HELLO MECHS AND FEMMES! I'm back and welcome back to Transformers Prime Gate Crasher! Now this was a chapter I've been meaning to do in the story and it will tie into one to the biggest arcs into Transformers Prime cannon. I think I'm back into the Transformers mood, but it might be a little bit until I can get the next chapter out. But you guys have been patient and I'd like to thank you for being here so far. Keep the reviews coming and let me now what you guys think of them.
While I'm here I want to point out in advance that there might be a change in story structure. I'll have more information at the end of the chapter. So I won't keep you guys waiting any longer so enjoy!
Let's roll out!
Chapter 20 Butchered
Ever since the whole fiasco with the Polarity Gauntlet things have been pretty chill right now. The Bots have been scouring the planet for Energon more recently due to us having more numbers than in the cannon. I mean I don't blame em for not being around much but we all need the Energon, and I need it as well to keep myself alive. But I'm managing on simply eating normal food. How? Well the thing is ever since my body has been in contact with Energon since my first day here my body has what's called an Energon Converter. This allows me to eat food normally and it changes it into Energon to keep my synthetic parts fuelled.
At the current moment I was waiting outside for Jack to finish school due to him being called in for whatever reason. The bots were busy on their patrols and this left me to make sure he was alright and when he comes out Cliff would pick us up. Right now it was 3:35, I then saw Jack just walk out of the door and made myself known.
"Hey man what took ya?" I asked. "Had to stay back to finish some homework". He replied. "I feel for ya mate. I feel for ya". I said as I looked at our surroundings. Nothing much was going on, everyone was pretty much at home or heading home. I then saw a black van which stood out than the rest. I got Jacks attention and gestured him to follow me. We were walking side by side and glanced in my peripheral vision and saw the van following us, now I know I wasn't crazy. As we walked past Jack's workplace they've kept following us. I needed to get Jack outta here safe and sound. "Jack, we're being followed, whatever you do don't look back. Act natural". I said lowly.
"What do we do?" He whispered back. "When I give the signal, run". I replied. I looked back and saw the van again, a car then came in front of us turning on the street we were walking down. I then gave Jack the signal and we bolted down an alley and saw MECH on our tail, I don't know what they're doing coming after us since this never happened in the cannon. But I have a feeling that it's me they're after, regardless I need to get Jack somewhere safe. We kept running until we reached a fence that we too high to climb alone. I looked behind us and saw MECH rounding the corner we tried to lose them in.
"What do we do now?" He asked as he turned to me ready to give him a boost. "You're getting out of here. If you didn't Arcee will have my head". I replied. "Connor-" "No time to argue Jack! C'mon!" I said cutting him off. He placed his foot on my hands and I lifted him up and over the fence. "Connor". He said turning to me. "Jack it's me they want. Just get out of here! I'm not losing another brother. Someone needs to warn the Autobots, now GO!" I pleaded. I turned around and the agents came and tried to restrict me, I tossed them off me and fought two off as best I can but I was shot by an electrical projectile making me scream in pain but it proved too much and I passed out.
(Jack's Pov)
I kept running and felt that my legs were going to give out. But If I slowed down for even a second they'd probably catch me. I then got my phone and called Arcee. But was cut short as I saw Cliffjumper drive up in front of me, I then quickly got inside his vehicle mode and closed the door behind me trying to catch my breath.
"Jack, what happened? And where were you? I came to the school and found you guys gone!" He asked quickly. "MECH…*pant*…have, kidnaped*Pant* Connor". I replied trying to catch my breath. "WHAT?!" He shouted. "Connor stayed behind so that I would get away". I said looking down and just only starting to process what just happened. I mean I left him back there. "Listen we can discuss this later. Right now we need to let everyone know before MECH comes back". He stated. "Ok, ok". I breathed. "Now buckle up I don't care if I have to break a few traffic laws to get back there". He said and in which I complied and we took off to the base at high speeds not even caring about the traffic.
(Normal pov)
The base was crowded with the big family that had been formed. They heard the engine roaring down the entrance of the base and their attention was caught on the sight of Jack and Cliffjumper. Jack quickly got out and the read Autobot transformed instantly. "Guys we have a major problem! Connor was taken by MECH!" He explained in which everyone was shocked.
"What happened, tell me!" Arcee practically demanded. Jack explained everything that had transpired within the last few hours. They all talked among each other on how this had happened and how MECH was able to capture Connor of all people. When this was going on Optimus looked at his Sparkmate and was separated from everyone else and he could hear her crying over the kidnapping of her adoptive son. Not a lot of things can really get through the great Optimus Prime's armoured exterior. However…if you harm his Sparkmate or his creation. May whatever god you believe in have mercy on your soul…because there will be very little to stop him. He walked over to Elita and he held her in his arms and tried to calm her down. But knowing that human terrorists have kidnapped your son…how can you?
