Thank you for the ideas on what countries they should go.
Chapter 17: Adventure of a Life Time
Mercury and Hydrous went to their first destination, Italy. The kids thought it was the best spot to go first because it's where Val's mom, Alma, grew up. Val was excited to go back to Italy. The last time she was there, her cousin, Gem, got kidnapped by Uberto Mortem and was experimented on. Gem was lucky that Val helped her remembered who she was. They almost reach their destination, but they made sure that the predacons are staying in a distance. Val puts on her white cloak and skips over to the others. Diamond Silk and Foxtrot were heading towards the first city that was close. Venice, a city that has roads of water that they use for their gondola. It was an interesting city to see. The Predacons saw it on the screen, they wanted to see up close, but there was not enough space for them to land. Ravage, Rumble, and Frenzy can go because they have holoforms along with Diamond Silk, Foxtrot, and Sage. The Predacons, Dinobots, and the two Sparkeaters. The kids really wanted to bring them there, even though they can be camouflage, their size would be a problem. They were discussing how to bring the Predacons and the Dinobots there. Val was rummaging through her bag, checking if she forgot something. As she did, she found something strange. Val brings out a small black hexagon shape box. Val tilts her head in confusion as she inspects the box. There was writing on the bottom of the box. Curious, Val reads it carefully and soon she got up and went over to Aggie. Val tugs Aggie's skirt gently, causing the older girl to look down at Val. She kneels down at Val's height as she gave Val a small smile.
"Whit is it, Val?" Aggie asked kindly.
Val shows Aggie the box to her. Aggie raises a brow as she takes the box and stood up. She saw the writing and reads it, she reads the words and her eyes widen in surprise and amazement. Aggie went towards the others in a rush and shows them the box.
"Guys! Ye'll never believe this!" Aggie grins as she shows them the box.
They stared at the small box in confusion. Damien points at the box and plainly said. "It's a box."
"It's not just a box, Damien. The box was given by Zosia." Aggie stated.
"Zosia?" Everyone asked unison.
"Aye! The box has a letter that she sent. She said: This wull help your friends blend in."
"How will that help?" Foxtrot asked.
"A daen't know how, but she said open the box." Aggie said before carefully opening the box.
Suddenly, multi colored light came from it. Everyone was startled by this but soon became more surprise when small different colored balls of lights came out from it and to the predacons, dinobots, and sparkeaters. The balls of different colored light hovered in front of the giant beings. They were confused by this, but soon vanished when the small balls of light went in them. The predacons, dinobots, and sparkeaters were consumed in different colored light before they started shrinking into human size and soon the light vanished, revealing a shocking form. The predacons and dinobots...they were humans!
The gangs were shock to see that, especially the Predacons and Dinobots. The Predacons were shock about their new forms as well as the Dinobots. They just couldn't believe on what just happened.
"What did Zosia do to them?" Damien asked in shock.
"She made them human!" Gem said in shock.
"B-But how?!" Aggie almost exclaims.
"Hold your butts, kids." Dark suddenly appeared beside Aggie and took the box and reads it. She narrows her eyes before rolling them and tosses it back to Aggie, who caught it. "Don't get too shock. Zo didn't turn them into humans, it's there holoforms." She said.
"Wait what?" Everyone in room asked unison.
"Yeah, turns out, the box was actually a magical device that Zo made for the Predacons and Dinobots to have human holoforms while their bodies are safe in their own pocket dimension." Dark explains.
"Wait, how do you know?" Damien asked.
"I read the box." Dark said. "And their holoforms will disappared when they bring their original body back." Dark made a blank look when the others were giving her a surprise and shock looks on their face. "If any of you ask, Zo written it on the box."
Aggie looks the words on the box and reads it carefully before looking at the others with a nod. They turn back to the predacons and the dinobots new holoforms as they tested their new forms. Val walked over to the others and looked at their friends new forms.
"I wonder what Saphira looks like." Val asked the others.
"Yes?" Saphira's voice came from the background.
Everyone turned and saw Saphira's holoform. She appears to be a young woman with tan skin. Her hair is a bob cut with bangs and it was black with blue streaks, matching her sapphire blue eyes. Her outfit was a black sleeveless turtleneck, blue jeans, and blue ballerina flats shoes. And her Predacon symbol was in a small design on her turtle neck. Nonetheless, she looked very attractive in that form.
"Saphira?" The kids asked in shock.
"Yes, it's me." Saphira said as she looks at her holoform.
"You look...wow." Gem tried to think of comment at the Saphira new form.
"Thank you, I must admit, Zosia's magic surprises me." Saphira said, looking at herself before looking up. "Where is Aquarius?" She asked, searching for her adopted daughter unit.
"I'm here." Aquarius's voice came.
They all turn and gawked/gasped to see Aquarius's holoform. Her form is seventeen year old girl, with an athletic figure, that has tan skin, long wavy blonde hair tied into a ponytail, and icy blue eyes. Her outfit is a ocean blue one piece bikini top, covering it was a short sleeve vest hoodie that has a zipper, grey denim shorts, and icy blue strapped sandals. Everyone stared at Aquarius's holoform. They got to admit, she looks attractive like her carrier/mother.
"Wow! And I thought Saphira's holoform was hot." Rocco said with a grin.
"ROCCO!" Aggie, Gem, and Quinn scolded at the ferret who shrinks in fear.
"Huh, well since they have their holoforms, I think it's our turn, don't you think?" Diamond Silk asked her crew with a smile. They nodded and activates their holoforms along with Ravage and his brothers. The kids saw their friends' holoforms. Foxtrot's holoform is an African/American woman, with black hair tied to a bun, and brown eyes that was hidden under aviator sunglasses. Her outfit is a red violet tank top under a orange blazer, grey jeans under black knee high boots. Diamond Silk's form is a Caucasian woman that has black hair and ruby eyes. She wears a black business suit, consist a black skirt and blazer, yet the blouse is white, her heels are classic pumps, and wears a pair of black reading glasses. Sage's form looks like an Asian woman that has a black Chin Length Bob hair and sea blue eyes. Her outfit is a white blouse with rolled up sleeves, a lilac knee length skirt, and blue green block heels. Ravage form was a teenage boy, about sixteen years old, he has fair skin, black spiky hair (that resembles to cat ears), and red eyes. His outfit consist a red shirt, under a black long sleeves hoodie, black baggy pants with two red belts, and black/red combat boots. His Decepticon symbol was on one of his belt buckles. Rumble and Frenzy's holoforms were identical, they both looked fourteen years old, have black hair and red visor sunglasses, yet their hairs have different colored streaks, Rumble's blue while Frenzy's red. They both wear black jacket, baggy pants, and sneakers, yet their shirts are different. Rumble's shirt is blue along with his sneakers while Frenzy's shirt is red along with his sneakers. Their Decepticon symbols are on their sleeves. Rumble's symbol was on the right while Frenzy's was on the left.
All in all, they look pretty good.
"You guys look awesome." Damien said.
"Thanks, I always knew I'm the good looking one." Rumble said with a grin.
Frenzy scoffs. "Yeah right, everyone knows that I'm the good looking one." He said.
Rumble came to his face with a challenging look. "You want a piece of me punk!"
Frenzy came to his face with a glare. "Bring it!"
With that said, the two brothers started crawling, creating a ball of dust, hey could only see are their fists and legs, and heard punching and kicking sounds. Everyone decided to ignore their brawl, except for Val and Celestia because they just watched as the twins fought for no reason, and turns towards Yunna. Yunna fidgeted and looks at them in a confusing look.
