she paused when he came to a stop and opened a door. "Skidz!"
"Huh?" A red and white mech with aqua trimmings looked up- he looked built for racing…
Sentinel looked over and walked to the mech. "This is Ice-Lady's sister. She apparently wants to be an intelligence officer, but she's already completed her boot training."
"Has she now?" Skidz looked over and smiled at the femme. "Well well, she's quite a looker. What's your name, sweetheart?"
"um- Bolt- but that's just my-"
"Where's rapid mouth? He's going to be her Commander"
"Say What?" Skidz looked over with a sarcastic look. "He JUST got into the Elite ranks; granted he's been top of everything that I put him on but-"
"Where is he, nimrod?"
Skidz frowned and motioned. "He's right behind you."
Huh?
Bolt and Sentinel both looked to the back, where a slender blue pointy mech was sitting, typing rapidly at a computer, tapping his foot impatiently whenever the computer was being slow. Skidz stood up and walked over beside Sentinel, giving him a small look. "By the way- don't diss my soldiers…" He muttered lowly, before looking back to the blue mech. "Blurr!"
"Sir yes sir!" The blue mech quickly stood up, quick to salute. He had a serious look on his face, as though he was all about business, and really didn't want to be disturbed from his work. The mech paused upon noticing Sentinel…before a small frown was placed on his face.
Skidz glanced to Bolt and smiled, before looking back to his soldier. "Blurr, this is Bolt. She's Commander Ice-Star's youngest sister, learning about our intelligence ranks. She's going to be placed under your command."
"Sir?" Blurr paused and looked over to the femme, who stared at him for a moment. Blurr blinked and looked back to Skidz. "But- I just graduated; I wouldn't think that my skill level would be at the exact point for me to mentor someone- should I even be granted that honor- the point is that I'm just low ranking right now; I don't think I would be qualified for a job that requires me to give my knowledge to this soldier, when I barely have enough knowledge in the first place!"
"Oh my word, he is SO cute!" Bolt gawked and then giggled, putting a hand to her mouth. All three mechs looked towards her. Sentinel scoffed and looked towards Skidz. "She's your problem now" he muttered, turning and heading out the door. Skidz frowned at the shut door, before he looked back to Bolt-
"Say something else!" Bolt was standing right in front of Blurr, who looked a bit surprised.
"Uh- what would you expect me to say? Considering the fact that we just met, it would be rather difficult to start up any conversation, even though the fact of business is obviously there; but I wouldn't know what else to say since I hardly know you, miss Bolt"
"You are SO ADORABLE!" Bolt giggled putting her hands back on her mouth. She turned to Skidz. "Is this really the mech who's commanding me?"
Skidz was silent for a moment, before he smiled. "I was actually thinking about putting you under either my command or Cliffjumper's command." He replied.
"Really? I thought Sentinel said-"
"Well if you'd like to…personally I don't think it's too bad of an idea…Blurr is one of my best agents after all…you know I'm gonna introduce you to my youngest sister, Bolt. I think she'd like you…" Skidz looked to his soldier. "I'm going to check to see if this will be alright with commander Hound. You stay here and make your cadet comfortable"
"Wha- But-" Blurr paused as Skidz walked out of the room. The blue mech was silent, actually silent…before he looked back to the yellow and black femme before him, a slight gape in his mouth. Bolt was smiling at him and she walked to where she was standing directly in front of him. "My name's Bolt- but I'm sure you heard that." She giggled and held out her hand. "Nice to meet cha, Commander Blurr"
"Co-…Commander?" Blurr paused and took her hand and shook it. "It's- a pleasure, miss Bolt. Please call me Blurr- it's so much less formal, and I don't think that a simple mech like myself can really amount to that big of a title, especially when I have so much farther to go in my training as well."
"Oh come on, you'll make a great Commander! You already got the looks for it" Bolt winked. Blurr blushed brightly. Normal femmes thought his speed was kinda…creepy. This was such a kind cadet really.
"…You can let go of my hand now, Commander"
"Wha-?" Blurr paused and looked down…and quickly took his hand away. "My apologies- I guess I liked the feel of you-…n- no wait! That came out wrong!" Blurr put up his hands and flailed. "I meant- It was nice to feel you-…wait hold on!"
Bolt blinked and her mouth hung open in apparent humor as the mech took a step back.
"I-I-…Let me go get you something- I mean there's probable a manual or- WHOA!" Blurr started to head for one of the computers, but his optics were fixated on the femme…causing him to trip over his own chair and faceplant into the floor. He muttered lowly and he sweatdropped…this- was not a good impression according to him.
Bolt on the other hand watched him…and giggled. "How CUTE!"
