21: The Adventures of Little Riley!

Chapter 21 - A Chance to Redo

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Transformers Prime or the franchise. All characters (except my OCs) belong to Hasbro.

Still April 1st 2002...Monday.

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(~Back to Regular POV~)

Once Riley was done hanging out with her friends, she returned back home. Once she did, there was the most unexpected surprise waiting.

"I'm back!" Riley announced as she slipped her shoes off and greeted Collette. "In here!" Rachel called out. Riley entered the living room to see Rachel and Lawerence sitting there. This was definitely suspicious. Riley eyed them as she stood there. They motioned for her to sit down in the couch in front of them. Riley cautiously walked over and sat herself down.

Rachel and Lawerence gave each other a look before facing Riley again. She couldn't read their faces. They weren't expressing anything, how was that even possible?!

"Riley...Lawerence and I have been talking and planning this for the past year now. It's time we let you know." Rachel began, placing a hand on Lawerences knee. Riley gave a confused look as she stared at Lawerence who began to speak next.

"As you know, I run a business that help supplies veterinarian equipment, tools, and other stuff. And you know Rachel works as a veterinarian. Well that's how we met up in the first place." He said, slowly turning his gaze affectionately at Rachel. He cleared his throat before talking again.

"Her and I have decided to open up our own veterinarian office in a town that doesn't have one. So we are co-owning a business. We might think you'll like the town we picked." He finished, handing Riley a brochure. She took it and looked at it. That's when her whole face flustered.

'Jasper Nevada!'

'The capital city of fun and entertainment!'

She looked up at Rachel and Lawerence, their faces wondering about her reaction. Now Riley was confused. "Wait, your opening a business up in Jasper? But we don't live there..." she trailed off. She just answered her own question. Rachel and Lawerence didn't speak as Riley suddenly asked them "are we moving?! To Jasper?!" She asked. The two nodded their heads, hoping that Riley would react positively after.

Riley didn't know how to feel. She was super happy! Jasper! Her old home! But at the same time, did she really want to go back? The bots clearly wanted her away from them. Besides she had a whole life here now. If she was being honest, she much rather her life now then before. She had moved on but now she could have a chance to see them again. What would they say? Would they send her away again?

Questions ran through her mind, it was just too much but she managed a smile. She was happy but worried about the consequences. She got up and hugged her foster parents. Then she went to her room. She sat on her bed, staring at the door smiling for a minute. Then she had a full blown panic attack.

She questioned everything. To calm herself down, she went to her treasure-memory box. She pulled out the notes, paper, and photos. Examining each thing carefully. That's when for the first time in 4 years, she started to miss them a lot. It was almost like the first night she spent at the Hayes residence. Then she looked the box with the crystal. She went towards it and picked it up. The lock was still on it. She still wanted answers about it.

The rest of the night was her switching back and forth on the move. She wanted to go but at the same time, she didn't. She felt so conflicted. She held the box with the crystal close to her the night. The other stuff she packed away in case Rachel it Lawerence came in.

By the morning, she was still going back and forth. She was in the kitchen, eating her breakfast, deep in thought. Rachel took notice and started conversation.

"How's it going kiddo? Still thinking about what we told you?" She asked. Riley nodded. "I promise we'll visit here every summer if that makes you feel better." She mentioned. Riley perked up at that. "How do you know I'm not feeling alright about the move?" Riley looked absolutely dumbfounded. Rachel the Witch was looking more true by the second.

"I can just tell. I was the same when I moved with my parents. Are you thinking about them?" Rachel asked more sincerely now. Riley didn't know what to say. I mean she was but she just didn't know how to feel at the moment. That's when she decided to set her mind on the idea of moving. She was going to love it. No ifs or buts. Rachel said she could come back here during the summer plus she wanted to see the bots so badly!

"I am thinking about them. Even though I'm sad about leaving, I can't wait to go back. It's conflicting but what's done is done so I'm going to look at this brightly no matter what. No second thoughts or regrets." She announced determined. Rachel smiled reassuringly before proposing an idea.

