Denny Clay
Clearly your brother was an idiot but he was a lovable idiot. Your thoughts was on him as you approached. You hadnt seen him in years and figured it was due time. You halted your vehicle at the front gate to his Scrapyard and got out. You stepped up to him com and pressed the button.
"Denny Clay...You home?...Claire here." you called. All silent. You slowly pondered your options. He could be gone and you knew his secret back door. Silently you padded off towards the otherside of the scrapyard. There was heavy thumping inside that indicated someone was in there. 'Always interesting,' you thought as you continued on your way.
You found the back entrance and entered the scrapyard. What you found shocked you. there before you was a massive Green and Black dino statue made out of metal and LED lights.
"Way cool Denny-o" You spoke softly and placed a hand on the leg of the dino. Strangely it felt like it trembled but that couldn't be right. It was a statue. As you walked around the large dino, There were several vehicles, clean and to be in Mint condition. "Wow brother," you thought aloud as you gazed at all the muscule cars, an ambulance, a large red and blue truck. you walked up on a Red, Orange and black sleek looking car. It was beautiful. almost afraid to touch it, you hovered your hand above the scratch free surface and gently grazed your fingertips across the hood. It also felt like it trembled. 'How Odd?' you think as a sound comes from where you knew his house was located and caught your not so little nephew stumble out carrying a bag of popcorn and soda. You was expecting a warm welcome. however, what you got was a stricten look of panic as he turns around towards you.
"Oh...Uh ...Aunt Claire...I didnt know you were here...Whend you get here...Dad should be back any minute now."He sounded fake like he was trying to hide something.
"Great, Ill just wait for him then." You claim brightly and pat him on the shoulder.
A loud beeping sound came from somewhere and suddenly the ground started shaking. a large shadow was casted over both you and Russel. You watched the odd panicked look on his face and slowly glanced over your shoulder to the now towering robot being that looked down at you. Fear didn't even express the jolt that ran threw your being. As if you somehow forgot to breath, you felt lightheaded and then Blackness overtook you and you fell to the ground.
You felt yourself coming too some time later as Russel and now your Brother Fretted over you.
"Denny?...!" it all came back suddenly and you bolted forward into a sitting position. You quickly took in your surroundings. All the cars were gone as well as the large robotic being. You knew you had seen it and you glared at your brother. Your Bearings came back and you rose to your feet.
"Easy Claire, That was uh...a nasty fall." Denny offered which you glared more at him.
"Cut the Crap Denny Clay...I know what I saw...Where is it?...Where are the other Vehicles?" You pointed and then crossed your arms across your chest.
To your suprise he smiled back and then completely disreguarded your question.
"Its alright Guys, You can trust her." He called out loud. 'Guys?' you think and then realized much too late that there was indeed more that one of them.
You stood there dumbfounded as the vehicles one by one drove into the scrapyard and then transformed right before your eyes.
Your brother chose that moment to step up behind you and he gave you the biggest smile you had ever seen. "Claire Clay...Meet the Autobots. They mean us humans no harm."
You stare up at the towering giants. a yellow and black one with soft eyes approached and kneeled down. "Hello there. My name is Bumblebee. We are whats known as a Robotic Alien Race Offically called Cybertonians from Cybertron. Were here on earth to capture prisoners that has escaped. "
You glanced at all of them with wide eyes as your gaze landed on the one you saw before. He noticed this and approached much like Bumblebee did. To you he looked much like a samurai.
He offered his large hand down and flexed his index finger at you. "I am Drift, My apologies for frightening you Little Flower." You felt drawn towards him and without thinking you reached out and placed your hand around his index finger. He's made of metal and you expected to it to be cold but it was suprisingly warm. you smiled up at him. He nodded and pulled away.
Thats how you met the autobots and now you were adopted into their group like you were meant to be. In a short time you learned much about the lot of them and decided to help them as much as possible. The dino bot was a bit much but he more than made up for it with his cute innocence. It was another large bot that had you confused. The orange , red and black bot, Drift often chose to seclude himself when they werent on their missions and you often wondered why the others allowed him to be alone like that. You chose one night to go and talk to him. He just seemed to radiate loneliness It bothered you for some reason.
You easily located him at the back of the scrapyard just sitting next to a pile of discarded shelves.