***endF***
Lightning-Strike let off a groan as it seemed to play in her processor…like a dream…if only…if only…
"Whoa-WHOA!" Bee suddenly yelped as the device in his hands powered up. His grip on Lightning's wrist tightened…as the duo suddenly disappeared into thin air…
***CB***
"This is Pashmina calling Longarm Prime" The cop stood outside of the station. "Come in please."
"…This is Longarm Prime. Officer Pashmina- I'm currently in a very important-" The Intel bot began to explain, before the Chief Officer put up her hand slightly.
"I understand that sir, this will only take a click of your time." Pashmina looked over to the side… Penelope was having a staring contest with their older brother, Skidz…and she couldn't keep a straight face. "I wanted to make sure that you got to see Lightning-Strike, and help her with her situation of getting back to Earth- She promised Penelope she'd contact us once she got to the planet" She paused and winced, looking over…Penelope was laughing while Skidz had her in a strangle hold. Looking back, the cop frowned. "It's been…megacycles."
"I assure you, Officer Pashmina; agent Lightning-Strike has been…taken care of" Longarm replied slowly.
Pashmina was silent for a moment, before she looked back to the side. "Guys, would you keep quiet?...Longarm Prime, sir- I want to contact Earth and make sure-"
"No- uh. No Pashmina- Rest assured, my agent will be fine."
"Exactly…YOUR agent" Pashmina frowned slightly. "I'd expect a bit more care from you, Longarm…very well. I'll leave it up to you-…PENELOPE WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU-" She cut off the transmission and ran for the red femme. Penelope yelped and quickly ducked behind Skidz, giggling.
Skidz looked behind him, and looked towards Pashmina, grinning. "Aw common, sis, let me deal with her."
"You know sometimes I wonder why I'M not the oldest" She muttered, crossing her arms and giving a slight glare at Penelope, who stuck out her 'tongue'- if you will. Penelope giggled. "So! Were you able to get a hold of Bolt? She is my best friend- I wouldn't think that she wouldn't check in- you know unless she got distracted by Blurr"
"I'm not sure" Pashmina finally said seriously. "Longarm Prime said he dealt with the situation. But still, it's not like Lightning…I'm sure it's nothing too serious." She looked up. "But I haven't heard from Ice-Star or Fire-Storm in a while…I'm going to contact them later in the solarcycle…"
"Ah, they're probably just checkin' out the planet" Penelope finally said, looking towards Skidz. "And I'm sure Fire-Storm's giving all the mechs a challenge." Looking back to her big sister she wove her hand. "Relax! This is the REX trio we're talking about! They NEVER get in trouble!"
***AB***
"We are in so much slaggin' trouble" Fire-Storm growled to herself, taking a step back…
Ice-Star was slowly advancing on the small group- where Ratchet, Bulkhead and Blurr were, the Autobots had no idea. Optimus took a step back and winced. "Ice-Star-…Wha- What are you doing?" He demanded, surprised by this sudden show of power. He knew that she was a good fighter-…he just NEVER thought that even in her worst anger, that she would attack them!
Ice-Star made no reply…she just brought up her blaster and shot.
"WHOA!"
Optimus, Prowl and Fire-Storm dodged to the side. Optimus looked over, Sari safe in his hands. "Ice-Star, what's the matter? It's me Opti-" He paused when he saw the Decepticon insignias on her wings. "n-no…" It couldn't be- Ice-Star couldn't be a Decepticon traitor- She would have reveled so in the battle with Megatron if she was!
"Ice-Star!" Fire-Storm yelled, getting to her feet and running for the blue femme. What was WRONG with her? There was NO way anyone could convince her that her sister was doing this on purpose! "Sis! What's wrong-? What's-" She paused and gasped when Ice-Star powered up her energy bow and waited for a second…before she released the arrow straight for Fire-Storm.
BANG!
Fire-Storm was send back a good ways, landing on her back, her circuits sparking. What was THAT? Sitting up, she shook her head, trying to get out of her daze, and then looked over herself. She had wounds, nothing she wouldn't survive, but-
"FIRE-STORM!"
She looked up upon hearing her name shouted urgently. She winced- Ice-Star was standing right in front of her, aiming an arrow at Fire-Storm in point blank range. Before she could fire, however, Optimus tackled the Ice-Star to the ground, pinning her arms to the ground. "Ice-Star! Stop it- Stop- OOFF" He was cut off when Ice-Star growled and released one of her hands, giving him a wicked upper cut. The leader was then kicked away and attacked once more by the blue femme.
Prowl and Sari ran over to check on the red femme. "Are you alright, Fire-Storm?" Sari asked, putting her hands on the war-fem's knee. "Will you be ok?"