'No matter what the cost Connor, I will bring you home. I swear on the very spark of Primus himself I will bring you back to us'. He thought with determination.
Arcee wasn't any better than the two adoptive parents of her closest friend. Just the thought of him being…dissected like an experiment just brought unwanted thoughts to her processor, and that's what she didn't need. She recounted the times of her connection with the people she has been close to, she lost Tailgate to Arachnid, she came close to losing June and Jack to her as well, and she could've lost Cliffjumper to Starscream if it weren't for Connor. Now she feared she was going to lose him too. But there was something in his behaviour when he was around her.
He kept her spirits high, he always managed to make her smile, and was very impressed when he creates illusions as he was singing. Primus his singing voice. She could listen to it for hours on end and she'd never get tired of it. But then a thought hit her.
'Was he…in love with me. And I just waved it off this whole time?' She thought to herself as logic conflicted with feeling. She just didn't know for sure. 'I'm not losing another partner. Not anther friend. I'll bring you back to me Connor, not matter the cost'. She thought, unknowingly thinking the very same thoughts as a certain Autobot leader.
(My pov)
I felt myself waking up and was very drowsy. I then got my bearings and took a good look around and found myself somewhere similar to where Breakdown was in the episode. But I was in his position. And I wasn't liking it one bit. I turned to my right and saw the leader of MECH himself.
Silas.
"So you're finally awake. I was wondering if that blast took you out for good". He said looking at me. "What-what should I look at? The normal eye or the dead eye I'm getting mixed signals here". I said being the usual smart ass I am sometimes. "Joke all you want. But I'd like to thank you for your contribution to our cause". He said waving it off. "I ain't contributing anything, when my family busts me out my Dad will have you at the end of his gun". I sneered. "Oh I wasn't asking of you. I was intent on taking it anyway". He said walking around me. "A miracle of technology such as yourself. The perfect bond of man and machine, that is what MECH has been searching for. Think of it, super soldiers like yourself supporting our cause".
"I'd rather not". I replied. "Are we ready to begin?" He asked as several people in lab coats came forth and had… 'Surgical equipment?!' I thought with bullets sweating down my face. "If you're as strong as we think you are, you'll survive. Regardless of the condition. But alive". He smirked manically. The lab coated men came closer and started marking my arms, neck upper body and parts of my legs. They then has their equipment ready and then, there was one thing I felt and I've felt it before but not just feeling it physically, but psychologically as well.
Pain.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!"
(Normal pov, Omega-1)
A few days have passed and everyone was all hands on deck in the search for the young Prime and the Autobots, Kids and Fowler never stopped searching. Having someone as a lab rat and being used for something so cruel they couldn't even possibly imagine. Ironhide had to be calmed down by his Sparkmate due to him having thoughts that were not needed. The thought of their nephew being tortured like this just gets to him, and he knew he didn't need thought like that right now.
Optimus and Elita were the ones that barely came back to the base, and the drive to find their son and bring him home is what kept them going on and on. Elita had promised herself that if she ever found the one responsible for this she'll disregard the protecting humans rule just this one time. She was pretty sure Optimus was having similar thoughts as well. They were both together driving on the road searching for him until they got a call from Red Alert. "Optimus, Elita-1, we need you two back at base it's something everyone needs to see". He said.
"Understood Red Alert, send the ground bridge". Optimus commanded acting calm as he ever was. The portal appeared in front of them and they both drove through and were now in the walls of their base with everyone in here. Optimus walked up to Ratchet. "What is it we need to see old friend?" He asked. "We received a message of unknown origin. Agent Fowler said it was addressed to everyone". The CMO explained. As everyone had gathered around the monitor the message started to play. It showed Silas appear before them and everyone had a very dreadful aura around the room.
"Greetings Autobots, as you may or may not know. That a member of your little…family has gone missing. Well I shall not stall any longer than I have to so I'll cut to the chase. We have Connor in our custody. And if you don't believe us…Well, allow me to give you concrete evidence". As he stood aside they saw their family member strapped to a table and couldn't contain their gasps. They saw that most of his clothing was gone and was left in his undergarments. But what they noticed was the scars on his form and were leaking of blood and Energon. His facial expression showed he was feeling weak probably due to andesitic he was given due to the horrible experiments he had endured. This just made them worry and even more pissed off at MECH all together. Silas had then reappeared on the screen. "If you want him to be reunited with him meet me at these co-ordinates. I wouldn't want to be responsible for the outcome". The message ended and the base was met with silence, everyone still had trouble processing what had just happened. Arcee was the first to break the silence.
