Anna gazed out Bumblebee's window as he drove down a highway. She was finally going to the family that was chosen for her. Jessica had been told her that her new home was wonderful and that the family had a child her own age. The family had a lot of land which was used for farming. There would be plenty of room for Bumblebee who was now her guardian. The other Autobots were driving with them along with some soldiers in their own trucks. The protection was necessary with the constant Decepticon threat.
The past few weeks were slow. Most of Anna's time was either spent with doctors, the Autobots, and a therapist who talked to her about her nightmares and visions. She had overheard the therapist talking to Jessica about her having PTSD amongst other mental ailments. Medicines had been prescribed, which helped with her visions, but the nightmares stayed.
"Don't you worry, don't you worry child. See heaven's got a plan for you," Bumblebee played over the radio. Anna smiled softly when she heard him.
"I sure hope so," Anna replied, taking another look out the window. It wasn't long before they found themselves in the countryside. It was beautiful.
"Country roads, take me home to the place I belong. West Virginia, mountain mama," Bumblebee played, making Anna giggle. It had been so long since she heard that song.
"It's beautiful here," Anna said. She hoped this place was isolated enough. She didn't want it to be ruined by the Decepticons.
Another thirty minutes passed before Bumblebee and the others were pulling into the long driveway of a rather large farm. Anna looked out in awe at the large house. There were multiple smaller barns behind it along with many fields of corn and other crops. It was perfect. Bumblebee and the others parked in front of the house as the family came outside. There was a mother, a father, and a daughter. Anna grabbed her backpack and got out of Bumblebee as some soldiers got out. She saw Jessica and smiled as she went by her side.
"Anna, these lovely folks are the Hollands. They're going to take care of you," Jessica chimed. The mother stepped forward, smiling warmly as she offered her hand to shake.
"I'm Sarah and this is Peter and Hope," Sarah said as she gestured to her family. Anna smiled as she shook her hand.
"Thank you for offering to take me in. I really appreciate it," Anna replied. She noticed Hope gazing at the disguised Autobots curiously. Anna couldn't help but feel a twinge of fear for her and her parents. She didn't want her or her parents to suffer if the Decepticons ever came.
Anna had been given a tour of the farm. It was safe. They had a hidden bunker in the corn field if anything were to happen along with one under the house. After some more safety checks, she said her goodbyes to Jessica and the Autobots. She watched them go with Bumblebee by her side.
"How do you like your space?" Anna asked, looking up at him. She hadn't been in the barn that he was staying in yet.
"Love it!" Bumblebee said as he motioned for her to follow him. Anna followed him, smiling when she watched him avoid stepping on a goat that didn't seem to fear him. The goat bleated at him and he mimicked the sound, making Anna laugh. They got to the barn and Anna went forward to open the doors. She struggled a bit before Bumblebee came forward and helped her push the doors open.
"Gotta muscle up, girl," he said as he knelt down to get in. Anna followed him in, seeing how spacious the barn was. There was some farm equipment along with many barrels of hay. Perfect for sitting and talking with Bumblebee. There was a ladder that led up to a second level. Anna went up the ladder to see more hay and some chairs there.
"It's nice," she said, turning to her guardian. She still felt a twinge of concern. Bumblebee cocked his head, a questioning look in his eyes.
"Everything….okay?" He asked.
"I'm just…. still a bit nervous about the future. I'm scared Megatron will find me again," Anna admitted before rubbing the back of her neck. Bumblebee nodded, looking solemn for a moment.
"Have no fear. Underdog is here," he said, activating his arm cannon and aiming it at an invisible enemy.
"I don't want you to get hurt though. And what's going to happen when you're away and they attack?" Anna asked.
"Hide….and call us," Bumblebee replied after looking deep in thought for a moment. That was all she could really do if it were to come to that.
Anna was about to say something before Hope walked in.
"How do you like it here, you two?" She asked, smiling sweetly at them.
"It's perfect. I'm really excited," Anna replied as she went down the ladder to stand before her. Bumblebee buzzed happily as he knelt down to face them properly. Hope stared back at him in awe.
"Sorry for staring. I just haven't met an Autobot," Hope said, blushing a bit as she averted her gaze. Bumblebee let out a distorted mechanical giggle before tousling her hair, leaving it a mess.
"I was the same when I first met the Autobots as well," Anna said. She paused when she felt that faint prickle in the back of her neck. She glanced at the window and then at Bumblebee, but nothing happened.
"You alright?" Hope asked as she tried to fix her hair.
"I'm fine. Just hungry," Anna replied as she tried to ignore it. She was safe here.
"Well, dinner is almost ready. Let's go," Hope chimed. Bumblebee transformed back into his other form as she and Hope walked out. Anna looked up at the night sky. There were a million stars out. It was similar when she was with the Decepticons. She shook her head as she tried to forget that time. It was time to move forward and leave that awful past behind.
"I will find you, little one," a faint voice whispered