"Are you serious?" Fire-Storm growled, looking over to Sari, and then looking to the brawl between Ice-Star and Optimus. "My SISTER just attacked me, and you think I'm ALRIG-" she paused and quickly scooped up Sari in her hand, and tackled Prowl to the ground…as Optimus was thrown SLAM into the group. "Ow…"
Ice-Star glared and powered up, firing blasts on the group. They scattered, trying to escape the femmes' attacks. Optimus looked up and around, before looking towards Prowl and Fire-Storm. "Where's the others? They should have been out of the base by now!"
"Maybe Ice-Star attacked them first" Sari looked up, wincing. There was no way she wanted to lose her friends to-…a Friend! "Do you think they're ok?" the girl asked, in a worried tone. Optimus looked from Sari, to the base behind the seething Ice-Star. "I'm not sure, Sari…" he seemed to ponder for a moment, and then looked towards Fire-Storm. "Take Sari inside and try to find the others; they may be hurt-"
"No" Fire-Storm glared at him, gritting her teeth in annoyance. "That's my SISTER out there! I'm not going to just LEAVE her out here to suffer through-…Whatever's going on with her!"
"Fire-Storm! I know- but the others might need Sari's key…I need Prowl here with me. Besides, you can five Sari the best possible protection." Optimus tried to reason, before wincing at the look the war-fem was giving him. "Fire-Storm…I wouldn't send ANYONE to do something I wasn't willing to do myself- please! I-"
"NO! I'm not going to let-" She paused when Prowl took her by the shoulders and turned her around to face him. The Cyber ninja looked stern…and pleading at the same time. "Fire-Storm, listen to him…Trust me…"
The femme was quiet…before she transformed, let Sari in and sped for the base. She skidded when Ice-Star attacked her, but somehow managed to get in while Optimus and Prowl cave her cover fire. Optimus sighed in relief when the femme got in…and then looked to Prowl. "How did you- WHOA" They were knocked back by three ice arrows, and they attempted to get up. Ice-Star let out a yell and ran at them firing her blaster, making the quick to dodge.
Optimus regained his bearing, before he brought up his wrist gauntlet, firing his grapples at the femme. She was sent to the ground- before she wriggled free, shooting at the rope holding her, breaking them loose. She quickly stood up and fired her blasters once again, her ruby optics narrowing. "my, what persistence you have, Autobot" she muttered lightly. Ice-Star paused for a brief second, her optics returning to her sapphire shine. Wincing she tensed up her body, trying to stop her blasters from firing.
"…stop….Stop!...AH!" She let out a yelp, before her optics returned to being red, and her attacks got all the rougher.
Prowl got out his cutting discs and threw them towards the raging femme…it did knock the blasters in her hands away…but her attention was diverted to him…suddenly she began hovering into the air…and made a dive for the ninja. Prowl was quick to dodge, and quickly try to grab her. He caught her ankle- which resulted in both Ice-Star and Prowl heading upwards, going higher and higher. Ice-Star didn't slow down, and she seemed to get faster every second.
Prowl looked down, slightly resenting his move. He could let go and use his jet boosters to let him down- WHOA! The ninja was kicked up, and suddenly the femme grabbed him by the throat with both hands. Her optics narrowed at him, and a low snarl came from her lips. "Do you really think that such a little move like that would really stop me? Starscream? You insult me" she muttered, reeling back one of her fists and punching him across the face, allowing him to fall.
Prowl let out a yell as he was sent to the ground at a good speed. Looking up- well down- the ninja turned on his boosters to try and slow his landing…it worked, but he still managed to crash into a parked car. The ninja sat up…before he plain jumped to his feet and turned, looking upwards to where the femme was hovering. Her arms were crossed and she was looking down expectantly…
"Prowl- Are you alright?" Optimus managed to find him, and ran over, a concerned look on his face. The ninja looked over and nodded. "Prime- Ice-Star just called herself Starscream!"
"What?" Optimus let his mouth hang open. "How is that even possible?"
"I'm not sure-" Prowl paused and then looked up towards the flying femme, a look of concern on his face. "I think I heard her telling herself 'stop'…" the ninja looked to Prime seriously. "I think someone might be controlling Ice-Star."
"Now I wonder who that could be?" Tiv hovered in the air, close to a building, unnoticed. The Decepticon had found the location of the fight…and he was quite entertained so far. It was interesting to see Autobots fight amongst each other, rather than Decepticons. Tiv smirked and looked upwards towards the femme…and then paused...
Ice-Star was holding her head, groaning and wincing. "Sto- Stop! Leave Prowl alone!...Stop!"