"Hey there Big guy. you ok?" You offered letting him know you were approaching. His optics found you as you stepped up to him. He offered a small smiled but it didnt seem to reach his eyes as he acknowledged you. "You need not concern yourself with me Little Flower. I am finding it hard to find peace this night." He claimed and looked up to the sky. The sun was setting and the little specks of lights started to become more visible. You studied him more closely as his eyes radiated sadness.
"Drift, I May not be able offer the level of comfort that you need but, If you ever need to just talk, Im always avaliable...As well as your comrades. They care greatly and respect you." You stated and patted his Pede and turned to go.
"Thank you Claire." He spoke softly and before you could take two steps you were scooped up into his large hand and hoisted up closer to his face. To say you were shocked was an understatement but that soon melted away as you gaze at his smile. He closed his optics and tilted his down slightly. This brought his forhelm against your body and you instinctly press your cheek to his forhelm as well. He was so warm and he smelled strangely like tea leaves and spice. He suddenly gave a low hum and pulled back. He smiled so warmly back at you.
"I think perhaps I have now found my peace. Would you mind staying here with me while I meditate?" He asked lightly and you found yourself indulging his request with a smile of your own. He shifted you so you could sit on his shoulder.
It wasn't long before some of the others would poke and joke with him about his sudden attachment towards you. His minicons were equally just as attached and you found them simply adorable. They would always come and defend their master's pride and dignity...however this only seemed to add fuel to the fire as a red speedster name Sideswipe continued to prode him. Finally you couldn't take it anymore and took matters into your hands.
"You should stop!" You called out which grabbed everyones attention.
"Oh come on, its not like im hurting him any. I think he secretly likes it...and you for that matter." Sideswipe Smuggly stated and Crossed his arms across his chasiss.
"So what, if he does or doesnt...Nobody's poking fun for you affliction to Windblade. Im suprised if she doesnt gag from how much you smother her with your constant attention. If Im able to supply a little piece of Peace and serenity to him, then whats it to you?" you stormed off and went to go get something to eat.
"She's right you know, Leave Drift alone. He's not been himself since the recon mission with you, Windblade and Optimus. If she can help him then leave it at that." You hear Bumblebee claim and you catch Optimus gaze as you strolled by. He nodded solemly to you with a smile and directed his attention back to the data pad he had.
Something was eating at you for the rest of the day. Something that Sideswipe had said. The real sad thing was, it was you that was smothering Drift and you found you could resist being near him. You always felt some magnetic pull in his direction. He always accepted you and it was starting to affect you to the point that, that his mere name almost had you blushing.
Growling to yourself you kicked a can that rolled into your path. 'Of all the beings on this planet for me to catch feelings for...It has to be a 40 foot Robot man.' You grumbled at the thought as you raided Denny's Resturant kitchen.
"Little Flower, You seem agitated today...Something is wrong?" Came Drift's voice. You wanted to suddenly cringe at his observation. You looked up through the Large glass tiles that lined the roof. He was staring down at you with concern. Before you could even answer His minicons Jetstorm and Slipstream started explaining. You chose to direct your attention back to your task at hand. Frying hamburgers for you three humans to eat. You completely ignored What was happening outside.
After you ate and cleaned up you ventured out to find that everyone was gone. Most likely on a mission. You decided to go find the minicon Fixit and see if he needed any help.
You were thoroughly suprised to find the former leader and medic here. Optimus and Ratchet was there with Fixit and they all three acknowledged you as you approached.
"Claire. Greetings is there something you need?" Fixit offered and you shook your head and then added. " actually that's exactly what I was going to ask you. But it looks like you have plenty of help So I'll just go find something else."
"Actually...There is something if your willing. As big as we are...There are places that we cant gain access to unless you were with us." Ratchet spoke and Optimus gave a stern gaze at the medic.
"Anything to help, what can I do?"You asked proudly and Ratchet nodded and started explaining the situation.
Thats how you ended up where you were now. This was beyond weird and Ratchet seemed to find enjoyment from your distress as you pulled at the skirt. It was just above your knees. You had a labcoat with a badge and a clipboard. You turned to glance over your shoulder at the ambulance. This was important and you did agree to this. You pushed the fake glasses up the bridge of your nose. Then proceeded to infiltrate the science lab Facility looking for a special energon that he had tracked to this location.