"Nani?"
"Well? Aren't you going to activate your holoform?" Damien asked.
Yunna rubs her right arm nervously. "Um...I don't think I can do it." She confesses. "I can't even activate my jet mode. I doubt I could activate my holoform."
"It's not that hard, just follow your instincts, it will do the rest." Ravage said.
Yunna gulped before taking a deep breathe and sighs. She wasn't sure if she can do it, but she has to try. So, closing her eyes, Yunna focuses her instincts, she tried to focus on her holoform. But, all she was thinking was her human self. She was a young Japanese girl. She had long raven hair and onyx eyes. She remembered playing with her friends as a kid, doing gymnastics, practicing her ninja skills and martial arts, hanging out with her cousin. Oh, how she missed her old life and she wanted to see her cousin, Miko, again.
"WOW!"
Yunna heard from the kids. She didn't know why they were awing about but she decided to check by opening her eyes, and what she did, she notices something strange. For starters, she notices that everyone, in their holoforms, were looking at her, and second: she notices that she felt small. Yunna looks around and notices that her Cybertronian form was standing in front of her and she gasped, covering her mouth with her...human hand! Yunna looks at her hands and notices that they were skin, not metal. Yunna looks at Mercury's metal drawers to see her reflection that shocked her even more. Looking at her reflection, Yunna saw her human self, she has her long raven hair, her fair skin, and her eyes...they weren't onyx, they were blue as the sky. Yunna holoform was wearing her white seifuku school uniform. The uniform is base like a sailor uniform, a white blouse attached with a blue sailor-style collar with a ribbon tied in the front and laced through a loop attached to the blouse, a blue pleated skirt, white socks over the calf, and black school girl shoes. All in all, Yunna looks cute or what the Japanese say, KAWAII!
Everyone looked at Yunna in shock, Rumble and Frenzy stopped fighting. Although, their position was kind of amusing. Rumble was on the ground, biting his brother's leg, while Frenzy was holding a lock of Rumble's hair and was about to punch him, but they stopped and stared at Yunna's holoform.
"Yunna...you look...wow." Quinn tried to think of a right comment to say to Yunna's human holoform that was once her true form.
Yunna smiles at her and bowed. "Arigato." She said gently.
"Well, that's taken care of. Let's explore the city." Quinn said.
"Alright, the Predacon and Dinobots have their trackers on. That way, we'll know where they are." Sage said.
"Let's go." Diamond Silk said as they headed towards Mercury's landing docks above. They all went to the top and saw a tall muscular man sitting on the ground. He has tan skin, long spiky black hair and golden eyes. He wears a red coat, black pants, and a black shirt.
"Hydrous-san? Is that you?" Yunna asked.
Hydrous nodded as he stood up, towering all of them. He was the biggest and tallest of all males. Rumble and Frenzy gulped as they hide behind Ravage, fearing the Hydrous holoform was scarier that his Predacon form. They decided to take few Predacons to explore the city while the rest wait at Mercury for their turn. Aggie was able to teleport them and few predacons and Dinobots to a hidden area to prevent civilians from seeing them. They made sure that they have tracking devices and each of them are not crowded. They decided to split up and the kids and Cybertronians will lead their groups to the best spot. They'll meet up back at the hidden area. Yunna was with some predacons, but she was lucky enough to be with Aquarius, Foxtrot, Ravage, Quinn, Rumble, Frenzy, and Skyhowl. Skyhowl's holoform was a sixteen year old girl with blonde boy cut hair, blue eyes, and tan skin. She wears a white short sleeve t-shirt, a blue sweater vest, a yellow knee-length pants, and blue sneakers. Yunna was still nervous about her holoform, she likes the fact that she was human again, sort of, yet she couldn't feel anything, the wind that blew hair...she couldn't feel it. She couldn't feel it, just nothing. She guess that this is what a holoform feels like, you couldn't feel what surrounds you. Yunna sighs as she stops for a while and looks at her 'hands' and balls them up to a fists, she still couldn't believe that she was no longer human. Aquarius notices her friend was fallen behind and walks over to her.
"Yunna? Is something wrong?" She asked.
Yunna snaps out from her trance and looked at a concern Aquarius. Yunna gave Aquarius a sheepish smile and nodded slowly. "H-Hai, gomenasai, I was just thinking." She said softly as they followed the others.
"About?" Aquarius asked.
Yunna looked at her holoform and said softly. "About my...old life."
Aquarius eyes softened. "You missed being human, don't you?" She asked.
"Hai, I missed my old life. I missed my friends, my home, my cousin...I can't see them anymore, because I am now a...Cybertronian." She whispers. "I don't belong there anymore."
Aquarius gave her friend a sympathetic look. Yunna was still learning to be a Cybertronian and has trouble getting use to it. Yunna felt like she was an outcast since she was once a human and now she's a Cybertronian, she felt like she doesn't belong to the world. But, Aquarius knows that Yunna is special, she has hidden talents that are not yet shown. Aquarius gave Yunna an assuring smile.
"You are not alone." Aquarius said, causing Yunna to look at her. "You belong to with us, you are family now."
Yunna smiles at Aquarius, feeling a little happy about Aquarius's words. They continued on their journey with Quinn and the others and looks at the city's beauty. Yunna got to admit, it was very beautiful. The Predacons with her were very amazed to see the sights. The other groups were enjoying their tour on their first destination. Yunna and Aquarius were window shopping while Skyhowl observes the people around with Ravage by her side. Rumble and Frenzy were looking at the water and notices some gondolas were in the water with the gondoliers singing to their passengers. Rumble and Frenzy were confused by this, why are those humans 'driving' the boat singing?
"Hey, Yo-yo." Rumble calls out to Yunna. Rumble and Frenzy made a nickname for Yunna. Instead of her new name, they gave her a nickname that suites her best. And thus, they call Yunna, Yo-yo. Yunna didn't mind, it was kind of nice of them to warm up to her.
"Hai?" Yunna asked as she turns her head towards them.
"What's with the humans?" Rumble points at the gondoliers. "They're singing for no reason."
"Oh, they're gondoliers." Yunna explains. "They're the ones who row the gondolas for people to ride. They sing for entertainment to the people."
"They do this all the time?" Rumble asked.
"Well, it depends on the gondoliers." Yunna said with a smile before looking at the gondolas. "It kinda looks like fun." She whispers out.
Rumble and Frenzy saw and heard that and have an idea. The two brothers quickly runs off somewhere and disappeared to the crowd. Yunna blinks at them before returning back to window shopping with Aquarius. They were about to leave when they notice something that cause them to stop. Rowing a gondola towards them were none other than Rumble and Frenzy. The brothers were wearing stripe shirt, Rumble's was blue and white strips while Frenzy's was red and white, and hats that have blue and red ribbon on them. They row the gondola towards the two femmes and offered them a road.
"Wanna ride?" They asked unison with grins on their faces. The two femmes just stared at them in shock and surprise to see that, but soon replaced by curiosity and suspicion.
"Where did you two even get that?" Aquarius dared to ask.
"Found it." Rumble and Frenzy answered unison.
Five minutes ago
A gondolier was at a cafe, taking his break from his work, as he reads a newspaper. His gondola was outside, tied on to a pole near a small dock. There were few people walking on the streets and some boats were sailing on the water. But no one notices Rumble and Frenzy sneaking over to the unguarded gondola with no one noticing them. Rumble unties the rope from the pole while Frenzy gets the oar. Rumble gets on and Frenzy pushes the gondola to the water. Once they got the gondola on the water, Rumble helps Frenzy get on. Rumble rows the boat while Frenzy guides him to the direction where Yunna and Aquarius are. The two brothers were still grinning at their successful plan on getting the gondola.
