Hey guys! So, long story short, I graduated high school, I'm going to college in August, but I'm moving to SC in July and I'm working a lot. I'll try to update when I can, but I'm finally done with high school! Those of you who have stuck around, thanks for sticking around! Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: Transformers doesn't belong to me, my OC's do, rights, trademark, copyright, Hasbro, you know all that noise.
12 AM. It was officially no longer Christmas. I kicked off my covers and slipped on what I liked to call "ninja shoes". The rubber sole had worn off years ago and while they had absolutely no traction whatsoever, they didn't make a sound when I walked. I sneaked downstairs and wrote a note just in case my mom did wake up, which she wouldn't. She was a heavy sleeper and could sleep anywhere. I quietly closed the front door, holding the knob until it matched up with the hinge before releasing it slowly. Not even a click. I was just now realizing I could've been the kind of kid to sneak out if I wanted to.
Katie was already on my front lawn, shivering in our school's hoodie. They weren't really good at winter temperatures, but damn if they were comfortable on the inside. I waddled over and hugged her, huddling like penguins for warmth as we waited impatiently. Snow was great. I loved snow. Who doesn't love the absence of heat slowly infiltrating your sneakers with the attempt to give you pneumonia. Bright headlights turned on our street and stopped in front of my house. "Bluestreak, please tell me you have seat warmers."
The window rolled down, revealing his smiling holoform. "Would I ever be so rude as to make you sit on cold leather?"
"I mean, I wouldn't put it past you, but I'm guessing the answer you want to hear is "oh of course not"." I shrugged, quickly shuffling to the open door and climbing into the backseat. Heat welcomed me with open and familiar arms, feeling blossoming back into my toes. It wasn't long before Blue drove through a space bridge and we came up on the other side in Diego Garcia. Decked out in red penguin pajama pants and a tyrannaseahorse Rex t-shirt, we exited and started walking towards a large grouping of people. Bluestreak transformed behind us, his heavy footsteps getting closer before delicate, metal fingers picked us up carefully.
"So, what's her name again?" Katie asked, yawning the whole time.
"Ze."
"Like, the letter?"
"I'm guessing? It doesn't sound like her parents thought too much into naming her."
"That's mildly incorrect. See, when we're named, it's not just to have a nice sounding name like you humans do. Like, you were designated as Jennifer because your carrier liked the name Jennifer. Am I right in this?" Bluestreak added himself into the conversation.
"Yeah."
"Well, our names come from our function, our personality, sometimes our appearance. Ironhide is one of the toughest mechs I know, and his name suggests that. Jazz loves music and is an upbeat person."
"So how did Bluestreak come up?" Katie inquired, trying not to fall back asleep. I did drag her along for this, and she was rightfully resistant to wake up.
"I'm blue. Streak is like Smith for humans, its popular to use. Sunstreaker is another example." I perked up on mention of the twins. At least, one of them. I was about to open my mouth to ask more questions before Blue looked ahead and smiled. "Oh, there they are! It's a good thing too, there was some worry there wouldn't be anymore new arrivals but I suppose we're all scattered about amongst the galaxy so the message Optimus sent out would take some time and then there's transportation and all that. See the new femme? That's Ze. The twins are talking to her now. They have lots to catch up on, I've never seen them so excited. Sunny is a quiet excited, but excited. Hey, Sides! I have a special delivery for you!"
All three Cybertronians turned around to look at me. I felt very unnerved very quickly. I had been informed that their eyesight was every medical professions dream. I bet they could tell my heart beat was quickening.
"Is that Jenni with an "i"?" Sideswipe smirked.
"It's with a "Y" you asshole!" Listen, words come out of my mouth before I can stop them. The new femme known as Ze looked perturbed, yet calm. It appeared she had a trench coat on, if that was possible, the same color as her. Gunmetal grey with green accents. Strapped around her shoulder was a rifle. She kept it close and despite all the dings and dents, it shined in the light and was kept in good condition. Her weapon of choice and a close friend, I assumed.
"Watch your mouth, we have guests." He wheeled over, plucking me out of Blues hand and into his own. I waved goodbye to Katie who waved back tiredly, curling up lazily in his hand. I turned back to Sunny who nodded his helm in greeting. "So, Jenny, this is Ze. Like I said, she was our old commander eons ago. We got restationed and haven't seen her since. Ze, this is my best friend-"
"Moderate friend."
"My best human friend, Jenny." He flourished a hand towards me. Her neutral, unresponsive face softened into something more welcoming.
"A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Jenny." Her voice was smooth and articulate. She reminded me of that one captain from Treasure Planet, Captain Amelia.
"Oh, uh, Jennifer, Jen, um, Jennifer is my real name, well, not my real name, I mean it's my real name but it's also my full name but Jenny is fine..yeah. Oh, it's nice to meet you too." I wanted to cover my bright, burning face in shame and embarrassment from that gutting I performed on that entire sentence.
"Smooth." Sunstreaker deadpanned with pursed lips. Ze was a merciful femme, a small smile gracing her smooth faceplates.
"I'm sorry, I'm easily intimidated by authority figures." I winced.
"You're alright." She chuckled, shouldering her rifle higher up. "I'm no authority anymore. I'm here simply as a soldier now. I got heavily demoted." The Twins looked at her in alarm.
"You were what?" They both simultaneously exclaimed incredulously. She shrugged carelessly, sighing through her vents.
"Long story short, I punched Sentinel Prime in his big mouth. Given my shiny clean record, something you two wouldn't know anything about, the high council decided to just put me at the bottom instead of dishonorably discharging me outright." There was a pause as they processed this, and when they finally did, Sideswipe smiled with devious intent.
"What you're saying is that we're at the same level, which means you can't brig me for doing stupid slag anymore." I suddenly didn't want to be in his hand. He was turning into the villain and I didn't want to be grouped with him. I had a first impression to repair.
"Really. That's what you got from that?" Sunny shook his head in disbelief, a hand on his hip. Ze crossed her arms.
"If you strip my paint, I'll rip your doorwings off." She warned, narrowing her azure optics. I liked her. I liked her a lot. Sides held up one hand in surrender.
"Don't get your panties in a twist." Ze scrunched up her face in confusion.
"What are…panties?" It was then we all realized we had a lot of integration to do. Human 101 all over again. We should put together a manual they all could read. A beginners book for aliens to blend into human society.