The Flaming Dawn

by Zaru

New Summary: Time has passed. A government team is now working with the Autobots. The past comes to present and a relationship is tested. And Decepticons are ready to make their way back to earth only to realize their sparks are pulsating for none other, than humans.

Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers. I do own Zaru Kiys. I own Club Kunoichi. Leiana Lopez belongs to Ninjalala. Rose Connelly belongs to BlackwingRose. Jade Rivers belongs to Icarian Angel Wings. Kia Hawkins belongs to weapon13white fang. Piper Somoon belongs to BlackHealer222. Erin Timmons belongs to Strawberrytop007. Bethany King belongs to Mrs. Optimus Prime. I own characters with small/very minor roles as well. Songs sang/mentioned belong to their writers/singers/creators.

A/n: Chapter 20. And it's short. Sorry guys.

Chapter 20

"Where are they?" Zaru shouted as she ran away from Beth who was still holding the door open.

"Zaru, come on! It's too dangerous here! We gotta get out of here right now!" The redhead urged. "Please!"

"No! I'm not leaving them behind!" The auburn-haired woman across the club shouting for her friends. "KIA! ERIN! ROSE!"

Rose stood in the kitchen dumbfounded. The entire building of Kunoichi shook bringing all the kitchen employees to their knees, trying to shield themselves from any falling debris. Kitchen supplies and tables were scattered around. The financial advisor shook her head.

"What in the bloody hell is going on? Earthquake?" Looking down, she shoved several pieces of silverware and pots to clear a path for walking only to halt as Erin ran in terrified.

"Rose!" She shouted and grabbed onto her boss tightly, out of breath.

"Erin, love, what's wrong? What happened out there? I heard screaming and running."

As soon as she caught her breath, she looked up with wide eyes. "There's giant….things… outside right now! Like, like robots!"

"Robots?" Her stormy eyes narrowed. "Where is everybody?"

"Well, Zaru ran to the stage and told everybody to get out immediately! And I think there was a giant… robot… that fell into the club because it's ruined! Everything's a mess, Rose!"

Decepticons are here! "It's the Decepticons! We have to get the bloody hell out of here now!" She grabbed Erin, turning her toward the back door of the kitchen. "Get out with everybody right now! I need to find my friends!"

"But, Rose!"

"No buts, Erin! Now, please get out to safety immediately! I cannot wager how much it would hurt me if something happened to you! Now, please go!" The dark redhead motioned for all the cowering employees to make a dash for it outside. "Come on! Go! I need to find Jade and the others!" That said, she ran out from the kitchen into the club area.

Kia was outside getting some air. She couldn't stand being in that crowded club any longer than she wanted to be. It was hard to be in there period. Especially when Zaru was the one maintaining the bar that night and she wanted to have a drink or two. But ever since what happened with the two of them earlier, she was kind of in a really pissed off mood. Outside was nice and quiet. She didn't have to hear the blaring of the music from Jade's band playing or Zaru's fat mouth.

But her peace was interrupted as the sound of incoming fire jolted her to her feet, making her run toward the back of the club. As she had peeked around the corner, all she could make out was a huge dark blue transformer with a Decepticon symbol imprinted on his chest. Then, a huge mech dog or whatever came out of the chest of that Decepticon. She made out the name of Ravage and she scrambled. Quickly, she had called in the Decepticon activity to the Autosect team at the Autobot base and right away, Maggie had called in their group for any support they could supply immediately.

Kia hung up, supporting herself with her back against the wall of the club wondering what she should do. They were giant robots while she was just a human. She had learned that their weapons did no harm to the transformers. At least not from far away. Ideas came springing to life in her mind, but they were disposed of as she screamed when a shot fired and flew into the side of the building where she was at, building wreckage falling on top of her.

Erin ran out with the kitchen staff and hustled it as far away as possible. Her feet were growing tired with the constant running around. It wasn't easy to run with heels on, that's what she learned and vowed never to wear them again. As long as she survived this mess taking place.

Her heart pounded against her chest as she stopped and looked back. The area around the club was lighting up like fireworks and she could only hope her friends were all right. Turning her head, she realized she was alone in the darkness, the surrounding wood the only thing helping to shield her from any harm.