"I think I speak for everyone when I say we figure out where that message was sent from, bust their front door down and grab Connor and get out". She stated. "Cee, I'm more than on board with you but we've been searching for days Connor and we've gotten squat". Flareup retorted. "Actually there was something attached to the message along with the co-ordinates we were supplied. Let me just see here-" Red Alert said putting a few commands in the console and something appeared with the location of MECH's base. "Sweet Solus Prime. Is that?-"
"Connor's Life signal! It's still active! And he has something attached to the co-ordinates supplied". Ratchet finished. Connor's life signal showed his face along with a heart monitor next to it. It was yellow and beating faster than a steady heart beat would.
"Everyone, I overheard them saying that they'll lead you into a trap. If you want to find me, trace my life signal and hurry. I'm leaking Energon like a leaky bucket, please!" He read out for all to hear and this just made them even more determined to find him. "Autobots. Never before have I had to say this. I swore to protect human kind. But when if we do find Silas…he's going to die". He announced and sneered the last part.
"We're with ya Optimus, and we can rally to that. Right everyone?" Ironhide said as the rest of the Autobots agreed in their own way, and even their human allies. Whether they take out Silas or not. They're getting Connor back, one way…or another.
(Unknown location-Unknown time-My Pov)
[AN: I just to give ya a heads up it might be a bit gruesome here]
I woke up for the 7th time since I was captured by MECH, I started to regain my vison and saw that they were putting something in containers that had a Biohazard symbol on them. I then tried to get a closer look but it was no use, I looked at my form and saw that the scars had healed and made their mark on my skin. I then felt something different on my left side. I looked and I really, really wish I didn't.
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They ran their scalpels in my skin and carefully cut it off my body, and it was coated in my blood and Energon. I then looked at my arm and saw that all the skin from my fingertips, all the way to my left peck had been stripped of my flesh and had my bare muscle and hardened metal coating said muscles. I looked away to try not to stare too long that I might pass out from shock, and turned my attention to the monitors they had nearby. They showed an X-ray of my body and everything.
"I'll admit, you're a strong individual". He said coming into my view and getting my attention. "With this knowledge we can advance into the next generation of warfare. Soldiers like you fighting for MECH's goal of superior technology. Nothing will be able to stand in our way". "YOU SADISTIC FUCK!" I Roared at him in his face, with my eyes shining blue. "That's what you think. Someone like you will never understand-"
"Oh I understand completely. You'll do anything achieve your goal. Even if it means killing innocents in the process, and performing sick experiments like this. And don't say that sacrifice is necessary bullshit. When I get out of here I'm going to kill you. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow or even if it takes years. I'm going to kill you". I stated. Arachnid won't get her chance to do that. "I'll hold you up to that". He replied before turning to is men. "Have everything ready for transport. Files, samples everything. The Autobots will be here soon. And speaking of which". He then turned his attention to me. "I was counting on them coming. All we need is to capture one Transformer, and we'll be one step closer". He then saw my face form a smirk.
"And I was counting on them to bust me out as well. But not in the way you want it". I replied still having that smirk on my face. He then just walked away leaving me alone. I felt weak again and felt anaesthetic being pumped into my system again. Just mentally praying to Primus, hell even God himself that my family will rescue me in time. I want to be with them.
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(Omega one, normal pov)
The time has come to bring Connor home. The Bots had established a plan on how to do so.
"Autobots, today we shall bring Connor back and make our family whole again. Now, does everyone remember their roles?" He asked and in which everyone replied yes. "Team 1 will consist of Ironhide, Chromia, Hound, Bulkhead, Firestar and Flareup. They will set off the trap that MECH has planned for us and divert their attention to that location. Team 2 consisting of myself, Elita-1, Trailbreaker, Red Alert, Bumblebee and Jazz. Our objective is to drive their forces to our location near the main entrance. While our stealth team being Cliffjumper and Arcee sneak into the base and pull Connor out and return to base through the ground bridge". He explained to his troops before turning his attention to Cliffjumper and Arcee. "While we are diverting MECH's attention away from you two. You will only have a limited amount of time to find Connor, exit the base and escape through the bridge. June and Ratchet will be on standby and have the Medical bay ready". He stated.
"Just give us all the time you can get us. He'll be back in the bases walls when you guys come through the bridge". Cliffjumper replied.
