ATS-Driving Lessons
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Another week, which means a lot more practice at getting used to my new body. Over this past week I've gotten stronger and much more confident in my ability to move around. I can now walk around without any trouble or help at all. I can even run, but that itself takes a bit more concentration.
Everyone is so proud to see me moving around, especially on my own. There's usually a bot nearby to help me incase I fall or something. I haven't been moved out of the med bay yet, mostly cause Ratchet wants to be absolutely sure that nothing will go wrong.
"Good news glow worm!" Sideswipe says interrupting my train of thought.
Throughout my therapy the twins have become regular visitors, which apparently entitles them to give me a nickname...which is glow worm. Sides says it's because of the glowing glyphs coiled around my arms. I hated it at first, but after a while it kinda grew on me. Not that it matters if I like it or not because they were just gonna keep calling me that anyway, so I might as well get used to it.
"What?" I ask.
"We're gonna help you pick out an alt mode!" He replies.
"An alt mode? I'm gonna learn to transform already?" I ask.
"Well it's already been a few weeks since you turned into one of us, and Ratchet thinks you might be ready." He replies.
"You mean your dad." I reply with a smirk.
Both mechs groan. "Your never gonna let us live that down are you?" Sunny asks.
"I just think it's funny since y'all really don't act that much alike, plus you always like you hate each other." I reply.
"Of course. We don't want people thinking we like each other." Sides jokes.
"Alright so what kind of alt mode will I have?" I ask.
"Whatever you want glow worm. We do however have a few lined up that we thought would suit you." Sunny says.
"Ok. Um, wheres Jazz?" I ask.
"Primes got him on patrol. You can show him your new alt mode when he gets back." He replies.
"Great! When can I see em?" I ask.
They smile at my enthusiasm. "Their in the hanger. We came to walk you there."
"Ok. Let's go!" I exclaim.
They get on either side of me and we walk to the hanger. Once there I see most of the bots and humans are present. "What's with the audience?" I ask shyly.
"Everyone heard we were bringing you in to choose an alt mode and wanted to see what you'd pick out." Sides says.
They place their hands on my back and push me forward towards the line of cars waiting for me. After a closer look I realize that each is worth more than my life. "Um, what's with these cars?"
Sides winces and asks, "You don't like em?"
Noticing everyone's worried looks I say,"No no I love them! Their awesome, but you didn't have to get anything fancy just for me."
"We figured you'd say that so to put your mind at ease these cars are borrowed. As soon as you pick one they go back to the lots." Lennox assures.
"Ok. That makes me feel better." I reply. "One problem; how am I supposed to do this?"
Ratchet walks up to me and says,"Remember how I've explained the scanning and transforming procedure? All you do is stare and think 'scan' and your body should do the rest."
"Should?" I ask worriedly.
"Don't start youngling." He replies.
"Do not worry Averie. You will be fine." Optimus adds.
I walk up to the cars and inspect them to see which one I want. My choices are a Diablo VT, Pontiac Firebird TransAM, Lamborghini Aventador, and an Audi R8 GT. Each is a beautiful car but after careful consideration I pick the one I like best.
I stare right at it and focusing as hard as I can I think the command, "Scan." Amazingly it works because a blue light comes out of my optics and passes over the vehicle. As it scans I feel my body changing. I feel it expanding as the armor forms around my body. Once done I look and see everyone smiling at me.
"How do I look?" I ask hesitantly.
"See for yourself." Chromia says while pointing to the long mirror leaning against the wall.
I look and gasp at the person staring back at me. The armor that formed has complimented me nicely, and giving me a nice figure. The armor isn't bulky which results in me almost being as lean as Chromia.
Because of the car I chose I am now a beautiful metallic blue and the glyphs are still glowing a glittering gold, and the two colors work well together.
Another thing I like are the winglets on my back. They're not door wings like Bees or seeker wings like Starscreams, but slender ones under each shoulder.
I feel quite happy with how I look. I look back at everyone and ask,"What now?"
"Now, we get you to transforming." Ratchet states.
"Umm, I'm not so sure that's a good idea. What if I get stuck? " I say while shuffling my feet.
"Then I'll be sure to take plenty of pictures." Epps jokes.
"Your jokes are neither funny nor necessary." I reply dryly.