Rumble and Frenzy were still grinning of their successful plan of getting the gondola. Aquarius and Yunna gave them a confused look, wondering what their motive on getting the gondola without being spotted. Rumble and Frenzy are doing to impress Yunna. They have somewhat have a crush on her, and to show her that they have a fun side. And also, trying to make Swoop jealous.
"So, you gals comin' in or what?" Frenzy asked.
The two femmes weren't sure about this, but got on nonetheless. As they got on, Rumble rows the gondola to another destination. The two femmes watched as the gondola passed many buildings and some boats. They row to a narrow path that only gondolas can pass. Yunna and Aquarius enjoy the ride as they saw other people.
"I got to admit, this city is so beautiful." Aquarius said.
"Hai." Yunna nodded before looking at the sky, "It's so peaceful." She whispers.
"Hey Yo-yo." Rumble spoke, getting Yunna's attention. "Want to be entertain?" He asked with a grin.
Yunna tilts her head and made a amused smile on her face. "Are you going to sing?" She asked jokingly.
"Maaaybbeee...but! It's for entertainment!" Rumble said with a grin before he clears his throat and 'sings' a song to her. It wasn't really a song. "Anchovy Pizza! Spaghetti! And...something Italian! Eh...that's all I got." Rumble confessed with a grin. Frenzy burst into a fist of laughter at his brother's antique. Aquarius holds on to her laugh, finding it amusing. Yunna couldn't help but giggled at Rumble's joke. She finds it amusing that Rumble and Frenzy were trying to make her feel better, and it worked.
"Well? What'd ya think? Are you entertained?" Rumble asked with a grin along with his brother.
Yunna continues to giggle, she couldn't stop because of Rumble and Frenzy's plan, but she nodded with a smile on her face. "Hai, arigato, Rumble-kun, Frenzy-kun." She said as she continues to giggle.
Rumble and Frenzy grin at her, know their plan was a success because she gave them nicknames, which means she likes them. Meanwhile at the markets, Arma was with the other Dinobots and some Predacons plus Sage and Aggie. Arma's was an African/American woman with dreadlock hair that has red streaks, black leather jacket, red crop top, black combat pants and boots, and red sunglasses. Starfleet's holoform is a young woman with pixie cut blonde hair, mocha skin, and bright yellow eyes. Her outfit is a yellow tank top with a silver diy loose crop top, silver leggings, and yellow boots. They and the others were looking at some items when the gondola that has Rumble, Frenzy, Yunna, and Aquarius sale pass them and Rumble and Frenzy calls out to Swoop.
"IN YOUR FACE SWOOP!" They taunt at Swoop's holoform.
Swoop's holoform is a skinny man with red hair and grey eyes. He wears a red baggy sleeveless shirt and blank pants and boots, a baseball hat, and black fingerless gloves. He saw the twins were with Aquarius and Yunna and his eyes widen as he went towards the edge of the street near the water.
"HEY! YOU GET OUT OF THAT BOAT! RIGHT N-AH!" Swoop yells out a yelp as he fells off the street and into the water. Rumble and Frenzy laughed at Swoop's misfortune as the Dinobot resurfaces and squirts out water from his mouth and glares at them while shaking his fist in the air.
"I'LL GET YOU TWO!" He yells at them.
Rumble rows the gondola away from Swoop and towards the other side while he and his brother blew a raspberry at him. The others just watched and returned back on what they are doing. Arma rolled her eyes as she returns back to the market with Starfleet. After their little gondola ride, Rumble and Frenzy returns the gondola back where they found it before running back to the others as thy headed back to Mercury to get the next group to explore the city. Yunna went back with her group as she deactivates her holoform and back to Cybetronian body. Rumble and Frenzy were still gloating about their success to an angry Swoop, who was constantly yelling at them. After their adventure in Venice, they headed towards to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. At first, the Predacons and Dinobots were not sure why the tower was leaning. The reason why it was leaning is because of soft ground that the tower sink before being stabilized between 1990 and 2001.
The Predacons and Dinobots, in their holoforms, became curious about the tower. Nightdeath came closer to the tower and inspects it from the outside. Nightdeath's holoform in a young woman with pale skin and boy cut hair. She wears a black coat with a hoodie, a purple turtleneck, black leggings, combat boots, black cloves, a double chain belts, purple sunglasses like visors. Nightdeath placed one hand on the tower and pushes it a bit, but due to her Predacon strength, she accidentally made the tower go straight and the tourists inside stumbled and falls on the floor with yelps of surprise. The kids yelled in shock and fear when they saw that, but quickly remembered that there were people inside.
"Nononono! Nightdeath! Let it go!" Quinn said in panicked.
"Don't make it straight!" Gem panicked as well.
"People are still in there!" Aggie added in panicked
Seeing their panic looks, Nightdeath lets go of the tower as it went back to leaning, and the people inside yelped again as they stumbled and fall on the floor of the tower. Next, they went to Rome where the kids show the Predacons and Dinobots about Colosseum. The Colosseum reminds Ravage and his brothers about the Pits pf Kaon since their creator used to be a gladiator along with Megatron. After their adventure in Italy, they headed to Hawaii. The Predacons and Dinobots, in their holoforms, explore the jungles of Hawaii. They even went hiking somewhere near Mount Kilauea and Gem tells them a story about Pele.
"So, in the volcano lies a goddess by name Pele?" Saphira asked Gem as they and the others were hiking. Some Predacons were admiring the scenery. Rumble and Frenzy were picking rocks to throw at Swoop, seeing if he could feel pain in his holoform, which he will.
Gem nodded to Saphira. "Yup! And legend said, if you ever take a rock on Pele's land, you'll receive a terrible curse." Gem said.
Hearing that, Rumble and Frenzy froze from their spot, arms filled with rocks. They turn to the volcano that house the goddess Pele before glancing the rocks in their arms. Fearing for their lives, they quickly dropped the rocks back to the ground and dusted themselves clean, not wanting to leave any traces of rock dust on them. They walked away while whistling innocently, hoping they don't get cursed. The next spot was the beach, the Predacons and Dinobots saw many people there. Aquarius saw some people surfing and became fascinated by how the humans surf. She wanted to try it as well as some aquatic Predacons. After Hawaii, they went to the Himalayas. They can be in their Predacon modes. They have to stay close because and not much people are around in the mountains. They explore the mountains with ease since they don't feel cold. They explore the mountain while Rumble and Frenzy were throwing snowballs at Swoop, who was angrily telling them to stop but they wouldn't listen. The kids were wearing winter clothing that kept them warm as they explore the mountains with their friends. Damien tells them about the a mythical being called the abominable snowman lives here in the Himalayas.
"Does this um...abominable snowman even exist?" Nightcore asked.
"Well, the Tibetans called it a Yeti." Quinn explains. "Zosia's books have many stories and histories of the Yetis. And the Yetis lived longer here."
"Yeah, and I read everything on what they look like."
Nightcore and Nightdeath blinks at him under their visors and Nightcore spoke. "The Yetis...are harry white creatures?"
"Yeah." Damien said.
"Are they taller than humans and have a muscular appearance?"
"Yup."
"And blue eyes?"
"Ye-Wait a minute. How'd you know?" Damien asked.
Nightcore points behind them. "Because there's one behind you." He said calmly.