"Still want highlights?" She asked raising an eyebrow. Riley glowed up at that. She nodded her head immediately and quickly, leaving Rachel to giggle. Now the two were getting ready for the hair salon. Riley couldn't wait. Black hair was nice but it was boring. Some nice highlights would brighten it up. But what colour?

(~2 hours later~)

Riley and Rachel walked out of the barbers. Riley was beaming so much, she felt 7 again. Now her past-the-shoulder hair had cyan highlights through it. Little streaks here and there from the root. Her bangs had one huge highlight as well. The cyan was exactly like her eyes. She loved it so much, she couldn't stop looking at it.

"If I knew you'd like it so much, I would have gotten you a mirror for your birthday!" Rachel joked. Riley gave her a glare before returning to the car. Now she had a whole day to kill. Her mind was made up, she had her new look. Sounds like it's time to meet up with the group!

As soon as they got home, Riley told Rachel she was meeting up with the kids. Rachel waved to her as she ran to the park. It was nearly time anyway, she was just going to be 30 mins early.

Riley sat on the swing, swinging of course, as she waited for the others to show up. That's when Jordan came 5 mins later.

"Hey Riley! Nice look." He complimented. Riley stopped herself so she could face Jordan properly. "Thanks and why are you here so early?" She asked. Jordan just chuckled. "I'm always here early, you just don't know." He responded. The two waited as the others started to show up around 10 mins later. Of course each complimented the new look.

"Ok now that everyone is here, I have to tell you all something." Riley began, standing so she was in front of everyone. For a second, she felt like a teacher. She let out a heavy sigh, letting all the stress in her body go away.

Looking at each of her friends, she put on her best smile and told them. "My foster parents just told me that I'm moving. I don't know when yet but I thought I should let you all know."

There was an awkward silence and tension after she said that. She looked at them all again. Mixtures of sadness and shock written all over their faces. "Haha late April fools right?" Emma asked nervously. Riley shook her head, still trying to smile.

That's when she got pinned on the cold, dry grass by all of her friends. All sobbing, saying they didn't want her to go or to move. Riley couldn't help but join in with it. She was gonna miss them like hell. They all sat on the ground, hugging each other for a while. Jordan managed to escape from the girls clutches. He did not want to be seen in this state with a bunch of girls also crying. He sat down next to them but not within the 'crying' circle.

When everyone finally regained themselves, Riley quickly reassured them. Saying everything was going to be fine, that she was gonna write letters, and that they would have lots of fun regardless if she was there or not.

"Oh, my mom said I can visit here every summer. Not sure for how long but it's a visit right?" Riley added. Everyone quickly shot a look at her. The 'did you just hear yourself' look. Riley was confused until Kissh clarified the situation for her.

"You just referred to your foster mom as your mom." She said straight out. Riley looked just as stunned now before laughing it off with the rest. "Well, we are pretty close now. But I say we stop sitting on this grass, my butt hurts. I would also like to say that Jay is it." Riley finished. She tapped Jay's shoulder before running to the play structure. Everyone also got up and ran away as Jay quickly got up and ran at her friends.

The rest of the afternoon was tag, grounders, hide and seek, and even some talking. Once it was time to go home, everyone gathered to say goodbye.

"Autobot" Jordan said referring to Riley. Riley looked at him confused for a second before remembering what Jordan had said a years before. "Promise you'll tell us when your moving and you'll come to us before you go" he placed a hand on her shoulder, looking directly in her eyes. It wasn't a request, more of a friendly demand. Riley nodded before pulling him in for a hug. Everyone sort of giggled.

Jordan escaped Riley's grasp and chased after the others. After, they all finally went home. Riley pondered whether or not to tell Rachel she referred to her as her mom. Maybe she should? But what if the bots come just as Riley has established Rachel as her parental figure. The heart break that would cause. No. The bots weren't coming.