Tiv watched and then frowned, bringing up his wrist com. "Computer, track program and increase effect to 75%"
"Acknowledged"
Ice-Star panted and trembled, holding her shoulders. Growling lowly, her insignia quickly reverted back into an Autobot insignia. Go away- what are you doing? What's wrong with me- what's-
…hahahaHAHAHA!
Ice-Star shrieked as her systems powered up quickly…too quickly; the insignia went back into being a Decepticon, and her ruby optics snapped open. She relaxed and looked down towards the Autobots…then powered up the jets on her back and dove for the mechs.
"Prime!" Ratchet ran up with Bulkhead, Blurr and Fire-Storm. "Where is she? When I find out what crawled up her tailpipe and died, I'm gonna-"
"Ratchet-" Optimus turned and looked at the group quickly. "Ice-Star's being controlled- at least- we think she is."
"What exactly would give yah that idea?"
"Think about it- even though they've only been here for a month, it's not really like any of them to just attack for no good reason!…not even Fire-Storm is this severe- No offence" The Autobot looked over to the war-fem, who crossed her arms and scoffed.
"Not only that- But she's calling herself 'Starscream' and has been using his fighting style since she's attacked. Ruthless and impulsive" Prowl crossed his arms and pondered…before looking towards Fire-Storm quickly. "Your sister- wasn't she using Starscream's technology to allow her to fly?"
"Yes?" Fire-Storm looked confused, before making a motion with her hand. "But it only works when she's in jet mode!"
"Oh really? Then I shouldn't see Ice-Star in robot mode, coming STRAIGHT FOR US!" Ratchet yelled, pointing upwards. The entire group looked up…before quickly scattering. Ice-Star growled as she landed harshly on the ground, making a medium sized crater in the road. The femme slowly looked up, her optics narrowed. Where did they go? After a moment, she reached to her helmet and let a visor come down to scan for their energy signatures…
"Ice-Star!"
The motioned femme paused and looked over to the side- Fire-Storm was standing there, looking stressed. "Cut it out! Being this ticky is MY job!"
"…I'm not picky" Ice-Star muttered…before she quickly aimed her wrist blasters at her sister and fired. Fire-Storm slashed at the blasts with her sai, but managed to be knocked on her back by one of them. She growled and sat up…if Prowl was right and someone WAS controlling her sister…she'd make someone hold him down, while she SLAGGED him!
Optimus winced and looked over towards Fire-Storm, who was quick to get back on her feet, and then looked down to Ice-Star- Her fighting technique had always been good- but now it was combined with Starscream's power…He frowned and took out his axe- He didn't want to hurt her- but he HAD to subdue her!
Quickly, the mech swung at her…but the femme looked over and dodged, quickly ducking down and slid kicking the fire truck bot, making him fall on his back. Ice-Star landed beside him and quickly took out her bow, charging up an arrowed at his point blank range- Right before Blurr quickly zipped for the femme and planted a kick on her legs. This broke her aim, and caused the femme to fall on her back, the arrow going upwards…
Tiv gasped when the arrow hit his thrusters and was sent to the ground, yelping the whole way...
Ice-Star quickly got up and looked around…Blurr was zipping around her at a high speed. The femme panted softly, her optics flickering. "Bl-…Blurr…"
No- I CANT let him get hurt! He's one of my dearest friends; not to mention Bolt's Mechfriend!
…No one should mean anything to you but yourself…what's his best quality?
I'll never tell!
No matter…I'm in you…you can't hide anything from me…HAHA!
Ice-Star winced, and then glared up…suddenly her hand jerked out, and she somehow caught Blurr by the throat, and HURLED him in Optimus' direction. The two mechs cried out as they were sent a good distance away due to the speed.
"How exactly do we have any idea to bring down a femme who not only knows us and our moves, but is fighting like Starscream?" Ratchet growled, taking a few steps back from the femme; he didn't know how to handle fighting a friend…
Bulkhead seemed to share these feelings, looking over to Ratchet with a worried look. "Not only that- She's our Friend! We can't hurt he- WHOA!" He winced and quickly ducked to the side when Ice-Star flew directly for them, knocking Ratchet back and sending Bulkhead flailing. Prowl dodged with ease, but looked back up determinedly…he just saw Ice-Star wince…she was trying to fight this…
"Prime- I may be able to commune with Ice-Star's core of consciousness using my processor over matter" Prowl said, bringing his communicator up. "But I need everyone to keep her close to me- AND away from me"
"R-Right- But Prowl, hurry! I don't know how much more we can take!" Optimus replied over the com. "I-…didn't even know she could fight like this…"
Fire-Storm growled and looked towards Bulkhead. "Protect Prowl. I'm going to help the others." She ordered, before she took out her sai and ran for the heat of battle. Bulkhead watched her go, a slight gape on his face, before he looked to the cyber ninja. Prowl frowned and looked up, putting his hands together in a ninja motion…then he let out a slow steady hum…hum…
Ice-Star…It's me Prowl; focus on my voice.