Damien turns around ad froze from his spot when he saw white fur behind him. He looks up and standing right in front of him was an Abominable Snowman. It was nine-feet tall, with thick white fur and has blue eyes. (The Yeti looks like the one The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor). The Yeti looks at Damien with a curious look on its face while Damien stares at it with fear in his wide eyes. There was a dead silence between them. Then Damien lets out a scream and was suddenly jumped high into the air and clings on Nightdeath's face with his dear life, Nightdeath didn't bothered to remove Damien from her face. She finds it amusing.
"AH! IT'S THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN! NIGHTDEATH, SAVE ME!" Damien screams to Nightdeath, who gently pats a shaking Damien on his back with her claw.
"Damien, calm down." Quinn said as she went over to the Yeti. "He's not a bad creature, remember? Zosia's books explained that Yetis are intelligent and friendly creatures."
"Yeah, to people who have pure souls." Dark said to Val's mind in the ring. "They'll tear anyone apart who are evil."
"Are they going to attack you?" Val asked Dark telepathically. Val heard Dark letting out a amused chuckle, finding it funny for Val to say that.
"Let them try, but Yetis know not to face off with a demon." Dark said.
"Wow, A've neve' seen a Yeti before." Aggie said in awe, looking at the Yeti.
"Yeah, he's kind a cool." Gem said.
"Quick question." Damien spoke, still clinging on Nightdeath's face. "How do you know its a he?"
"Is in it obvious?" Gem points out the male Yeti's appearance.
Damien looks at the Yeti's appearance and understood. "Point taken." He said before looking at Nightdeath, who was looking at him under her visor. "Can you help me down, please?" He asked.
Listening to his command, Nightdeath gently gets Damien off her face and puts him down while the rest observe the Yeti in curiosity. Meanwhile, Val was playing with her littler creature friends and the dogs while Ingrid watches them. Ingrid couldn't come with them before because of her being a prehistoric animal, so she stayed with Mercury for a while until they reach the Himalayas. They played chased and made snow angels together. Ingrid watches them play and follows them when they went further away from the group. Celestia was chasing Cuddles, she was about to tag him when she spotted someone that made her stop on her tracks. Standing on top of a high cliff was none other than Glacia, Spirit of the Ice and Snow. Her cold blue eyes looked down at Celestia. The little dragon froze from her spot as she looks at the eyes of the Ice Spirit. Glacia has little known history, but they say that you should never anger the Ice Spirit, she will bring forth a terrible storm that can freeze the entire planet in a day. Yet, this Ice Spirit has a secret that no one knows but her sisters do. As they stared at each other for a while, Celestia could see something inside of Glacia's cold stare, yet she didn't know why, but she felt safe when she's near the spirit and surrounded by snow.
"Celestia! Look what we found!"
Celestia snaps out from the stare as she looks over to Val, she was far ahead and was waving at Celestia with an open smile. Celestia turns back to the cliff and to her surprise and shock, Glacia was gone. For some reason, that spirit was hiding something. But for now, she has to go with her friends, she will talk about this to the others later. Celestia went over to Val and see what they have found. Once she got closer, she saw the dogs, Cuddles, and Pluto were digging in the snow. Curious, Celestia came close to them as they were able to reveal what was burred. It reealed a glass like window, it was a container of some kind. Inside was pitch black, yet they could tell there was something inside.
"What is it?" Celestia asked Val.
Val shrugged. "I dunno, but I think we should tell the others." She said.
"Yup." Celestia agreed.
They were about to leave when they suddenly heard a loud 'THUD!' from inside. Val and her littler friends froze when they heard that. They look at the container slowly. There was a dead silence for a short while before the little ones heard a loud 'BANG' from the container. They slolwy backs away when the container continues to be hit over and over again by a mysterious force. Suddenly, the window burst open and was sent flying off the cliff. They yelp in shock as dark green steam escaped from the container. As it vanished, they heard a wolf like growl. The little ones became scared when they heard that until a grayish metal claw appeared out of the opening. Their eyes widen in fear as a creature came out from the container to revile a wolf like spider with wings. It was a male Insecticon and he looked terrible. His grey color was dull and his yellow optics were hollow, and he look so lifeless. The mech released a dangerous growl as he looks at his surroundings and then to Val and her little friends. He glares at them and lets out a savage snarl. He slowly stalks towards them with his teeth bared. Val and her little friends tried to back away but Val trips and fell on her behind. Insecticon lets out a wolf like roar and charges at them with full power, Val screams in fear as Celestia jumps in Val's arms along with the others. But before the Insecticon gobbles them up, but a dark blue blur appeared and swipes them away from the Insecticon as he got mouth full of snow in his jaws. The Insecticon spits out the snow and growls at the direction where the blur went. The dark blue blur was at the others side to reveal Dark Twilight with the little ones on her arms and shoulders. Behind them were the predacons, dinobots, and the others. They heard the commotion and rushed over to aid Val. The Predacon and Dinobots were glaring at the intruder that was about to kill Val and her friends. Diamond Silk, on the other hand, was not glaring. No, she was staring at the Insecticon in shock as she recognize who is.
"Lycos." She whispers in shock.
Saphira turns to her. "You know him?" She asked quietly.
"Yes...he's the sparkling of a friend mine." Diamond Silk explains in full shock. "I thought he had perish along with his family."
Hearing this, Saphira wanted to know what did she mean when suddenly Lycos lets out a howl before charging at Saphira with incredible speed. Before he could get close to a unfazed Saphira, he was suddenly rammed on the chest by Hornfang in her beast mode. Hornfang moves away as Lycos landed roughly on the ground on his back, snow crashes all over him. He slowly stood up and glares at Hornfang with a savage optics. Twoface was in his red battle/beast mode, he snarls savagely at Lycos. Lycos roared at them before charging at Hornfang but was soon rammed by Twoface. Lycos was sent crashing to the wall and cause snow to fall above.
"Stop! We might cause an avalanche!" Sage informs them.
"Tell that to him!" Damien exclaims, pointing at Lycos with his finger.
Lycos stood up and again and snarls at Twoface and attacks Twoface, but instead of charging, he fires a dark energy ball at him. Two face quickly dodged on time as the dark energy ball was about to to strike the kids until Savagespine, in her bot form, jumps in and uses her shield to block the attack and send it flying to the sky, causing it to explode. That explosion cause the avalanche to start. Seeing this, everyone had to leave fast. But Lycos still wanted to battle fired another dark energy ball and it was heading straighten towards Val and Celestia!
"NO!" Gem yelled in horror.
"Princess!" Soren yelled in horror.
But before anyone could prevent it, a powerful icy wind came out of nowhere and froze the dark energy ball inside, preventing it from exploding. Everyone was shock and surprise to see that. But the shocking part is when they notice the avalanche avoids them, creating a Y shape form to prevent the Predacons and Dinobots to be buried alive.
"What's going on?" Foxtrot spoke in shock.
"I do not know either." Saphira answered in shock.
Damien saw something and points out slowly. "M-Maybe it had to do with...her." He stuttered in fear.