After some careful persuation, you found it and was instantly mystified at its energy. Pinkish red Swirls of light radiated from it. Ratchet said to becareful to not to touch it and You was to com in it's location so that they could retieve it without casualties. 'How to clear the facility so that they could get it...Hmmm' you thought as you looked around and noticed a vial of something that resembled gas. You carefully bumped into the table and it flew to the ground and shattered. You covered your mouth and started to fake coughing and claiming to gas. People instantly started to panick and you started to evacuate with the staff. You found a closet in the mists of all the stress and you ducked in and locked the door.
"Soon the building will be empty due to a gas exposure. Come and get the energon."You commed and Ratchet instantly responded.
"An Actual Gas exposure or a ruse?" He asked. You Couldn't actually confirm that one as you explained that you caused a little accident that made everyone evacuate.
"What is your location?" Optimus asked and you directed him to your closet. He pulled it open and pulled you up into his grasp then made his way out with Ratchet carrying the energon. Both transformed and the three of you headed back to the scrapyard.
Everyone was already back when the three of you returned. You hopped out of Optimus's Cab and someone whistled. You looked towards its source to find Sideswipe Looking Suspicious at Drift. He was staring wide eyed at you and then Swipe. YOu knew he didn't cat call you out just now but that look on his face was daring you to wink at him and without better judgment you did just that and turned, walking to your trailer that Denny let you use as a sleeping quarters.
You heard a growl and a slam of metal. A flash of red and Drifts outstretched, clenched fist. You giggled at the fact that Drift just lanched Sideswipe. You Kicked your heels off and walked barefooted the rest of the way almost skipping in giddiness. Your trailer was located in the far corner of the scrapyard and you loved it. You were almost there when you heard an engine rev and come up behind you. You knew it was Drift, You didn't even need to look as you smiled and twirled around on your tiptoes like a ballerina. The labcoat twirled around you as you swirled barefooted. You giggled as he revved again and this time he open his door for you to climb in. You grinned. "And where might you be whisking me away to?"
"Climb in and find out." He countered and there was something in his voice that sounded like a challenge and you found you couldnt resist. Without hesitation you were in the driver seat. and he was speeding out the back entrance.
You both ended up deep in the woods and near a waterfall. He had you locked inside him and for some reason he wouldn't let you get out. You was concerned and you guessed he could sense your feelings. He gave a quivering hum.
"I find myself...Longing to be in your prescence. You bring me much peace and I...wish...I could ...Sigh" He claimed brokenly. To you it almost sounded like a confession, one that you werent sure you were ready to hear, one he wasn't completely ready to share. You hugged the steeringwheel as if to comfort him. " Its ok Drift." you offered.
"Something about the way you are dressed and the way you looked at me earlier made me feel strange. I have never felt that way before. Something Churned my motors and I couldn't control my actions. While Sideswipe deserved the hit, the fact that I lost control of myself to sink to his level and react is something I have never done." He claimed almost humiliatingly. It stung you slightly that you caused his distress. " Im sorry Drift...I lost my control too. For a while now...I have been developing feelings towards you and your minicons...For them its like an older sibling feeling but towards you...its much different and I'm scared." YOu explained and suddenly he changed to his main form. You were now seated in his hand with your legs dangling. He dropped down to a relaxed lotus sitting positin. There was a worried look on his face and you patted his hand.
"Not of you Silly... Of myself and my wayward heart."You corrected he hummed and once again snuggled his face into you. "But...I like your Wayward Heart." He claimed and you smiled. YOu couldn't help it as you welcomed the warmth that softly radiated from his face.
" Jetstorm and Slipstream told me what you said to Sideswipe. And to be frankly Honest, I do like you...greatly. To the point that I can find no peace unless you are with me Little Flower." He said as he pulled back slightly to look more clearly at you.
You smiled happily at him and leaned in to kiss his cheek. He turned just in time for you to kiss the corner of his lips (Derma). You Blushed as you realized what had happened and he looked shocked at you and Blushed a bright blue. He softened his gaze upon you and smiled gently.
The two of you just sat there under the slowly drifting clouds in a peaceful serenity of just being in the others prescence. It felt good to be in his hands, Knowing that you were safe. He was beautiful in every way. You realized your thoughts again and blushed. he didn't seem to notice as you glanced at him from your perch there in his hands. They were like a fortress on which you sat.
