2016: There had been a lot of complaints and protests from the locals, but
Servabot Base was built on the outskirts of a little Washington state town
alled Gig Harbor. Of all the bases, it was clearly the third largest.
Many questioned the logic of placing a base in such a populace, but Tetra
Reris knew that the Trechercons rarely trifled with humans or with towns
offering little energy possibilities, so the issues raised were soon put
to rest. Besides, the Trechercons' base, Amazon, was located in a remote
part of eastern Washington and she wanted to keep a close optic on them.
Being allied to the Autobots for only a year, Tetra Reris found she knew
about one-third of them really well and that she'd met, even briefly,
about two-thirds. She wasn't satisfied with this and wished to know them
all. She was sure her warriors felt the same, so she decided to have an
official base warming party. Tetra made sure each guest was greeted by her
as they drove, flew, or walked in. The first to arrive were from
Hydro-Base, all of which she knew since she and her warriors spent a
better part of six months with them as their base was being built.
"Hey Tetra, who else is coming?" queried Commander Elliot.
"I only extended the invitations and left it at that. I do hope that
the Autobots who've I've not met or do not know very well will come." the
aquamarine, light blue, orange, blue and light green form of Tetra Reris
replied.
"Do we count Tee Ree?" asked the purple, red and white Depth.
Tetra frowned, she hated that nickname he'd given her, "Yes."
"That's good to hear, and to think we thought no one wanted to know
us." the red, purple and white Shadow said with a chuckle.
The tri-yellow colored Magmorta stepped in between the two and escorted
them quickly out of harms way.
"Thanks Maggie." the Commander called after her, "Don't worry about
them Tetra, Mag will keep them tightly reigned and if they outlive their
welcome, she'll see to it they go home." Tetra nodded and smiled a bit.
"Hey, I hear there's a party going on here." a voice said.
"That could only be Hot Rod." the Commander commented as she and
Tetra turned toward the red and yellow youth.
"Anyone else from the Ozarks come with you?" Tetra asked.
"Sure did." he replied with a smile.
"Hey Rodder, come 'ere." called Depth. The youths face went dour.
"Urr, wish he didn't come. Shadow and Magmorta I can dig, but
Depth.. I'd rather dig a hole and bury him neck deep." he sighed.
Tetra and the Commander stifled a chuckle as he leisurely made his way
toward Depth. Tetra was quick to catch her composure when the gray Blue
Streak arrived with an attractive blue-gold female at his side.
"Introduce yourself." he whispered.
With an unsure nod and a look of uneasiness in her optics, the blue
armored female managed a warm smile. "I'm Goldwind, we've not met Tetra
Reris."
"Pleased to meet you Goldwind. I'm glad you and Blue Streak could
come." Tetra said with a sincere smile.
"Whey hey, look at the dish." cried Depth.
"Shut it you." Hot Rod retorted.
"You're going to base right now." Magmorta put in and grasped
Depths' arm firmly.
"Come on Maggie, we just got here. I swear I'll watch my tongue."
Depth griped.
"And your hands, watch those too." Shadow said with a friendly jab.
"Yeah, yeah." Depth grumped and crossed his arms.
Commander Elliot asked, "Where's Commander Reeder?"
"She couldn't come. There may be some Decepticon activity in our
area soon."
"So we can't stay long." Blue Streak finished.
"Why don't you go mingle while you can." Tetra replied.
"Good idea." Blue Streak said and led Silverwind toward the
refreshments table.
"I notice Bebop's not here." Tetra said to the Commander.
"Yeah, he complained about it too, but he knows I can't leave it
undefended. Hopefully Blare won't get on me for that, I understand those
two are an item." she grinned.
"When did this happen?" Tetra asked.
"You didn't know?" she replied.
"It's not in me to pry into my warriors personal lives." Tetra stated.
"I'd better give you an update on who's seeing who cuz your warriors
have been dating behind your back." the Commander said with a smile, "On
the other hand, with this open house, I'd reckon their boyfriends will
find an excuse to come, so you'll find out soon enough." Tetra sighed
deeply and nodded. By a half an hour what the Commander said came about.
"I never realized how many had paired up." Tetra exclaimed.
"Does that surprise you?" Commander Elliot queried.
"In a way, yes. But I'm happy for them, their welfare has always
been my top priority." Tetra replied
Commander Elliot nodded and noticed how the Servabot gazed upon each
couple with a wishful glint. She decided not to voice anything about this
and instead turned her thoughtful gaze on the couples. It was later that
the room grew quiet and all looked toward the entrance. Tetra let out a
small gasp when she noticed who was paying a visit.
The red, white and blue Autobot Commander cast a slow, sweeping look
around the room before saying. "So this is where a good part of my
warriors went."
"Hey, Big Red." Depth exclaimed, Prime gave him withering glare.
"What brings you here, Optimus?" Tetra asked.
"A sense of curiosity that has been answered." he replied.
"How's that?" Commander Elliot queried.
"When one warrior sneaks off base with regularity, the Commander has
to wonder what that warrior is up to. So when all these gentlemen took
leave, I just had to know where they were going. Tetra, may I see you a
moment?" Optimus stated.
That made Tetra go stiff from shock for all a second. She glanced
nervously at the Commander and then made her way toward him. The
conversation among the couples picked up and the whispered words of the
two Commanders was unheard. Commander Elliot watched the pair until Prime
turned to leave. Tetras' face was somber, but her optics were like stars.
She had it bad for Prime and the Commander knew it.
"So, what he say?" Commander Elliot asked.
"A word on how we both didn't know about this and that we should not
feel like we did something to convince them to date behind our backs."
Tetra shrugged.
"Why do I get the feeling he said more than that?" the Commander
asked, "Never mind, that's your business. Now go mingle already, this'll
be all that shows it seems."
"It's enough Commander Elliot. All the ones I need to know better
are here." she looked a bit sad.
"Except Optimus, Tetra? Listen, I know how you feel about him, it's
hard not to notice that look in your optics when he shows." Tetra sighed,
"Heartbreak is hard, but you'll get over it. Try to let go Tetra, or
you'll take a lot longer to love again."
Tetra nodded and wondered off into the gathered crowd.