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Chapter 14: Assistance

Bulkhead hadn't changed a bit. He was still the same old, big, powerful, tender sparked Wrecker that Elita One remembered. And his learning pupils not only respected him, but seemed to absolutely adore him. Being able to watch the class taking place, and progress being made at the same time was an absolute thrill to Elita One. She couldn't have pictured the hard work of repairs being a more happy sight than the one she witnessed now.

"Your work is absolutely marvelous," Elita One praised to the Wrecker, "And your students adore you. I could not have pictured a more promising future for our race than the one I am seeing be built right now,"

"Thank you," Bulkhead replied humbly with a large grin, "It is my greatest wish to do the Prime proud, and hearing those words from his counterpart makes me feel like I am accomplishing what I set out to do,"

"You are," Elita assured, putting a tender hand on the big mech's forearm. Her gaze then swiveled to the students around her, "Why don't you introduce to me some of your learners?" she asked eagerly.

"Certainly. Longarm! Hoist! Mixmaster and Grindor, can I have your attention for a moment!" the large green Wrecker hollered. The four students all turned heads towards their teacher and did as instructed, focusing themselves on what was about to be said. Elita smiled, taking in the sight of each one of their eager faces, and remembering well when she too used to feel so passionate about her own job. It had been casted to her, but she had enjoyed it none the less. However, her own contentedness did not prevent her from seeing the discontent of those around her, nor blind her from realizing the true control the caste system held over her people. It merely gave her the desire to see others be free to have that same passion and excitement doing the jobs they wanted.

"This is Elita One, counterpart to the great Optimus Prime and a legendary warrior herself. She shall be given the utmost respect during her stay," Bulkhead called up to his students. Each of the four nodded right away, Hoist even lifted an arm to wave down to her before Longarm slapped it away to give his friend a scolding look. Hoist responded to the harsh glare by giving a nice shove to Longarm's face. Grindor and Mixmaster both sniggered at the spectacle before paying attention to the femme below. Elita One grinned.

"It is wonderful to meet you all! This is great progress I see being made by all of you. Keep up the amazing work!" she encouraged, even as the fight between Longarm and Hoist escalated.

"They are honored to make your acquaintance I'm sure," Bulkhead grinned awkwardly.

"I can tell," Elita replied with an amused grin.

"We have one more stop to make," Bumblebee now spoke up, from where he and Arcee had been standing patiently in the background.

"Yes, the Hall of Records. I am eager to see it," Elita replied readily, "It was wonderful to see you again Bulkhead," she said, nodding to him before taking her leave and transforming.

"You as well your grace," Bulkhead replied quickly. As soon as Elita, Bumblebee and Arcee had driven away, Bulkhead eyed up at Longarm and Hoist, in whom were now causing a large disturbance.

"Hey, knock it off!" he shouted at them.

...

The Hall of Records was not quite as Elita One recalled it, but it wasn't in shambles. It appeared as if it had been restored as one of the first buildings, no doubt by Bulkhead and his crew upon their arrival.

The new features Elita One spotted were completely different than the original, but they weren't awful. Still, a part of her longed to see the same Hall of Records from her past. After some consideration, she decided it was silly to wish for things of long ago when it was impossible to stop the changes that took place through the ages. She would have to learn to embrace and enjoy the progressions of society and the bots around her.

Upon transforming at the entrance, she took a deep breath and sighed, letting Bumblebee and Arcee enter first. Upon entering, it took all of a split second for Elita to notice just how much was changed. Holo shelves were all in different places, and desks and sitting areas were all rearranged. Elita forced herself to take in the scenery around her without allowing that small pang of remorse grip her spark. Everything she was most familiar with was gone. No one was to blame of course, it's just how things were going to be from now on.

Bumblebee and Arcee's optics fell over onto Elita, and she could feel their gazes, so she nodded and smiled lightly to hide the true emotions of sorrow she felt.

"It's very nice," she complimented, "I take it the library was in serious need of repairs,"

"It was in shambles when we got here. Optimus himself made certain it was the first building Bulkhead begun reconstructing. Of course... he wasn't here to see it's conclusion... but I hope he wouldn't be too displeased... " Arcee replied tentatively.

"No, not at all. It's wonderful," Elita assured, sending a gentle smile the smaller blue femmes way, "It's just far different than I expected," she admitted, now taking several steps forward to analyze all that she saw around her.

"ELITA ONE!?"

She jumped upon hearing her name shouted and turned to seek the person who was calling to her. When her optics finally found him, she noted a young looking mech, standing at the top of the stairs with his hands raised in the air and a shocked expression plastered all over his face.

"Are my optics malfunctioning!?" the mech questioned, descending the stair ramp hastily.

Bumblebee and Arcee both chuckled, exchanging amused glances.
"They are not," Arcee said, "This is Elita One. Elita One... meet Smokescreen,"

"Oh my gosh!" Smokescreen gaped, a huge smile on his face as he approached her.
"I never thought- How are you- This is amazing! It's such an honor!" Smokescreen was practically busting at the creases with excitement.

Elita blinked, a bit overwhelmed by the young mech's exuberance but also greatly flattered by it. She opened her mouth to reply but Smokescreen motored on, perfectly happy to do most all of the talking.

"You are an absolute legend! I read all about your battles along side Optimus Prime and your secret task force of femme spies... You practically invented the meaning for the word recon! I can't believe you're standing here! How is this even possible?!" Smokescreen blabbered on, throwing his hands up in the air and gesturing back and forth from Bumblebee to Elita One.

"It is a long story," Elita responded, "But I would be most honored to tell you, as soon as I have finished looking through the archives. It is my desire to see if a certain item is present," she informed, turning to look curiously through the nearest racks of holobooks. She had not forgotten the quest Optimus Prime had given her to find the book on the Well of Allsparks in which she'd seen in her vision. It was her top priority at the moment, and it was imperative that she find it.

"Of course! Can I be of any assistance?" Smokescreen beamed. Elita considered refusing on account of the mech being just a tad bit overbearing, but the hopeful look on the mech's face was too precious to disappoint.

"I would appreciate that very much," she agreed, nodding to him.

"It would be my pleasure! What can I help you with?" Smokescreen inquired, jogging forward to walk along side her eagerly.

Elita One smiled, deciding that despite the mech's excitable attitude, he was actually quite pleasant. She doubted he would be of much help to her, but he would be useful to have close to her to answer a few questions she had...

It was a short chapter, I know. I'm sorry! But I'm doing my best to get these out as often as possible, and as result I unfortunately don't have the time to do very long updates. However, I shall endeavor for my next chapter to be decently long, as a lot needs to be covered.

More fan boy Smokescreen coming up! :) Leave a review for me!