"Claire...Please...kiss me again." He requested in a hushed tone. He looked down to you as he rose you back towards his face. You flipped your legs around so you could face him. He was adorning that bluish blush as he watched you. YOu reached up with both arms open wide so he could bring his face closer. Your eyes drifted shut as you slowly pressed your smaller lips against his mouth. Lightning danced behind your eyelids as you moaned into the kiss.
" MASTER DRIFT! BUMBLEBEE IS REQUESTING BACKUP!" Came a sudden call from a very distressed minicon, ruining the moment the two of you were sharing. 'Perhaps it is for the best.' you think as Drift set you down as the minicon Slipstream approached. Drift Slowly rose to his feet and looked back at you for a concentrated focused minute.
"I will go see what the problem is, Slipstream, could you escort Claire back to our base?" He directed and headed off.
"Miss Clay?" Came Slipstreams voice that snapped you out of your trance. You looked to Him and smiled. He was slightly taller than yourself. His armor was red with a little bits of black and gold. He was holding his elbow out for you to take,' Like a gentleman' You thought as you took it and headed back towards the base.
"I have never seen Master Drift act like this. He is always so guarded with his feeling and yet when it comes to you, He forgets all of that...This can be dangerous but...it is aslo good, I feel." He claimed as the two of you walked. "It Brings a sense of Normalcy to him instead of him being awkward towards situations...though I have to say that earlier was quite a shock."He continued with a chuckle.
"Have you and Jetstorm been with him long?" You asked and the minicon looked to you and smiled. "Well Yes...He basically found me and my twin brother when he woke for the first time out of stasis. It was during the War on Cybertron, we were scared and he took us up and shaped us to what you see today. Back then he was not so nice. He was hard and Difficult to deal with...But he never gave up on us and we in turn always believed his intentions were justified. He never chose violence though it seemed to always come down it. I often wished that I could remove it from him so he never had to fight...But that is not the way of things."
You smile warmly up at him and his adirmiration to his master. They often seemed like children with their constant curiosity, that you had to remind yourself that they were anything but children.
"I have seen how you looked at my master. As well as how he looks to you. There is something there that I hope stays. Hes...Happy." He continued. the back gate was coming into veiw, and you couldn't help the giddiness that was creeping back into your body. That was the last thing that you could remember. Suddenly you were whisked away at high speed. The air was knocked out you and darkness followed. All you could distenguish was Slipstreams voice calling before everything faded.
You came too and quickly realized you were in some kind of cage. A large birdcage. You rose up slightly and looked about the outside of your confines. Where were you at? Movement caught your eyes as a large gray figure with wolf like features approached. He gave a soft smile but you could read the cruelty behind it. " Well hello there little human." He spoke with sugar like words and tones but there was a sense of sinister intent to his face and it had you backing away. He gave a smirk and looked off to the side. Another robot like being approached and this one looked even more so cruel as he scowled down at you. He resembled a deer with a large rack atop of his head, Blue and slight traces of red here and there with the strips of gray.
"You want me...to sparksit a human femme? Screw you Steeljaw, Find someone else like Clampdown." The deerlike robot spat. You watched the stense interaction. The wolf only smiled back. "And trust our charge to him? she'll be running loose before we knew she was even out of her little cage, no I cannot entrust him with this."
"Then you do it...Since you have such a hard time trusting your fellow decepticons." The deer growled and stormed away.
"I will take her Steeljaw. My minicons are bored and this will be an excuse for me to stay in my lab and do some much needed work." Came a smoother voice. The mention of miniocns drew your attention to a slender purple and red mech. he looked evil with his red eyes and he glanced down st you and then back to the wolf. This seemed to please the wolf as he nodded and patted the top of the cage, making it rattle. He then walks away, leaving you with the evil looking mech. He eyed you curiously as he picked up the cage and started moving. You looked around. You knew of the decepticons through the autobots but you had never met any of them. Now you were secretly wishing for Drifts strong protective hands and this caused you to shiver.
"You are not the most talkative being. Is it because of fear, That is wise to fear us." Came his voice. There was something odd about it as he walked to an automatic door. It opened to reveal somesort of lab. There were vial like containers that lined the shelves. in them were creatures. A gurgled growl and chirp drew your attention. He sat you down on a desk like surface and soon two little Purple, Red and black minicons joined your cage on the desk.