For some reason, Riley didn't believe in them anymore. She still loved them and considered them family but she had no hope left for their return. She felt betrayed about it, like this was all a setup from the beginning. She was in the way so they made up some lame excuse to get rid of her. Even with all that in mind, she felt grateful. She experienced human life, a normal life. She had Rachel and Lawerence, they were her family now. That's when Riley officially announced something to herself out loud.

"Looks like I moved on. I, Riley Pax, have moved on from them. They aren't apart of my life anymore and I don't blame them. I have a new family now and I'm ready for the next chapter in my life."

When she entered her home, she found Rachel reading her book like usual. Riley smiled before rushing over and giving Rachel a big hug.

"Woah hey kiddo. What's with the hug?" Rachel asked surprised. Riley just smiled before explaining.

"Today, I accidentally called you mom. My mom. And I feel like I've moved on from my old family and that I consider you guys my family. You've been there for me and have been nothing but nice to me." Riley explained whole heartedly and sincere.

Rachel looked like she was gonna explode with cuteness and happy tears. She got up from the couch, looked at Riley, and squeezed her in a tight hug. "You cute little meatball~" Rachel said, letting go. "If that's what you really think then I'm happy to be your mother for you. If you are certain your ready." She said, hands on Riley's shoulders. Riley nodded and the two embraced each other in a long hug.

(~3 Months Later~) (July)

Riley stirred awake as the car skidded to a stop. Lawerence got out as he went to a pump to fill up on gas. Rachel was looking out the window but turned her attention to Riley.

"Have a nice nap sleepy head?" Rachel asked teasingly. Riley nodded sleepily before yawning. Rachel yawned after. "Thanks for that, now I'm tired" Rachel said accusingly. Riley laughed as she shifted in her seat. There wasn't a lot of room since there were a bunch of boxes. Collette was sitting up at the front with Rachel.

Riley had finished her grade 6 year and had one final get together with her friends before leaving. They were currently in Rachel's car, since Lawerence's was already at Jasper, Nevada. He had drove there to make sure the house was ready the week before. He took a plane back, leaving his car behind. Now he was driving Rachel and Riley, don't forget Collette! With her car filled to the brim with boxes, while also following the moving truck.

"Alright, going in to pay for the gas, washroom break or forever hold your bladder." He announced as he popped his head in before closing the door. Riley and Rachel hopped out and followed him into the gas station. Collette stayed in the car, waiting for someone to come back so she could walk around outside. Rachel went first so Riley could browse the snacks. They had promised her one snack per stop, just so she wouldn't complain she was hungry every five seconds. Riley looked and found her favourite. A (whatever candy you like most). As she went to pick it up, Rachel popped up beside her.

"I never knew you liked those! I do too!" Rachel exclaimed happily. She went to go pick up her own and snatched the other out of Riley's hand. "I'll get these paid, your turn." She said, tilting her head to the washroom. Riley nodded and made her way over.

Then she accidentally bumped into someone. "Oops sorry mister." Riley said quickly, looking up at the man. "It's ok child" he said. His voice was gruff and low. It could rumble the floor if he spoke up. The man himself had broad shoulders, his arms were muscular as well. He worse a black boots with dark pants and a silver jacket. The shirt underneath was a dark purple. His hair was silver and spiky, his eyes were crimson red. They could pierce through your soul just by a stare.

Those eyes reminded Riley of someone she met, someone she never wanted to see again. She started to panic as she realized who it was. He smiled before putting a finger over his mouth and shushing her gently. Then he left with a grin. Riley went into the washroom, locking the door and backing up to the wall. It took her a while before she regained control of her body.

As soon as she was done, she rushed out of the gas station and to the car. She got in, buckled herself up, and stared out the window in horror. When she looked up in the sky, she saw him. Her suspicions correct. Megatron.

When they began to drive, Rachel was sharing a worried glance at Lawerence. "Sweetie what's wrong?" Rachel finally asked. Riley didn't say anything. She felt like she was 7 again. Seeing him again, then pretending everything was fine. Riley looked up at Rachel before smiling and replied with "nothing".

