(Transformers Prime/ Power Rangers Dino Charge/ Dino Supercharge Crossover) ~ Second rewrite of Three More Engerms~ Patricia 'Tracy' and her best friend Ashley and middle school crush and best boyfriend Robert 'Bobby' Drobet are moving to Amber Beach from Michigan. They make a quick stop in Jasper, Nevada, to get gas and rest up for the night when some cons attack them. After meeting Optimus Prime, they can convince him to allow them to continue to their new home. But, some new problems arise for the group when they get jobs at the local museum. A week later, they are invited to go on a dig with some of their new coworkers. Will the trio keep their secret identity as Rangers from the Autobots, and will the Rangers ever find out about the friends knowing about the Autobots? This story will take place after season one, episode seventeen of Transformers Prime, and after episode 13 of Power Rangers Dino Charge.
Chapter 1 A pit stop in Jasper
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*Bumblebee speaking*
Normal POV
Tracy, her best friend Ashley, and her best boyfriend/middle school crush, Robert 'Bobby,' left their home in Monroe, Michigan. The route the group decided to take to get to Amber Beach in California, according to google maps, said it only would take them a day and nine hours to arrive if there was light traffic. Ashley and Bobby drove their own cars. Tracy forced herself to drive her car. She didn't want to because it looked like a glorified set of airbags with tires attached to it. They were behind schedule by four hours due to them hitting some road construction while driving through Utah.
Tracy tried her best to think about decorating her and Bobby's new apartment instead of the fact that she attended her Aunt Mary's funeral two days ago. Ashley was excited about moving into her apartment, but she was happy that she wouldn't have to worry about her little brother Graham coming in to bug her anymore. The trio was happy to leave the midwest US since they wouldn't have to deal with snow in the winter anymore. They had to worry about fires and other natural disasters that didn't happen in Michigan, but they were confident that they would get used to it in time. They are excited but don't have much energy to show as they drove past the "Welcome to Jasper" road sign. The group finds a gas station to fuel up their vehicles and grab a quick snack.
"Tracy, do you think your Uncle Matias would be okay with us spending the night at his house?" Ashley asks.
"I'm not sure. He is still mourning his wife's death. The funeral was two days ago. I don't want to trouble him," Tracy replies.
"Tracy, our parents did tell us that family helps family, right?" Ashley asks.
"That's true, but in case you forgot, I'm still trying to process the fact that one of the strongest women in my life, who was like a mother to me, is gone as well, and I'm afraid if I walk into that house I'll cry like a baby," Tracy says.
"Tracy, I know you're still hurting. Bobby and I even suggested that you stay behind a few days till you were emotionally ready to handle all the stress from moving," Ashley says.
"I remember Ashley, but we agreed that we'd make this trip together, and I never break a promise," Tracy says.
"Ashley, before this turns into an argument, how about we just find somewhere else to stay," Bobby says.
"Fine," Ashley sighs.
Tracy remembers that June Darby, one of her uncle's coworkers at the hospital she met at the funeral, said she would be available to talk if she ever needed it. Tracy opens her phone and dials the number.
Matias' POV
I'm glad the excuse I told my boss when Ryan, that's the name I gave Ratchet's holoform, gave me a ride to work yesterday about the ambulance that I fixed up for him. That's why he never saw it with any of the others parked in the back of the hospital. It worked, so I wouldn't have to worry about getting odd looks whenever 'Ryan' and I arrived for my shift in the future. Today June offered to give me a ride to the base since Ratchet was busy working on the synthetic energon formula. When we arrive and get out of the car, I hear June's phone ring.
"Hi, Tracy," June says, "Hold on, let me put you on speakerphone. Your uncle is here too," June says.
"Hi, Miss Darby. My friends and I just drove into town. Do you have enough space for us to stay the night?" Patricia asks.
"You and your friends are welcome to stay, but why don't you want to stay at your uncle's?" June replies.
"I know he's still trying to adjust to his new life without his wife, and I don't want to trouble him," Patricia says.
"Patricia, sweetheart, you and your friends spending the night wouldn't bother me one bit, but if walking around my house is too difficult for you to do right now since it would bring back a lot of memories of your mom... I mean, aunt, I completely understand if you'd feel more comfortable staying at June's," I say.
"Did you call Aunt Mary my mom? Are you keeping a secret from me?" Patricia asks.
"Of course... not, sweetheart," I lie.
"Why did you pause? I thought family is supposed to be honest with one another. What's going on?" Patricia snaps.
"Patricia, I'll tell you later. You aren't driving right now, are you?" I ask, quickly changing the subject.
"No, I know better than to try to talk on the phone and drive at the same time. I have good judgment skills, and I am very responsible, regardless of what some other members of this family believe." Patricia says.
