ATS- Last Chance at Normal
Hello everyone! Finals were this week so everything has been hectic. Hope y'all will forgive me with this chapter. Something I wanted to explain first: As I'm sure yall figured out the AllSpark language is in French. I chose this because the French language has always been a beautiful language in my opinion. If anyone speaks French, or doesn't, please forgive me if I mess any of it up. Since the only language I speak is english I'm sure I'll mess it up so I ask that you be patient with since. I just use Google translator so I'm not sure how accurate that is.
Now onto the shoutouts:
Guest: Sorry it wasn't sooner.
Designation CrimsonSong: I'm glad you do! :D he's one of my favs too. I try to make stories as realistic as possible so I try my best to make it deep. Personally, I think it makes for a good story and I'm glad you agree. :)
Cloud On The Horizon: Thank you! Good idea. I'll try to incorporate that. :)
Iluv2read5898: That means I'm doing my job. Lol! I try not to be too predictable if I can help it.
KayleeChiara: Yeah she's taking it hard. Thanks for reading!
acompletenerd: Guess you'll have to keep reading to find out. ;)
CastielLunaWinchester: :( She's not taking it will. They tried but it was too much to handle. Hope this chapter is interesting too.
AllSpark Princess: Sorry this wasn't sooner.
ManyGamePlayer: Thank you!
Jimmy144: I'm glad you think so. I was worried it would seem too emotional or not enough.
Bee4ever: Thank you!
Guest: Lol! Hello again! He won't stay away for long.
Lezlie: Ha! I'm unpredictable! I was worried she seemed too emotional. Sorry this wasn't sooner.
DisneyFreak Lover: Averie wanted me to tell you thanks for the hugs. Lol!
Jazzy the Jazz: I did and I'm the one who wrote it. Lol! Don't worry she's just upset. She just needs time. It was intense for me too! Lol!
"Averie!"
"Averie, where are you!"
"Averie! Come back!"
I hear multiple people yell at once, both Bot and human. I ignore them and just push myself further against the tree I was hiding away in. I didn't exactly take the news well and the only thing I want is to be left alone. They can call all they want but I won't answer.
Soon I hear rustling underneath me and look down and see Lennox searching for me. I keep quiet in hopes that he will keep walking. Of course, luck isn't on my side and he looks up and sees me in the tree. He smiles and says,"There you are. Gave everyone quite a scare."
I stay silent.
He rubs the back of his neck then gives a nervous laugh and says,"Quite a hiding spot you've got. Kinda impressed you could climb it."
"I'm not going back." I say getting to the point.
He sighs and says,"You can't stay out here."
"I'm not going back until they agree to let me go home." I argue.
"It's a tough situation kid and all things considered I think it's a good idea for you to stay here." He says.
"You too?!" I yell.
"Hey, I'm on your side kid. I just think this would be best. Besides Optimus's judgement has always been a good one and he thinks its for the best." Lennox explains.
"But what about what I think is best for me? Their treating like a prisoner and I hate it." I seethe.
He sighs and says,"I'm sorry. I really am...are you coming down anytime soon?"
I cross my arms in reply.
He sighs and says,"Alright then. If you won't come down then I'll come up." He then starts climbing the tree and using the branches to pull himself up. He's soon sitting on the same branch as me. He plops down and says,"You just had to pick a tall branch didn't ya?"
"I'm still not going back." I state.
"You don't have to. We're just gonna sit here until you feel like going back...but I do need to let them know I found you so they don't worry." He then takes a Walkie talkie and says,"Hey Prime. I found her and am here with her."
"Is she alright?" Optimus asks.
"She's fine. She just needs some time." Lennox replies.
"Take the time you require." Optimus says.
Lennox puts the talkie away and turns to me. "Alright, spill it."
"Spill what?" I ask.
"I don't know what any of that Guardian stuff means but I was told what is happening to you and I know you're upset about it, so I'll be a listening ear. So lay it on me." He says.
I'm silent for a moment before I speak up. "I just don't like the fact that I'm having to put my life on hold, and all my plans and goals, just because they think a Con might find me. Jazz is my guardian so I'm protected, but they still won't let me go."
"He's worried about you you know. Went crazy when you ran out. Apparently still upset about you yelling at him." He says.
"I didn't mean to yell at him. I was just so mad. I'll apologize when I get back." I say.
"Good. Now, what else is bothering you?" He asks.
