Author's note: Hey guys! What's up? I'm sorry for the long wait. I honestly didn't think it would take this long to update but I had to face a common enemy that I'm sure you all are familiar with: WRITER'S BLOCK! I'm not going to lie it is probably going to affect the next update but I'll try to update as soon as possible. Thank you so much guys for all the reviews and favs and Alerts! I love each one of them. But I have to admit that I was a little disappointed because only two people decided to vote. I have put up a poll (I think, I'm not sure because I'm kinda new at this) but I'll appreciate if you would update on there. I'm sorry if there is any mistakes but the keyboard is acting up. I have to ask you guys something though:
Will you tell me if anyone is out of character? I only ask because this is my first transformers fanfic. I have done research but I'm afraid it won't be enough. I'll appreciate it if you tell me if I have got the character's personality right. Also, another thing is I'm adding bloopers in but should I put it in the end of a chapter or make a whole chapter for it at the end as a last little thing? Your choice. Anyway, now to the reviews, I loved every single one of them so let's see what you guys have wrote:
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Chapter 6
A few hours...
I wonder down the corridors aimlessly. I lost Hatchet a while back and I had to park my motorbike otherwise I would probably run over a few people which would not help my situation. It's not long before I finally hear a lot of people talking, humans and Autobots, which catches my attention. I walk further forward before seeing a door wide open on the left side of the corridor. A few soldiers come out walking my way but I continue walking forward. They suddenly notice me and start staring. One wary, one confused, and the other like I'm the first girl his seen in weeks. I ignore them as I walk past and I look into the room. It has sofa's, human size and bot size. A big size TV, a few computers, and a fridge. It must be the rec room. I start to walk away until someone catches my attention.
"Hey Vi!" shouts Sideswipe, making me stop and turn back into the door way.
"Come join us," invites Sideswipe near what looks like a giant bar.
I see everyone's attention is on me. Some people look at me with distrust, while others look at me like I'm a piece of meat, and then others with just plain confusion. Most of them however, look at me like I'm dirt. Wow, word travels fast round here.
"No thanks," I decline.
I don't like crowded places, especially when it's filled with people who judge me before they even know me.
"Aw come on, Vi," insists Sideswipe.
My mind automatically goes back to Rex. I wonder what happened to everyone, but I immediately stop myself. What does it matter to me what happened to them? I being myself back to the present. Should I? Well it would be cool to hang out with a Transformer.
"Fine," I say agreeing, before walking over.
He offers his hand to me but instead I climb up the side of the bar. They should really insert a ladder. Sideswipe looks confused at me as does some other humans which are on the bar. Epps is one of the humans on the bar as well as Fig.
"You know you could of accepted his help. It would of been easier," comments Epps.
"I don't need anyone's help," I reply crossing my arms.
"I don't believe I have had the pleasure of meeting you, Señorita. I'm Fig," greets Fig offering his hand which I shake in return.
"Estoy Violent Sedis. Es un placer conocerte," I say in fluent Spanish.
After all it is my mother tongue.
"You're from Spain? Fantastico!" exclaims Fig.
"She also speaks many other languages. In fact, she used that to her advantage to confuse her interrogators," adds Epps.
"What can I say? A bunch of stuck up officials all in one room trying to get information out of me? I had to mess with their hands," I explain justifying my actions.
"I heard you put a piece of hot steak down Mr Nobleman's shirt, comments Fig.
"Word travels fast," I reply, not denying it.
"You've made quite the impression here, Miss Sedis," comments Epps.
"I can tell," I say, seeing people glare at me, and whisper from the corner of my eye.
"So Vi, did you manage to escape the Hatchet?" questions Sideswipe curiously.
"Sí. He's pretty loud so he's easy to avoid," I answer nodding.
"You know prolonging it will make it worse for you," says Fig.
"I'll take my chances," I reply.
"Ratchet is going to be pretty mad once he finds you," says Sideswipe before taking a sip of his energon.
"If he finds me," I correct.
"You're pretty cocky, aren't you?" asks Epps.
"No. I just don't undermine my own capabilities... Besides, Sideswipe's the cocky one," I explain.
"Oh please. Its not cocky when it's the truth. I'm just that good," replies Sideswipe smoothly.
"See?" I point out, Sideswipe showing my point.
Before anyone else can speak, a voice underneath speaks.
"Hey, can you let me up? I have drinks," shouts a female voice below.