The strawberry top girl moved backwards heading into the tree lined area, hiding behind a large-trunk tree to keep herself from sight. Her blue eyes closed, fingers clenching at the tree bark behind her.

"This isn't happening. This isn't happening." She kept telling herself hoping it was all some nightmare that she would wake up from very soon.

The sound of blasts was heard from a distance. When she breathed in, the smoke from the fires that had begun to rage brought her back to her senses.

It was reality. It was truly happening. But why? Why did it have to happen? She had moved to Tranquility in hoping for a peaceful college life. To go to school, hang out with friends and work to make some money. But no. She had immersed herself in the middle of some battleground in a supposed-to-be calming area.

Blue eyes opened and glanced around the tree. There was a bunch of yelling and screaming. People were still running for their lives away from the club. Engines roared to life and screeched out of the area quickly.

Oh how she hoped it would end right away.

Mirage had pushed himself to both of his feet, sparks flying from the circuits in his legs where Ravage had savagely bit him removing any safety armor he had. He had only hoped his spark mate and their friends made it to safe ground. If not, there would only be worry and that wasn't what he needed at the moment. Right then, he had to concentrate on the battle at hand. Ravage was a vicious opponent, seemingly able to dodge any of his moves and fight back harder.

The cassette Decepticon dodged a fire from Mirage's blaster yet again, moving to the side and lunging while he had an opening. His fearsome metal jaws clamped onto the spy mech's arm and clung to him. Mirage fisted his hand together and pounded on the beast's head continuously. But Ravage didn't want to let go. He had a craving for Autobots and there was no way he would get those death jaws off him unless the cassette was dead.

Ironhide was keeping Soundwave at bay the best he could. They fought hand to hand and blasted at each other. He was proud of himself though. Soundwave had been brought to his knees more than once during that battle and he wished to get him down permanently. The cannons on his right arm revealed themselves as he charged forward, being as close to the enemy as possible to blast out one of his legs.

But Soundwave was too smart for that. He calculated what Ironhide was going for and quickly sidestepped and threw him down to the ground holding a blaster of his own to the black mech's face.

His optics widened, but quickly lashed out with his left leg, shoving the Decepticon away from him, firing with his cannon. Soundwave went down, but it wouldn't be for long for he fired off a blast that collided with the side of the building. The weapons specialist turned only to see Kia Hawkins, one of the Autosect team members fall prey to the rubble above her.

"No! Kia!" Ironhide shouted and ran to go help her.

Erin shook her head in despair. There was nothing she could do to help her friends now. It was too dangerous to go back there and look for Jade and the others. She only hoped they survived and were already at a safe haven away from the demolished club. The poor girl was so worried, she became dizzy again. Even though her heart was already speeding, it felt like it was going faster.

"W-What's wrong with me tonight? Why do I feel so sick right now?" She checked her forehead only to feel a burning sensation that felt like she was on fire. "Wha-What is going on?" Her hands were clammy and she felt sweat on her face. There was something wrong with her. She only hoped it was nothing but a common cold. But what happened next made the coldest of chills run up her spine.

There in front of her was the most terrifying thing she had ever seen since the continuing battle.

He landed in the field opposite the club watching everything going on. A devilish smirk crossed his features and he could only laugh at what he was seeing.

"This is definitely entertainment." Starscream stated as he narrowed his red optics and he sat down heavily on the ground, dust coming up behind him. He began thinking about what he would do the humans who befriended the autobots. Torture. Torture was an option. Interrogating them to see how much they would blab about their giant friends. He frowned. But it would only take away the fun if they spoke right away. He wouldn't be able to enjoy himself.

He continued watching until he heard a small squeak from behind him in the trees. His optics glowed bright crimson, his rusted head turning ever so slowly. There, right behind him, was a human face peering out from the behind the trees.

Erin's eyes widened further only to pull back. It didn't see me! It didn't see me! She kept thinking over and over again. But her thoughts were short-lived when the top of the tree she was hiding behind was broken off in one swoop of a clawed hand.

TBC…

A/n: Short chappie again. Sucks right?

Sweet Pervy Mechs,

Zaru