"Sorry I couldn't help myself." He replies with a chuckle.
"And just to put you at ease I have never heard of anyone getting stuck while transforming." Ratchet says.
"But I've been known to do things the hard way, so if anyone would get stuck it'd be me." I groan.
Everyone laughs at that. "We'll all be here and I'm on stand by incase anything goes wrong. Now all you need to do is imagine yourself as the car, and when you first start it's easier to say the command until you get used to if." He explains.
I nod. I then nervously close my optics, er I mean turn them off, and do as Ratchet says. I then feel the very odd feeling of compacting as everything shifts and moves. Once that's done i nervously ask,"Can I turn my optics on now?"
Everyone laughs as Optimus says,"Yes Averie."
I turn them back on and...I'm kinda freaked out. I can see in front of me but also around me as well. It's a strange feeling. "I'm not in a strange shape am I?"
"Naw your good. Nice choice in car by the way." Sides comments.
I went with the Audi R8 GT because it's not that big of a car, plus it's very pretty.
"Think you can manage to transform back youngling?" Ironhide asks.
I hesitate but concentrate on changing back. Once transformed I loose my balance but thankfully Optimus catches me.
"Congratulations glow worm. You can officially transform." Sides praises.
"Now we can get you to driving." Sunny adds.
"Um can we save that for later?" I ask.
"Don't worry, you'll be fine. We'll do it outside so you'll have plenty of room." Ratchet states.
Once outside i nervously wring my hands as Sides, Sunny, Ratch, and Chromia stand by me. "Y'all will step in if I can't do it won't you?"
"Yes sweetling. We'll be ready to lend a servo." Chromia says.
I transform into my alt mode and sit there nervously. I'm afraid of going too fast and not being able to stop. I then. Reluctantly usher my wheels to go forward. It takes some concentration but I manage to move very slowly.
"Good job glow worm, but maybe you should try going faster." Sides suggests.
I'm nervous to do so but I don't wanna seem like s wimp so I urge myself to go faster. I start going faster with praise and encouragement coming from those outside with me and the rest watching from the hanger. Then without my consent I end up going faster...and I can't stop. That's when I panic. "I can't stop! I can't stop! Help!"
I barely hear them curse over the sound of my acceleration, but I see the bots driving after me. "Guys please help me! I can't stop!"
"Hold on Averie!" The twins yell in unison. They then accelerate past me then quickly transform and both grab ahold of me and slow us down to a stop. The only sound anyone can hear is the footsteps of everyone running towards us, and then they're all shouting out their concerns.
"Averie? Can you transform?" Sides asks worriedly.
Even through my racing spark I manage to transform but end up falling to my knees while shaking uncontrollably.
Everyone kneels down by me and when Sides and Sunny look at my face Sides flinches and says, "Averie your okay. Please don't cry."
Only then do I feel the tears falling down my face making me realize that I have indeed been crying. "I-I'm so-sorry." I whimper through my shaking.
Sides brings me into a hug and soothingly says,"No no. There's no need to apologize. It's okay. It's okay."
I cling tightly to him with my claws and sob.
"Take her to the med bay." Ratchet says. He then turns to Optimus and says,"Get Jazz back here."
"Of course." Optimus replies.
Sides is carrying me back to the med Bay bridal style with Sunny beside him. Once inside Sides sits me down on the berth and they both sit by me. "Are you alright?" Sunny asks.
I end up just shaking my head and sobbing more.
Sunny pulls me to him and hold me comfortingly. This surprises me since he's so picky about his paint job, but that just makes me that much more grateful about the comfort he's offering. I then feel Sides petting my head.
After a while I end up crying myself to sleep. I later wake up but groan in embarrassment when I see Jazz looking at me.
"Hey darlin'." He says sweetly.
I groan and hide my head in my arms instead of answering.
I hear him chuckle. "Aww darlin why Ya hiding?"
"I'm embarrassed." I reply.
"Why?"
"I'm sure they told you what happened." I groan.
I hear him shift and then pick me up and sit me on his lap. He then sits longways on the berth to be more comfortable. I bury my head in his neck.
"It's okay Darlin. There's nothin Ta be embarrassed about. Everybot had to learn Ta drove and dats usually how it goes. Ya ain't da only one."
