Mariah, I am not using your idea on exposing the Bots and Cons. I already have plans for this story and I have other stories to work on.
Anywho, it's my spring break so I have free time if I feel like writing.
Chapter 16: Road Trip
Owen was in the dining room, reading a newspaper about the little girl kidnappings. It was the news about girls with blue eyes kidnapped. Owen began to worry, many girls with blue eyes were taken from their homes and they were missing for months now. Police were still searching for clues of the girls' disappearances. Owen should put a security device on the house, just in case if the kidnapper was able to come here. He doesn't want Val to get taken away again. Speaking of Val, she came in with Gem and Celestia. The three little females were looking at him with wide eyes. Owen raises a brow, finding this both cute yet suspicious. He knows those looks that they gave him, it means that they found something interesting that they want to show him.
"Alright, I know those looks, what did you three rascals found?" He asked in amusement. And the respond was Gem taking out a blindfold and holds it up.
Owen was soon wearing the blindfold and was outside of the bungalow and in the restricted zone. There, the other kids brought their guardians along with Claire, Wu, Carl, Simon Masrani, Mike, Alex, and Sofia. They were also wearing blindfolds, they have no idea what's going on, but they knew the kids have plans. Dark was still in Val's ring, she felt lazy and didn't want to go out.
"Okay, kids, there's better be a reason why we're wearing blindfold and why are we outside." Owen said to the kids.
"You'll see." Quinn said with a grin before turning Val with a nod.
Val smiles as she activates her portal power to open a portal to Isola Della Vita. The kids guide them in and soon they were in the island. The Predacons and Dinobots were there along with the Cybertronians, Yunna, and Soren. The Predacons became more curious at the sight, seeing more humans coming here. Owen and the others could feel the stares of the predacons. They don't know why because of the blindfolds.
"Okay, kids, can we take off the blindfold now?" Owen asked.
"Yes." They all said unison.
When the grownups removed the blindfolds and the first thing, they saw were the gigantic robotic beings looking down at them. Everyone, minus Jay and Carl, were shocked to see them. The kids were giving them a toothy grin as the grownups stared at the newcomers.
"Uhh...hi." Owen was the first to break the silence.
"Greetings." Diamond Silk greeted back.
Marco turns to his daughters and asked. "Um...w-who are they?"
"Everyone, these are Predacons, Cybertronians, Yunna, and Soren." Quinn explains.
"It's a looooong explanation." Gem said to them.
"Do tell." Jay said, looking at the robotic beings.
The kids began explaining to the grownups about how they met their new friends. They told them about Val's dream of her parents telling her to find them with the help of her friends. They explain their meeting with Diamond Silk and her crew, the Dinobots, Zosia and her children, Angel, Mystica and Morphy, and Soren the alien Galatria. The kids also explain to them about how Val can open portals to other lands and explains to them about the Monstrums desire for power. Owen became serious upon hearing that.
"Are the Monstrums kidnapping little girls with blue eyes?" Owen suddenly asked.
"Sadly, yes. They are the reason of the kidnapping." Soren said.
"Why? Why kidnap every little girl with blue eyes?" Sofia asked.
"They are searching for the key."
"Key of what?" Marco asked.
"The Key for the Gate of Beginning." Soren explains.
The grownups were confused about that, except for Carl, for he knows something that others do not. Soren explains to them that the Gate of Beginning is an ancient and magical gate that grants any wishes, but there could only be one who may access that power if he or she has the key.
"That still didn't answer why kidnap little girls." Owen said.
"The key is not an object. The key is a living entity that must belong to the royal bloodline of the Galatrias. The royal blood that holds the key must have blue eyes and the Monstrums are taking the ones with blue eyes." Soren explains before looking at Val with worried eyes.
"And Valentina is the royal blood."
"Wait what?!" The grownups minus Carl exclaims in shock.
"That can't be true!" Owen exclaims, "There's no way that Val is an alien princess!"
"Owen." Carl spoke, causing everyone to look at him. "It is true."
"Wait, Carl...you knew about this?" Mike asked in shock.
Carl nodded slowly. "Yes, I known about this for many-many years." He explains.
"Many years? Huh, wouldn't make you even older." Rocco butts in.
"ROCCO!" The kids, minus Val, yelled at him, making him flinch.
