A/N: HELLO READERS! Here it is. The FINAL CHAPTER of "Invisible Guardian." It's been so great writing this story for you guys to enjoy. Sadly though, this journey has come to an end. But fear not! For I, Bluefeather4299 have begun to write my next story. Hopefully it will get as much love as this one did.
ON WITH THE FINAL CHAPTER!
Hound waits. It would be a calm wait, but he needed the school bell to ring soon, or he would burst. Like one of Wheeljack's inventions. Boom. Oh, the bell just rang. YES! He was practically vibrating in excitement. He couldn't wait to tell Alex the news about- wait. No. he promised he wouldn't tell her anything. Oh, it was so hard to not just transform right then and there and- there's Alex! And her new friend Jake. But, Alex! He needed her here. Honking, the green Scout watches both of them look over before Alex hugs her friend. Now she's walking over. SWEET GLORY WOMAN, HURRY UP WITH THE WALKING!
Opening up the door, Hound lets Alex hop in, before he shoots out of the parking lot.
"Whoa! Hound, slow down! What's gotten into you?"
Oh no. What was he supposed to say again?! Wait, he remembered.
"Well, you see Alex, Ratchet wanted to give you a check-up. You know, see how you're doing after…everything. And you know how much he hates having to wait for his patients. It's almost as bad as them avoiding him all together."
Alex smiles, before settling down. making sure she's not paying attention, Hound slowly starts speeding up. Soon, they're flying towards the front gate of the base. Thank goodness Optimus had the foresight to tell the guards to keep the gate open for him. Though he probably would've just rammed through it anyways. He was so excited!
Making it to the Hangar, he shoots through, not even stopping to let Alex out. Alex watches in shock as the normal gentle Hound weaves through the halls to the Medbay. He stops outside the door, letting the Teen out. Alex looks up at Hound, the Mech gesturing with his servos for her to go in. Why did he look so excited? Shrugging, Alex walks into the Medbay, stopping at the sight in front of her.
Ratchet is next to a Mech, helping him stretch out his arm. The Mech is sitting up, legs hanging over the edge. There was something familiar about the Mech, even though Alex'd never seen him before. Blue and white plating with black and red accents shifts as the Mech adjusts his position, stretching his other arm. Ratchet turns, optics brightening at the sight of Alex.
"Ah, Alex. So nice of you to join us."
The other Mech lifts his optics to Alex. The Teen feels her heart stop at the sight of amber optics holding a very familiar glow. Alex takes a step forward.
"M-Mirage?"
The Mech smiles.
"Hello, Piccola Guerriera."
Alex finds herself moving before she realizes it. Making it to Mirage, she feels herself picked up, before being held to a chest. Alex sobs into the familiar warmth of her Guardian, clinging onto his armor.
"Y-You're alive." She whispers.
"Yes little one. I'm alive."
"Mirage!"
Alex laughs as Hound crushes her Guardian in a hug. They had made it to the Main Hangar, Ratchet helping Mirage walk since he was still getting used to his new body.
Mirage gasps.
"H-Hound…you're…crushing…again."
Hound's optics widen, letting go of the still smaller Mech.
"Sorry. Again."
Everyone laughs as Ratchet starts yelling at Hound for the crushing hug, before Lennox clears his throat. Everyone turns to him, and the man holds up a manila folder, smiling.
"Held onto this for you Mirage. Thought you'd like to have 'em."
Mirage blinks in surprise, before chuckling.
"Thank you Major Lennox. I almost forgot about it."
Alex looks between her Foster Father and Guardian.
"What are you guys talking about?"
"I'd like to know too."
Oh, C'MON. Not him. Anything, but him. The Team watches as Galloway storms into the Hangar, and over to the group.
"Adoption papers Mr. Galloway. For me."
Alex gasps, turning to her Guardian. Adoption papers? Did that mean…?
Galloway's eyes narrow, before he snatches the folder out of Lennox's hands. "What? Let me see." He looks through it, getting angrier every second.
"WHO AUTHORIZED THIS?!"
"I did."
As one, single unit, everyone turns to the front of the Hangar.
"No…way. Keller?!"
The old man smiles at Alex, winking, before stepping closer to Galloway. The weasel shrinks away.
"D-Defense Secretary Keller. What are…you doing here?"
John Keller crosses his arms, frowning.
"I decided to pay a visit to some old friends. Surprise."
Galloway stutters, trying to form words.
"B-But. Why did you authorize something so ridiculous? These…things can't take care of a human child. They're machines and-"
A fist to his face interrupts the annoying human, the force knocking him to the ground. He holds his now broken nose, getting up and racing out of the Hangar. All optics lower to Alex, who turns around, rubbing her knuckles.
"I've wanted to do that since the day I met him." She says, looking up at everyone with a smile.
Ironhide crosses his arms, smirking.
"I like her."
Everyone laughs at the comment, talking to each other as Alex goes over to Mirage. The blue and white Mech –who's sitting on a crate- picks her up, placing her on a familiar spot on his shoulder. The two of them watch as everybody mingles with one another.
"So." Mirage's optics flicker to the human on his shoulder.
"Adoption papers, huh?"
Mirage chuckles.
"Only if you will allow it Alex."
The amber-haired Teen hums, placing her hand on her chin. She smiles after a few seconds, leaning against his neck.
"I think I like the sound of that. Dad."