The next few weeks passed by fairly smoothly. Most of Anna's time was spent exploring her destroyed town and the surrounding forest, training with the Decepticons to survive or sitting with Megatron as he ordered his followers around. Every once in a while, her captor would be gone for short periods of time, but he never told her where he was going. All he told her was that she was to stay inside and wait for him. The punishments had died down for a while ever since she cut her hair. She had learned to be cautious about what she did or said in front of him.
Anna had fallen asleep in one of the church pews when she was listening to one of Megaton's many long stories. He had been tolerating her falling asleep while listening, but it depended on the story.
"Master, more humans have been spotted close to town. Armed humans," Starscream's voice said, rousing her from her sleep.
"More armed humans means Autobots interfering with our plans," another Decepticon said.
Anna opened one eye, staying quiet as she listened. She quickly closed her eyes and listened some more.
"We will have to relocate soon. Has anyone found a place for us?" Megatron asked.
"Not yet, Lord Megatron," a Decepticon answered.
"Hurry up then!" Megatron growled. Anna could hear the others disperse until she was sure she was alone with Megatron. She could hear him pacing to and fro, grumbling to himself about humans and Autobots. Anna decided to open her eyes after a few minutes. She sat up, yawning and rubbing at her eyes.
"Master? What's going on?" She asked. Megatron noticed her and sighed in exhaustion.
"We're relocating soon, Skyfall. It's not safe here," he grumbled.
"Where will we go?" Anna asked as she went to sit by his feet.
"We will find out soon, pet. You need to stay put until a safer place is found," Megatron replied as he got up to leave. Anna followed him out, watching as he transformed and flew away. Anna felt a prickle in the back of her neck, a sign that Megatron was trying to contact her.
"Stay inside," a familiar voice whispered in the back of her mind. Anna nodded and went back inside.
A few days passed and nothing had been found. Anna was exploring the underground catacombs of her church, looking at the coffins of important people from hundreds of years ago. She was looking at a statue of a saint when she heard a loud rumbling from above, making dust and rocks fall from the ceiling. There were loud gunfire followed by angry cries.
Anna felt that familiar prickle in the back of her neck. It soon turned to a sharp, cold pain, making her cry out.
"They're here. Find somewhere safe, pet," Megatron's voice ordered.
The pain disappeared as more rocks fell from the ceiling. Anna wanted to leave the catacombs, but knew that going back up would be much more dangerous. She coughed up dust, knowing that if she stayed down there, she would get sick or worse. She decided to go up the staircase to the main floor and stopped midway as the fighting sounded more intense.
Moments passed and the chaos died down. She felt the prickle again, but it was faint.
"Stay hidden," Megatron's voice whispered before fading away. The prickle died down and she realized that he was gone. Anna could hear different voices overhead. She had heard these voices before in the news. The Autobots. Anna ran and escaped the catacombs, finding herself in a hallway that led to the main chamber. The church was beyond ruined. She went to the door that led to the main chamber and saw them.
"We'll really get them next time," Ironhide grumbled as he turned off his cannon. Optimus Prime was silent as he observed the wreckage. Ratchet was busy treating Bumblebee who was coughing, his voice glitchy.
"An innocent town massacred. We can't let this happen again," he murmured, sorrowful.
Anna shifted, making some bricks fall. She cursed silently as the Autobots looked over in her direction, getting their weapons ready. Anna remembered all the things Megatron had told her about avoiding them at all costs.
"Who's there?" Ironhide growled. Anna stayed rooted to the spot when she heard heavy footsteps approaching.
"Definitely not a Decepticon. It could be a human. I'll handle this, Ironhide," Optimus Prime said as he got down on his knees to face the door. He reached forward and opened the door, accidentally tearing it off its hinges. Anna stared back in awe and he stared back with a stoic expression. Anna suddenly becoming aware of the state she was probably in.
"You…Y-You're Optimus Prime," she stammered.
"I am. What's your name, young one?" He asked.
"Skyfall-I mean…Sky. Anna Sky," Anna replied, ashamed that she nearly forgot her name.
"Anna Sky, you're safe now. Are there any other survivors with you?" Optimus asked.
"They're all dead," Anna murmured, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Damn Decepticons," Ironhide growled.
"Watch your language, Ironhide," Ratchet scolded as he stepped forward, looking concerned when he got a better look at her.
"You don't look so good, little one. Let me have a look," he said.
"N-No," Anna shook her head, inching away. She didn't want him to see her ugly scars. The Autobots looked confused, looking to Optimus to see what he would do next.
"I don't know what you've been through, but the Decepticons are gone, Anna. You're safe with us now," Optimus said, offering his hand to her. Anna was hesitant, remembering all of Megatron's threats if she were to ever betray him. She remembered the last time someone tried to save her, but this was different. Anna took a deep breath and stepped forward, clambering onto his hand. Optimus pulled her into the light and frowned when he saw the scars on her face.
"How did you survive for so long?" Ratchet asked, grimacing at the sight of her. Bumblebee buzzed sorrowfully when he got a look at her.
"Master….I mean….Megatron only kept me alive because he wanted a pet. He…He was cruel," Anna said, gazing up at Optimus sadly. Optimus was silent as he turned to Ratchet.
"Care to run a quick analysis, Ratchet?" He asked.
"Already done. There's borderline malnutrition and the early stages of infection are setting into her back, left side and shoulder. She needs a human doctor as soon as possible, but I have some pain killers that humans can 's….something else," Ratchet replied, looking at a panel on his arm. Anna touched the back of her neck, feeling where the tracker was located.
"He….He put a tracker in me. We're connected," she murmured, tears welling up in her eyes as she remembered that terrifying ordeal.
"We must leave as soon as we can," Optimus said. The others nodded as they made their way out.
"I need to get my backpack. I have some supplies in there," Anna said.
"Make it quick. They will be back before we know it," Optimus said as he lowered her to the floor. Anna went to her chamber and found her backpack. She was packing some things when she felt that cold tingle again.
"Traitor," Megatron's voice hissed in her ear. Anna shuddered as she finished up and ran back to the main chamber. She could see the Autobots outside.
"Are you sure we can trust her? She could be working for Megatron," Ironhide grumbled.
"She's a child who has been through unspeakable horrors, Ironhide. She just needs to be back with other humans far from the Decepticons," Optimus replied.
"I don't like this," Ironhide said.
Anna stepped out, frowning when she heard Ironhide.
"I'm ready," Anna said, glaring at Ironhide who glared back at her. If only he knew of the things she had done to survive. He surely wouldn't trust her if she talked about that.
"It's a two day ride back to the closest NEST base, Anna. You can ride with Bumblebee if you wish," Optimus said. Bumblebee perked up, looking excited as he turned to Anna. He played a happy tune on his radio, making Anna giggle softly. Bumblebee played her giggle back with his radio before transforming into a car, opening his back door. The others transformed as Anna got into Bumblebee and buckled up.
"I will find you, Skyfall," Megatron's voice growled softly. Anna tried to ignore him as the Autobots drove off. She looked out the window, watching as her home slowly disappeared from her sight.