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Chapter 28: Get Moving, you're wasting Time


The sudden knock on our door had all three of us jumping off the couch. Sideswipe's and Sunstreaker's holoforms disappeared along with their clothes while I was left with hopping around, trying to get all my clothing on. I had just tugged on my shirt and pants when the door slid open and Maggie walked in with Glenn following slightly behind her. She scanned the room to find me and her eyes widened as they finally found me. I instantly knew what she was staring at. It was my ruffled clothing and messy hair with probably this weird expression on my face. Her own face turned bright red and she turned, shoving Glenn back toward the doors.

"I got the broadcast out." she squeaked before exiting the room. She was probably going to tease me about this later.

"Talk about a close call!" Sideswipe called out while sitting up and shuttering his optics. I snorted and watched the two as they began moving and stretching. Both then turned toward me expectantly and I grinned, knowing what I was about to do would kill them on the inside and have them begging.

'No more tonight, I'll save the initial bonding for when we get back from our mission. I don't want anything happening. Its just to be safe." Like I thought, I got them both staring at me in disbelief before Sideswipe literally started whining and saying it wasn't fair. Sunstreaker looked absolutely pissed, but then he realized what I was doing.

"You're teasing us, once again!"

I shrugged my shoulders and then yawned while stretching out my stiff limbs. Going over to a drawer of clothes that I had been given, I shrugged once again and simply pulled out a night gown, one that was solid at the top and see-through all the way down to the tops of my knees. Digging in another drawer, I pulled out new underwear and tugged those up, making sure to shimmy into them and emphasize my movements. The sound of cooling fans kicking on had me looking over at them with an innocent face.

"What?"

Both glared and I smiled before heading over to my warm comfy bed. One thing I loved about that bed was the fact that it was really squishy and the pillows made it all the more heavenly. It made you feel like you were floating. With that, I pulled the covers up over my head and soon fell asleep with a small smile on my lips.

A blare awoke me and I jolted awake, causing me to fumble out of bed while also being twisted in my sheets. When I finally sat up, my long black hair was sticking in all directions and I glared at Sideswipe, who had this large grin upon his facial plates.

"Come on Lilly, we are leaving later today in search of the Caravans. The Hatchet wants to see you so he can give you a pair of contacts."

I groaned while digging myself deeper into my sheets, trying to get away from the outside world. Knowing I would have to get moving sooner or later, I pushed myself up and cursed to high heaven when I felt last nights effects. My body was sore and my lower region had an ache to it. A frown tugged at my lips and I sighed while shaking my head. Rubbing my eyes, I then yawned and went in search of some sweatpants and a tank top. Once dressed, I looked down at my bare feet and wiggled my toes before shrugging my shoulders and climbing down the ladder. It was off to the Med Bay.

Walking through the doors, I spotted the mech while he was working on Ironhide's knee. Said bot had a frown upon his face and he looked like he just wanted to push Ratchet out of the way and continue on with his life. I shook my head and stretched while heading for the berth that was made of the humans. I really didn't feel like transforming exactly right now. I was sore and I didn't know what that would do to my body. Lets just say that I'm glad, in a way, that I can't end up pregnant in human form. Who knows about Cybertronian form. For some reason, I found it best for now. I didn't want to bring a kid up, having to protect them from the outside world of creatures that might hurt them. Also, we wouldn't know if he or she would be immune or what.

"Hey Doc, Sides said that you wanted to see me." I called out when Ironhide finally was able to get up from the berth and ditch the Med Bay and probably avoid it for as long as possible. Ratchet turn toward me and he scowled before he sat down and let his optics dim. I jumped slightly when his holoform appeared before me and he pushed up his glasses as I looked at him.

"Yes, I require a full checkup before you leave. Plus putting contacts in to keep your identity as a Special, hidden."

I froze at the checkup part. No, was he really going to do a checkup on me right after last night? Oh, the fun in having to go to a doctor.

"Is it possible to skip the-"

"No, why would you want to skip a checkup anyways? I need to have you refill and also get a supply of Unrefined energon and refined energon ready for you and the twins along with Bumblebee. Now, go change into the robe and we shall get started." I murmured through the whole time it took to finish up my checkup about murdering the twins. Ratchet had found it amusing that I had even done anything with the twins and he seemed adamant about making sure that I was fine. The embarrassment had me wanting to leave and never come back for another checkup. Once I was dressed back in my regular clothing with a glower on my face, I brightened when Ratchet brought out a container holding chocolate colored contacts. They were almost exactly like my old eye color.

Suddenly that stray thought had tears welling up at the edges of my eyes and Ratchet seemed to stare at me blankly before worry crossed his face.

"What is wrong Lilly?"

"Just...that use to be my old eye color..."

Understanding passed through Ratchet's holoforms eyes and he then held out the container to me. With delicate hands, I removed the contacts and with the help of Ratchet's guidance, I was able to get one contacts in after eight tries. The second one didn't take as long, for I already knew what I was trying to do. Blinking a couple times, I let myself get use to the fact that something was currently in my eyes.