Carl stayed silent for a while. He removes his glasses and placed it on his pocket. The others gave him a confused look as Carl looked at them seriously.
"You all should know." Carl said before he started to glow until a flash of light came from him. Everyone shielded their eyes and optics from that. Rocco screams as he faints from that. Once the light disappeared, everyone slowly recovered before gasping at Carl. He was a humanoid silicon-based like alien. His form was tall, taller than Owen and the others. His body is slender and has no face, yet there were golden/silver faint colors on his chest and face. They stared at Carl in shock and in amazement. Soren immediately recognize what alien is he.
"A Spero." Soren spoke in shock.
"You know what he is?" Gem asked Soren.
"Indeed, Carl is known as a Speros. Speros are alien scientists that studies life and other worlds. They have psychic abilities, they communicate by telepathically, and speak many unknown languages. They are not violent creatures, they are kind and gentle, and curious types of aliens."
"Wait, if Carl is an alien, which means...he knows everything about Val's ancestors, right?" Quinn asked out in shock.
"Indeed." Carl spoke telepathically, sounding like a young man. "I've known Val's ancestors for many years. My kind were the first ally of the Galatrias, we share many of our knowledge to each other's."
"How long have you been here?" Jay asked.
"Like I said before, many years." Carl said to them. "I have lived for a very long time and watching over Valentina's ancestor, Aretha."
Carl then shows them images of Aretha inside a crystal-like pod that was heading straight to Earth. Val gasps in shock when she heard about her great grandmother. She wants to know more about her.
"When the Monstrums took over the Galatrias' home plant, Laas, Aretha was able to escape thanks to the Galatria soldiers. She was sent to Earth where me and my kin found her. We were there to study the wildlife of Earth's forest and help her hide her magic."
Carl shows an image of Aretha being found by the Speros and was treated kindly by them. The others watched the scene as Carl explains to them that Aretha was hidden on Earth for years, away from the Monstrums and kept safe. They watch carefully as Aretha traveled the world and created the island that was for her safe haven. Their giant robotic friends soon listen to the story of Val's ancestors. Foxtrot was interested of Val's ancestor and wanted to learn more about them. Carl shows and explains to them how they help Aretha adjust with her new life and how she meets many new people yet keeps her true identity a secret.
"Years go by, Aretha kept her magic hidden. The Monstrums never did find her, and Aretha was safe, for now." Carl explains as he stops the images. "And now, the Monstrums are on the hunt after finding Val's energy signature. They kidnapped those girls, thinking that they are the key, but no. Instead of returning them, the Monstrums placed them in isolation."
"They kept them alive?" Barry asked in shock. "Why?"
"To feed on the negative energy from the family members that are mourning for their child and the nightmares that the little girls are having in their eternal slumber."
That caused everyone to gasps in shock and horror. The Monstrums were horrible beings for doing that. Soren knew that the Monstrums would do that, they feed of the negative emotions of the little girls' nightmares and their parents.
"Is there a way to save them?" Claire asked.
"For now, my kin and I are searching for their ship. And hopefully, we would get some help to retrieve the little girls."
"And you know that we will help." Saphira said to him in her Cybertronian form. She and the other predacons agreed to help them as well.
"As do we." Diamond Silk added, gesturing her crew.
If Carl's alien form had a face, he would be smiling. He was thankful for them to offer such big help. Carl looked at the grownups and could tell that they wanted to help.
"Thank you all for your help, but it is time for all of you to trust one another." Carl said, mentioning the grownups to the robotic beings. "Do you trust them in protecting your children?"
Owen and the others looked at the Predacons, Dinobots, Cybertronians, Yunna, and Soren. They are big and strong; they could protect the kids from the Monstrums or any threats that come to them. Then Owen went over to Saphira and stood in front of her. The Predacon leader looks down at Owen with gentle eyes. Owen could tell that she and the others are willing to help to protect Val and her friends and if they trust them so could he and the others.
"I trust them with my life." Owen said with a smile, earning a smile from Saphira. "Promise me you'll watch over them?"
"With our lives." Saphira said gently.
Owen smiles, believing that they can protect Val and her friends. "Well, I'm convinced, it's nice to meet ya." He said.
"Likewise." Saphira smiles back.
Val and Celestia jumps with joy and cheered, followed by the others along with the Predacons and Dinobots roaring in happiness. Hydrous's roar shook the whole island, happy that their friends' guardians accepted them. Damien soon appeared beside Jay with a grin on his face. Jay notices this and raised a brow.