They follow Damien's gaze and saw the Ice Spirit Glacia standing near Val and her little friends. They were shock to see the Spirit of the Ice and Snow near the little ones. Glacia glanced over to the little ones, her cold eyes brought chills on the little ones' spines, especially Celestia's. They broke eye contact when they turn towards and howling Lycos. Lycos snarls at them and charges. But before he could come close, a giant icicle appeared from the ground, leaving a gash on Lycos's right face. Lycos stumbled backwards, hid right face leaking small energon, as he tries to get up when more sharp icicles appeared from the ground and towards him. Lycos dodges them by taking off to the air with his wings,but before he could take off to the sky, Glacia's eyes flashed and the clear blue sky became dark and stormy. Everyone watched in shock as a hail storm started and sends down big sharp ice pellets at Lycos. The sharp ice pellets hit Lycos so hard that her crashed down on the icicles bellow. The icicles broke into millions of pieces and Lycos receives a lot of scratches. Lycos slowly stood up, ignoring the pain, and was about to attack again when Glacia appeared in front of him, her eyes were covered in an icy blue light. Lycos's optics widen as he felt his entire body froze, he could feel himself freezing from the inside. Icy frost was seen coming from his legs and tail and up to upper body.
"What is she doing?!" Diamond Silk asked in fear.
"She's freezing him from the inside!" Gem said in shock.
"WHAT!? WE HAVE TO STOP HER!" Diamond Silk yells and was about to stop this when Foxtrot grabbed her by the arms.
"Diamond Silk! Calm yourself! Zosia warned us about this spirit, she will kill you in an instant if you attack her!" Foxtrot reminded.
"I can't let Lycos die! Not again!"
Hearing this, Celestia looked over to Diamond Silk, who was being restrained by Foxtrot, and knows that Diamond Silk cares for Lycos for some reason, and Celestia knew she has to help. Celestia dashed over to Glacia, ignoring Val's calls to come back, and stood behind Galacia.
"Stop please!" Celestia pleaded.
Glacia didn't turn towards Celestia, but she did secretly glanced at her. The little dragon was standing behind her and wasn't afraid of the consequences that will come to her. Instead, Celestia wanted to save Lycos before he could freeze to death by Glacia.
"Please stop. He doesn't deserve to die." Celestia begged, watching in fear as the frost almost covered Lycos's body.
Glacia could feel Celestia being afraid, not for her life, but for the one named Lycos's life. Glacia could feel the little dragon's energy coming from her crystal and knew that she will do anything to stop this. So, understanding the little dragon's determination, she breaks eye contact from Lycos and turns towards Celestia. Lycos fell on the ground and didn't move as his body was half covered in frost. The Ice Spirit looks at Celestia and Celestia looks at Glacia. The two didn't break eye contact, but soon Celestia bowed at Galacia.
"Thank you for letting him live." Celestia whispers.
Glacia just stared at her coldly, as if she has no emotions at all, but nonetheless, Glacia soon bows back before disappearing by the icy wind. After that commotion, Foxtrot lets go of Diamond Silk as she rushes over to a half frozen Lycos. She kneels by his side and holds his head gently. She could feel him whimpering as he shivers from the cold of his inside.
"Lycos, it's okay, it's okay, you're safe now." Diamond Silk whispers softly as she hugs his face and caressing him. "You're safe."
The others went towards Diamond Silk and a barely alive Lycos. Val picks up Celestia as they watched as Foxtrot went over to Diamond Silk side and placed her servo on Diamond Silk's shoulder. Foxtrot looks over to Lycos, the mech was freezing and he looks like he was not going to make it. And seeing this, Foxtrot turns towards the others and gave them and stern order.
"Take him to the sick-bay, now."
With that said, the Predacons carried the now unconscious Lycos to Mercury. Lycos was taken to the infirmary and placed gently on the berth before restraining him, just in case if he goes berserk. The kids stayed at the control room to get warm while some Predacons keep an eye on them. Val wanted to help Lycos, but Foxtrot wouldn't allow because Lycos needed to be exam and there won't be any magic for this. Foxtrot, Diamond Silk, and Sage were in the sick-bay with Skyhow and Yunna. The two femmes are going to learn how to be proper medics by learning up close. The first thing they did was examining his body system with the scanner. Foxtrot uses the scanner to know what cause Lycos to attack them.
"Hmm..." Foxtrot hummed suspiciously.
Skyhowl looks at her teacher. "Is there something wrong, Foxtrot?"
"Yes, there's something inside of Lycos that is causing him so much pain." She said as she looks at the scanner. Then suddenly the scanner turned red with a warning sign. Foxtrot gasps in shock and horror on the discovery.
"Foxtrot? What is wrong with Lycos?" Diamond Silk asked in panicked when she saw Foxtrot's shock look.
"Lycos is suffering a deadly virus inside on him, we have to extract it all out of him." Foxtrot said before looking up. "Mercury, prepare an extraction." Mercury lowers a tentacle like tube with a needle to extract the virus out of Lycos. Foxtrot turns towards the others and gave them the order. "Hold him down, this procedure will be painful."
Nodding, they work together to hold Lycos down as Mercury lowers the needle behind Lycos's neck. When the needle made contact on Lycos's neck, Lycos's optics snaps open as he lets out a loud howl of pain, thrashing around the berth was prevented because of the restrains and the femmes holding him down.
"Lycos! Calm yourself!" Diamond Silk ordered loudly through the howl, but Lycos didn't listen as he continues thrashing in pain.
"Just hold him down until Mercury extract the virus off him!" Foxtrot ordered as they restrain Lycos.
Mercury extracted green liquid from inside Lycos. The virus or better yet poison was slowly be removed from Lycos, making sure that Mercury doesn't drain Lycos's energons. It took half an our, but finally Mercury extracted the poison off from Lycos's system. Lycos soon passed out from the procedure, exhausted from all the howling and thrashing, and this was easy for them because the next step was to fix his frozen system that Glacia did on the battle. They gathered the tools they need for this procedure. They first have to warm him up before fixing his system, and it would be a delicate procedure because if one mistake will cause Lycos's life. It took them eight hours to repair his system, fixing his wires and his digits. Once they finished, Lycos was now fixed and was recharging on the berth. They transfer him to another room where Mercury keeps an optic on him. Diamond Silk gently strokes Lycos's helm, praying that he will get well soon.
"Wake up soon, Lycos." Diamond Silk whispers as she and the others left while Mercury watches over a recharging Lycos.
They went to the control room where the others were waiting for them. The kids were covered in warm blankets t keep them warm from the cold and cups of warm hot chocolates on their hands. Saphira was there along with some Predacons. They were keeping the kids company, making sure that they were okay after the incident that just happened. Saphira looked over to Diamond Silk, she notices that she was happy yet worried at the same time.
"Diamond Silk." Saphira spoke softly. Diamond Silk looked at Saphira with calm yet sad look on her face. "You said you know about Lycos."
Diamond Silk sighs softly and nodded. "Yes, I knew him since he was just a sparkling." She explains softly with a small smile on her face. "He was the sparkling of a friend of mine."
"If you knew him..."Aquarius began. "Then what caused him to go...berserk?"
"It's a long story...a story that I knew to well and forever haunted me." Diamond Silk said quietly.
Everyone looked at each other, knowing it was personal. "You don't have to tell us if it bothers you." Quinn said.
Diamond Silk shook her head. "No, you all have the right to know." She said before looking at everyone. "Long ago, before the war started, I used to live on a Insecticon colony bellow the city of Iacon. It was a peaceful colony, every Insecticons know one another." Diamond Silk explains as she remembers growing up with her creators.
"Growing up there was simple, I learn everything I know by my parents and had a friend by name Silkstorm, Lycos's carrier."
"So that's why you know him." Saphira said softly.
Diamond Silk nodded. "Yes, me and Silksong were good friends, sisters even. She and I got along perfectly. I visit her often whenever I'm on a mission with Foxtrot and Sage. Silksong stayed at the colony with her sparkmate, Venomstorm and two happy sparklings, Silkstorm and Lycos. They were a happy family unit. I cared for them and their sparklings as if they were my own sparklings."