"It's not okay. I couldn't slow down or stop. I got scared that I ended up crying and I hate crying. I feel like such a wimp." I say while trying to refrain from letting out any sobs.
He pulls me closer to him. "I'm sorry darlin."
"I wish I wasn't too nervous to try again." I say.
"Well how about I help Ya? I promise I'll get Ya drivin." He suggests.
"But what if I can't stop again?" I ask.
"I'll be right there darlin. I won't let anything happen ta ya."
I lift my head to look at him and say,"Ok. I'll give it s try."
"Dats my girl." He says before kissing my crest. He then stands up while holding me bridal style.
"Wo! Where are we going?" I ask.
"Going Ta give drivin another try and before Ya protest I promise it'll be better dis time."
I reluctantly agree and just remain silent as Jazz walks us outside. It's late so we don't encounter anyone, which is fine by me.
Once outside he places me down then transforms and encourages me to do the same. "I'm not sure about this anymore Jazz."
"Don't worry darlin. I'll be right beside ya da whole time. I won't let nuthin happen ta ya."
So with great hesitation I start driving. It actually goes decently with just a few hiccups, but I've been going ten miles an hour...I'm pathetic.
"Jazz? Am I being pathetic?" I ask.
"Of course not darlin. I told Ya we'd go at do pace Ya comfortable wit." He assures.
That does it for me. Seeing Jazz being so understanding and patient with me makes me want to make him proud of me. "I'm ready for more."
"Ya sure?" He asks.
"Show me what Ya got?"
He accelerates forward and I follow in behind him. After just driving for a bit he pulls a sharp turn, and although I swerve a bit I handle it well. Feeling more confident I pull a few more curves and turns and then end with a complete stop.
I transform and have a look of awe on my face at what I did. "I did it? I actually did it."
Jazz drives up to me and transforms. "Are Ya sure ya've never drove before?" He asks with a grin.
I run up to him and hug him. "I did it Jazz! I really did it!"
"I knew Ya could!" He exclaims while hugging me back.
"But how come I could do it now but not earlier?" I ask.
"Cause Ya were probably all tensed up. When ya tense up Ya mess up."
"That makes sense...thanks for helping me." I say while snuggling into his chest.
"Ya welcome darlin. Oh, by the way, Ya look absolutely beautiful." He says lovingly.
I move away from him and say,"I'm not a good judge of Cybetronian beauty so I'll just have to take your word for it."
"Well believe me when I say dat your da most beautiful femme I've ever seen...Ya were beautiful as a human and just as much now."
"I do miss being human, but I gotta say I'm starting to really like being Cybertronian." I say.
"Any particular reason?" He asks.
"Well its definitely a lot easier to be lovable with you this way, and that makes all of this worth it." I say sweetly.
Jazz smiles softly at that. "Oh darlin Ya have no idea how happy dat makes me Ta hear Ya say dat." He pauses as he raises a servo to place it on my cheek. "...may I?" He asks while rubbing a digit over my lips.
I smile shyly and nod.
He leans in slowly and then gives me my first kiss. Since he, now I, is made of metal I figured kissing would be stiff and awkward, but I've never been so happy to be wrong. His lips are actually pretty soft and cool and perfect.
I always thought it was pathetic that I went this long without having a first kiss, but now I'm glad for it because I cannot picture a more perfect kiss than this.
As Jazz kisses me softly and sweetly he wraps his arms around me and hugs me to him. I wrap my arms around his neck and try to kiss him back as well as he's kissing me.
Then out of nowhere a strange sound and feeling makes me pull away very quickly. "I'm-I'm sorry, but there was a noise and something in me felt like its roaring." I say feeling both embarrassed and concerned.
Jazz suddenly laughs and I don't get it. "Oh darlin your a trip. That was just Ya coolin fans. They tend Ta kick on when Ya overheat."
Realizing that there was only one thing that would cause me to overheat I get embarrassed all over again. "I'm sorry I ruined our first kiss."
"Ya didn't. It was da best kiss of my life." He assures. He then pulls me to him again. "But if Ya so worried about it Ya could give me a kiss."
I laugh at his attempt at being sly but give him another kiss none the less. It's just as knee buckling as the first, but this time I'm prepared when I hear my cooling fans I kick on again.
There Yall go! Sorry it was so late. I'll try to do better! Tell me what y'all thought!