"Ratchet, activate the bridge". Optimus said to the CMO, who pulled the switch and the swirling green vortex came to life. This was it. "Autobots. Transform! And Roll out!" He called as everyone transformed to vehicle mode and accelerated through the portal. It was time to bring Connor home.
(Unknown location-Unknown time-My pov)
I woke up again to see the MECH agents running back and forth and an alarm was blaring in the facility. I guess the bots have arrived. I just hope they got my message telling them to follow my life signal. I looked at the monitor and saw a team led by my uncle Ironhide at the coordinates that Silas supplied them. But the thing is that they looked like they were holding their own. They were crushing MECH's forces
"How did they know about the trap?" He asked aloud. Then another explosion occurred at the other end of the base shaking it a bit. The screen then showed another team that was led by my parents themselves, swatting troops left and right as they advanced on the facility. This made me smile at the fact they'd never abandon me no matter what happens. But there was one thing that struck me. Cliff and Cee weren't in the two teams. Where were they? "Well looks like they were prepared for this, and they learned from their mistake from our last few encounters". He theorised to himself. "Prepare to scuttle the facility. Ensure they don't get to him, at any cost". He ordered as he walked away, but he stopped and turned to me. "I won't let your little family take what's mine. They won't make it in time, besides. You've lost too much blood already. You're merely a dead man walking". This just made me chuckle.
"Heh, buddy, I was already dead many times before. This ain't no different". Silas just turned and walked away. I looked at the feed that showed the Autobots fighting MECH on the various screens. I then tried to get my arms free but the damn restraints were so tight they would put a leather belt to-
Wait.
The restraints weren't made of metal.
I focused on my arms and tried constructing the weapon that would get me out of here. Then it hit me. I focused one more time and Arcee's forearm replaced my right one and activated her blade and cut the restraint. The MECH agents were so fixed on the screen that they didn't see me break free. I then switched Arcee's blade for her blaster and shot the other restraints, freeing myself. That got the attention of the agents and they scrambled to grab a weapon. I collapsed off the operating table, but managed to stand and a pair of Acolyte Pods unfolded from my back. The very same weapons from Titanfall 2.
You really didn't think I was restricting myself from just Transformer weapons did you? Shame on you guys. shame on you.
I fired various rockets at the MECH agents and let's just say…it's getting bloody.
[Here's another gruesome part…man I'm a dark mother fucker for writing these. *Shrugs*and I only just noticed it now]
"He's broken free!"
"We need him alive!"
"Don't kill him, or Silas will have our heads!"
'Not if I have them first your fucks'. I thought to myself as the rockets I fired hit the ceiling causing rubble to fall on them. But some were very, very unlucky and were hit with the explosive munitions. Blood sprayed everywhere but their armour had protected their limbs from being blown off, but they weren't as lucky as shrapnel hit them in where their armour wouldn't protect them. The Agents flew around the joint due to the Acolyte Pod's rockets. I used Arcee's blaster to hit the one who had weapons in their hands. But due to the low Energon in my system they weren't enough to kill but the force of the shots were enough to break bones and such since the blasts were just powerful enough to send them flying back.
I stopped shooting and examined the damage, bodies were all over the floor and some were hung over the railing on the upper floor all bleeding but thankfully not dismembered. I probably would've thrown up if that had happened. But the thought of killing actual people just made me fall to my knees and was going through my head. But I then came around quickly that it was ok in a certain way. They were willing to kill innocents, dissect me, and were willing to gut Arcee a month and a half ago.
I tried getting up and stand on my feet but I ended up falling on my ass. I rested my head against the operating table and tried to focus on just breathing and staying awake. Then there was a loud bang on the blast door to my right, I didn't have the energy to fight, let alone move at the current moment. But when the blast door was smashed down dust flew out and heard loud stomping sounds coming from it.
I guess Primus answered my prayers as Arcee and Cliffjumper emerged from the door weapons ready and looked in my direction with expressions on their face with a mixture of horrified/relived/surprised and shock in one. Arcee hurried to my side but was stopped as another door on the other side of the room opened and had revealed a squad of MECH agents and 2…
FUCKING PL-01 POLISH HEAVY TANKS!?
The tanks took aim at my friends and fired hitting the two of them and knocking them to the ground. Now Cliffjumper is more durable due to his size and chassis. Arcee however, just one shot had smashed a hole in her side causing Energon to leak from it. It wasn't much but it was a good hit from the tanks but even just one more hit could be the end of her.
And I wasn't having it.
