Chapter 4

"Let's go."

Brina went over to the computer and punched a few keys.

"I've programmed the coordinates for Cybertron. I also programmed the computer to go back into stasis after we've warped."

"How did you know how to do all that?"

"I have no clue. But let's not worry about it. The gate is going to open in two minutes. We should hurry up."

The pair managed to find and don spacesuits (kinda like the ones Rad and the other Armada kids wore) and made it to the warp gate with only a few moments to spare before they were whisked away on what seemed to be an invisible star to the other side of the galaxy.

When Brina and Neil came to, they were on the outskirts of what appeared to be a thriving city of some kind. They looked around with wonder at the buildings and the massive Transformers making their way around the area. It was like something from out of their dreams.

"Cybertron," they whispered together.

"Hey!" called a rough, nasal voice from behind them. The startled children turned to face none other than a Transformer wearing a violet emblem, painted on his body.

"Cyclonus," Neil said, looking up at the Decepticon.

"Hey! How the heck do you who I am, kid?! Oh, well, that's important right now. You two better start talkin' or I'll alert our Head of Security. And trust me, he knows how to make Humans talk," replied Cyclonus, leveling his blaster at the children.

"Cyclonus, put that pea shooter away and get back to patrolling. I'll deal with these two. You did well to get on the comm when you noticed them, but they're only kids and we don't need to be waving blasters at them, okay," called another Transformer from behind.

Cyclonus was thoroughly embarrassed and turned to face his superior with the red emblem on his chest and a yellow body with bright blue optics.

"Yes, sir."

"Hotshot!" cried Neil and Brina together. They both smiled in recognition and turned back to look at each other, just as confused as to how they both knew the name of this Autobot. The words were unspoken, but the communication was clear as a bell.

"Wait just a second. You two have me at a bit of a disadvantage. You seem to know me, but I don't know you. Mind tellin' me who you are, kids?" inquired the Autobot gently, kneeling down to get a better look at them.

"I'm Neil. This is Brina. We found your base and found a way to program your warp computer and then follow you to Cybertron."

"What?!"

It took a moment while Neil and Brina, in turn, explained everything as best as they knew how. Hotshot listened patiently, turning the facts over in his mind. Somehow, these kids knew everything about the Transformers, but couldn't explain how. Neither could Hotshot, if it came to that. But he was pretty sure he knew where to get some answers.

"All right, kids. Hop in. I'm going to take you to Optimus Prime. You can explain all of this to him. Maybe there's a way to figure it out."

Hotshot transformed into his vehicle form, and the children obediently got in the car and went with the Head of Security.

~Next Chapter will be up As Soon As Possible (ASAP). I don't know how long it might take, but just bear with me, okay. As always, reviews and suggestions are welcome and appreciated!