AN: I don't own Transformers, only my OC. And any songs I used go to their respected owner/owners. There may be a few time skips in this chapter to get the story flowing again.
Chapter 12;
'Thoughts(talking to inner voice)'
Dream
'Flashback'
Inner voice – will be explained further on into the story.
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Language of the Primes
~Cybertron common~
When I wake up from my nap I can hear the others talking about me. While Dan stands off to the side just listening.
"I didn't know her past was so… traumatising. No wonder she could do that in Mission City."
"I know. I don't want to say poor girl because I doubt she wants pity or anything of the sort." I hear a sound of agreement and notice that it came from Sam. "You realise that you called her a monster right. That had to bring back memories."
"I-I didn't know." Sam manages to choke out.
"Of course you didn't. She doesn't talk about it you fool. You have no idea how hard her past has been on her." *sigh* Dan…
"Enough Dan. I can hear all of you by the way." I get glances in return.
"Storm, I'm sor-"
"Save it Sam. I don't care." You need to keep calm and be level heading in situations like these.
"Storm, can I ask you a question?" I look towards Optimus' holoform and nod. "How are your instincts a personality on their own?" I get multiple curious looks and a look of shock and surprise on Dan's face.
"She is a defence mechanism. If a situation get to deadly or I am severely injured then she will come to the forefront of my mind and take control over my body. She also shows herself when I get to angry or upset and she is sometimes hard to keep control of. Sometimes I will remember everything that happened or remember nothing. Sometimes I can see what she is doing other times I cannot. She came into being another personality when I was 3 and a half. She took away the pain, made me stronger to be able to survive what was happening to me. She was useful when it came to fighting, she took away all of my feelings. The guilt of killing, the horror and depression. If it wasn't for her I would be dead by now. She helps me choose between what I should or shouldn't do depending if it will affect my health." I think back to when I first heard her speak and smile slightly.
"Can we meet her." I whip my head around to stare at Sam in disbelieve. Come on hun, let them see me. 'No, you'll kill him for what he has said.'
"Are you crazy or do you just have a death wish. She hates you and wouldn't hesitate to kill you. You hurt me, you hurt her and no one has ever been able to say what happens when they face her." I see and hear Sam huff and walk away while I shake my head. "Anyway Dan, I need you to be my eyes on the ground and act like you aren't helping me. Send a message the same way we use to in the Arena." I get a nod from him and relax slightly.
"Alright, I'll send a message when I know more. I've got to go, less suspicious that way. See ya." He wave's as he walks out and I realise that I have someone to count on.
"Hmm…" I turn to look at Ratchet when I hear that.
"What?"
~Your instincts sound like Kaonic programming on Cybertron.~
~Hmm, it does sound like the twins.~
~You have twins on Cybertron?~
"Now you speak common? Guess it makes sense in a way. And yes we do have twins. Rare but we do."
"Hey Storm."
"Yeah Mik?"
"What are you gonna do for a job?"
"Dunno, find something to do with mechanics."
"Why don't you become my apprentice?" I look at Ratchet with glee and grin.
"Really? That would be perfect!"
"I'll try to sort it out." I smile in return to his comment.
4 weeks later
I'm in the shop Mik's dad owns and am working on a side project of rebuilding an engine for Kae. I hear the sound of a Hummer and know that it is Ratchet. He parks and turns his holoform on and comes over to me with a slight grin on his face.
"What's got you so happy?"
"You can be my apprentice starting next month. Which allows you to finish school." I tackle him in a hug before I realise what I'm doing and step back from him.
"Thanks Ratchet, you're the best."
"Now, I only managed to do this by saying that you would get all A to A+'s."
"No prob Ratchet. I'll get them grades."
2 weeks later
I have just started my exams and my first one is Art which is a 10 hour exam cut into two 5 hour pieces. The best thing about it? We can choose what we want to draw! I have decided to paint a landscape to keep me calm and serene during my other exams. After my Art I have my English, Higher Level Maths, Science, History and mechanics exam. After this I can go home and never come to this place again! YES!
Skip to after exams (AN: sorry about all of the time skips…)
"Storm… Storm… STORM!" I wake up and swing my fist at whoever is calling my name. "Owww. That hurt S."
"Well then you shouldn't have woken me like that then should ya J?" I look over at Jazz and see his holoform on the floor holding his arm. "*Sigh* Why did you wake me?"
"Hmm? Oh, righ'! Time ta get ya results today. Now come on an' get dressed!" with that Jazz jumps up and runs out of my room to allow me to get read.