Sideswipe looks down as does everyone else. Sideswipe lowers his hand to her and he lifts his hand to reveal a woman with short brown hair and brown eyes. She has very pale skin. She's wearing some type of military uniform which shows her thin body. I wouldn't say she was weak. No way, you could easily see muscles and I think she can handle herself but I don't think she would last very long in a fight. She seems the type that would shoot from long range instead of close hand to hand combat. I could be wrong, I'm only taking this from her appearance. In her hand, was a tray with drinks.
"Hey Mia. You got us drinks?" asks Epps as the woman steps off Sideswipe's hand.
"Yeah. Coffee right? Two milks, and no sugars?" asks girl now know as Mia.
"Right. Thanks Mia" confirms Epps, picking up a cup.
"Gracias, Señorita," thanks Fig.
"It was no problem," smiles Mia.
She finally notices me and looks a little surprised.
"Oh I didn't see you there. I'm Mia," introduces the brunette, turning around fully to face me.
I just look at her silently and Epps glares at me slightly as if to say, 'be nice'. I resist the urge to roll my eyes and I introduce myself.
"Violent Sedis," I introduce simply.
I hate this. Before today no one knew my name or only knew me as the Shadow, now everyone knows my name and existence. I hate it. There goes my whole secret identity.
"Oh, you're Violent. Is it true you're from a different world? One where everything is really a movie?" questions Mia.
I thought they would of wanted to keep that low key. Apparently not. I don't like her. She's too nosey.
"Yes," I reply simply, as my eyes narrow.
"So what do you know?" asks Mia with interest.
"Stuff," I answer keeping my guard up.
"Actually, what do you know?" questions Sideswipe curiously.
"I've explained what I know," I answer.
"Well we don't know the extent to what you know," inputs Epps.
"What is it? An interrogation? Let's just assume I know just as much as everyone else," I reply looking away,
"Fair enough," shrugs Epps letting the subject drop which I'm thankful for.
"We won't push it if you don't want us to, Señorita," adds Fig.
Well, that's a first. Normally everyone wants information from me, not that I'm complaining.
"So what did you do in the previous world?" questions Mia. Back to that again.
"I think I'm just going to explore around again. Ratchet will catch up soon if I don't keep moving," I explain, ignoring her question.
"Wait, I'm sorry. I'm just curious and I was trying to make conversation," apologizes Mia.
"No. It's ok. I really do have to keep moving," I say moving to the edge.
"I still have to show you your room," notes Sideswipe.
"Yeah. That will be good. I'll love to finally have a shower. But first, we need to take a pit stop outside to get my bike," I agree.
Sideswipe offers his hand to me but I shake my head.
"I can walk," I comment denying his offer.
"But this way would be faster," replies Sideswipe still offering his hand.
That's true.
"Fine," I agree, nodding before hopping on his hand.
It feels...weird. Not cold, but not hot. It's warm and the metal is quite smooth and comfy.
"We'll catch you later, Miss Sedis," comments Fig.
"Yeah, we'll see you later," agrees Epps.
"It was nice meeting you, Vi," says Mia.
"See ya guys," I say before Sideswipe says his own goodbyes, turning around.
I put my arms out for balance and crouch down a little to regain my balance. Sideswipe puts his thumb up to help but I ignore it.
"No, I don't need help," I deny again.
Sideswipe looks down at me amused while walking. Well, not really walking more like rolling? Gliding? I mean he has wheels for feet or is it called pedes? I really need to brush up a bit on my Transformers knowledge. Anyway, it's quite smooth as he walks... glides... whatever. I'm just gonna call it gliding.
"Are all fleshes this stubborn?" questions Sideswipe tilting his head to the side slightly.
"It's human, not fleshy. And you're one to talk," I scoff.
"What do you mean?" asks Sideswipe confused.
"I mean you and your brother are the most stubborn mechs anyone would ever meet," I answer.
"You know about Sunny?" questions Sideswipe shocked that I even knows how he behaves.
"Yeah. And I've also been curious to how the bond works? I mean, can your really feel each other's emotions?" I question with interest.
It's actually really amazing if they can. They can use it to their advantage and use perfect teamwork. But that would be no good to me because I prefer to work solo. Wait... why aren't we moving? I look up to Sideswipe to see him speechless and frozen.
"Sideswipe? Sides? Please don't be glitched. I thought that's Prowl's thing," I comment turning around to look up at him.
If he falls now, I'm going to have to jump off when he's near the bottom. Thankfully, Sideswipe looks down at me, looking less frozen but still shocked.
"You know about the bond?" asks Sideswipe with surprise and curiosity.
