Chapter 26: Confidence Rebuilding Part 2, - Back To Jasper
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Normal POV
Wheeljack grabs Tracy just as Fury is about to take the energem out of her hand. They roll along the pavement and slam against the car. The Silver energem falls out of Tracy's hand and lands behind the driver's side front tire. Tracy growls as she stands up. She pushes Wheeljack away as he makes sure she is okay.
"Tracy, what were you thinking? Why were you about to give your energem to Fury," Wheeljack asks.
"My energem belongs with someone who is strong enough and built to be a warrior to protect it," Tracy answers.
"I know you've lost your confidence, but you can't give it to the enemy," Wheeljack says.
A few seconds later they see the vivix army approach them. They are closing in fast, so Tracy takes out her morpher. Her nervous hands shake as she raises it to take aim. Her trigger finger is barely resting on it. She slowly closes her eyes and wishes that her blasts make contact then hears Wheeljack groan. Then opens her eyes to see him snatch the morpher out of her hand.
The wrecker spins the barrel to power up the morpher blast. Wheeljack pulls the trigger, and his eyes widen in shock seeing the blast fly towards the vivix. He chuckles watching the vivix fall over then hands it back to Tracy.
"Tracy, morph, now," Wheeljack shouts, as he sees Fury run up to them.
"Bad idea, I'm just going to fail again," Tracy says.
"Just do it," Wheeljack snaps.
Tracy reluctantly takes out one of her Dino Chargers, activates it, slowly inserts it into her morpher and meekly says "Unleash The Power," As she summons her sword, Tracy drops it because she is afraid of what might happen if she tried to use it. Wheeljack picks it up just in time to block Fury's sword from slashing Tracy across the chest.
"Back off Fury, You'll never hurt my partner or get her Energem while I'm around," Wheeljack says.
Tracy lets out a slow, shaky gasp of relief after she sees Wheeljack kick Fury. The kick sends the evil alien flying across the parking lot. Then he gets an idea. Tracy watches as he slashes a triangle in the sky as a pair of wings appear behind him. They watch Fury retreat after he manages to dodge the attack. Tracy demorphs as Wheeljack give the sword back to her.
"How did you know how to that?" Tracy asks.
"I'm not sure," Wheeljack says.
After Wheeljack locates Tracy energem, he walks over to her. She puts it back on her necklace and gets into the car. Wheeljack gets in as well and drives back to Jasper. He tries to start a conversation with Tracy when the silence was getting to him.
"So, what are you going to do while you're in Jasper beside going to your physical therapy sessions?" Wheeljack asks.
"Go to the community center to work on my routine for the talent show," Tracy says.
"I noticed you were limping a bit while we were locating your energem, are you okay?" Wheeljack asks.
"My jumper's knee is acting up that's all," Tracy answers.
"Should you tell your uncle about it," Wheeljack asks.
"I was going to. I'm afraid that my knee might buckle," Tracy says.
Tracy's POV
When Wheeljack pulls into the parking lot, I tell him that I'd call him when my therapy session ends as I get out of the car. I glance down at my right knee and notice that it's swollen. I head inside and walk to the therapy room is. I stop by the information desk to find out where my Uncle is working on today. He mostly works in the ER, but today he's in the Pediatric wing. I look at my watch and notice that I was twenty minutes early for my appointment with Dr. Mccoy. I decide to head to the Pediatric wing to talk to my uncle.
I follow the signs to get to the Pediatric wing. The pain in my knee is starting to get to me when I begin to feel dizzy. I try to catch myself using the railing on the wall, but my fingertips slide along the edge as a fall to the floor. I hear someone calling my name as everything goes black. I was expecting to feel the coolest of the title when I hit the floor. Instead, someone catches me and slowly lower me and set my head on their lap. I open my eyes for a second, and I'm able to make out nurse Karen's face.
"Tracy, sweetheart, I need to stay awake," Karen says.
I blink a couple of times to try to stay awake, but as Nurse Karen helps me up. Another strong dizzy spell hits and things go black again. This time when I wake up and look around to see that, Karen moved me to one of the rooms. I also see an IV needle in my left arm when I look to my right I see my Uncle standing next to the bed.
