It has been a few hours since Optimus and the Autobots had rescued Adora and brought her back to their base. Right now, she was in the human area talking with the humans and learning about what she could about this planet, Miko was teaching her about rock music, while Raf was teaching her how to use a laptop. As for Jack, he just sat beside her and helped out whenever she had a question.
The Autobots watched the interaction, "She seems to be doing well." Ratchet said as he stood beside the Autobot leader. "But, there's no telling what they did to her while she was held captive."he added.
Prime hummed, watching as the humans tried to teach Adora of their planet, he didn't know what, but there was something about this girl that intrigues him. "What matters now, old friend, is that she is with us and we will protect her and keep her safe, out of Megatron's hands for that she is our only hope at restoring Cybertron back to the way it was." He replied as he made his way over to the humans.
Jack looked up and saw Optimus walking over, "Hey Optimus, we're just teaching Adora about Earth." he said as Adora nodded. "I never knew a planet could be so….amazing." she said in awe.
Arcee stepped forward, "So? Who's gonna be watching over the kid?" she asked as Mik gasps, "That's right, you need a bot if you're gonna be staying." she said as Adora shrugged, "I guess. But who?" she asked the humans..
"Me." said a deep voice, Adora looked and was stunned as well as everyone else who let out gasps of shock. "As a Prime, I vow to protect you as you stay on this planet." he said as Adora nodded, "Thanks You!" she said. It's not that she can't handle the Decepticons, she can hold her own, but having Optimus Prime with her, somehow makes her feel a little better when facing the 'Cons.
An idea came to Miko who smiled and let out a gasp, "Hey I know what we can do. Let's show Adora more of Earth by simply going out.' she said as Adora looked at Miko wide eyes. "Really? You mean see more of your planet?" she asked as Miko nodded.
"I do not think it will be a good idea. The Decepticons are no doubt still looking for Adora. We cannot risk her getting discovered." Prime advised against the Idea. He doesn't like to keep anyone from going out, but with Adora is a different matter. She's a living, breathing key and is to be protected.
But Miko wasn't giving up, "How about you come with us? You'll be able to watch Adora plus Arcee, Bee, and Bulkhead will be with us. She'll be protected." the girl said, hoping to convince the bot to her idea.
Arcee shrugged her shoulders, "Not a bad Idea. Miko does have a point." she said, pitching in her support for the Idea. Bee beeped and nodded in agreement, also supporting the Idea. "I'm in if you are boss." Bulkhead said not wanting to choose a side just yet.
Adora sighed, "It's up to Optimus. I for one don't think I can be up for another round with the Decepticons. But on the other hand, I haven't really been on another planet since we came out of Despondoes." she said pitching in her vote.
Optimus looked at the humans for a few minutes, Miko did have a point of having the other Autobots there, as well as Adora never seeing a planet nor being on one since her…exile. It was right there and with that he made up his mind.
"Very Well. We will show Adora what this planet has to offer." he agreed as the humans cheered, "YES!" Miko jumped and pumped her hand in the air. As for Adora, she was smiling because she was finally getting to see more of Earth.
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Optimus along with Arcee, Bee, and Bulkhead transformed into their vehicle modes as their charges got into each of their guardians. Adora slowly got in and closed the door, taking in the….earth vehicle before her. "Is this what all earth vehicles looked like?" she asked, in awe.
"Yes, but many of them are different in size and shape." Optimus answered as he and the others drove through the tunnel and out of the base. Adora let out a small gasp as she looked out the window with a smile. "It's so…blue." she whispered as she took in the desert terrain, the blue sky, the mountains. It kinda reminds her of the Wasteland on Etheria.
"Adora, if you're gonna be exploring this planet, promise me that you will be careful and use extreme caution. The Decepticons are unpredictable and strike without warning. If that happens, I want you to run and hide, I will find you when it's safe." he said, expressing his concern for her safety.
The girl smiled and nodded, "I will Optimus and Thank You!" she said. She looked up and her eyes widened as she saw buildings in the distance, "Whoa! Is that….Jasper?" she asked, stunned. "Yes, I think you will find it most impressive." he replied as they drove into the city.
Driving through the city, Adora was amazed as she saw this planet's inhabitants walking, and their earth vehicles all over the place, it was truly an amazing place. She looked up as they all pulled into a parking lot of a local place with the name "Wally's Ice Cream" on the front as they parked side-by-side.
She saw the humans getting out, but when she tried to open the door it was locked, Adora looked at the dash in question. "Please, remember what we discussed Adora. Proceed with caution." he said as Adora nodded. "I will." she said as she heard a click and the door opened as she got out and landed on the planet surface.
She gasps as she looks up and does a 360 turn taking in everything, "Whoa!" she said with wide eyes and a wide smile. Optimus was right, this was an impressive place. "Adora." Miko called as the girl turned to see the pink haired girl running towards her.
"Welcome to Earth." her human friend said as Adora smiled, "What is this place?" she asked as Jack approached the two, "It's an Ice cream shop. Come on. We'll show you." he said as Adora followed them towards the building.
As for the Autobots, they watched as their charges walked into the building. Optimus knew that Adora was safe with the children but he still couldn't help but worry. There was something about Adora that he admired. He felt his spark pulse when he first met her after she had woken up. He didn't know why, but he felt drawn to the girl somehow.
He was brought out of his thoughts by Arcee, "Everything okay Optimus?" she asked.
"Yes. Just thinking." Prime replied, keeping an optic on Adora and the children who were sitting next to the window eating the frozen treat.
"About Adora?" she asked. He didn't say anything because he didn't know what to say. Because it's true. "You know, It's alright if you like her, Optimus. She's pretty and powerful, a leader of her people like you. It's understandable that you feel drawn to her." Arcee said.
Still, Optimus kept quiet, because everything Arcee was saying was true. He felt drawn to her and he's afraid to admit, he does like her, she has courage and is brave, that' why she was chosen to be She-Ra . He just didn't know how Adora felt nor how to tell her. "Just saying Optimus." Arcee added ending the talk.
–XxXx–
Inside Wally's Ice Cream, Adora was sitting at a booth next to the window with Jack, Miko, and Raf trying out an Earth substance known as Ice-Cream. She looked at the brown looking substance that was on what the humans called a cone. She slowly took a few licks, her eyes widened as she licked some more. "This is amazing!" Adora said with a smile as she continued to eat her Ice-Cream.
The other humans laughed as they started eating their own Ice-Creams. "What is this called again?" she asked as Jack smiled, "Ice-Cream but your flavor is Chocolate." he replied as the blonde nodded. "I cannot believe you guys have this. We don't have anything like this on Etheria." She commented as Miko nodded.
"So? How are you liking Earth so far?" Raf asked.
Adora smiles, "It's amazing." she replied. "It almost makes me wanna stay forever but I don't know if I can." she said as they all ate in silence, the humans taking in what Adora said.
Note: Sorry it took so long! But, here's Chapter: Two of: The Fifth Relic. Enjoy!