"Yeah. Although I wasn't sure if it was a rumour or fact. From your expression, I'm guessing it's fact," I explain as he slowly starts gliding again.
"It's true. Me and Sunny has a bond because we're twins. We can sense each other's emotions and we can communicate without using a comlink," answers Sideswipe looking straight ahead.
"And that's what makes you two such amazing fighters," I comment.
"Pit yeah! Me and Sunny are the best fighters, anyone will ever come across!" exclaims Sideswipe enthusiastically.
"We should have a fight," I suggest.
"What?" questions Sideswipe surprised.
"We should fight. It will come in handy if I ever have to face off against a Decepticon." I explain more clearly.
"Are you kidding? I'l squash you," protests Sideswipe.
"Don't be too sure about that Sides. I've been fighting all my life. I've picked up a few things in my life time," I counter.
"You've got guts. I'll give you that little femme. But have you ever fought against giant alien robot like beings?" questions Sideswipe.
"Not alien ones," I reply, not realizing what I just let slip.
"What?" asks Sideswipe puzzled.
"Nothing. Stop here. That's my motorbike," I point out.
No need to talk about my past experiences. Sideswipe lowers his hand down for me and I open up the secret compartment, picking up my suit. I can't wait to get this on. It feels weird wearing normal clothes. I need my assassin suit on.
"Is my new room far from here?" I question.
"Not far. Since you're not a solider, you will be staying in one of the official liaisons room, near the middle of the base. You parked pretty close," explains Sideswipe as he lowers his hand.
I step on it again with my suit this time. It's easier to hold my balance this time round as he lifts his hand.
"You know what I've always wondered. Why do you humans wear clothing? Especially weak, flimsy clothing?" questions Sideswipe.
Ok... Not a question I was expecting. How can I explain this?
"Humans aren't like Cybertronians. It's like you wearing no armor and just stripped down to a protoform. Not only will we be unprotected but it makes us feel vulnerable, and we can be easily attacked," I try to explain.
"But what about really short clothes?" asks Sideswipe curiously.
I think he's referring to shorts and skirts.
"Those are to look appealing to the opposite sex," I explain.
You know, this isn't as uncomfortable as it seems.
"But how is that appealing? Wouldn't it make you look weak?" questions Sideswipe confused.
"You would think so. Lets just call it a weird human thing. Guys prefer woman who are weaker than them because it makes them look stronger. Of course, not all men are like that," I answer.
"You humans are confusing," replies Sideswipe shaking his head.
"You haven't seen the half of it," I mutter under my breath.
"Why don't human's wear armor instead? That would be much more efficient," suggests Sideswipe even more confused.
"People who are likely to get injured because of their job roles such as working in the army or police force do. But civilians and people who don't have dangerous jobs don't need to wear armor. It's because they most likely are not going to be attacked. That and it's not very fashionable," I explain the best I can.
"What about you? That item of clothing doesn't look very strong," points out Sideswipe.
"Looks can be deceiving. It's a suit I made myself. It's nice and flexible so it allows me to move with speed and grace. But at the same time, it's incredibly strong. It's fire proof and bullet proof, except at extremely close range. It's very effective in other ways as well," I explain.
"Like what?" asks Sideswipe curiously.
"You'll see," I smirk.
I can't give away all of my secrets, can I?
"I take it you've been fighting for a while," comments Sideswipe, making the smirk drop off my face.
"My whole life," I reply numbly.
"But what about your family? It can't be true what you said earlier. Family should stick together," says Sideswipe looking down at me.
I look away, resisting the urge to growl. Not at him but at the mention of my family.
"I never had a family," I say my voice low, feeling a hole in my heart.
"But you said-" starts Sideswipe but I interrupt him.
"I think I'll walk. You know stretch my legs. This is just wasting your time anyway. You could just give me directions," I interrupt.
"There's no point. We're here now anyway," replies Sideswipe as he comes to a stop.
He lowers his hand and I jump off quickly.
"Someone will come pick you up at 12:30AM to escort you to the meeting," comments Sideswipe as I stand outside my door.
"Thanks Sideswipe," I reply before opening the door.
"It's no problem, Vi. I had nothing better to do anyway. Besides, I learnt a bit more about humans even though you all are still confusing to me," says Sideswipe.
"Trust me. It won't get any clearer," I sigh, making Sideswipe look at me confused.
I shake my head before saying, "See you later, Sideswipe."