"What's with the IV needle? Is my jumper's knee that bad?" I ask quickly sitting up.
"Calm down, sweetheart. Nurse Karen just wanted to make sure you weren't dehydrated since you fainted twice," Uncle Matias says, as he gently lays me back down on the bed.
"Was I dehydrated because I don't have a headache," I say.
"Yes, you were Tracy. You probably didn't notice because you were delirious from the pain in your knee plus your 103-degree fever." Uncle Matias says.
"What about my therapy sessions for my shoulder?" I ask.
"I already contacted Dr. Mccoy. I explained to him that you wouldn't be able to make your appointment today, and we agreed that your overall health is more important right now than getting your shoulder back in shape." Uncle Matias says.
"Okay, so how long am I stuck here," I sigh.
"I'd say five hours at the most, but it usually depends on the patient," Uncle Matias says.
"Okay, but could you maybe check to see if my jumper's leg hasn't gotten any worse while I'm here, please," I ask.
Uncle Matias fixes my hair and kisses me on the forehead before he says,"I'll have one of the other doctors check on that after we treat your dehydration,"
"Alright," I say through a big yawn.
"Karen already took a blood sample and sent it to the lab. After she gives some medicine for your fever, try to get some rest. I'll come back to check on you after I finish my rounds." Uncle Matias says.
"Yes, sir," I say.
+ Three More Energems +
Normal POV
Matias also called Ratchet so he could tell Wheeljack about Tracy's current condition. Wheeljack decided to head back to Amber Beach. He picked up Korina the wrecker hoped that she could help bring Tracy out of her funk. Korina is watching TV in the Autobot base when the communication alert goes off. Ratchet presses a button on the keyboard and Tracy's picture shows up on the screen.
"Hey, partner, so you're all clear to getting back in the field?" Wheeljack asks.
"Well enough to go home yes. Getting back into the field- that's a big no. After I recovered from dehydration Uncle Matias had one of the doctors take a look at my right knee." Tracy answers.
"What did the doctor find out?" Korina asks.
"That it's at stage two, so I can't be in the talent show. Korina, how long have you been at the base?" Tracy says.
"A few hours. I'm sorry Tra-Tra, I know how badly you wanted to perform in the show," Korina says.
"Yeah, now I have to trade that in for a double dose of physical therapy," Tracy sighs.
"I guess you'll have to call your parents and tell them about your dream now," Korina says.
"Maybe later, but there is something I'd like to show all of you," Tracy says.
"What is it?" Korina asks.
"It's a secret, all of you except Ratchet should come along with Wheeljack when he comes to pick me up. I'll fill you in on the way I promise," Tracy says.
"What does Ratchet get to stay?" Korina asks.
"He is my Uncle Partner. Plus, someone still has to monitor for 'Cons," Tracy says.
"Good answer," Wheeljack says.
"Thanks," Tracy says.
"We'll be there in ten minutes," Wheeljack says.
"Okay, I'll be waiting outside," Tracy says.
Tracy hangs up, and the Autobots transform. Korina gets into Wheeljack then they head off to the hospital. After they parked, the Autobots turn on their holoform and walk over to Tracy. Arcee notice Tracy has a strap wrapped around her right knee.
"Is that supposed to help with your jumper's knee?" Arcee asks.
"Yeah, Uncle Matias said its supposed to put through my patella tendon and support my kneecap as well. It is helping a little, but it's still sore, though," Tracy answers.
"Now could you tell us the big secret Tra-Tra?" Korina says.
"Sure, I did promise that I tell all of you about my Aunt Mary. I'm taking all of you this beautiful spot Aunt Mary stumbled upon one day while we were hiking in the forest at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park that's about three hours away from here." Tracy answers.
"Tra-Tra, I think we should wait till your knee is better then you can show it to us," Korina says.
"Relax, Rina. I'll get a chance to rest it while we drive there." Tracy says
"Tra-Tra, you are going to make your puppy dog face, if we keep trying to convince you just to head base, are you?" Korina asks.
"I might, Rina," Tracy answers.