"But, what happened?" Gem asked. "If Lycos was a nice sparklings, what changed him?"
"There was incident back on colony. An incident that I have suffered for years." Diamond Silk crosses her arms and tighten them slightly.
"W-What incident?" Damien asked stuttering.
"That incident that was caused by sister...Airachnid." Diamond Silk said solemnly with a hint of anger. Everyone gasps in shock, minus Dark Twilight and Nightdeath. What did Airachnid do to Lycos's family? Diamond Silk has the answer. "Airachnid was...a problem sparkling back then. She was violent, angry, and mostly...dangerous. She hated me for being the 'perfect' sparkling. Our creators chose me over her. They think I was the perfect sparkling for them, not Airachnid."
"And this cause the jealous sister thing, right?" Dark asked in a bored tone.
"In a way, yes. She was mad and jealous of me because out creators were more interested into me than my sister." Diamond Silk glares on the floor. "She always, always challenge me for our creators approval for her."
"You fought her?" Quinn asked in shock. She always thought Diamond Silk was the calm and gentle type, not the fighting type.
"I did, she lost, I won many, many times." Diamond Silk explains almost angrily. "My sister was determine to defeat, even it means breaking me."
"Wait! You're saying that your sister was trying to kill you?!" Damien exclaims.
"She tried, but she wanted me to feel the pain in my spark, by harming those I love and care. And one day, Airachnid plotted to get revenge on me, and it was to hurt Lycos. She got him when he was left alone, she could've killed him, but was stopped by me and the colony. Airachnid soon disappeared from the colony and Lycos was taken to Sage where his wounds were treated."
"So...Airachnid lost and Lycos was saved...but that still doesn't answer on why he had a virus inside of him." Skyhowl said to Diamond Silk.
"That's when the incident happened. Upon my sister's disappearance, she had left behind a dangerous virus in their home and almost wiped out the colony. We had no choice but to sealed the entrance of the west colony. I-I tried to save Lycos and his family, but I was told it was too late...it was to late to save them." Diamond Silk shuts her eyes as she felt the guilt of her sister's crime was upon her. "I-I thought he was gone like his family, but he somehow survive the virus and-and turned him into a-a mindless beast! Attacking those who are near him! I blamed myself for that incident...all those innocent lives gone...because of my sister's jealousy over me."
Diamond Silk finished her story and everyone, minus Dark Twilight, gave Diamond Silk a sympathetic look. She blames herself for the deaths of innocent, but it was her sister's fault.
"It was not your fault, Diamond Silk." Saphira said.
Diamond Silk scoffed softly. "That's what everyone said, yet I couldn't have peace because of my sister's crime on what she did to Silksong...her family...a-and Lycos-"
Saphira placed a gentle servo on Diamond Silk shoulder. "Lycos will live. He is alive because you and the others saved him." She assured.
Diamond Silk smiled a bit before looking at the door, thinking about Lycos who was currently on another room. "Yes, and now, it's my job to take care of him." She said softly. "It would be Silksong and Venomstorm's final wishes."
Everyone understood that Diamond Silk will be Lycos's guardian until he wakes up. They decided to leave the Himalayas and move to the next place they need to go, and making sure that Lycos is kept watched. For now, they decided to rest and get ready for their next destination.
Lycos's body was on the berth, he wasn't moving, but he was still breathing. He could feel the pain go away after...after...Lycos couldn't remember what happened, the only thing he could remember was pain. And yet, he felt the pain go away and was replaced by warmth. Lycos's optics twitched as they slowly open to reveal bright yellow optics that reflects with the light. The Insecticon wolf slowly got up but his body was still healing and couldn't support his weight and caused him to fell right back on the berth. Lycos silently growls at his misfortune until he notices that he was in restrains. Confused, Lycos sniffed at the restrains, wondering why he had them, when he heard the doors opened. He carefuly brought his head up and saw a familiar face. It was Diamond Silk, and she looked happy and relief. She smiles at him as she looked at her without any anger or savageness.
"Lycos!" She exclaims happily, rushing towards him and gives him a hug. Lycos's optics widen slightly, he was surprise to see Diamond Silk, he didn't remember how long it's been since he last saw her. As she lets go, Diamond Silk looks at him with a smile on her face. "Thank Primus that you are okay. I thought you have been offline."
Lycos looks at her and slowly shook his head. He was able to speak but in a raspy and weak voice. "I-I d-didn't...o-offline...I survived...but...my c-creators...S-Silkstorm..." He stops and turns away as he shut his optics tightly.
Diamond Silk gently stokes his helm. She wishes that she could save them and stop her sister, but it was too late to save them, but now Lycos is here, and she's need to take care of him now. "It's okay. You're safe with us." Diamond spoke gently, holding him close.
Lycos gave her a confused look. "W-What?"
"It's a long story, Lycos." Diamond Silk said. "But first, I think you should meet the others."
"O-Others?" Lycos asked weakly.
The doors behind them opened to reveal the gang and went over to them. Lycos's eyes at them wearily, but was soon relaxed when he felt Foxtrot gently stroking his neck. "It's okay, Lycos, they're friends." She assured before making the introductions.
"This is Saphira, leader of the surviving Predacons, her daughter, Aquarius, and her sons, Ying and Yang. The Predacons, Echidna, her daughters Naja, Ivory, and Ebony. Stingblade, Fangripper, Fear, Rosefang, Nightcore, Nightdeath, Skyhowl, Ravage, Rumble and Frenzy, Foxtrot, Sage, Valentina, Celestia, Pluto, Cuddles, Quinn, Aggie, Damien, Gem, and Yunna. They are friends of mine." Diamond Silk said.
"Ahem, ya forgetting someone?" They heard Dark Twilight's voice on their heads. Dark appeared from Val's ring and stood beside Val. Lycos looks at her in shock and surprise, he never seen that happened before.
Dark gave him a two finger salute. "Sup, Lycos, welcome back from the the land of the living. The names Dark Twilight."
Lycos was still looking her strangely while Diamond Silk sighs. "Lycos, Dark Twilight is a demonic clone of Valentina's." She explains.
"V-Valentina?"
Dark picks up Val behind her shirt while she holds Celestia in her arms. "Kiddo here, you know? The one that you almost attacked at the Himalayas and where you almost died by the hands of Glacia the Spirit of the Ice and Snow, and was-"
"We get, Dark, don't make it seem more disturbing." Diamond Silk ordered.
Dark rolled her eyes as she puts down Val. Lycos looked at Val, Dark said that he almost attacked her and felt bad for doing so, even though he can't remember. But, he did gave her an apology. "I-I am s-sorry."
Val smiles at him. "It's okay." Val forgive him.
"Lycos, I know you've been through a lot, but let's take this nice and slow." Diamond Silk said, earning a nod from Lycos. "Mercury, remove the restrains, and give Lycos something to eat."
"Of course." Mercury said as he removes the restrains and brought energon cubes for Lycos to eat and placed it in front of him.
Hungry, Lycos devoured all of the cubes, he hadn't eaten of years now, and he was starving. The others watched as Lycos devoured the cubes in an instant. Rumble and Frenzy hide behind Ravage, fearing that Lycos might get hungry on them. After Lycos finished his meal, the adults decided to leave while the rest stay here.