I hear Sideswipe say a brief goodbye as I enter my new living quarters. I turn on a light to see quite a posh room. For a military base, that is. It's got a flat screen TV and a nice couch. A nice looking kitchen which is attached. It must be some important and grouchy official in order for them to spare money for a flat screen along with other useless but entertaining things. I decide to explore my quarters while already looking out for escape exits in case I need to make a speedy exit. I notice another room and I choose to go look in there.
It's a bedroom. It's got a nice, comfortable looking bed with silk sheets. A double wardrobe with mirrors on them. I's got a nice balcony as well. Its probably to be eye to eye with any Cybertronians. I notice an attached room and I speed towards it already knowing what it probably is. I look in to see that I'm correct. A bathroom. Finally, a lovely bathroom. As stupid as it is, I feel giddy inside. I've been waiting to have a shower for so long. It's got a walk in shower and a luxurious deep bath as well as a toilet and a sink. To be honest, I could easily get use to this. I throw my suit on my bed to wear later before deciding to get into the shower. I strip down and look at my left arm to look at the damage. It's... It's almost healed! It's only been a couple of days at most. It should take at least a week. I know I heal a bit quicker than the average human but this is a bit weird. Maybe it's a side effect of jumping dimensions?...Or I'm just being paranoid and I read way too many fanfictions. What about my leg? I look at my leg to see that it's not as healed as my arm but still a little more healed than it should be.
I leave my belt near the shower so I can reach for it easily if I'm attacked. You can never be too careful. I get in and turn the shower on. My mind starts to think of the conversation between me and Sideswipe as the water cleans my body of all the dirt and sweat. He wouldn't understand. How could he? He's had Sunstreaker his whole life. Someone who he can rely on, someone whose loyal. That's what family is suppose to be. He wouldn't understand that not all families are like that. He believes family should stick together. But that's because all Sideswipe and Sunstreaker has had is each other. It makes me a little envious. Even through war, they stick together. They have each other. I have no one. It's probably for the better though. If I had a brother or sister we would probably been turned against each other. Not only that but they would have a tough life and they probably be dead by the time they are 12. I wish I would of been that lucky. I shake my head to get rid of these depressing thoughts and feelings. I just got to play with the cards life has dealt me...even if they are pretty rubbish. I put shampoo and conditioner in my hair and I try my best to unscramble the knots in my hair as I wash it. My muscles finally relax after being so tense. It feels so nice to relax after so long. This shower was so overdue. Unfortunately, I do need to get out sometime. I've got that meeting to go to.
I get out and start to dry myself off before getting changed into my suit then I proceeded to dry my hair. I finally feel normal again. I look at my reflection and quickly cover my left eye with my black hair in it's usual style. My purple highlights are still there. I don't really know when it's going to come out but I know not for a while. I pick up my belt and put it round my hips to complete my outfit. I had to check before I put it on that no one's messed with it. You know, put any tracking devices on it or something. It's not long before someone knocks on my door.
"Come on out, little femme. Otherwise we're going to be late," says a voice outside.
They sent Ironhide to fetch me. Seriously? I open the door to Ironhide and I lean on the doorpost.
"Oh look who it is. Good old Irona-" I start but I'm interrupted.
"Watch your mouth, femme. I may be old but I can still squash you," threats Ironhide taking a step forward.
"I'll like to see you try," I smirk confidently, folding my arms.
"I would love to but we don't have the time for it. We got to go to a meeting that you insist we have," replies Ironhide.
"Fine," I say before stepping into the corridor, shutting the door behind me.
I turn around before seeing Ironhide's hand right in front of me, ready for me to step on.
"You're kidding right? I'm not stepping on your hand. You'll squash me!" I exclaim.
"Don't be silly. I'll have to wipe your guts off my servo," replies Ironhide rolling his optics.
"That makes me feel a while lot better," I say sarcastically.
"Come on," says Ironhide impatiently, looking down at me.
"I can't believe they sent you," I comment as I step on his hand.
"That makes two of us," replies Ironhide as I regain my balance while he lifts his hand.
He puts his thumb up to help support me but I shake my head. I don't need any support. He yet again rolls his optics at me.
"So you still think I'm a spy?" I question curiously.
"Let's just say I haven't ruled it out," answers Ironhide looking at me warily.
"Even after my evidence?" I ask.
"That you destroyed yourself before I could properly scan it," argues back Ironhide.
"But you saw it, right?" I question.
"...Yes but it could of been fake which is probably why you destroyed it before we found out," insists Ironhide.