"Patricia, your parents and I are just worried about you because you are driving across the country so soon after the funeral, that's all," I say.
"Ok, we should be there in a few minutes. Where are you?" Patricia asks.
"I have to drop off your uncle, then make a quick trip to the store, but Jack should be home when you and your friends arrive," June says.
"All right, thank you, Nurse Darby," Patricia says.
"You're welcome. I'll text you the address in a bit," June says.
"Uh, Tracy, I'm not trying to be rude, but we need to get out of here, right now," Ashley says.
"Why?" June asks.
"Some strange purple cars just pulled into the gas station and parked behind our cars," Ashley says.
"The drivers are super rude. They boxed our cars in, so we can't back out of the parking spots," Bobby adds.
"Ok, maybe I'm just tired from the long drive, but you two did see them change into robots, right?" Patricia asks.
"Yes, let's book it," Ashley says.
Then we hear a clattering sound as Patricia's phone fell to the ground, quickly followed by a dial tone - no doubt caused by the Decepticon crushing my daughter's... I mean niece's phone with its foot.
"How did the cons even know about Patricia or her friends?" June asks.
"I think I can answer that. I'm afraid that Lazerbeak was at the funeral as well," Ratchet says.
"This is my fault. If I drove my car to the funeral instead of letting Ratchet do it, my daughter... I mean, niece and her best friends wouldn't be running for their lives right now," I sigh.
"Matias, don't blame yourself. I will make sure that no harm comes to any of them. Bumblebee, Bulkhead, prepare to transform and roll out," Optimus says.
Normal POV
Ashley glances over her shoulder and mentally slaps herself, remembering that Tracy wasn't a track star seeing Tracy was several paces behind her and Bobby. Bobby spins around when he hears Tracy yelp out in pain; he dashes up to her.
"Bobby, I'll be okay. My jumper's knee just picked the worst time to flare up again, that's all," Tracy says.
"If you are about to tell me to leave you here to allow whatever those things are to capture you, think again," Bobby says as he gestures for her to climb on his back.
Tracy knows that she doesn't have time to argue since they are in the middle of running for their lives. She slowly pushes herself up to her feet and limps up to Bobby, then carefully pulls herself up onto his back. Once she locks her arms around his neck, Bobby stands up and starts to sprint off to catch up with Ashley.
The trio takes shelter behind a dumpster in the alleyway they hope is narrow enough that the robots chasing them wouldn't fit in. Ashley helps Tracy sit down on the ground before she sits down next to her best friend.
"Tracy, do you have an ice pack in that first aid kit you have in your purse?" Bobby asks.
"I'm afraid not. It just has bandaids and some aspirin. The one in my car has the ice pack," Tracy says.
"Man, Tracy, it is bad enough your the slowest runner ever. Now we are doomed because you fell in love with dance when you were six," Ashley snaps.
"What does that have to do with our current situation?" Tracy snaps.
"If you weren't so passionate about it, your knee wouldn't be so weak," Ashley snaps.
Tracy is about to yell again when the trio hears a whimper of pain as a ten-week-old border collie limps over and lies down next to Tracy. The dog sets its head on Tracy's lap. When it looks up at her, Tracy does her best not to get sucked in by its's pretty blue eyes sparkling like it was asking Tracy to help it.
"Great, Tracy, can we go somewhere and not have a stray or injured animal find you?" Ashley sighs.
"Ash, Tracy can't help it that she has a sweet and caring nature that lost or injured animals can sense," Bobby says.
"Whatever, Bobby, I'm going to see if those things gave up," Ashley says, leaving the duo.
Ashley's POV
I poke my head around the corner and see those purple robots called for some backup. Whoever ordered them to capture us got mad. Now there is a silver one standing in front of them. It has high heels on its feet, wings on its back, and mistles on its arms.
"How hard is it to capture that girl who is close to the Autobot medic's pet?" the silver one asks.
"We are sorry, sir, but those other two humans were with her," a purple one replies.
"Yes, do you want us to capture them too?" another purple one adds.
"No, the other two aren't important," the silver one says.
I turn around and run back over to Tracy and Bobby. I feel bad for snapping at Tracy since I know she can't control when her jumper's knee flares up. I'm just worried about her. She and I are like sisters. When I get back to them, I see Tracy telling Bobby how to wrap the dog's paw up so that it can still walk on it. I hold back a snicker as it takes turns, licking Tracy and Bobby on the cheek.
"Are those things still looking for us?" Tracy asks.
"Yes, but I think those things are only after you because your uncle must have known an Autobot medic," I say.