I generated an Energon recharger like before and slammed it into my chest and feeling the Energon return to my body. I got back up and ran in front of the bots with my Acolyte Pods reloaded. I then changed Arcee's forearm back to mine and reached to my back and pulled out an XO-16 Chaingun and held it in my hands.
[Now playing-Heroes never die-NateWantsToBattle]
"Attacking me is one thing-"I said loading a fresh magazine in the weapon and was automatically locked into place. "But attacking my family…YOU JUST CROSSED THE FUCKING LINE!" I roared at them. "BURST CORE!" As I shout the command and an orange energy was glowing from my chest, I pulled the trigger and electrified rounds spewed out of the gun and mowed down the Agents one by one. As the electrified rounds stopped I kept the trigger held and fired the standard rounds that did enough damage to finish off any stragglers that were unlucky to get to cover behind the tanks. The clip ran dray and fired off my Multi-target-missile system to keep them at bay.
The ones that were in cover popped out and took aim and fired in my direction. But I was quicker and my right arm constructed itself into a Vanguard class Titan arm and activated a Vortex Shield and caught he projectiles in mid-flight. When they stopped firing, I sent the bullets back at their owners and they, like the others, were dropped.
The tanks then aimed their weapons at me. They must've decided to take me out regardless if Silas wanted me alive or not. Their main guns were reloading but the Machine guns were about to fire. I then generated a Particle Wall to protect myself, the bullets hit the wall but they had little effect destroying it, but the wall won't last long if the tank's main guns fired at it. I put the XO-16 on my back and pulled out a small scale 40MM Tracker Cannon and loaded the clip. Both tanks fired at the wall and it started glowing orange showing signs that it was weak. I fired the tracker cannon at the tanks causing them to shake a little with each hit that was landed on them, then Lock-on marks were appearing in my vison and I fired a Sonar Pulse to finish the lock circles and fired a barrage of missiles from the right Launcher on my back. As the barrage ended the Particle wall gave out and disappeared.
I put the Tracker cannon on my back and saw the Tanks backing up, guess they had enough. But I haven't.
"SALVO CORE!" I commanded and thrusted my fists forward and a huge volley of rockets were unleashed from the Acolyte Pods and I directed them to the first tank within 2 second time frame and directed the remaining rockets to the last one and it was engulfed in a fire ball.
[End Track]
The Pods and the Titan arm were then deconstructed and I fell to my knees and felt exhaustion kicking in twice as fast. My body then fell backwards but I was caught by Arcee and was lifted up in her arms. "Hey, Cee, hey Cliff". I smiled weakly. Arcee's optics were leaking and she hugged my weak form while crying lightly still trying to keep herself together. "Hang in there buddy we're gonna get you home. Arcee, I'll move ahead and clear you two a path, just stay behind me and keep close". He said bringing his blasters out and gesturing to follow him.
(Arcee's pov)
I was following close behind Cliff as he cleared out anything that got in our way. I lost Tailgate, I almost lost Jack and his Mom. I'm not losing Connor. Not now not ever. I kept him close and tried to keep up with my partner but that tank shot was making it difficult to do so but I won't let it stop me, not when we're so close to getting Connor home. If I fail this I don't think I could look my sister or Optimus in the optic again.
"Arcee". Connor groaned in his weak state. "Connor just stay with me and save you're strength. Don't try to talk". I pleaded. "If I don't say it-*Heavy coughing*-I might not get another chance". He replied. "Keep it short though, and save your strength". I instructed. "I've always had-*Coughs*-a crush on you". I skidded to a stop a soon as he finished talking and looked at him in the eye. "What?" I asked softly. In which he smiled lightly.
"I've always had feelings towards you. *Coughs twice* I didn't think you'd feel the same way. But-*Coughs*-I just wanted to know that…I love you Arcee". He said weakly before his eyes started feeling heavy. "No, no, no C'mon Connor Stay with us!" We were running out of time I bolted to catch up to Cliff ignoring the pain in my hip plate and kept going. Good thing luck was on our side as we made it outside the base. The ground bridge came into view and we stood at the entrance.
"C'mon Connor just a little longer, we're nearly home". I soothed stroking his hair. "Cliffjumper to diversion teams we're in the clear. I repeat Connor is safe and sound!" He called to the rest of the Autobots. "Understood Cliffjumper. Outstanding work! Autobots full retreat now!" As we got the call from Connor's father we ran through the bridge and were in the safety of the base. Ratchet and June came to the front and examined him. It wasn't good and this must be the worst thing to happen to him so far.