"That wasn't why I destroyed it," I protest.
"Then why did you?" asks Ironhide curiously.
"I don't have to answer to you," I say folding my arms.
"Wrong femme. If you cause any type of trouble here, you will answer to me," threats Ironhide.
"Trust me. I know," I reply.
I don't doubt that Ironhide will punish me in some way if I somehow betray them.
Before either of us can continue the conversation, we arrive at our destination: The meeting hall. Ironhide walks in and I see all the Autobots there: Prime, Sideswipe and Ratchet. I quickly avert my eyes from Ratchet who doesn't look impressed with me since I've been avoiding him. Lennox and Epps as well as a few other military personal are there for the meeting. Strangely, they are all seating at a huge Autobot size table. The Autobots are seating in huge seats while the humans are standing up on the table. Ironhide lowers his hand on the table so I can jump off. Once on the table, Ironhide seats down behind me.
"Is everyone here?" questions Prime to which Lennox nods in answer.
"Let us begin then," announces Prime officially beginning the meeting.
"First off we need Miss Sedis to explain everything to do with the machine in detail," comments Lennox making everyone's head turn to me.
I step forward, trying to decide where to start.
"Most of what I'm going to say is a repeat of what I said earlier but I'll start from the top. I was sent on a mission to retrieve some information. I was sent to SimLock facility to see what they was doing. There was a machine there that was created by Michael Despiadado. I don't know what it was made of. Some type of weird metal. It's purpose is to transport objects or people from one place to another. Another purpose is time travel and apparently jumping from one dimension to another. I was currently fighting against someone on the other side of the room when the machine turned on by itself, or at least it seemed that way. People started fleeing the room shouting that it's overloading and that it's not possible for it to be turning on but it did. As it did it created strong wind, catching my attention. A blinding white light appeared in the centre, swirling around before blasting out. It created a powerful wave of wind which made me fly across the room hitting the wall. It knocked me out. The next thing I knew, I woke up in this world. I thought that the machine was reduced to dust since earlier on I placed bombs around the area. But it occurred to me that someone must of turned on the machine from this side. That would explain how the machine turned on by itself. Someone must of moved the machine to make me believe it was destroyed," I explain.
"But why?" questions Lennox.
"That's what I don't understand," I say folding my arms.
"From what you said it sounds like you didn't go through the machine," points out Epps.
That's true. I myself didn't walk through the portal the machine created.
"But it's the only logical explanation. How else did I get here?" I question.
"I don't know," answers Epps.
"Maybe someone pulled me through then. I was unconscious," I add, thinking it through.
"Again, why?" asks Ironhide.
"I don't know. Why pull me through then leave me as soon as I'm on the other side? It doesn't make any sense," I reply.
There's got to be something else. Something I'm missing.
"What I want to know is why we had to have this meeting now and not at a later time?" asks one of the military officials.
"Don't you understand what this means?" I ask.
I am so tired of repeating myself. I'm going to record myself and play it back to anyone who asks the same question.
"Have you not been listening to a word I've said? It's a time machine. They can change history! And even if they don't, it can transfer people, objects, weapons, machines, etc. There's no telling what they will do with it. The longer the machine is missing, the more chance they have to use it and change history, as well as other serious damage. That's why it's vital we find them ASAP," I explain, my patience running thin as I have to restrain myself from growling.
"It will give us a huge advantage if we have the machine in our grasp," adds another government official.
"I would like to examine the machine and see what components it's made out of to see what makes it function," comments Ratchet thinking of the scientific advantages.
"No. Once we find it, we destroy it," I order, making my point clear.
"What! No way! Think of all the things we can do with it, learn from it. It's power will give us a huge advantage against our enemies," exclaims one of the military officials standing up in shock.
"That's exactly why it should be destroyed! It's too powerful to be kept around. If it fell into the wrong hands, then it's game over. The end. No do overs. Bye, bye," I reply, my voice raising like my anger, as my eyes narrow.
"It will be a great opportunity. We can't destroy it. Besides, who are you to decide what we will do with it?" argues the military officer.
I growl as I take a threatening step forward. I hear movement behind me, probably Ironhide getting ready in case I attack someone. Before I can argue back, a voice beats me to it.
"Ahem...We can decide what to do with it once we find it. We need to locate it so the best thing to do is go back o the site where it was last seen. Miss Sedis, can you guide us there?" asks Prime trying to steer the conversation away from a argument.
"Yes. It's a few hours away from here on the north-east. I can take you there easily," I answer with a nod, as I stop glaring at the stupid official.