Rachel didn't look convinced but didn't pester about it. She turned on the radio so the car wasn't filled with tension anymore. Eventually, everyone was fine, jamming out to the music.

Riley ate the candy she got before passing out again. There wasn't much to do while driving. It was too bumpy to draw, staring out the window can only keep you occupied for so long, and talking for hours wasn't fun either. The drive started the previous day and the total time was gonna be 5 days.

As Riley snoozed, she was dreaming of Cybertron again. She always did, never missed a night. They always stayed clear in her memories afterwards. She just accepted it. She never knew why but didn't look for an answer.

(~DreamLand~) (Riley's POV)

I ran around giggling as Bee chased me down. It was super fun to see him try to catch a smaller being then him. Eventually I ran into the arms of Optimus. I looked at him while laughing. I knew it was one of those dreams where I watched so I let the events play out.

"Sire! No tickles please!" I pleaded as he ran his fingers all over my frame. Eventually Bumblebee took me from his grasp. I clung on to him, holding me on his hip. I appeared to be 7 in Cybertronians years.

"BeeBee saved me, my hero!" I said happily, leaning my head against his chassis. He smiled at me. Wait he had a mouth...was this before Tyger Pax? My confusion didn't interfere with the dream as it kept playing out.

"Wanna go see Uncle Ironhide now?" Bumblebee asked looking at me. His voice was different. Well he actually had a voice now! I nodded my head excitingly as we walked away from Optimus. He smiled as the two of us left. Bumblebee put me down once we reached a room.

It was really big, a bunch of bots were doing target practice, sparing, weapons check, etc. I then laid my eyes on a black mech. He saw me and immediately lowered down. I ran past all the other bots and into his arms.

"There's my favourite little soldier!" He said, nudging my helm with his servo as he picked me up. I giggled, trying to pull his servo away. "Uncle Hide! Noooo" I said playfully. He stopped immediately, putting me down. He greeted Bee next, doing some handshake before hugging him while patting him on the back.

"Back to see more cool weapons?" Ironhide asked looking down at me. I nodded my head, bouncing in my spot. His servos transformed into pretty cool blasters. He shot down a target with ease, while I applauded him.

"Bumblebee, Ironhide, Optimus needs ya." A mech announced to them. Ironhide and Bumblebee said their goodbyes as a femme walked up to me. "I've got her" she said. She looked like Arcee and the other femme I've seen but different. She smiled brightly at me, taking my hand and guiding me somewhere. I was around her hip with my height.

"Uncle Ratchet requested you for your checkup. Perfect opportunity for Aunty Chromia to take you!" She said happily. I was getting so confused by all these uncles and aunts everywhere. Well not Bee, but I assumed they were uncles and aunts in the general sense. But this femme, Chromia, actually seemed like my aunt. She certainly felt like it.

I smiled up at her as we went down many halls. That's when I asked her something. "Why did BeeBee and Uncle Hide leave?" I asked sadly. "They're going on a mission. When your older, you'll get to do the same thing." She explained cheerfully. "Where?" I asked again. "Some place called Tyger Pax" she said, trying to remember correctly.

That's when my heart stopped. Bumblebee...oh no. But dream me didn't seem phased, just satisfied with the answer.

Eventually we entered a medical area. Tons of medical berths lining the walls, most filled with injured. The one mech that stood out was Ratchet who worked at the other end of the room. I got excited, letting go of Chromia's hold and towards the old bot.

When he heard my pedsteps, he turned and smiled. I hugged his leg, looking up at him. He slightly shook his leg, so I let go. He gave some sort of command to other medics before taking me in his arms and to a separate room. This must've been the medical wing, there were a lot of rooms with patients inside. He entered an empty one and sat me down on a table. I sat there, swinging my legs as Chromia made funny faces.

I laughed while Ratchet scrolled through a monitor. He pulled up a certain profile, my medical profile. I was about to read it when Ratchet came, blocking my view.

"It'll be like all the other checkups, ok Silverstar?" He said. I nodded my helm, with much confusion not present in the dream world. Silverstar? That's the first time I ever got called by a different name in my dreams. Was I looking in the life of a femme names Silverstar? All the dreams I had were always little her.