"Airazor, Divebomb, Meet our little charge. She is to stay in the cage and you have to becareful. These little humans are so frail...would hate for something to happen to our little bargining chip."
"Bargining Chip...What would you be gaining for having me?" You suddenly spoke up and the large mech looked back at you stunned. he quickly recovered and leaned down close to the cage to clearly get a better look at you. "So You do have a voice...and by the sounds of it, a backbone. The Autobots have something we want and if they want you back they'll have to hand it over. Any minute now they'll be recieving our calling card with our demands.
"Hmph, Yeah right, They have no reason for giving you anything for me." You claim bravely. This only made him chuckle, his minicon laughing too.
"The autobots have this nastly little code about themselves about you little humans...They have this nagging love for your humanity. They'll do it...and as a sweet little bonus I have information about a certain Decepticon turned auto bot that seems to have taking paticular interests in you."
You stared at him in confusion. there was noone within the autobots that fit his description...unless he meant Drift. The realization came to you in a rush as you remembered Slipstreams words. "Back then he wasn't so nice." 'Oh Drift' your thought sadly. What pain that he must have endured...him and his minicons, to reach the state that they were in now.
You found yourself filling with anger for the mech before you. He chuckled at you and rose back up and turned away. You watched him as the minicons chirped in a strange language and rocked your cage slightly. THis would have you knocked a normal person off balance and would have you if you had your heels.'I wish I had them so I could throw them at them.'
"FRACTURE...THEIR COMING, BRING THE HUMAN." came a voice from somewhere.
"Well now, That was fast." THe purple mech said as he picked you cage up and headed out with his minicons close behind.
'I wish there was something I could do... I don't want to be a liability to the Autobots...To Him.' You think as a door opened so somewhere outside. It was at this moment that you realized that you weren't exactly on solid ground. Nope you were indeed on a flying ship...And there was no ground to been seen. the only one that could fly was Windblade and she could only carry one of the smaller Autobots like Bumblebee or Sideswipe. You dejectively looked back at Fracture. He ignored you as he watched intently as windblade came into veiw. with her was Sideswipe. The tow of them landed and you looked back at them sadly.
"Claire, Are you ok?" Came Windblades concerned tone. You nodded and looked down away from her gaze. You hated this.
"Where is it?" Fracture growled and you watched Sideswipe pull a ring like device from his subspace. He held it up for Fracture to see. "You Sure you wanna release this beast?...The last one met an untimely end...But hey what do I care about you guys...Just give her back."
You was suddenly dangled over the edge of the ship. You gasped as the realization set in that he would most likely drop you if things did not go smoothly. maybe even still will, if things went smooth.
"No tricks now." Fracture demanded as he held out his hand for the ring. Sideswipe gave Windblade a frown and she nodded for him to continue.
"NO STOP DONT DO THIS BECAUSE OF ME!" you screamed and Sideswipe looked towards you. He smiled sadly and continued forward. Thats when you noticed something that wasn't really apart of him. 'Slipstream...Jetstorm?' You questioned in thought at the recognizable armguards.
Everything happened so fast then as your cage dropped from fractures hand only to caught by Jetstorm. There was fighting everywhere and it was chaos. The cage was ripped open and the minicons were fighting minicons around you as you did your best to dodge them. In the midst of it all something shiny caught your attention and you ran to it. To you it was like a bangle bracelet. You held it into your hands as your attention was pulled to the growl.
"DIVEBOMB, AIRAZOR...THE PREDACON RING...GET IT...AND KILL HER."
You looked back at the minicons in fear as you suddenly took off running. Jetstorm and slipstream was struggling with them and Slipstream was injured. It hurt you to see the pain on his face. Tears blurred your vision as you ran. a blast came from somewhere, stiking the ground next to your footing. the shockwave launched to into the air and away from the ship.
"NO! CLAIRE!" Someone calls as you decended. You held the device close to your body as you fell. It started to become warm and pulse. You didn't really focuse on it as you visioned Drifts face. You felt saddened that you had caused him distress now and wished with your soul that you could just feel his warmth and tenderness again. A screeching roar echoed through your thoughts and suddenly a warmth surrounded your being. A dark flash swooped down past your prepheiral vision. you landed gently against something. You looked up into Gold eyes. The face was sharp and dangerous looking. It hummed gently as it gazed back at you.