Korina sighs in defeat as they walk back to the cars. Arcee sees Tracy about to get on the motorcycle. She puts her hand on Tracy's wrist.
"I don't think so," Arcee says.
"Come Arcee, you'd be doing all the driving," Tracy says looking over at Arcee with her puppy dog eyes.
"Sorry that's not going to work," Arcee says.
"Fine," Tracy sighs.
Tracy walks back over to Wheeljack vehicle mode. She gets in, and they drive off to Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park.
+ Three More Energems +
Three hours later they arrive Tracy pays for the Bots' parking passes. The Autobots activate their holoforms then Tracy leads the into the forest. They get halfway down the path when Korina glances over at Tracy to see that her friend looks like she is about to pass out.
"Tracy, I think we should take a break, you may have reached your body's energy limits. Your body is in recovery mode right now. You're using up a lot of the energy your body wants to use to heal your injuries," Korina says.
"Rina, calm down, I think I know my body's limitations. I'm all right, really, and when did you turn into Ratchet?" Tracy says.
"I'm only saying this as your friend. I don't want your injury to get worse that all," Korina says.
"Korina, trust me walking on my knee won't make it any worse. The only thing that will is if I tried to dance," Tracy says.
Tracy speeds up to get in front of the group again. She didn't want to admit it, but Korina was right about her reaching her limits when a strong dizzy spell hits her. The team watches her start to sway when she begins to lose her balance. Wheeljack runs up to as fast as he when the Wrecker sees his partner falling towards the forest floor. He gets there in time to bend down in front of Tracy to catch her on his back. Tracy's arms fall perfectly across his chest, and her chin lands on his right shoulder.
"Tracy, you alright, Tracy?" Wheeljack shouts.
Tracy slowly shakes off the dizzy spell and opens her eyes then says,"I'm okay Wheeljack. I just lost it for a second that's all, and nice catch by the way,"
"No problem, I think Korina has a point. It would hurt to take a little break," Wheeljack says.
"We can't Wheeljack. We're close once we take a right at the fork up ahead it'll be at the end of the path," Tracy says.
The others run up Wheeljack slowly starts to stand up. He turns around to face them.
"Relax, everyone I just got a little dizzy," Tracy says.
"Tra-Tra didn't your school have you do a project that had you find out what nationalities were on either side of your family," Korina asks.
"I thought your family lives in the US," Bulkhead asks.
"Now they do, but our ancestors lived in countries all over the world." Korina answers.
"They moved to America for a new start," Tracy adds.
"Where did your ancestors come from?" Arcee asks.
"On my mom's side of the family. I found out that I'm 1/4 German, 1/4 Irish and 1/4 Scottish," Tracy answers.
"That would explain why you can be so stubborn in certain situations," Korina says.
"Excuse me that's just a stereotype nothing more," Tracy says.
Tracy lets Wheeljack carry her the rest of the way on his back, so Korina would stop worrying about her. Ten minutes later she hears the others gasps in awe seeing the place where she made so many memories with her Aunt Mary. The hidden gem has two separate waterfalls a smaller one hidden by a tree branch. The bigger one is cascading down a rock face before ending in a small pond.
"You weren't joking this place is gorgeous," Korina says.
"Korina is right, how did your Aunt even find this place," Arcee asks.
"When I was three and a half, Uncle Matias, my parents, Aunt Mary and I came here to have a picnic in the field of wildflowers that this down the left path where the trail splits off. I was excited and ran on ahead of everyone, and I didn't wait for them like they told me too and went down the right path. Then ended up here," Tracy answers.
"Technically you found not your Aunt," Arcee says.
"Yes, but she remembered the way. When we came back her the summer after second grade I forgot how to get back," Tracy says.
"Aw, now, Silver Ranger after today you'll never want to come back here again," Fury says.
Come on, universe. I can't reminisce about my aunt for one day without having some evil alien messing it up. Tracy thinks.
The team turns around to see Fury standing in front of them with an army of Vivix. He fires a bolt of lightning at them. The group dodges it, but the residual energy of the explosion causes Korina to fall off the cliff behind them.
"Korina, no!" Tracy shouts.