"Get him on the berth now! Mrs Darby you may need protection against the Energon covering his body. We don't want you getting poisoned". Ratchet instructed. "Way ahead of you Doctor". She said appearing in what seemed to be a hazmat suit. She's come prepared I'll give her that. "Please give us some space while we work. I'm not losing the Son of Optimus right on my operating table". He said determined. Please bring him back Ratchet. Back to us. Back to me.
(Omega one-Normal pov)
When the rest of the Autobots returned to base shortly after Arcee and Cliffjumper. They were horrified at what had been done to him, there was skin missing from several parts of his body. But his left arm was completely skinned leaving his interior cybernetic muscles. His left leg from shin to calf had been skinned too as well as his foot. They were lucky that he was still breathing. They were all exhausted and were relieved that Connor was home safe and sound. Ratchet decided to assess the situation for everyone about Connor's condition.
"Connor is stabilised and his body is taking in the necessary fluids. Energon, water the works". He said as everyone sighed in relief. "However. Given his exposed part of his body being…skinned". He snarled at the last part. "His skin won't be able to recover on its own without any exterior layer. I can make a flexible replacement with the necessary requirements". He explained.
"Use whatever amount of my armour you need to mend our son old friend". Optimus declared. "Mine too. He's still my sparkling". They said getting everyone's attention "Optimus, Elita are you certain?" Red Alert asked in a careful tone. "Red Alert. By Cybertron law. He'll not only be our son by adoption. But also by blood as well. I think it's something the two of us can agree on". She stated and Optimus nodded in agreement with her. Ratchet then said his piece. "I have no objections to this. Although I mean no offence when I say this but, I'm used to doing this for our kind. Doing it with a techno-organic will not be easy". He explained.
"I know you can do it old friend. I'm sure Connor would think the same way". He smiled in assurance.
(My pov-1 month later)
I felt myself waking back up for what? The 8th time I think? Anyway my vision then started coming back to me and then looked around and I was. In my room? Ok. What happened when I was out? I sat up and felt like my body was being pricked by a thousand needles at once but managed to do so. I turned and sat on the side of the bed and saw my left foot and lower leg had been replaced with…something, I felt it and it felt like skin, but, I dunno more metallic? And then felt my left arm and saw it had the same thing as well. I then stood up and limped into the unsweet and saw my face didn't go unscathed either. My chin and to the side of my head were replaced with the metallic skin as well. I'm just glad they didn't take my eyes. *Shudders*
I limped out but I fell forward and groaned in pain. Then my door opened and saw June and who I believed to be Ratchet's Holo-form. His Holo-form was a man aged in his early maybe mid-fifties wearing a doctor's coat and had an orange shirt and white pants to match his robot form.
"Connor!" The exclaimed as they ran over to help me up. "Good to see you guys again". I groaned while smiling. "As glad as I am to see you up and awake. But you need to stay in bed and recover". Ratchet said a little sternly like the doctor he is. "Ain't arguing with that. Mind helping a guy out?" I replied as they acknowledged and moved me back onto my bed. "I'll get Optimus and Elita". She said as she ran out of the room. Ratchet sat next to me to make sure I was doing ok.
"Ratchet. What's with the metal-like skin anyway?" I asked. "When MECH stripped the flesh from your body we had to make a suitable replacement for it. It will feel a little strange at first which I'm sure you're aware of. But it will begin to feel natural in due time, we had two donners to give their armour in order to make it. To make it flexible for human skin, well your body made it compatable for you, so one of the hard parts were done for me. The other hard part was to attach it to you, it wasn't easy but…well I can say it was a complete success". He said admiring his handy work in the process.
"I knew you wouldn't let me down Ratchet. You're one hell of a medic". I smiled while patting his shoulder in which he smiled back. "But who were the donners?"
"That would be us, sweat spark"
I turned my attention to the door and saw Mum and Dad in view. Mum's Holo-form was a woman roughly Dad's age wore a pink vest and white shirt underneath, while she also wore white jeans and her hair was in a ponytail. She rushed over and embraced me and in which I gladly returned. Dad came in and pulled us both in his arms. I noticed Ratchet had left to give us some time alone. I'm just glad I made it. I held strong against MECH and was brought home, and I couldn't be happier. We broke the hug but Mum still held me tight
"I'm so happy you ok. I was worried to death that we would never see you again. I'm just glad I have my baby boy back". She sobbed, I held her tighter knowing that I wasn't an illusion. "I'm just glad I'm here with you Mum and Dad. I thought I'd never get out of there". I replied with tears coming from my eyes. We broke the hug and Mum wiped the tears from my eyes and as well as hers. "So you two are my donners?" I asked them, in which Mum seemed to be in better spirits with what she was about to say.