You was caught in your decent by this blackened Bronze, winged...Dragon. It was clearly like the alien mechs. It held you so gently as it held your gaze.
"Little human...You released me from my confines. Thank you...I am known as a Predacon." came its deep voice, but it was laced with growls and hums. "To what do I call You?"
"Cl...Claire." You stuttered up at the the Being. It gave a happy hum as it held its hover with its large batlike wings. " It appears that I am now bound to you...This is not a disappointment however, I can see your soul...It matches my own. Claire...of the humans...I will be your strength, your sword and shield, your fire. I will be your tool."
That last thing made you frown. You looked up at him and extended your hand up to his face. He leaned into it like a dog would.
"No, I will not use you as tool, You are your own being. But I do request that you help the autobots. I wanna be able to assist them instead of being deadweight for the decepticons to use as leverage. I want to be able to protect them like they would do for me." you claim and he nodds his large head.
He suddenly launches upwards with you in his clawed hands. the two of you headed back to the airship. He landed angrily in the middle of all the fighting. this clearly blocked both parties.
A gold Light suddenly surrounded the both of you. You could feel parts and slabs of metal move about your own body.
There you sat in the hands of not a beast but another Mech. He was Huge and meanicing looking as his gold eyes glared at the Decepticons. He still had his wings and the fluttered aggravatingly outwards to create a barrier between fracture and the Autobots.
You quickly looked for Drifts Minicons. They were standing next to Sideswipes legs.
Suddenly The Predacon growled deeply and stepped backwards. This pushed everyone backwards slightly. Taking the hint Windblade turned into her alt form and beconed Sideswipe to climb aboard. Drifts two minicons climbed up The dragon mechs body. He must have expected this as he made no move to stop them. He reverted quickly back to his alt beast mode with you tossed up on his back. Then took off. A growling, cursing, Fracture was left behind.
"Do you have a name?" You asked the dragon mech. He declined and happily rumbled his chest. "Predaking?...How does that sound?" You continued and you heard a shocked gurgle come from him. He turned his head slightly to eye you.
"Even with my own species, I have only ever been treated as a creature...and unintelligent creature, because to them I seemed primitive with my inability to speak or react like they do. So they confined me to that blasted thing that you now wear around your wrist. I have done terrible things Little One...Im so tired of being used for mass destruction. Of being used in general. Now, I am bound to a fleshy little being that radiates Peace...I just wanna exist and do what I want...Now you suprise me with a designation I was never blessed with...Thank you Claire.
"Predaking"
You smile warmly at him. You give a nod and nodded back as he sped off through the sky after Windblade.
"Wait up, Let Windblade land and explain your approach before you land, That way it wont be such a suprise." You called as Sideswipe nodded and he and Windblade made their way to the ground.
You catch Drift rushing to them anxiously and upon learning of your whereabouts stare up in your direction in shock. You patted Predakings neck gently and he growled gently as he hovered downwards to the ground. Drifts minicons dropped to the ground before you even landed.
Everyone stared at the dragon you sat upon. They all seemed cautious. You patted Predaking on his shoulder. He leaned downwards to the ground and helped you to the ground.
"Everyone This is..."You started and was interrupted by Rtchet's voice.
"Predacon...Do what do we owe the honor?" There was tension in his voice. The Medic bot had a pained and angry gaze in his eyes.
"Wait!...He is bound to me!...He saved my life!" I called and stepped between The Dragon mech and Ratchet. Everyone gasped and looked to me. "Bound?...What do you Mean By Bound?" Ratchet asked as he crossed his arms across his chest. Something about the atmosphere was suddenly smothering you.
"Meaning that he protects me in return for him to be left alone peacefully. He wont hurt anyone as long as they dont try to hurt me or him." you growled back and pointed a finger at the Medic.
"How on This dusty ball of a planet did you come to that conclusion...Its a beast. It doesnt bend to Anyones will." Ratchet scowled back. Optimus chose that moment to intervien. He placed a large hand on The medics shoulder and then stepped around him.
"Are you sure that he is under your control Claire?" He asked. It hurt you that Predaking's words rang true, They all saw him as a beast. Tears full of anger welled up and you felt warmth at your back. You turned to Predaking. He had sensed your distress and was pressing his snout into your back. "Predaking...Change into your mech form for me please."