With a sigh I get out of bed and stretch my arms above my head to make my shoulders pop as well as some of my back. I let out a little purr at the feeling of my bones clicking. I walk to my bathroom and hop in the shower and use my favourite vanilla and honey suckle shower gel and shampoo to wash myself and hair before I wrap my towel around my body while humming to myself. Before I start to towel dry my hair I go over to my tablet and go onto YouTube to put the song in my head on. And start to sing while I finish getting ready.
(Start of song)
Oooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehh
You're a good soldier
Choosing your battles
Pick yourself up
And dust yourself off
Get back in the saddle
You're on the front line
Everyone's watching
You know it's serious
We're getting closer
This isn't over
The pressure's on
You feel it
But you got it all
Believe it
When you fall get up, oh oh
If you fall get up, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
'Cause this is Africa
Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Listen to your God
This is our motto
Your time to shine
Don't wait in line
Y vamos por todo
People are raising
Their expectations
Go on and feed them
This is your moment
No hesitation
Today's your day
I feel it
You paved the way
Believe it
If you get down get up, oh oh
When you get down get up, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa a a
Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Ame la mejole biggi biggi mubbo wa A to Z
Asi tsu zala mejole biggi biggi mubbo from East to West
Bathi waka waka ma eh eh waka waka ma eh eh
Tendency suna tsibuye 'cause this is Africa...
Tsamina mina, Anawa a a
Tsamina mina
Tsamina mina, Anawa a a
Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa a a
Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Django eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa a a
This time for Africa
We're all Africa
(End of song)
When I finish I hear clapping behind me and whip around only to see Jazz's holoform smirking at me.
"How much did you hear?"
"Since the second verse. You're good Storm. Why don't ya let anyone hear ya?"
"I don't like the looks I get. They stare at me as if I have done something wrong. I'm supposed to be this strong independent girl who sneers at anything remotely nice. It sickens me…" I turn away from Jazz and walk towards my closet to pick out my clothes. I get out a long-sleeved black top, black skinny jeans and some black rocker type boots. For my jewelry I get out a cross necklace and a knotted silver band ring. I also grab my red/maroon beanie to go. I turn to Jazz and smile. "Let's go." Before we go I pick up my bag and walk out of the door to Jazz's alt-mode to get my results of my exams.
"Ya nervous?"
"Na, not really. I'll get what I get."
"Ya need to get at least A's to be Ratchet's apprentice."
"I know and I will have. I always get A's or A+'s."
When we get to the school I see Sam and Bee waiting for us… Oh yeah by the way me and Sam are good again. He was stressed and hurt that I kept something from him. I will never trust him as much again but I'm giving him another chance.
"How you doin' Sam, Bee?" I get crushed in a hug from Bee while Sam gives me a nervous smile. "You'll do fine. Now, Bee I need to breathe."
"Opps, sorry." Yeah Bee can talk in his holoform. Shocking right?
"Come on Sam. Before you run away. Where's Mik?"
"She's already here with her other friends." I hum and nod in reply.
We walk towards where our names are and pick up our envelopes and then walk outside to the now full lot of bot's and Mik.
"Open them together?" Sam and I look at Mikaela and nod. "One."
"Two."
"Three." We all rip open our envelopes and while Sam and Mikaela talk I'm standing there in stunned silence. After 5 minutes everyone realizes that I'm silent and look at me in confusion.
"Storm, are you alright?" I look towards Ratchet's holoform and give him a big grin and glomp him in a hug.
"I did it! I did it!" I pull away from Ratchet and see everyone's shocked look but couldn't care less. "I can be your apprentice I got all A+'s!" I see comprehension dawn on his face and a smile take over.
"Congratulations." I can hear the pride in his voice and smile slightly but can feel tears form in my eyes. I hug Ratchet tighter and take a shaky breath to steady myself.
"Thanks Ratch. That means a lot to me." I pull back and look towards the others to see shocked expressions.
"Well done Storm." I look at Optimus and nod in happiness. I see Mikaela grin out of the corner of my eye and look to her warily.
"What?"
"You know what's next? Prom!" I see her grin widen when I step back slightly.
"No. I am not wearing a dress!"
"You are going. And that is final." I hiss at being to what to do. "Please Storm. We'll hardly see each other now you're going to be with the Autobots. Please." I sigh and give in as I cannot be bothered to argue with her.
What hell am I gonna get with all the dress' and makeup?
AN: And that's the end of this chapter. The voice is finally explained. Please leave a review it would really make me happy.