The ones that stuck out were with Arcee avoiding me, Bumblebee acting like a brother towards me, Ironhide or Uncle Hide being the coolest, and Optimus acting more fatherly towards me. Let's not forget Ratchet the Hatchet!

Ratchet did his little checkup, checking all my systems. In the end he gave me an energon lollipop? Who knew energon could be sweet candy. Well it was basically an energon shard on a stick but hey, I say it's candy.

After, Chromia told Ratchet she had to go. He didn't seem to mind that he had to babysit me now. That was a first.

"Here, why don't you read this datapad while I go help the other patients" he said, handing me one. I looked at him unamused, when he turned his back, I threw it at his helm. I've got pretty good accuracy. He turned around to face me, rubbing his helm. Then he smirked. He wasn't mad? Oh that's it. Now it's my mission to make him mad. The fact he wasn't giving off a normal reaction felt unsatisfying.

I looked around before spotting a wrench. Oh yes, a taste of your own medicine doctor. I took it and aimed carefully. Then I threw it, hitting his helm again. He picked it up, turned to me, and playfully threatened me with it. But he still wasn't mad! What the heck!

I was with him the whole time, while he worked on patients, I tried to get him angry or to show any reaction! Yeah it didn't work...one day Ratchet. You may have won now but I'll get you one day! I couldn't believe it when Ratchet said it was time for my bedtime! Had that much time really pass or was my bedtime super early? Either way, I flat out refused.

He grabbed me before I could run away. I still made a fuss to get out of his grab. But it seemed like he's dealt with this before. Dang. Didn't even know any good tricks either.

Before he could leave the medical wing, doctors called him over for an emergency. I had a gut feeling for what it was. He was now running with me in his arms as he followed the doctor that called him over. Ratchet was the first to see and prevented me from seeing.

He started giving out orders to the doctors in the room. He put me down, saying I needed to leave and go to 'sire' aka Optimus. I nodded but when he turned around, I quietly walked towards the patient. My suspicions were confirmed.

Bumblebee laid on the berth, his body not even flinching. I backed up horrified. Ratchet had told me what happened but seeing what Megatron truly did was different. Bumblebee's body was covered in grime, wounds marking his entire body. He was leaking energon, especially from his throat. His optics weren't even online. Soon I backed up into Arcee.

She looked down at me, quickly grabbing my hand and leading me out. I didn't even bother fighting it, I just let her drag my frame. That's when I felt lubricant going down my faceplates. I was crying now.

"You have to stay out of the way! You can't get in the way of the doctors! Do you understand?" She scolded angrily. I nodded my head, wiping away the tears. She sighed annoyed before walking away.

"Go to Optimus or whatever" she said before disappearing around a corner. I felt so confused. Arcee was always nice to me, why wasn't she now? Maybe it wasn't directly at me, maybe she was already mad. I hope.

I didn't get a chance to think further as I felt servos wrap around me. I was then facing Optimus. He noticed I was crying and soothed me. He walked slowly down corridors before reaching a specific room. We were definitely out of the medical wing now. He opened the door and inside was a pretty big berth. Must've been his.

"Lay down sweetspark. It's time you offline your optics" he cooed softly. He laid me down, kissing my forehead and watching me as I struggled to keep my optics open. He softly petted my head until I saw pitch black. I asked softly through my tired voice "will BeeBee be ok?" "Of course sweetspark, he'll be all better soon. We can go see him tomorrow." He said quietly. I felt myself smiling before I officially went into recharge.

(~Back to Reality~)(Normal POV)

Riley slowly got up, realizing where she was. She was back in the car, everyone was sleeping this time. It was really dark out meaning it was night. Riley was barley awake or had her eyes open. She sleepily looked behind the car and through the cracks of the boxes. The moving truck was behind them as well. Riley's lifeless body went back to her old position. She closed her eyes again, letting sleep consume her again.