"Your grin tells me you want something." Jay said.
"Yup!" Damien said before taking out many brochures of different countries. "Can we take the predacons on a world tour? Since Earth is their new home, they should learn their new surroundings."
"I hope you don't mind." Val came up to them. "They wanted to know more about Earth."
"It will also be a good for them to learn more about their surroundings and able to adapt to their new home." Sage added.
"Huh, around the world tour, that sounds like fun." Owen mutters. "And it's a good thing too because it's the kids spring break, they can spend more time with their new friends."
"Soooo, yes?" Quinn asked hopefully.
The others were hoping that the others would agree, they really want to explore Earth's surroundings. The grownups couldn't help but smiled at them, they deserve to know their new home.
"As long as you don't show them in public and keep them hidden, then yes, you can take them to your road trip." Owen said.
"YAY!" Val and Celestia cheered along with the Sparklings.
Everyone chuckles or laugh at them, finding their young mind amusing. Aggie then gasps in realization. "Wait! Whit aboot Hoskins? He'll get suspicious aboot our disappearance." She said.
"Not to worry, I'll just inform everyone that you kids are in an all-expense paid trip to around the world. That way, Hoskins won't find out or reported to the military for them to be studied." Simon explains to them with a smile. Simon almost stumbled when Val and Celestia tackled him with a hug and Rosefang came from behind and gave him a lick on his back.
"Thank you, Mr. Masrani!" Val and Celestia squealed happily and Rosefang nuzzled the Billionaire, earning a light chuckle from Simon.
"Oh brother." Val heard Dark from her head, she's clearly disgusted by this happy and frilly moment.
Owen walks over to Carl and looks at him from head to toe. "Wow, Carl, i always thought you were an old man, but an alien in disguise, this leads to a whole new level."
"Forgive me for not telling you sooner, I was waiting for the right time to tell you and the others about my true form." Carl said.
"Hey, if this your true form, then what's your true name?" Gem asked.
Carl chuckled at her gently. "My true name is Calder; Carl Dale was just a human name I use to blend in."
"Smart, but can you turn back to your old man form." Owen said.
Mike laugh gently at his boss and gave him an amused look. "What's wrong Owen? Are you intimidated?" He asked jokingly.
"As a matter of fact, yes. I feel intimidated that the old man that I made friends with was a tall alien." Owen said, gesturing Carl or Calder. Everyone chuckled or laughed at Owen before Carl returns to his human form with a smile on his face.
"Don't worry, Owen, I'll stay in my human form once you and the others could get use to my true form." Carl explains.
"That would take time to get used to." Owen said.
Wu went over to Carl, his face was shown with many excitements. "If you don't mind, can I ask about your race, I'm really curious about your work."
"As do I." Foxtrot agreed.
"Very well, I will tell you everything I need to know, but first. Let the children pack their things, they have a long trip to go to." Carl said with a smile.
The kids grinned before Val opens her portal powers to Jurassic World's restricted zones and went in with the others, but not before saying their farewells to their giant friends, and when they got back, the kids rushed to their homes with the guardians while the others head back home. Aggie and Quinn went to their house and pack what clothes to bring and items that are needed. Damien went home and to his room and shoved any stuff that could fit his bag. Luckily, Isabelle was there and helped him pack, after Jay explain to her the reason why. She wasn't there with grownups because she was busy with the bakeshop. She helped Damien pack what he needs and made sure to give him many pastries and cakes for him and his friends. Val and Gem were also packing, Owen helps them out and made sure that Val brings a life vest, just in case if they're ever close to the deep ocean.
Dark was still in her ring, watching as Val packs what she needs for the trip. The demonic clone still couldn't believe that the grownups would allow them to go with the robotic beings. She always thought that if they meet them, they would scream in fear, and yet, they easily trust them without any hesitation. Dark always wondered why Val care for the Predacons does, she barely knows their species and yet she became friends with them. Dark sighs under her breathe. She knows that Val has a gentle heart and would never heart anyone. Heck, she can't even hurt a simple fly.