He did as you asked and soon you stood before the towering Dragon mech. You looked back at all of them. "He is just like all of you...He only wishes for peace...to exist...to be his own and now he has to be bound to a species outside of his own. He Isn't some Brainless animal that only attacks when threatened...He protected me as well as Windblade and Sideswipe...He even let Slipstream and Jetstorm ride on him back here if only to understand that they had wished to make sure I was ok...I don't want him to be used as a tool or a fight unless he wishes it." You explain. Optimus Nodded and looked back at Predaking.
"You are welcome here, I do insist that you at least help us recover energon deposits so that we can keep our strengths. With your senses, it would be easy for you to find...Do you accept?"
The predacon looked down at you and for a solid minute he just stared then he smiled and nodded. He suddenly looked over you to someone else. You turned to look in the same direction. THere stood Drift. There was a strange look in his normal stoic eyes. It was flustered and slightly harsh. 'Is there some connection between you two?' Predaking asked through clicks.
'Kind of.' You replied in thought as you looked up the dragon mech as he changed into his alt form. He gave a rumble and leaned down to nudge you away and towards Drift.
"I'll stay here. Go speak with him. He looks like he needs conclusion...reassurance."
You chance a look up at Drift now and he looks almost longingly at you. You reach a hand up to him. He looked back to the dragon and then reached down to you. Before you could fully climb on Ratchet gave a chirp.
"Yip yip yip. She gets a check up before you run away with her...was well...as him." He finished with a thumb pointing to the predacon's direction.
You both sighed and headed into the mechs direction.
Thats when you learned that Ratchets had met the Predacon before and it didn't end well. He almost died. Still it didn't deter you from feeling protective of the poor dragon mech. He promised to try and be more civil towards Predaking as long as he didn't loose control. After Talking to Drift you also realized that you had also been gone for about two days. He was so scared that they would end you and he was now beside himself with you here in his hands. The predacon and opted for protectively laying about your trailer like a barrier fence. You smiled at him and focused back on Drift. Drift was clearly concerned about your bond with the predacon and it radiated from him in waves.
"Drift, Im ok...I promise and so does Ratchet. Please don't fret." You claim and patted his palm on which you sat, facing him. He looked almost sadly back at you. "Whats the matter?...You have been silent and distant since I came back. Not to mention the way you look at me and Predaking. Talk to me please?"
He Sat down on the ground and leaned back against the outer wall of the scrapyard. He vented heavily. For a long moment, Silence hung thickly in the air. It was becoming night so there was a chill in the air.
"I was...Scared that I'd never get to share my feelings...and then you return bound to another...Mech...I'm sorry." He claimed. Hurt was heavy in his words and before you could even say one word. The ground shifted as Predaking dropped heavily next to Drift. His large head landed into Drifts lap. This stunned Drift and he froze.
"Claire...Pull the ring from your arm and put it on his finger...I wish to speak to him."
You did as instructed and at first Drift didn't realized what your doing. Then As the ring glowed and constricted to Drifts finger, the realization set in and suddenly you were momentarily forgotten. You sat there and watched the various reactions flicker through Drifts eyes.
There was an understanding radiating from his eye optics now. He glanced down to the head that laid in his lap and then to you. He glanced to the glowing band that was on his finger and then nodded. You lifted it up and from his finger. It dawned on you then that the band retracts on its own will. It shrunk to fit your arm again. why hadn't noticed it when you pulled it off. You shrugged. the air seemed to gravitate back to normal as you look up to Drift's eyes.
He smiled warmly back at you. "Now I understand your defense towards him. He knows much. And He knows your feelings towards me, As now Do I." He claims and once again nuzzles his face against you. You giggle and glance down to Predaking 'traitor you werent suppose to tell him before me.' You think and Said dragonmech gave a huff and happily hummed.
"Like him, I simply wish to be...Can I also be bound to you?" Drift asked. There was something heated and yet sweet in the way he said it. He Chuckled at your expression. You joined him in his lighthearted atmosphere. "Oh Course." you claimed though you wished that you knew what the Dragon had said to him.
"We agreed that we would do anything...To Simply Be...You both were an added Bonus for me my dear little human."