"I worked so hard to get that scholarship to that school and now I don't even get to use it thanks to something that was out of my control. I didn't ask for this to happen to me and now I'm having to pay for it. Even Sam gets to go back and it's not fair! I don't even get to go home with my mom. Plus, in a years time I won't even be human anymore. How am I supposed to handle that. My life is falling apart and there's nothing I can do about it."
Tears start to built up and I try to repress them. "It's bad enough that I can't go to school, but keeping me away from my family, especially my mom, is gonna kill me." At that tears fall down my face and I try to wipe them away but they keep coming.
I feel Lennox wrap an arm around my shoulder and pull me into a hug.
"I wanna go home." I sob.
He holds me tighter and says,"I know. I'll talk to Optimus about letting you spend time at home before any of that changing starts. We'll help your get through this. I promise."
"Anna's lucky to have you for a dad." I comment.
I can feel him smile against the top of my head and says,"And your moms lucky to have a daughter like you."
We sit there for at least another hour with me taking whatever comfort he has to offer. Soon it starts getting dark and Lennox asks,"Think your ready to go back in now?"
"Not like I have a choice...besides I've got some apologizing to do." I Reply.
"That a girl." He says. He and I then climb down the tree and are soon on the ground. We then make our way out of the forested area I ran into. As soon as we're out of the forested area I see Epps.
He grins and says,"Bout time. You gave us a scare girl."
"Sorry about that." I reply.
He smiles and says,"Don't worry about it kiddo. I get it. But you do have a room full of Bots worried about you."
"I figured. Looks like I've got some apologizing to do. See Ya guys later." I start walking towards the hanger but stop and look at Lennox. "Thanks again."
He gives me a fatherly smile and says,"Anytime."
I continue towards the hanger and when I get there I see all the Bots. I walk up to the closest one, which happens to be Optimus. I tap his foot to get his attention.
He looks down and immediately looks relieved. "Hello Averie. I'm glad to see your back...how are you?"
"Better than when I woke up I think. I wasn't exactly nice about how I reacted to the news." I say.
"We weren't exactly fair about how to handle this to you." Optimus.
"And I wasn't exactly fair in how I treated you guys. But that doesn't mean I'm not still upset about it." I retort.
"And you have every right to be." He replies.
"I would like to request a trip home to stay before things get real bad. Would you at least give me that?" I ask after I climb up on the platform so that I'm not straining my neck to look at them, nor them me.
Optimus ponders this for a moment then says,"I will grant your request but only if you have a few Autobot's accompany you."
"Why not just one? Jazz has always been enough." I ask.
"While I do not doubt his abilities to keep you safe should the need arise, I cannot be naive in thinking Decepticons will think the same of you being the Guardian. That will encourage any to take you for your abilities and I will not risk that." He explains.
"Ok. Ok I understand that. I'll take what I can get." I say.
"However, I will let you choose whom you wish to accompany you." He adds.
I look at the Bots and without thinking look at Jazz,"What do you say to one more trip home with me?"
He walks up to me and says,"Of course Darlin'."
"Even though I yelled at you?" I ask nervously.
His smile softens and says,"There's nuthin' you can do Ta make me not wanna protect Ya."
"I'm really sorry for yelling at you. You were just trying to help and I shouldn't have yelled at you. I didn't mean to." I apologize sincerely.
He takes a finger and rubs my back with it. "Theres nuthin' Ta forgive darlin'. Ya have a right Ta be angry and I should have givin' Ya space before I tried Ta help."
I smile and hug his finger tightly.
He smiles warmly at me and asks,"So, who else ya wanna take with us?"
Immediately knowing who I turn to the pair with a hopeful look. "Sides? Sunstreaker? Can you go with me?"
"Why not? It's not like there's anything to do here." Sunstreaker says seemingly uninterested.
"Don't let his attitude fool ya. He's thrilled ya asked us and would love to go." Sides says with a smirk.
"I'm glad I have you to translate his attitude." I joke.
He laughs and says,"He may seem mean and nasty but don't worry. On the inside he's slightly better."
I can't help the small laugh that slips past my lips. I may still be mad but that's no excuse to be a complete butt head to my friends. I turn to Optimus and ask,"When can I go?"
"If Ratchet will clear you fit for travel then you may leave as soon as you are ready." Optimus states.
I smile at the first bit of good news I've heard since waking up. I turn to Ratchet and ask,"Can I go?"
"If I may be honest I don't feel comfortable with you leaving from under my care." He states.
My smile drops and I beg,"Please Ratchet! Once all that changing really starts I'm gonna be stuck here. While I'm able please let me go. Let me have this last chance of being normal while I can."
"Come on Hatchet, let her go. How can you say no to a face like that?" Sides states trying to help me.