"Good. we will investigate the property and see if they've left any clues behind. How soon will we be ready tomorrow?" questions Prime.
"I can have a team ready by 1300 hours tomorrow," answers Lennox.
"Good. Take Sideswipe with you and anyone you see necessary for the mission," orders Prime.
"Yes sir," nods Lennox, probably already deciding who's coming on the mission.
Hopefully nobody annoying and no one I'm going to want to put a dagger through. I don't work well with teams.
"Miss Sedis. I want you to listen to Major Lennox and stick with his team. Follow his orders," commands Prime.
I yet again resist the urge to growl.
"I don't play well with others and I especially don't like following orders," I say keeping my voice level.
I get a glare from Ironhide as well as a few others like Lennox. I can see it in his eyes a silent message 'play nice'. I roll my eyes before deciding something.
"Fine. I'll try but no promises," I agree reluctantly.
I can at least try. t is Lennox and Epps and I respect them after everything they've done and there's no harm in me... obeying orders. At least, not these orders. I hate orders but I guess I'm going to have to suck it up for now. Prime gives a tiny smile at my reply and I turn my head away to see Ironhide displeased with my answer still but at the same time, he isn't going to push it.
"I think that's everything sorted out. Everyone rest up for tomorrow. Meeting adjourned," announces Prime.
I turn around to Ironhide as he holds a hand out for me and others to step on so we can get down. I stand still keeping my balance as the other officials try not to fall over. I mentally debate whether I should push off the official who annoyed me and make it look like an accident. In the end, I decide it's not worth it. I'll get in major trouble if I got caught. Before I can change my mind, Ironhide's hand reaches the floor and we get off.
"Ahem!"
I turn around to see Ratchet next to Ironhide, glaring down at me. Probably because I've been avoiding him.
"Heeeeyyy Ratchet," I draw out looking at my escape options.
Fortunately, the door to leave is right behind me so I can run if need be.
"You need a check up," says Ratchet bluntly.
"Maybe some other time, Ratchet," I dismiss, waving my hand.
"What? After you're lying dead on the ground from the side effects of jumping in between worlds? I don't think so. Your health is a main concern at this moment in time," insists Ratchet.
"If so then you should let me recharge. It's late and it's important for humans to get recharge and rest. If we don't then it can be bad for us, especially if I'm going on a mission tomorrow. Now wouldn't be the best time," I protest, using logical points.
I wait for his answer as his optics narrow in anger.
"I suppose that is logical..." admits Ratchet reluctantly.
I didn't realize my muscles were so tense until my muscles start to relax. I nearly give out a sigh but I stop myself.
"...You'll have to come in before you go on the mission," continues Ratchet.
So close!
"Ha! Thought you escaped, didn't you?" laughs Ironhide making me throw a glare in his direction.
"You know, tomorrow might not be the best ti-" I try to say but I'm interrupted.
"I'll expect you to be in medical ward in a few hours time before your mission. I will not be happy if you're not on time," states Ratchet before going off.
"How about if I don't turn up at all?" I mumble under my breath, however, it's loud enough for Ironhide to hear.
"That is how you unleash the Hatchet," answers Ironhide giving me a little warning.
I'll decide what to do about it tomorrow, right now I'm ready for some sleep. I let Ironhide know that so he can escort me back. Don't I feel lucky? Getting escorted to my own room just so they know I'm not sneaking off. It's not long until we arrive and we go our separate ways with Ironhide warning me not to sneak off. Which of course, I take no notice of. I can sneak around if I want to but I'm more concerned about going to sleep. I have a big day tomorrow. The first of the investigations. Hopefully, we'll get everything sorted out soon. My last thoughts before falling into slumber is we'll have to wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Ever got the sneaky suspicion that something's not right? Yeah, I know being sucked into a different world where fictional characters are real, comes under the category of not right but something else. I feel like I'm missing something. Something important. I don't know. Maybe it's paranoia after playing the criminal life for so long but I can't help it. Maybe I am missing something. It could be something small. Whatever it is I'm sure I'll figure it out. Nothing escapes my notice but strangely I feel blind. I feel like I'm not in control. Heh...like I was in control to begin with. But I'm use to working alone. Riding alone, knowing where I'm going, knowing what my next mission is, who my next victim is. This is different. This journey has left me blindfolded. Like everywhere is foggy and I don't have a clue where I'm going. Oh well, guess I got to hang on to my ride. Even if I feel blind and paranoid. It's not just me, is it?