… There was silence…
Ice-Star- I know you're in there! I can feel you!
…Ice-Star isn't here Autobot! It's just little ol' STARSCREAM!
Ice-Star growled as she slashed at Blurr, trying her best to offline him- or at least slow him DOWN! But each time she'd attack Blurr, Optimus would attack- Each time she'd attack him, Ratchet would attack…then Fire-Storm…then Blurr again…all of this was-…so confusing…and it didn't help that her possessor was hearing Starscream…Starscream…and…Prowl?
Prowl! Prowl- no! get away from me- I don't want to hurt you!
Focus on me Ice-Star. You can fight this control. Reach for my spark!
Don't listen to his nonsense…you are mine now, little one!
Ice-Star stood still in the fight and her fists clenched, the femme letting out a silent scream…her Decepticon insignia disappeared and turned back into an Autobot insignia…then back to a Decepticon…The girl gritted her teeth and put her hands to her sparkchamber. I…got to fight this!
"Ice-Star-" Fire-Storm slowly stood up, wincing from her slight wounds. The femme was shaking- it looked like Prowl's processor over matter was working! The war-fem wouldn't just let her sister suffer alone though-…she- she had to help somehow! "Comon Star Fight back! FIGHT! BACK!" She yelled, taking a step up.
To her immense surprise-…the rest of the Autobots ended up joining her in her pleas…
"Fight back Ice-Star!"
"Don't let that technology overrule who you are!"
"Comon kid! You're one of us! A teammate! You're family!"
Ice-Star let out a shuddery breath- Her team…her family…they- they were all there for her. She could FEEL their sparks reach for hers…she wanted to reach back…she wanted…to-
BOOM!
"now now- It's very rude to barge in on someone's entertainment" Tiv suddenly flew in and hurled a large blast at the group, blowing them all at least 10 feet away each. Tiv landed on his feet and took out two blades, a smirk on his face. Time to use his brother's blades to use…The Decepticon let out a yell and he ran for the Autobots, who dodged and attacked. Tiv quickly ran for Ratchet and jumped into the air, dodging the medic's electro magnets, and slamming his feet onto his chest. Ratchet was sent back into Bulkhead, who, surprisingly, was knocked back by the force.
Tiv smirked and punched Optimus away when he tried to use his ax on him. The Autobot mech quickly got back up and tried to slash at the large Decepticon's feet. He managed to hit, and make Tiv stumble. Tiv was quick to react, and kicked Optimus down, placing a foot on his chest. Grinning, the Decepticon got out his blades and prepared to send them through the Autobot…Before two sai got in his way. Fire-Storm growled as she struggled…this guy was TOUGH! This allowed Optimus to get up and regain his bearings…Quickly she managed to break them away and jumped to the side, right as a blue zip went by her.
Blurr growled and quickly ran for the Decepticon, throwing quick punches and kicks here and there- he was small compared to this guy! If only he hadn't kept his full stash of cuffs back in the warehouse! Tiv looked from side to side…where was this guy…Growling, he thrust his blade out- but instead of hitting Blurr- he stabbed a still focused Prowl in the shoulder. His concentration broken- the mech let out a stifled cry of pain…the stab itself wasn't much- it was the shocks going THROUGH his body!
"Get AWAY from him!" Fire-Storm roared, taking out her sai and plunging them into the Decepticon's leg. Tiv let out a screech, before he glared over and swiftly backhanded the femme away. She screamed as she was thrown far away- straight THROUGH one of the windows in the warehouse. Sari- who had been taking shelter close to the entrance, winced and ran inside to check on Fire-Storm. "Fire! Are you ok!"
The girl ran over to the war-fem who was slumped on the floor, wincing. Sari put her hands on the femme's arms and shook her. "Fire-Storm! Fire-Storm!"
"…oh that hurt" The femme muttered…
Back outside, Optimus gawked at the move, and then growled, glaring at Tiv. "You just made a big mistake, Decepticon." He growled.
"If you mess with one of us" Bulkhead growled, getting out his wrecking ball.
"You mess with ALL of us" Ratchet snarled, taking out his electro magnets and firing them at the Decepticon.
Tiv winced and flew up into the air-…maybe- he had bitten off more than he could chew…He growled and tried to slash his blades at each of them…but they were proving to be more than he could handle…He put his blades together and aimed them at the sky, letting them charge up…then SLAMMED them to the ground, letting a shockwave of energy go at them, knocking them all back. Tiv stood up and grinned. "Razor-Wind was right…you Autobots ARE entertaining…" His smile left him. "…to kill…Wha-?"