"Come on, Ash-tree, Jasper is just as small as and as boring as the neighborhood we grew up in," Tracy says.
A few seconds later, Tracy lets out a scream of terror as a metal hand snatches her. As she is lifted off the ground, I hear Bobby shout, "Sapphire no," as the dog jumps up to rescue Tracy. I see a blue laser blast fly towards the creature. I know Tracy's heart must have stopped for a few seconds, seeing the defenseless animal about to get killed in front of her. I breathe a sigh of relief when I see a blur of yellow and black as I blink and see the image of another robot holding the dog in its hand.
Normal POV
Bumblebee walks over to Bobby and sets the dog down next to him. All Ashley and Bobby can hear is a buzzing sound.
*Don't worry, we'll save your friend,*
Bumblebee runs out of the alleyway. Tracy screams out in pain again when she feels a surge of electricity flow through her body. Her vision begins to blur as she starts to lose consciousness. The last thing she could make out was a red and blue blob with a blaster for a hand walking up.
"Put the girl down, Starscream," Optimus demands.
"I don't think so, Prime," Starscream smirks.
"Hey, high heeled creep, put my best friend down, or else," Ashley demands as she runs over to Starscream.
Ashley hears the strange buzzing sound again after Bumblebee picks her up and puts her back in the alley.
*I admire your spirit, but please stay put,*
Bumblebee turns around, and Ashley's eyes widen in amazement, watching Bumblebee activate the weapons in his wrist. She is so distracted by watching Bumblebee blast away the Decepticons.
Tracy's POV
I slowly open my eyes, and the first thought that pops into my head is, 'I know that I'm emotionally and physically stressed out a the moment. I didn't think it would cause me to hallucinate.' Then I hear a buzzing sound coming from one of the robots pointing its weapon at the silver one holding me in its hand.
"I'll never give you the human, Autobots," the silver one says.
I did something that I regretted. Two seconds later, I realize how big the drop is to the pavement if this thing let me go as I feel my heart begin to thump inside my chest. As sweat starts to escape from my pores, I let out a small shriek and feel myself sliding out of the alien's hand. I fear my heart could pop out of my body as I plummet towards the street.
From the corner of my eye, I'm able to make out the yellow and black bot sprint up and punch the silver one away from me. I feel the coolness of metal touch my skin while I try to calm myself down to prevent a panic attack from coming on as I look up and down to see a yellow bot caught me in its hand when I was about five inches or so away from hitting the street. I glance to my left and get a glimpse of a strange green portal opening and watch the purple and silver robots running into it before it closed.
It doesn't take me too long to put two and two together to realize that the robot who saved me its name is Bumblebee. I should have realized it sooner, though, since its color scheme made that pretty obvious as well. Bumblebee turns around, then the bot I remember seeing before I passed out walks up to us.
"Well done, Bumblebee," A strong but friendly voice says. "Now we must bring Tracy and her friends to the base," the robot says, kneeling in front of me.
"I don't mean to sound rude, but how do you know my name," I ask.
"All I can tell you right now is that my name is Optimus Prime," Optimus says
Normal POV
"OK, Optimus, but I'm not leaving Sapphire here. She is hurt," Tracy says.
"Who is Sapphire? I didn't see another human with you," Optimus says.
"Wow, Tracy, you already named the dog," Ashley says as she and Bobby walk up.
"Ashley, I didn't name the dog. She had a collar," Tracy says.
"Once we get done with this whole Alien robot thing, we're going to return Sapphire to her family, right?" Ashley says.
"You got it," Tracy says as Bumblebee places his hand on the street. But Tracy's body hasn't recovered from the adrenaline rush she just experienced, plus her jumper's knee not helping matters, as she puts her right foot down and tries to stand. She starts to lose her balance and fall backward, and land on Bumblebee's hand.
*Are you okay?* Bumblebee asks.
"I'm guessing Bumblebee asked if I'm alright?" Tracy says.
"Yes," Optimus says.
"I'm alright, Bumblebee. I just got a little dizzy, that's all," Tracy says.
"There is only one problem with that plan, you two," Bobby says.
"So why are you able to reunite this creature to its family?" Optimus asks.
"I called the number on the back of Sapphire's tag, and the person who answered said that they didn't want to keep Sapphire anymore so I could have her," Bobby says.
"How did you injure your knee?" Optimus asks as Tracy limps over to Bobby.
"It's not a serious injury. My jumper's knee is acting up again," Tracy says as she pets Sapphire on the head.
"Regardless, you still need medical attention," Optimus says.
*We are taking Sapphire with us, aren't we Optimus?* Bumblebee asks.
"Yes, it is obvious that Sapphire has formed a bond with Tracy, whether or not she knows it," Optimus says.