"At the first sign of trouble I promise to let you know and get her back here." Jazz adds.
Ratchet sighs and says,"Fine. But if you feel any pain or discomfort whatsoever I had better be notified immediately. Am I understand?"
"Completely." I reply.
Ratchet turns to Optimus and says,"She may go but I wouldn't suggest staying longer than a week."
"Is that acceptable?" Optimus asks me.
"Not really but I guess I'll take what I can get." I reply a little down. I wanted to stay with mom longer than a week but it looks like that won't be happening.
A few hours later mom, the twins( the cool ones), Jazz, and I are on our way to my house from the airport. It took an hour to get everything ready to leave base and even longer to fly to another base. The only thing I want to do is enjoy my time home since it's so limited.
Mom and I chat the whole way discussing what we'll do while I'm here. Sam's on break from school so I'll be seeing him in a few days. Still a bit bitter that he can go and I can't but it's not like I'd hold it against him. It's not his fault I'm in this mess.
We finally pull up to the house and I step out of Jazz. I look at the house like I would an old friend I haven't seen in years, because that's how It feels. The Bots go into the huge garage that was built onto the side of the house while mom and I go into the house.
I can't help but smile when I see it. There's nothing like coming home after you've been away. However, I almost want to cry because I know that soon I'll never be able to stay here again. I quickly blink back the tears. No sense in getting my mom upset more than she already is.
"So sweetie, what do you feel like doing?" She asks.
"Honestly a home cooked meal sounds perfect." I suggest.
She smiles and says,"Your right. Well let's make it your choice. Anything you want."
I decide to go with steak cooked medium well, twice baked potato, green beans, and a side salad with slices of fruit and strawberry vinaigrette dressing. Mom and I cook it together with a lot of spillage along the way. The meal is delicious and we are now sitting on the couch with a tub of rocky road ice cream and watching every funny movie we can get our hands on.
It's been so long since mom and I had a good time like this and I couldn't have asked for more. After it gets to be 2:00 in the morning we start nodding off so mom suggests calling it a night.
"Averie." She calls before I go up the stairs.
I stop and she hugs me tightly and says,"You'll always be my baby girl. Don't ever forget that."
I feel myself start to cry as I say,"And you'll always be my mama."
We hug each for a good five minutes before letting go and heading to our respected bedrooms. Once I reach mine I close the door and sit on my bed. I can't keep the tears at bay anymore and I'm soon quietly sobbing as to not alert mom.
I had such a great time with mom but knowing what's to come it makes me feel multiple emotions at once. Sadness because this will end soon. Anger because it wasn't my choice for this to happen and I hate that it is. I also feel regret for not taking advance of more time with my family...and now it's too late. The biggest thing I feel is loss: for everything I'm having to give up.
After a while of spilling my emotions I get up to get ready for bed. While doing so I feel a headache coming on. I grit my teeth when it grows and get a cold wet washcloth to dab my forehead with. It eases after a few minutes so I sigh in relief and go lay on my bed.
I know Ratchet made me promise to let him know if I started hurting but I will NOT cut my trip short. I swore I would take advantage of my last chance of being human and I will even if it hurts.
The next morning I wake up around 8 to a smell coming from downstairs. I get up and walk down the stairs, after brushing my teeth, and walk into the kitchen and let out a chuckle at what I see.
Mom has turned the kitchen into a breakfast bonanza. There's bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, pancakes, fruit, hashbrowns, small muffins, and a few different juices.
"Are you sending me to the electric chair." I joke.
She smiles and says,"No goofy kid. I don't know how many meals we'll spend together so I gonna make sure you get all your favorites in while you can."
I smile and give her a hug. "Thanks mom. This is perfect and looks really good."
"We'll go on and eat because after breakfast you and I are having a daughters day out." She states.
"But don't you have to work at the school?" I ask.
"I had personal days saved up so I decided to use them now." She replies.
I nod and ask,"So what will this mother daughter day entail?"
"That's for me to know and for you to sweat about." She says with a smirk.
I laugh and ask,"Do you think it would be too too much to ask for it just to be us?"
"Of course it's just us. Who else do you think would come?" She asks.
"No I mean...could we get away with leaving the Bots here?" I correct.
"I thought the deal for coming home was that you had to have them go everywhere with you?" She asks.
I sigh and say,"It hasn't been just the two of us since I met the Autobots and since my time is limited Id like to one last chance at that."
"I should probably say no but you do make a good point." She ponders.
"Come on where's your rebel streak?" I urge.
She smirks and says,"My cars parked at the Witwickys. We'll sneak out the back."