Dark was the one who has to do the fighting. Val isn't a violent type of kid. She prefers words and reasons instead of her fists. Which was annoying because Dark could've come out from her ring and beat up the one who is insulting or downright annoying. But no, Kiddo was the kindhearted one. She remembered that day when Val made friends with this guy name Breakdown. She couldn't forget that night when she was sent to 'save' Breakdown from getting in trouble because Val ordered her...well, not ordered, but asked to save him.
Val was sleeping on her bed with Celestia cuddling beside her. Her little creature friends were sleeping on their beds while Summer perched herself on the windowsill with Flora beside her. It was middle of the night and the kids were in their homes and sleeping. Dark Twilight was in her ring, that was on Val's desk lamp, reading a horror book with one hand rested on her cheek and the other holding the book. Dark doesn't need to sleep since she's a demon of some kind. She just needs the night or darkness to feed on, and she'll be up for years. She would continue reading if Val didn't wake up for some reason.
"Dark? Are you awake?" Val asked Dark in her ring.
"Kiddo, I told you, I'm always awake." Dark said telepathically to her before closing her book shut. "What'd ya need?"
"Do you remember Mr. Breakdown?" Val asked Dark.
"The big blue mech that was almost killed by Airachnid until she was killed by me and Nightdeath?"
"Yeah...I'm worried about him." Val said softly.
"Why is that?" Dark asked in a bord tone.
"I remember Ms. Sage telling us this thing called psychic patch and it can be used to see a Cybertronian's memories...I think Mr. Breakdown is going to get in trouble 'cause of me."
"Kiddo, Breaky's boss doesn't know you." Dark informed bluntly.
"I know, but what if the Decepticons got suspicious." Val looked at Dark worriedly. "They maybe want to know how he got his optic back and their leader will use the psychic patch on him. They'll know it was me and-and they'll try to find me and hurt Mr. Breakdown for lying." Val's eyes widen in a worried expression.
Dark lets out a groan of annoyance. Kiddo was being paranoid and overacting. Val was clinging her blanket and was worried about what might happen. And since Dark could sense Val's mind, it became annoying. With a frustrated sigh, Dark tosses her book at the corner, disappearing from the darkness, before getting out and gave Val and stern yet annoyed voice.
"Look, I'll go and check on Breaky if he's ever in 'danger' and if he is, I'll stop it, okay?" Dark announced in a dull and annoyed tone.
"Will you?" Val asked hopefully.
Dark grumbled under her breathe. "I will. I'll be back before midnight, so stay in bed." Dark said before she turns into a shadow and leaves the ring to the outside. She then turns into a raven and flies to find the ship of the Decepticons. She heard from Diamond Silk that they have a flying warship that was on Earth. They were able to find it thanks to Angel and Mystica. But the problem is the location. No one knows where it is.
"Goddammit." Dark thought bitterly. "How the hell can I find that stupid war-"
Dark was cut off when she felt a gentle breeze blew on her cheek. She stopped in midair as she looks around for the source. She narrowed her eyes as wind around her were in every direction. She would've leave, but the wind soon forms into a being. The being is a female with silver white like hair and silver eyes. She was floating in the air without any fear. Dark recognize who is she. She is Mistral the Spirit of Wind. Dark knows her by the book that she…'borrowed' from Zosia's library when they were at her island. Mistral controls all the wind around her and is the fastest spirit there is.
"Mistral." Dark spoke seriously. "What is the Spirit of the Wind doing here?"
"I came because you search for the warship of the invaders." Mistral telepathically spoke.
"Oh, so you know about the Decepticons?" Dark asked.
"Indeed, they came to Earth to take energy sources called energons and are in battle with the Autobots."
"Sounds like a grand time." Dark grumbles under her breathe while rolling her eyes. "Look, I love to stay and chat, but I have to find that ship and save someone's stupid ass from spilling the truth about Kiddo."
"The ones you speak of are not far." Mistral hovers in front of Dark. "I will offer you my help in reaching to your destination."
Dark stayed silent for a while, thinking of getting help from a spirit would be effect on her...nah! It won't. It'll just get to her destination faster.
"Alright, do what'd ya gotta do, Mistral." Dark said.
Mistral smiles before creating a powerful wind current that will take her to the Decepticon's warship. "This wind current will take you there."
"Welp, it's looks like I'm taking the face lain. See ya, Mistral!" Dark said before getting in the wind current and headed straight towards the Nemesis.