He looked up towards the sky as a bright light filled the sky…and suddenly Bee and Lightning-Strike were hurled out of the sky and into the pile of Autobots. Bulkhead looked up when he was face-to-face with Bumblebee. The yellow mech groaned and looked down. "Uh-…hi" was what he managed.
"BOLT!"
The scream pierced throughout the city, as the Autobots looked over towards Blurr, who had a badly injured Lightning-Strike in his arms; looking horrified. "Bolt speak to me, my love- don't go offline on me- You're HOME, I'll get you to Ratchet as soon as this Decepticon is out of here- don't leave me, don't leave me; BOLT STAY ONLINE!"
"Aw, isn't that sweet" Tiv growled, raising up his blaster towards the couple…
SLASH…
He paused and looked behind him…Ice-Star had her bow out, and a cold look was placed on her face…her ruby optics were there…the Decepticon insignias were there…But nothing could hide the angry glare of a big sister protecting her little sister…
The Decepticon panted…then held up his wrist computer and pressed a button on it. "Computer lower the power and activate the failsafe!"
"Aknowledged"
At once, Ice-Star suddenly let out a gasp, and she paused…before she fell to her knees, and landed on her side in stasis lock.
"I'll finish this later" Tiv growled, flying up into the air, and shooting away.
The Autobots were tense only for a moment…before Optimus quickly scrambled up and ran to Ice-Star, picking up the drained femme into his arms…she looked fine- her curcits weren't all that damaged…He paused and then looked over to Blurr, Who had Ratchet right beside him, barking out orders to anyone. "She needs to get in NOW; she's going to go offline if I don't work on her this SECOND!"
Optimus quickly turned. "Take Lightning-Strike to the Med-bay and get Sari to use her key- Bulkhead, help Prowl into the med-bay!"
"On it!"
***FlashB***
Blurr walked down the hall, holding his data plates, looking over each one. He had heard that Pashmina and Ice-Star were on a mission involving going all the way to Nova and then back…Intelligence hadn't gotten a report from them, and the slowness was making him…antsy. He paused when he dropped two plates, and bent down to get them. As he stood back up, he jumped slightly when he noticed Bolt standing right in-front of him.
"Hi Commander! I wanted to thank you for doing my files for me last night- I was going to do them- I just stepped out…" She paused and put a hand to her helmet. "And…yeah, I got distracted."
"B-…Be advised that this won't happen, cadet Bolt" Blurr muttered lightly. "I don't make it a habit to do others work for them, when it's supposed to be their responsibility in the first place, even though they have other matters that may press them; but STILL it's your responsibility."
"You are SO cute" Bolt giggled and leaned up, planting a kiss on his cheek, making him tense up, his face turning red. Blurr gawked and stood there like a statue as Bolt walked away.
***End***
Lightning mumbled lightly as she powered on her optics…where was she? She gasped and suddenly sat up. "Longarm!" she shouted out loudly…before she was shoved down by a red and white hand.
"Stay down kid!" Ratchet suddenly appeared over her, frowning. "That key may have repaired you- but your energy is still down…which is surprising for y-"
"Uncle Ratchet!" Lightning quickly sat up once again and threw her arms around the medic's neck. "You're alright! You're Alright! I was scared! I was so scared that you guys were going to be killed by Mega-Jerk!"
"Wha-" Ratchet took a small step back…before he hesitantly patted her back. "…There there…don't worry kid- most of us are still fully functional." He paused after a moment…and had to pry her off of him, before he tried to force her back down. "How did you get back? I thought-" He paused and winced. "You know what? Forget it- You can talk yer boyfriend's Audio circuit off"
"Blurr-" She quickly sat up again- just to have Ratchet push her back down. "Is he ok, uncle Ratchet? I was so worried! Bumblebee- I saw him! He was- Oh! And LONGARM! He's A spy he's! Mph?" she blinked her bright blue optics when Ratchet put his hand over her mouth, and his optic twitched. "They're fine…they're all fine. Prowl, Blurr, Bee…Everyone's fi-…" He paused and looked to the side slightly, before he looked back to her and let her mouth go. "Look…we know about Longarm, and we're TRYIN to warn Cybertron…Now if you don't zip yer yap and save yer energon- I won't let Blurr come and visit you after your nap."
"Aw…" Lightning smiled and looked cute. "Don't be that way Uncle Ratchet! I'll behave!"
"You'll behave huh…good, then get some sleep" He turned to the computer and pressed a button…before looking towards the yellow femme. "And what do you mean by calling me 'UNCLE' Ratchet?"