"That's right. No longer are you our adopted son. But our son by blood, CNA you name it". She smiled with tears still in her eyes, but with joy instead of sadness. "Is that true?" I asked to be sure. "That is correct. No longer adopted, but our son officially. And no one will ever take that away from us. Or you". Dad smiled holding me close with me smiling back. Now I am even happier than a minute ago. Now I'm officially Optimus and Elita's son now. By DNA and CNA. Whoever is twisting these events from the multiverse, I'd like to say two words.
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As my parents left me in my room for me to recover I was just letting my mind drift wherever until I heard my door open and then turned my attention to the said door and saw someone there. It was Arcee, in her Holo-form "Hey Cee, what brings you here?" I asked. "I needed to talk to you. In private". She said avoiding eye contact as she walked up to me. "Sure what did ya want to talk about?" She walked up and sat on the side of the bed I was resting on. "It's about what happened back at the MECH facility. What happened back there with all the bodies when we found you?" She asked finally looking me in the eye.
"They gave me no choice. I didn't want to do it, but they forced my hand. Besides, they had it coming. After what they did to Breakdown, they could've done to you and what they did to me. I made a promise I'd kill Silas myself". I explained, knowing I wasn't proud of what happened back then. "Connor. I know this may sound hypocritical of me but revenge ain't worth it". "Like you getting revenge for Arachnid isn't worth it to you?" I asked sceptically. "*Sigh* I get it you're pissed at what he's done to you. And I can say the same for me and Arachnid. I guess we're both in the same position huh?" She said smiling a little.
"I guess you're right". I smiled back. "Is that all or is there something else you needed to talk about?" I asked. "There is. It's what you said to me back then. Is it true?" She asked. "Eh, well-"
"Connor, I'll only repeat the question one more time. Please be honest". She said getting my full attention. "Do you really love me?" She asked in a soft tone. I closed my eyes and swallowed my pride and gave her an answer.
"Arcee, on and off screen, from my universe and this one. I've always loved you. I just didn't think you'd feel the same way about me. It was so hard keeping it, it was slipping. After the times you've gotten hurt, like with MECH, fighting Arachnid, and those tanks I destroyed that shot you. It hurts me just seeing you get hurt on the battlefield, and when you do I let go of anything shackling me and my one priority is just protecting you with everything I have. No matter how many times they knock me down I'll keep getting back up. All for you…and you only". I said letting it all out. A long silence was the only thing present in the room until I broke it. "If you don't feel the same way I'll understand. Really". I said not looking at her. But I felt her hand lift my chin up and look her in the eye.
"Connor…" She said softly before pausing.
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"I love you too". She…she loves me? SHE LOVES ME BACK! I press my forehead against hers and smile and she does the same. She leans in into me but I stop her for a moment. "Help me up. I want to do it face to face if you get my drift". I said and in which her eyes go wide and nod in understanding and she lifts up and help me walk outside the room and on the other side of the door is her real self. Her Holo-form dissipates and I steady myself on the railing. I motion for her to come closer, she right up near the railing. I hold her cheek plate and lean in closer…
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And then…our lips met. And let me tell you, it didn't feel like electricity or anything like that. No, no. It felt like heaven, and in my eyes, she was an angel whom I fell in love with. And I wouldn't have it any other way. I pulled back to catch my breath took us both a moment recall the last few seconds. "Whoa". We breathed. "I love you Arcee". I smiled, she smiled back and lifted me up and in her arms facing her. "I love you too Connor". We then pressed our foreheads together and felt each other's embrace. My chest was then glowing blue and so was Arcee's.
"What the heck?" "Open your chest. Trust me". I looked at her and did what she said and copied my action. A small conduit of energy streamed back and forth between our sparks and then dissipated after a few seconds and then our chests closed up. "What was that?" I asked her. "It's the process of a bond. You and I are now Sparkmates". She smiled. Not only did we confess our love, but we're also Sparkmates within the same minute. And it feels amazing. Then an idea came to her and we started heading towards the Op centre of the base. Everyone was there and they saw us and they were happy to see me up and well enough to be out of bed.
"What idea came to you Cee?" I asked her. She smiled and looked at me. "Think you can still sing for all of us?" She asked and in which everyone agreed to her. I guess they really wanted me to. "Ok, ok guys. Settle down, I'll do it". I laughed. She put me near the rec area we use and turned to everyone. "I hope you didn't mind if I went through ya music. It's kinda my thing ya know?" Jazz said.
"Not at all Jazz. Set me up with…oh! I got it, find All I see in there". I replied and he smiled and the Music started playing.