Mistral disappeared like the wind as Dark made her way to the Nemesis. Once she reaches her destination, she turns into her original form and stands on the tip of the edge of the Nemesis. She made sure that she blocks her energy signature, so that they won't find out about her. Dark didn't go in, she just stood there with her arms crossed. Until her eyes turned dark as night and she shadow became darker and zooms off her and inside the ship. Dark's shadow slithered through the dark halls, making sure that the cameras didn't spot her. She searches for Breakdown and made sure that he doesn't tell the truth about the incident. She did find him in a room with other mechs. Megatron, Knockout, Soundwave, and Tarn. Dark watches from the sidelines as she watched as Knockout prepares the psychic patch link on Breakdown and Megatron.
"Kiddo was right, they are going to use that on Breaky...okay, that felt weird when I compliment Kiddo of being right." Dark thought plainly before a wicked grin spread on her face. "But at least I will have fun preventing it."
Dark's shadow soon went inside the cord of psychic patch and went in to prevent them from seeing Kiddo helping Breaky. She made sure to give them a scare. She brought them back from their minds and made sure to give them a mocking word.
"Hunt all you want; you'll never find us!"
With that said, Dark left with a small explosion to cover her tracks. Dark made sure that the Decepticons never find out because she made sure that they never find any leads on what happened in that room. Dark also made sure that Breaky never say a word about the incident because she places a spell on him. Whenever he tries to confess about the incident, no words will come from him, just beeps. Dark's shadow returns to her body and her eyes returned. Dark made a wicked grin, finding her job amusing and fun.
"Awe, it seems Meggy have some technical problems." Dark said to herself as she lets out a dark chuckle. "Too bad he can never find us."
Dark soon jumps off the edge and disappeared from sight as she heads back to Val. Speaking of Val, the little girl was lying on her bed, thinking about Breakdown. She worries about that big giant thinking that it was her fault that he might get in trouble. Soon, Dark came back, Val sits up from her bed and looks at her. Dark gave her plain look and shrugs at her.
"Breaky's fine, they'll never know who saved him." Dark said, earning a smile from Val which she ignored as she enters back to her ring and Val went to bed.
Dark sighs as she shook her head. Her time spending with Kiddo might have taken a toll on her, but Dark still remains the same, even if Val tells her not to hurt anyone. Dark sighs again as she looks at Val. Val was finishing up her packing as she puts Flora on her wheelbarrow along with her stuff raptor doll Honey. Val was struggling to carry her bag and pulling the wheelbarrow. Dark sighs in annoyance as she gets out of the ring and helps Val with her bag. Val smiles at her and gave her a thank you before heading out with the little creatures. Gem was also out with a bag sling on her shoulder. They said their goodbyes to Owen as they headed out. Ingrid decided to tag along since she has to watch over them along with the dogs. They went to the restricted zone with the others as Val opens her portal powers and opens it to reveal the island. They went in as the portal closes behind them. They went towards Mercury and saw many predacons on or inside of him as if they were ready to go. They went inside as the door closes behind them. They were glad that Mercury is a really big ship, the predacons can fit inside of him, except for Hydrous, he had to follow them from behind and made sure to stay hidden, which was difficult since he was very big. But lucky for them, Foxtrot has a camouflage device to make him invisible and a cloaking device to hide his signature. As they made it to the control room, they saw Diamond Silk, Foxtrot, Sage, Saphira, Yunna, and Aquarius are there.
"It's about time you kids got here." Diamond Silk said with a smile before noticing Ingrid and the dogs. "And you brought extra friends."
"Yup, we want to spend time with them." Gem said with a smile.
Diamond Silk smiles and looks at the screen that has the map of all countries. "Okay then, which place should we go to first?" She asked.
The kids looked at the map. There were so many places that the predacons, dinobots, and cybertronians could explore. It was hard to choose. But, it's also a great adventure. The kids looked at each other before looking at the Diamond Silk.
"It's a whole new world for you guys." Quinn said with a grin. "So, let's start there." She points the location on the map. Mercury pinpoints at the location and readies his engines. Mercury took off to the sky and sets off towards the location. Hydrous followed him under the water, making sure that he isn't seen when traveling in the water. They activate their cloaking and camouflage to be hidden and headed towards their first destination.
Okay, I'm stopping here because I'm thinking of what's the first place they should go. If you have ideas for what place they should go first leave it a comments bellow. That's all I have for now.