"You will not be transforming on this trip. I already have Starscream and his Trine going to be watching you every now and then. They are backup should something happen to your group. I have already spoke with the Twins and Bumblebee about changing their eye color and Sam and Mikaela are fine. Also, Mikaela's eyes are too dark to be a Specials."

After Ratchet allowed me to get everything settled, he handed me my Unrefined energon and a large container that would be for the Twins and Bee. With that, he shooed me out of the Med Bay and I grumbled all the way back to the twins and my room. When I walked into the room, I snorted at the two who were glaring at one another, but soon pushed that aside and placed the containers next to the ladder and climbed up to get a bag of clothes packed. Shifting through drawers and the likes, I pulled out outfits that would suffice for comfort within Sunstreaker's or Sideswipe's vehicle mode.

I grinned when I came across fluffy socks and threw them within the bag before moving to my semi new shoes. Hopefully Sunny or Sides wont freak about them being too dirty now. Once my bag was packed, I zipped up the duffel-bag and tossed it to the floor, already knowing that nothing would be damaged. The loud smack of my bag caused both Twins to snap out of their glaring contest and they looked in my direction, seeming to be surprised that I had been there without their notice.

"Hey, do you know if Sam and Mikaela are ready?" I called out while climbing down the ladder once more.

"Bee said not to bother them..." Sideswipe suddenly called out while looking at me working my way down the ladder. Stopping, I looked at them over my shoulder and glared slightly.

"Take a picture, it'll last longer. As for Sam and Mikaela, I can only guess what they are doing and I'm going to avoid their room for a bit."

Sunstreaker snorted and his optics dimmed before lighting back up. "We could possibly-"

"Another word Sunny, just do it!" I threatened while causing him to abruptly halt his speech. Sideswipe snorted and then tugged me off the ladder, getting a scream to tumble from my lips in surprise. He then grabbed the bag and containers before shoving them at Sunstreaker and walking out of the room with a pissed off brother. As we walked down the hall, I watched soldiers walk around Sides pedes, making sure to give him a wide berth so they wouldn't get stepped on. Lucky buggers, Ratchet wouldn't give me the clear to walk around in my larger form yet.

Making it to the main hanger, I was surprised to find the Trine just sitting there, looking bored as hell. Glancing at Sideswipe, who avoided the Trine, I sighed before taking the chance. Lifting my arm up, I waved to the Trine and I lit up when Skywarp grinned right back and also waved. Thundercracker seemed fine with it and Starscream watched with an actual curious look upon his face. It wasn't everyday that they would get a hello. Skywarp was about to call out something, but he stopped as his optics caught sight of something. Confusion swept over his face and he stood before making his way over to me. Sideswipe suddenly backed up and held me closer to his frame before I looked up at him.

"Sides, its alright..." We both stared at one another for a bit and finally he allowed Skywarp, who had halted, to come closer.

"Why have your optics changed color?" Skywarp questioned and I smiled all the brighter.

"Contacts. I can't let the Caravan people find out about me being a special." Skywarp nodded and then suddenly backed off when Sunstreaker's engine revved. Just what I needed, two over protective bots. Sideswipe sat down, leaning against the wall and Sunny followed right behind, sitting next to us. With swift movements, I was grabbed and Sideswipe had my items and food containers shoved into his servos.

"I got Lilly."

They began to glare at one another again and then it dawned on me. They had been fighting with each other over who got me. Did they not realize that I also had a say in this? Opening my mouth to speak, both sent a look at me and I slammed my lips back together, not wanting to get in the middle of it. If they couldn't figure it out in a couple more minutes, I was booking it to Bumblebee. Finally, after what seemed forever, Bee and his charges came in with one bag of all clothes and another with water and dry food. I felt sorry for them there. Bee warbled and the twins broke their glare, Sunstreaker holding a smug look and Sideswipe glaring at the floor. And I believe we have a winner.

Being placed upon the ground, I glared at the two and crossed my arms with a slightly furrowed brow.

"I'm not something that can be fought over! I have my own wants too!"

Sideswipe lit up and was about to say something, but Sunny sent him a nasty glare, shutting him up. Well, seems like I wasn't getting a choice anyways.

"Whatever..." I mumbled, which caused Mikaela, who was close to me, to laugh. She sent me a wide grin and rolled her eyes.

"You're stuck with it now!"

"Are you guys leaving now?" a voice interrupted us. We turned to see Maggie and Glenn standing in the doorway of the Main Hanger and we all smiled sadly. Nodding to confirm what Maggie was asking, I then shot my hand up and waved at her.

"I'll be sure to find something for you Mags!"

She grinned and rolled her eyes while letting a smile cover her face. Giving us a thumbs up, and Glenn waving goodbye, we all watched the Twins and Bee transform into their alt modes and after placing our bags away, mine in Sideswipe and Bee getting the others, I climbed into Sunstreaker's front seat and moved around to get comfortable. It was going to be a long search and full of boredom, I could already feel the hours creeping up on us. One last look, Sunny and the rest of us took off, heading out and starting our mission.

Lets just hope we find more Specials to put an end to everything.