"Because I love you!" Lightning-Strike smiled. "You're like family to me! Sooo I just thought you'd be a better uncle than a brother…"
Ratchet was silent…he was…truly touched to hear that…the smallest of smiles made its way to his face, and he rested his hand on her helmet. "Get some rest kid. I'll let Blurr visit you when you're done."
"Ok" Lighting looked up and yawned, before letting the darkness come over her in a nice nap…Family…that was indeed as she saw them…Big brothers Optimus, Prowl, Bulkhead, Bee- well, Bee was YOUNGER than her…Sisters Ice-Star, Spit-Fire and Sari…her hot mech Blurr…and her Uncle Ratchet…
Yup! All was good!
***AB***
Optimus frowned as he watched Ice-Star sleep in her recharging berth in the room that they had designated for the trio…she was so still…so silent. They had decided to take shifts in watching her…it wasn't fair…
The mech gingery put a hand on the side of the femme…he couldn't help blaming himself for her current condition…
It's no good Prime, if we revive her, whatever's controlling her will come back online and we'll have the whole thing go down all over again.
But Ratchet- can't you deactivate the chip?
To do such a thing would require a CR chamber! We don't HAVE one here!
Then what do we do?
…Keep her in stasis until we know WHAT to do…
Optimus let out a slow sigh and looked downwards. He couldn't believe this was happening to her…she JUST got rid of one disappointment…and he knew that once she was out of this, she would blame herself for everything…she was so modest. He wanted to let her know ahead of time…it wasn't her fault…she didn't know…she was innocent…she was INNOCENT!
"Ice-Star…I don't know if you can hear me or not…but…It's not your fault…it's…not." The leader frowned and looked down again. "I'm so sorry you're going through all this…I'd trade places with you in a spark beat…I'm serious…I'd rather suffer than watch you suffer." The mech looked back up at the femme. "Ice-Star…I love you. I have no intention of losing you…I'll do everything I can to protect you."
This was getting nowhere…Optimus sighed softly and looked out the window. "You know-…should things get back to normal…and everything is peaceful…there's plenty of things I'd like to show you…just you and me" He looked back over to her, a small blush on his face. "I-…guess you could call it a date…I just know…that I still owe you a lot…from back on Cybertron and all. I mean…Sentinel, Elita and I had no right…no right…"
He sighed and put a hand to her forehead. "I'll wait for you…my spark…" He gently brushed his finger along her cheek, and then stood up and started to head out…before he paused…Fire-Storm was standing at the door, her optics narrowed…but only slightly. They weren't dark like they normally were…
"…How much did you hear?"
"…enough…" The war-fem looked to the side. "Changin' of the guard…and I plan to keep watch all night."
Optimus stood up and nodded. "Just…don't push yourself too much, Fire-Storm…it's not your fault you know."
"Leave."
"…Fire-Storm-" He paused when she glared at him…before he nodded and started to head out. He paused right when he was at the door, and then looked to the war-fem. "By the way…thank you for saving my life…"
Fire-Storm was quiet…before she silently nodded…
That was all he needed…Optimus smiled and then left the room, leaving the sisters alone. Fire-Storm was quiet for a good 15 minutes…before she walked over to her sister and rested a hand on Ice-Star's hand. "…Bolt's going to be ok…She's in there taking a nap." She smiled slightly. "Bee and Sari are having a happy reunion…its…sweet really…but don't tell them I said that…I'm so mad at myself…I'm…falling in lo-…" She was silent for another moment. "…Blurr's going to put a hole in the floor if he continues to pace…it's driving me crazy…Ice-Star…" She frowned and suppressed a sob. "…Don't leave me ok?...I can't be the leader…you know I can-…" she suddenly paused and held her breath…before she looked behind her, frowning. "I can't handle this…"
She stood up fully and looked at her sister…before she headed out the door and let it close, leaning on it. This was not fair…she looked behind her towards the door…Fire-Storm was very scared…this was a feeling that wasn't normally felt by her…she was normally angry…
Frowning she let herself sag. She had two sisters that were medically ridden…she was getting attached to this team…AND she was falling in love. "go away…go away" she muttered, putting a hand to her head…maybe a small walk would help…Bee and Sari were too busy in the other room, Bulkhead was with them…Optimus probably went into his room for recharge…
But…she couldn't just LEAVE the room…she wouldn't. Frowning the femme leaned further back on the wall and took out one of her sai…before she threw it across the room, watching it stick to the wall. Frowning, she looked down…and turned…
guess who?
"Prowl-" Fire-Storm blinked and then crossed her arms. This…was getting old. "What do you want?"