[Now playing-All I see-NateWantsToBattle]
And it's so typical of me
To be so cynical of you
I just keep running 'round in circles babe
And yet I haven't found a clue
A way to get around you, no
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And I don't know why
But I'm mesmerised
By your broken eyes
(By your broken eyes)
But I can't complain
When I go insane
As I call your name
(As I call your name)
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And all I see is you next to me
A ghost of you tangled up in my sheets
It weighs me down to this ocean below
I know I'll drown yet I'm begging for more
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I could feel you move and hear you breathe
I could wear this heart out on my sleeve
You could break my bones and watch me bleed
I would do it all again
I could hear it in the way you speak
That you're reaching out as much as me
That you're searching for your way out
And you're dying just to live
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And I don't know why
But I'm mesmerised
By your broken eyes
(By your broken eyes)
We've got this road
And we both know
Where it's bound to go
(Where it's bound to go)
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And all I see is you next to me
A ghost of you tangled up in my sheets
It weighs me down to this ocean floor
I know I'll drown yet I'm begging for more
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I don't know why
I'm mesmerised
I can't complain
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And it's what I want, not what I need
A shadow of you that's been haunting my dreams
It eats me up from the inside out
It's on the tip of my tongue and won't leave my mouth
And all I see is you next to me
A ghost of you tangled up in my sheets
It weighs me down to this ocean floor
I know I'll drown yet I'm begging for more
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[End track]
When the music ended everyone was cheering for me and I took a bow as best I can, but due to the injuries and my recovering body I at least tried to and smiled while doing it. Dad said it was getting late and mostly everyone went to their quarters and decided to call it a night. I was about to walk off to my room but I was scooped up by Arcee and we walked down the hallway. "Don't you need to go with June and Jack?" I asked her.
"I asked Flareup to cover for me tonight, in which she agreed". She replied. We then stopped outside my room and she let me down carefully near the door. "I'll be back in a moment". She said going into her room and the door shut behind her. I shrugged and walked in my room and closed the door, then limped into bed with the covers over me. I then saw a blue ball of light work its way under the door and re-imaged itself as Arcee's Holo-form but it was different. She was wearing what seemed to be sleepwear, she was wearing black shots with a blue tank top. If you think I wasn't blushing then you'd be dead wrong. I'm pretty sure that I'm redder than the last time I saw her. "Like I said before. Eyes up here". She smiled pointing to her eyes, snapping me out of my trance.
"Sorry love but you never cease to be beautiful no matter what you look like". I replied rubbing the back of my head. I then pulled the covers out and allowed her to climb in bed next to me and let it fall on the two of us. I lied down on my back with Arcee cuddling up against my chest on my right side. I wrapped an arm around her and kissed her forehead, even though she can't really feel anything in her Holo-form.
"G'night love". I smiled. "G'night babe". She replied the same way. Then eventually. We fell into a peaceful sleep, in each other's embrace. I survived being butchered, and now recovering with my new Sparkmate/Girlfriend in my arms. And right now…
I feel complete.
THAT'S RIGHT EVERYBODY! THE SHIP HAS OFFICIALLY SET SAILED!
Sorry but I think a lot of people were waiting for this moment to come. Anyway Arcee and I are now officially an item now. And I could not be any happier!
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Now onto what I was saying before back up the top there. I've looked at my writing recently and I was thinking of restructuring my stories. Now this doesn't mean I'm rewriting them! Nothing like that. What I'm saying is that the chapters will stay the same, but they'll be more...organised and a bit easier to read. Now I don't know how long it will take or when I will start doing this but that at the moment is up in the air for the time being.
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Now this was pointed out by a Guest in the review section of my RWBY/Titanfall 2 Crossover story "We gaze upon the shoulders of Giants". But Can see what he's getting at. If you don't know what I mean go to the story and go to the review section. He'll say it will help distinguish words from actions. So yea I wanted to let you guys know in advance to all the Transformers fans reading this. I'll be sure to spread the message to my other stories as well.
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Now before I go I wanted your thoughts on this little idea that I think no one has ever done yet. A Transformers/Gamer story, it's an Alternate Universe to Gate Crasher. Now Let me know you're thoughts on this idea. I'll be sure to leave the Summary in my profile's bio along with my other story ideas. Remember let me know if you want me to do stories for them they are there for you to have a look at and let me know if I should do them or not, so yea PM me if you want to see them in story form.
Now I think that's all there is to say, so until then, I'll see ya next time!
Cronus Prime out!
(Update: 17/8/2017-Chapters 1 to 28 are being updated and restructured up to current writing standards).