(~Time Skip to the day they reach Jasper~)

"We're here!" Lawerence announced as he pulled up the driveway. Riley got out, stretching, then examining the house. It had 2 stories, a garage, and was definitely smaller than the last. That didn't matter though. She was home.

That's when she realized and took it all in. She was home. Riley looked around, breathing in the air. Yep, definitely home. "You gonna come help?" Rachel asked as she carried a couple of boxes. Riley quickly went and grabbed a few boxes.

Once inside, it had a sweet scent. It was an open floor plan aside from the hallway to the bathroom and garage. Riley put the boxes down and ran upstairs. It was a narrow hallway with one door on each side of the wall and one at the end of the hall.

She opened each door. The one on the left was the first bedroom, definitely her room. The right door was another washroom. The one at the end was a much bigger bedroom. Definitely her parents room. Riley went back downstairs and to the backyard. There was a fence surrounding the place with a singular tree within.

"Thinking of your personal treehouse. Whaddya say?" Lawerence said as he joined Riley outside. A treehouse? Now that would be awesome! Riley nodded excitedly, making Lawerence chuckle a bit.

"Ok but first we have to move in." Riley laughed at the statement as she went to help more. Collette was sniffing the place like crazy. Eventually the mover guys came and helped out. They took furniture and placed it everywhere. When Riley did everything she could, she asked if she could go downtown.

"I know this place like the back of my hand and the downtown isn't actually that far." After hearing her confidently explain, Rachel gave her permission. "Just return before it gets dark" she said, leaving Riley to happily jump up and down.

Riley quickly ran outside and towards the downtown area. It only took her 10 mins but it was definitely worth it. As she panted from running, she remembered how hot it can get in Jasper. Shockingly enough, she wasn't sweating. Yet.

Riley walked around, remembering every single memory. The only thing that made this a bit sad for her was the fact almost every memory included the bots. She looked in the direction of the base, seeing the rock mountain disguise in the distance. She was so close to them now. Riley shook her head away from the thoughts and continued looking around. That's when she recognized one specific place.

Riley quickly ran up to it and bursted inside. She looked at the counter and she enough, the man was there. The same man that caught her and her old friends stealing. He was still the manager! The local Candy Store!

"Hello young lady, what can I do for you" he greeted kindly. "Just wanted to greet an old face." Riley replied, still catching her breath from running. The man looked confusedly at her. Riley straightened up and cleared her throat.

"I'm sorry I stole from your shop sir, here. I-I made you some cookies" Riley imitated with a higher voice, sounding extra nice and sweet. The guy instantly recognized that and remembered her.

"Gosh kid it's been too long! What happened to ya?" He asked more cheerful now. "I moved but I'm back!" She told him. They chatted for a while, almost like old friends.

"Well as a welcome back treat, pick one thing from my store." Riley looked a bit unsure. She felt uncomfortable taking anything for free now. "Go on, I insist." He said after noticing her facial expression. She gave off a small smile before taking a small peppermint out of the 25 cents bowl.

He waved goodbye as she left the store. She waved back, popping the peppermint in. She wandered around about more. She visited her old school, KO burgers, even the high school she would attend in 2 years. That's when she realized she'd be back at square one. No friends at all. Her old friends wouldn't accept her now, they've probably grown up into their own group now. Plus they were 2 grades higher, meaning they weren't even going to be there.

She was lost in her thoughts as she travelled down a road for an hour. Eventually she was in the badlands of Jasper. Just rock and dead plants with a few rodents and bugs here and there. She was so lost in her mind, she didn't even notice the quiet mech sneak up to her.

But she did notice the shadow he casted. Riley immediately looked up and met with his blank visor. Riley couldn't let out a scream she had been so terrified. It had been so long since she saw a Cybertronian stand near her. She broke out of her shocked state and ran the opposite direction.

She didn't get far when she saw his tentacles make an appearance in front of her. She was forced to back up and eventually into his leg. She whipped around again, terrified. Where was Team Prime when you needed them.