Mom and I grab our purses and then we sneak out the back door and quietly make our way to the Witwickys house. We make it to moms car and soon are driving towards town. We both laugh as we drive. "Oh man that was fun." I exclaim.
Mom laughs and says,"I know I should be the adult about this but that was too much fun, and all we did was sneak out of the house."
"See. Now isn't this better than having one of them here too." I ask.
"I thought they were your friends?" She asks.
"They are but...so much has happened since I've met them and I'd like to go somewhere for once without having one of them around. I like the thought of going someone without having to have a guardian with me." I explain.
"I understand. But hey, this is our special day and out so we're not gonna think about it. Let's just enjoy our day." She says.
"Your right. Light speed mama!" I exclaim.
We spend the next few hundred hours hopping from store to store, doing mostly window shopping. We also get our hair and nails done. I have pains that pop up every now and then but I manage to hide them from her. All in all we are having a blast, but all good things come to an end. We're driving on the outside of town just enjoying the drive when we hear something up ahead. It sounds like someone flying a plane.
Suddenly a blast hits right beside us making mom swerve as we both scream. Another blast hits in front of us making mom slam on the breaks to avoid being hit. "Are you okay?!" She yells in concern.
"Yeah. U?" I ask.
Before she can reply I hear an all too familiar screechy voice say,"I know your in there Guardian. Come out and play."
It just had to be Starscream. Now sneaking away without the Bots didn't seem like a good idea anymore.
"Come out or I will blow this pathetic transport to oblivion." He snarls.
"Don't you dare." Mom hisses.
"I have to. If I don't he could hurt you...take my phone and call Jazz. His com is programmed in. Call him and tell him Starscream is here. He'll be able to track our location through my phone...just stay in the car." I say.
She goes to argue but I'm already getting out of the car. At the sight of me Starscream smirks and says,"There she is. And how is the Allsparks Guardian doing?"
"Let's cut the chit chat. Who do you think you are attacking me!" I exclaim angrily.
He simply smirks. "So tactful. I assumed the Guardian would be smart enough to have an Autobot with her. Perhaps I give you too much credit."
"What makes you think there isn't one with me?" I ask.
"I've scanned the area and have detected no life signals, except for you." He replies.
I slightly flinch at that, not thinking of that.
He leans down closer to me and asks,"So what would prompt the Guardian to go without her bodyguards? Quite foolish of her. Makes it easier for those of ill intensions to simply snatch you away."
"You'd know all about what makes someone of ill intent don't you." I remark snidely.
Ignoring that he says,"Perhaps I should take you to see Megatron. He's been very adamant about seeing you again."
"You'll have to take me by force cause I won't go willingly." I exclaim. I then throw the flashlight that mom keeps in her car at his face. I know it won't hurt him but it does surprise him enough to give me a chance to start running away. I figure it would be the best way to get him away from my mom.
As I'm running I feel the pains acting up again, but this time more intense. I try to ignore it but it becomes too much and it makes me fall to my knees. This gives Starscream the opportunity to catch up. He sneers down at me and says,"Did you honestly think that was supposed to harm me?!"
I just grit my teeth and remain silent.
"The silent treatment is it? Perhaps a trip to Megatron will change your attitude." He says. He then goes to grab when he's suddenly tackled.
I look and see he had been tackled by Jazz. I then see Sides and Sunny rushing over to me with my with them. She hugs me when she reaches me and looks me over for injuries.
I look up at the twins and ask,"How much trouble am I in?"
"A lot I'm afraid Sweetspark." Sides says.
"Jazz went crazy when your mother called and told us what was going on. He wasn't happy. Why did you sneak off without us?" Sunstreaker asks.
"What's it matter. I'm sure I've just screwed up my chances with anymore trips." I say.
Before they can reply I see Jazz walking up after chasing Starscream off...and he does not look happy. When he comes up to me I try to ease the tension. "You sure did that in record time."
He doesn't smile, nor does he reply.
My smile drops and I go to explain,"Jazz I-"
"We're leavin'. Now." He replies sternly. He then turns to mom and says,"You can get your car later." He then changes into his alt mode, along with the twins. Mom and I reluctantly get in and we are soon off back towards wherever.
I've never seen Jazz that angry with me and I'm honestly worried at what he's gonna say. I don't know what's gonna happen but something tells me I should get used to feeling like a prisoner.
Wow. Longer than I intended but so proud of myself. So many things happening lately. I just can't seem to give yall a happy chapter can I? Lol! Well tell me what you think and I'll have another up as soon as I can.