"Lycos, stay here until you have a full recovery. And get to know your new friends as well." Diamond Silk said, gesturing the kids, spakrlings, Ravage, Yunna, Skyhowl, and Aquarius. Lycos nodded understanding as the adults left while he and the others get to know each other.
"Are you sure he is stable?" Foxtrot asked Diamond Silk as they walk through the halls of Mercury's.
Diamond Silk nodded as a response. "He is, I did his diagnostics and the virus inside of him is all gone, he is stable. Weak, but stable."
Foxtrot looks at her friend but nodded in understanding. "Alright, he is your responsibility now."
Diamond Silk chuckles a bit. "Indeed he is." She said as they made it to control room.
"So? What's our next destination?" Sage asked them.
"Well, I was thinking of going to Japan." Foxtrot said.
"Japan? Why Japan?" Diamond Silk asked.
"Yunna used lived in Tokyo, Japan before turning into a Cybertronian. It's best for her to see her old home, to make her happy." Foxtrot said, looking at the screen.
Diamond Silk smiles at her and nodded. "It's sounds like a wonderful idea. Mercury, set a course to Tokyo, Japan."
"Right a way." Mercury said as he set a course to Japan.
The kids and the others were getting to know Lycos. Turns out, he isn't a bad kid, he's just misunderstood. He somewhat quiet, yet he's also interesting to talk to. He knows combat and is very smart. He got along with them very nicely, and Rumble and Frenzy have plans for him to help them make a prank on Swoop when he is feeling better. They all have the same back stories, they have rough beginnings and yet they move on. They were enjoying each others companies, teaching Lycos what Earth's histories and countries. They talk for hours until Mercury call them.
"Sorry for the interruption, but you all are needed to the control room."
"Okay Mercury, come on guys." Quinn said as they were about to leave when Lycos slowly stands up.
"Not you, Lycos. You are not yet healed." Mercury informs.
Lycos shook his head and slowly rose up. "I...am...fine." He said slowly as he carefully gets off the berth and wobbly follows the others. Mercury was about to stop him when Yunna went over to Lycos.
"Okay, but you have to keep it slow." She said gently, earning a nod from Lycos.
Mercury watches as Yunna helps Lycos reach the doors. She was gentle towards the young Insecticon and knows how to deal with him. So, Mercury allows this and opens the doors for them. They went out of the room and towards the control room. Lycos was walking slowly since he was still too weak from his injuries, but he was still strong. When they reach to the control room, they saw the others waiting for them. Diamond Silk was surprise to Lycos out of berth, but when she saw him with the kids and was looking okay, Diamond Silk decided not to interfere with his new life style.
"We're here." Quinn said. "So...what's the next stop?" She asked Foxtrot.
"Our next stop is-"
"JAPAN!" Rocco yelled out a bit angrily. Everyone turns to Rocco, he was sitting on top of the counter and wasn't looking happy. Foxtrot gave him an annoyed look, clearly wasn't pleased on Rocco's sudden outburst.
"What is wrong with you?" Foxtrot asked annoyed.
"I thought we agreed that we could go to Jamaica!" Rocco exclaims.
"We agreed that we go to Jamaica on Friday." Diamond Silk informed him.
Rocco whined. "No fair! You all agreed to go to Japan so you can make Yunna happy! What about my needs!"
"You lost them when you tried to turn all human population into mind control animals." Foxtrot informed, remembering the story that Zosia told her about Rocco. There was a dead silence from the crowd, Rumble, Frenzy, and Damien were silently saying 'Ooooohhhh' on Rocco because Foxtrot got him on the loop. Rocco, who has deadpan look, was silence by this but he raised his paw and points at her.
"Touche." Rocco said.
Yunna went over to Foxtrot and to the screen that shows the map and the dot was on Japan. "We're going to Japan?" She asked in shock.
"Yes, since you are feeling a bit sad, we decided to go to Japan to a city called Tokyo." Foxtrot said. "If you're up to it."
Yunna couldn't but smile at her before hugging her, surprising Foxtrot in the process. Foxtrot looks down at Yunna, who was hugging her with a small smile on her face. "Arigato." Yunna whispers before letting go.
Foxtrot just cleared her throat but nodded. "Get ready, we will land somewhere far and you know more about Tokyo since you grew up there." She informed.
Yunna nodded with a smile. "Hai!" She said as she went towards the others with a happy and excited look on her face. As they left, Diamond Silk looks at Foxtrot with a smile on her face.
"It seems that I am not the only one who has someone to care." She said jokingly.
Foxtrot made a small smile and crosses her arms, she shook her head slightly and looks at Diamond Silk. "It seems I have." She said softly.
Mercury landed somewhere close, yet remained in camouflage mode and hide his signature while the others explore Tokyo. It was morning there, meaning they can explore the city. Lycos has a holoform and it was a preteen with grayish silver hair, yellow eyes, pale skin. He wears a blue shirt under a gray blazer, brown pants, and silver sneakers. He was able to follow them in his holoform, and he had help with the others.
Yunna shows them around Tokyo. They went to Tokyo Tower, it was fun to climb up, except for Damien, Rumble, Frenzy, and Swoop, they were exhausted from climbing up the stairs. Aquarius and Yunna looked at the people from bellow as they were on top of the tower. They were having the best time on Tokyo. They were resting at the park where they enjoy the beauty. The kids were playing with their dogs while Ingrid was at Mercury with Pluto and Cuddles. Clestia was hiding on Val's backpack while Summer watches them on top of the treeline. Stingblade was with his little brother, walking on the park. His holoform was a preteen with brown spiky hair and brown eyes, and tan skin. He wears a brown hoodie with black long sleeves, black pants, and brown shoes. His little brother has the same hair and skin color but his eyes were light green. He wears a green shirt hoodie, brown pants and green sneakers. They were going back to the others when they notice a statue of a dog on the middle of the park. Curious, they went over to Yunna, who was with Aquarius, Nightcore, and Nightdeath.
Nightcore's holoform is a young man with black smooth hair with green streak, pale skin, and green eyes. His outfit was a green hooded jacket with a black turtle neck, black jeans, and boots. He wears a green visors that can see his eyes, but he looked handsome. Stingblade and Fangripper went over to Yunna.
"Hey Yunna, I was wondering why there is a statue of a dog there? Is there a reason?" Stingblade asked.
Yunna and the others looked at the statue of the dog on the middle of the park. Yunna smiles as she recognize the statue and why it was there. "That is the stature of Hachikō."
"Hachikō?" Aquarius asked in confusion.
"Hai, long ago Hachikō greets his his master when he comes home from the train station. Then one day, his master died, and Hachikō spent the rest of his life waiting for his master to return." Yunna explains the story, leaving everyone in awe at the story.
"So...Hachikō was loyal to him." Ravage said softly.
Yunna nodded with a smile. "Hai, Hachikō was forever loyal to his master, even though he was gone, Hachikō waits for his master to return from the station."
"Forever loyal." Ravage whispers softly, remembering Soundwave and Laserbeak. Rumble and Frenzy also too missed their master and their sister unit.
Yunna looks at the statue for a while and remembers something that she has to do. Yunna stood up from her seat and looks at the others. "I need something to do."
"Where are you going?" Aquarius asked.
"Somewhere that I should've visit for a long time."
"Well, if you're going so am I." Aquarius said as she stood up. "After all, that's what friends are for, looking out for each other."
Yunna smiles at her and soon Ravage and his brothers soon join. "We'll come too, we're kind of curious to know more about your cultures."
"Can I come?" Skyhowl asked polity.
Ravage blushed at her as Yunna nodded with a smile. "Hai."