A ground bridge appeared beside them and before Riley could react, Soundwave had grabbed her and walked calmly and emotionless towards the vortex. The PTSD had came back. The thought of someone gripping her, so tight she couldn't move, terrified her.

As they entered, her stomach felt a bit sick. Most likely from not being used to the groundbridge anymore. As Riley scanned the environment, she concluded it was the Nemesis. More specifically, a room with a bunch of screens. Vehicons standing lifelessly below.

Soundwave came to a stop, making Riley look at the towering mech. Megatron. Riley panicked, trying to wiggle free from Soundwaves servo but to no luck.

"Struggling will get you no where human." He said abruptly. Riley looked up, seeing him turned around now. She didn't say or move at all. She felt so small, figuratively and literally.

"Take her to Kncokout and proceed with the plan. If he is indeed correct about what he said, then this should go...smoothly" Megatron commanded with his grin. Riley didn't like the sound of that at all. She fought against Soundwave. She kicked and punched, flailing every limb available to aid in her escape but to no use.

That's when they entered a room. There was a table, a tray full of all sorts of tools, and of course, Knockout.

He heard Soundwave enter and noticed the squirming child in his servo. "Place her down here. It's too high for her jump." He glanced at Riley, smiling evilly but happily. She landed with a thud as Knockout scanned her.

He went over to a screen where it projected her whole body. Her skeletal system popped up, earning a surprised but satisfied glance from Knockout.

"It seems I was correct. They crystal did do it's thing but it looks incomplete. She has the skeleton of a Cybertronian, her bones are replaced with metal. Her internal organs have all been replaced by Cybertronian ones as well. Even her brain is now a processor! Lord Megatron will be pleased."

Riley looked at him while he explained this out loud. Her body was changed? The crystal did this to her? Bulkhead mentioned crystals on Cybertron, was that one from there? The pain she felt, it was her body changing. The stunts she did while in Buffalo, they would normally break her bones but they didn't. Now she knew why. They weren't bones, they were metal. She wasn't human anymore. She was a sort of Cybertronian but with human skin. That's when she also remembered Jordan telling her something.

"When you went full bezerker mode on me, your eyes were like a robots!"

He meant it as a joke but could it actually be true? Now Riley was wondering how many times she may have revealed the secret.

That's when Knockout came closer, carefully taking one of his digits, more like claws, and pulled her shirt down a bit. The metal spot shone in the light as it was revealed. Knockout let go and went back to the monitor.

Riley was frozen in fear to stop him but now she was aware. She looked over the edge. The jump was high but now knowing she had metal bones, she could easily jump. She looked at Soundwave who still stood there. He glanced at Knockout every so often but kept concentrated on Riley. He shook his head no, almost like he knew what Riley was thinking.

Huffing in defeat, she leaned back and crossed her legs. "Bring lord Megatron here. I have the cortical psych patch ready and the device is ready to implant." Knockout suddenly said.

Soundwave nodded, sending a silent comm link to Megatron. Riley panicked and decided now or never. She got up and jumped off, only to be caught by one of Soundwave's tentacles.

"Really? Come on. Try harder next time." Knockout commented. Riley was put back on the table gently. Knockout walked towards her, holding something.

Riley cowered as far as she could on the table. Knockout merely chuckled at her attempt before his holoform fizzled on the table in front of him. The form then reached into Knockouts servo and grabbed a syringe. Riley was ready to fight this holoform if she had too. She got up but felt Soundwave's servo reach out and hold her still. Her arms were trapped at her sides and were unmovable.

She squirmed and jerked her body away from Knockouts holoform but to no avail.

"This'll only hurt for a second, when you wake up, you won't remember this or anything about the autobots at all." He said menacingly. Then he carefully poked her neck with the needle, as she let out a pained squeak. She saw his form fizzle away as Knockout grabbed and carefully laid her out on the table. Her whole body felt limp and heavy, even her eyelids. She struggled to keep them open, the last thing she saw was Megatron entering the room. She couldn't make out what they were saying anymore as everything around her went dark and silent.

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