The ninja said nothing, he only walked over and handed her a small can of oil. Fire-Storm paused and hesitantly took the can from him and sipped the condiments…She glanced at him and then looked down. "…you know I don't understand you"
"Why is that?"
"I've…been so cruel to you ever since we got here. Rightfully, you could treat me like everyone treats Sentinel." She muttered, taking another sip of her oil. "…Why?"
Prowl was silent, watching her look down. She had a lot on her mind…it seemed that the whole world was on her shoulders, and she was letting it press her down. The ninja was silent though…he was sure that if he listened…she would tell him what she needed.
"Everything's so…confusing. It's like I've turned my back on someone, and I've never bothered to see what this spark had in store for me. I've attacked the universe, only adding to my hate…" Fire-Storm looked up and frowned. "I don't know- I just wanted something and I didn't get it…does that sound…selfish?"
"In a way…but not entirely"
"Not-" Fire-Storm looked up to him in disbelief. "What do you MEAN 'not entirely'? I've kicked the universe away because of some slagger who took my spark and stepped on it! He promised me the world and gave me nothing but his treachery and his stupid sai that I refuse to let go-" She faced him, her optics narrowing in pain. "Now my bond with my sisters isn't what it used to be- ALL the Autobots are afraid of me- even femmes! I just can't make friends, because I don't want friends; and now this emotion is rising up inside of me and I-" She suddenly stopped herself and was silent.
A moment or two went by, before she frowned and turned, beginning to walk away.
"Fire-Storm…"
"Prowl…"
There was another moment of silence, before Prowl walked over silently to where he was directly behind her…Fire-Storm frowned at the ground, wondering how this could happen…this was all her fault…this was all her fault! "Prowl I can't-" she quickly turned around and leaned forward- not expecting him to be as close as he was…before their lips met in an unexpected contact.
Both of their optics went wide and the slowest second of their life seemed to just…melt away…Prowl let this sink in…before he gingerly put a hand behind her helmet and let the moment…be still. Fire-Storm let the kiss go on…it felt good…it felt so good…it-… she quickly broke away and gasped.
Fire-Storm slowly backed away, putting a hand to her mouth. "n-no…this can't happen, not now" she muttered to herself. Prowl let his mouth hang open for a moment. "Fire-Storm?"
"Prowl-…I am slaggin' in LOVE with you."
Prowl was shocked to say the least- how would he manage to catch such a delicate femme's spark? Mind you, her demeanor wasn't weak…he knew she could handle herself…but- her spark had always been so…so fragile. He was sure if he taught her like Yoketron taught him- he'd be able to shed some light on her…and yet…he couldn't stop this power…this power…called…
The femme put her hands to her helmet and growled. "Fire-Storm get it through your stupid head- I can't fall in love. I just can't…I just…" She gasped when the ninja put his hands on her wrists and brought them down. With a small sigh, Fire-Storm looked up…his optics were so steady…so still…so…caring.
"Prowl…I'm…afraid to fall in love-…I don't want to be hurt…" She paused and then sighed, looking down to the floor. "But…I'm in love with you…PLEASE just reject me now, so I can get out of your way!"
"…Why would I reject you?"
What? Fire-Storm looked up, surprised. The ninja was dead serious- why would he? The question should be why WOULDN'T he? Fire-Storm let out a shuddery breath…her spark was racing…she could feel it throughout her whole body. "…Prowl I hate you…"
"…why?"
"…Because…I love you…"
That was all they needed, before they exchanged another kiss…a longer one. Prowl wrapped his arms around the femme in a protective embrace…he didn't expect her to trust him completely; he would never give her too much for her to handle. Right now he was caught in the moment- he really hadn't meant for this to happen…but…The ninja broke the kiss gently and rested his head on top of the femme's head.
Fire-Storm rested her face on his shoulder…her body was trembling in fear. Every ounce of her was screaming at her to get away…get away…
…But her spark held dear the moment…Don't let go…don't let go…
"Fire-Storm…don't let your past dominate who you really are…" Prowl muttered softly. "I told you…there's a light in you…learn to let it out…and purge the darkness you've held in you…"
"…Prowl you sound like those 'star wars' things that Sari and Bee like" She muttered somewhat sarcastically. Prowl paused and gave a small chuckle. "…it's truth though…You do have a light in you…and I look forward to the day when I can see it's full light…" he looked down at her slightly. "The REAL Fire-Storm…"
Fire-Storm looked up towards him, shocked. No one…not even Mirage had ever said anything like that to her…was she dreaming? Is that all this was?...
Another kiss only confirmed the reality…it was real…and she embraced it.
***Author*** The end…Just kidding! More to come! :3 Please review on at least this chapter if you haven't given any reviews already! What should happen next? :3