"I'm coming as well, someone has to keep an eye on you and them." Foxtrot glanced at Rumble and Frenzy, who were whistling innocently, avoiding her gaze. She turns towards the others. "We'll meet you all back on Mercury soon." Foxtrot said.
They nodded and agreed as they went their separate ways. Yunna and her group went to the city and walked towards what appears to be a flower shop. They entered the shop as the door's bell rang. The flower shop was filled with different types of flowers and shelves with empty pots. The flowers were very beautiful and they notice an old human female coming out from the corner. Her hair was tied into a bun and yet she looked healthy. She wears a purple long sleeve dress and sandals. The old woman looks up and adjusted her glasses to see some customers, but her eyes widen when she saw Yunna.
"Shina-chan?" The old woman asked in shock.
Yunna smiles as she bows respectfully towards the female. "Ohayou Manami-san."
The woman name Manami went towards Yunna and gave her a big hug. Yunna hugs back, embracing the old woman. As they let go, Yunna introduced her companions to her. "Minna, this is Hinako Manami, she is the shop owner and a good friend of my mother's."
"Konnichiwa!" Hinako Manami greeted kindly. The others bowed respectfully towards Hinako as she asked. "What are your names?"
Before Yunna could speak, Aquarius spoke. "My name is Anika Water."
Yunna looked at her in confusion, wondering where did Aquarius find a human name so quickly. Then Ravage spoke his own human name. "My name is Riven Wade and these are my brother Ronald and Fredric." He points at Rumble and Frenzy, who gave him a confused look, wondering why they got ridiculous names.
"My name is Sky Hava." Skyhowl said with a smile.
"And my name is Fiona Trinity." Foxtrot said. "I'm Shina's guardian."
"Oh! You must be Shina-chan's new guardian from America." Hinako said with a smile before adjusting her glasses. "Uh...what part of America are you from?" She asked.
Before Yunna could speak, Foxtrot cuts her off. "Los Angeles, California." She said. "It's where Shina and I live. We came to Tokyo for a vacation with her friends."
"Oh! That sounds lovely, and I'm glad that Shina came back. It's been so long after you've left. You're cousin felt guilty for what she had said to you when she found out that you left." Hinako said sadly.
"Wait? What did your cousin said to you?" Rumble asked, earning a nudge from Ravage. "What? I was asking." Rumble whispers.
"It's complicated...where is Miko-chan?" Yunna asked Hinako.
"She transfer to America to a town called Jasper, Nevada. She wanted to have a...what do you teen say...Oh! An adventure of a life time!" She said.
Yunna became sad to hear that news, she wanted to go visit her cousin on her home, but now she can't. Aquarius was wondering what did Hinako mean about Yunna's cousin saying something to her. Yunna looks at Hinako and bowed. "I understand."
Hinako nodded before speaking softly. "You came here not just to visit me, correct?"
Yunna nodded sadly. "Hai." She said softly.
Hinako nodded as she went to the back to get something. They waited for a while before she came with a bouquet of flowers white lilies, red and pink carnations, and hydrangeas. Hinako gave Yunna the bouquet, who accepted with a bow. "Take it, you don't need to pay."
"Arigato, Manami-san." Yunna whispers as she bows. She turns and walks away as the others bowed to Hinako and follows Yunna outside and moves out while Hinako waves at them from the window. "Sayanora, Shina-chan." She whispers softly.
They went towards the bus station where they got on and payed. They were lucky to have money with them thanks for the help of the kids. They sat down on the back. Rumble and Frenzy on the right, Skyhowl and Ravage on the left, and Yunna, Foxtrot and Aquarius on the back. The bus drives towards to its destination. The bus drives away from the city and reach to their destination at noon. They got off the bus and went towards a cemetery. They walked on the path and followed Yunna towards her location. They walked towards a hill where a single tombstone stand. When they got closer, they saw two names on it. Hibiki Ayaka and Akiko Ayaka. That's when they realizes that Yunna came here to show respect towards her creators that died on an accident.
"Yunna, you came here to visit your cr-I mean, your parents' grave." Aquarius whispers.
Yunna nodded. "Hai...it's been so long since I've been here." She said softly as goes on her knees near the tombstone and placed the the bouquet gently. "My parents were great people, they help others and...care for me. And no matter how bad the situation was...they know handle it."
They stayed silent for a while. Yunna was having her few moments with her parents. Yunna lost her parents on an accident when she was eight years and had to live with her abusive uncle. But she was soon rescued and was taken to Foster Care. She lived with different family for few months or years and was soon adopted in America, until she was turned into a Cybertronian by force. She's been fighting all her life to move on, yet she suffered so much for past years. She felt alone and scared. Just then, she felt her friends going on their knees besides her. Looking on both her side, she saw Aquarius and Foxtrot on her left and Skyhowl, Ravage, and his brothers on her left. They too wanted to pay their respect for Yunna's parents, after all, she is family. Yunna smiles at them as she claps her hands together and closed her eyes, followed by the others.
"Okaa-san, Oto-san, it's been so long. I have missed you both so much, it hurts inside that you two are no longer with me, but you don't have to worry anymore. I just wanted you to know that I made wonderful friends, I have a new family that accepted my new form. I'm no longer in this world because because friends are my family now, and no matter what, I will always treasure the memories we had together, and new memories with my new family. Sayanora Okaa-san, Oto-san, I love you both in heart and soul."
After Yunna finished her prayer, a gentle wind blew her hair, causing it to move gently. She opens her eyes and looks up to see the orange sky and some white clouds from above, knowing her parents are watching down on her. Yunna smiles softly as she stood up with the others. She felt a gentle hand on her shoulder and turns to see Aquarius smiling down at her.
"You are not alone, Yunna, remember that." She said with a smile.
Yunna smiles back. "I am never alone as long as have you guys." She said as she hugs Aquarius who hugged her back. Skyhowl soon joins in the hug with Rumble and Frenzy. Ravage was unsure if he should hug but he was suddenly pulled into it by Skyhowl. Foxtrot couldn't help but smile at them softly, knowing Yunna is no longer alone in this world. As they let go, they decided to head back to Mercury. They walked out the cemetery together and towards the bus station.
"By the way, where did you get human names?" Yunna asked her friends as they walked towards the bus.
Foxtrot gave light snort to cover chuckle. "Oh Yunna, it wasn't hard for us to find names." She said as she climbs up to the bus. "The internet was useful for us."
Yunna giggles a bit. "You got your names on the internet?" She asked as she gets on with the others.
"Yeah, it wasn't hard." Ravage said.
"Speak for yourself, at least you weren't given a ridiculous name!" Rumble said, earning a nod from Frenzy.
Ravage turns to his bothers as they sit down on the back of the bus. "What's wrong with Ronald and Fredric?"
"It's too boring! Why didn't you name us cooler names?!" Frenzy almost exclaims.
Yunna giggles a bit as she sits between Foxtrot and Aquarius. "I don't think is boring, it's kind of cute." She said with a smile.
Rumble and Frenzy froze before grinning towards her. "You think their cute?" They asked happily, earning another giggle and nod from Yunna.
Skyhowl chuckles a bit. "That's one way to stop your brothers from complaining." She whispers, earning a light chuckle from Ravage. The bus drives them back to the city where they will meet the others to Mercury, and continue their adventure to explore the Earth.
Done! Sorry it took so long, I was distracted so easily with new movies coming up and I saw the trailer of How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World. It was awesome! And I can't wait! Because it's coming close, I'm so excited to watch it soon when it comes.
D is out, peace!