Welcome back for another exciting chapter of Master! I am very excited to be posting this chapter. It did take me longer then I wanted to put this up but what can I say? Things have been a little crazy here. Not the least of which is the fact that I will be leaving for Basic Training in about three weeks. Yup I leave the 21st of March and I am both excited and nervous about it.
Ideal I had wanted to try and complete most of my stories before leaving but the obviously won't happen. So instead since Master is so close to being done I will focus all my efforts into finishing it before I leave. Hopefully I will be able to close this story before I leave but if not we will just have to wait until I get back. Now don't worry I won't be gone long... only 3 months.
Now then, let me go now so you all can read the chapter and tell me what you thing of it.
Sam tried to stay as still as possible on the large berth he had been placed on. He kept his eyes closed so he wouldn't have to watch as Hook looked over his naked body. He didn't care how comfortable he got around any Cybertronian he still never wanted to be naked in front of one. A cold shiver ran through his body as one of Hooks clawed fingers moved over his stomach. It pulled away for a second but Sam could feel it hovering over his body still.
"I'm fine... just cold..." Sam said after a moment.
There was a moment of silence in which nothing happened, finally Sam felt the claw tip press against his stomach again. He sighed as it slowly moved over his stomach, there was just enough force behind it to where Sam could feel it but not enough so that it hurt.
"Do you feel any discomfort?" Hook asked.
"No." Sam said bluntly.
"No soar spots?" He asked again.
"No." Sam said again.
Silence returned for a while until Sam couldn't take it anymore.
"What is wrong with me?" He asked.
"Physically there is nothing wrong with you..." Hook answered moving his finger to Sam's chest. "And from what I can tell there is nothing mentally wrong either."
"Then why did I do that?" Sam asked. "I don't even know what 'that' was..."
A large rush of warm air raced over Sam's body as Hook emptied his vents. Slowly Sam opened his eyes and looked up at the medic. His facial plates where hard to read, Sam saw a mixture of emotions. None of which he could fully describe.
"What that was... is what we call a spark bond." Hook said. "Or at least the beginnings of a spark bond."
Sam's eyes grew wide as memories of what he had seen Starscream and Barricade do began to resurface. For a moment he saw himself back in that room watching the two from behind the pile of junk he had hidden behind. A moment later he was in the Fallen's throne room with the large mech. He could remember clearly the Fallen's words as he told him about spark merging and what it meant.
"Are... are you telling me..." Sam started. He had to stop for a moment as more memories of the event began to rise in his mind. "Are you telling me... that I merged my soul... my spark..." Sam couldn't finish his question. The whole thing sounded to crazy to think about. He felt his mind running a mile a second and his spark was pulsing quickly in his chest. His breathing began to get shallow and he couldn't catch his breath.
Since Hook still had his sensors connected to Sam he was instantly able to tell that the boy was in trouble. Quickly he began to send several vibrating pulses into Sam's body trying to calm the boys racing spark and stimulate his lungs to take in more oxygen. It took almost five minutes but finally Sam began to gain control over himself again. His breathing calmed down and his spark returned to its normal rhythm.
"What you did was not a complete bonding..." Hook said once he was sure the boy was back to normal.
"Not complete?" Sam asked.
"No..." Hook said. "While the process had begun and was well into the middle of the bonding. The Fallen stopped the bonding before your sparks could merge into one..."
Sam let out a sigh of relief.
"Thank god..." He thought.
"Samuel..." Hook said trying to get his attention again. "Do you remember anything from after the event?"
Sam looked up at Hook and tried to think about what he might be wanting to know. "Only the feeling of being thrown into the wall at mock one..."
Hook hummed for a moment as he passed his finger over Sam's temples. Sam shivered again as he felt the scan that Hook was running enter his brain. After a moment Hook removed his finger and nodded his head.
"You are in perfect health." He said.
"Great... can I cover up now?" Sam asked.
Standing up Sam didn't even wait for an answer before covering himself in his armor. Hook couldn't help but be amazed as he watched the black veins that covered the boy's body split open and the thick black goo pour out from within them. Hook made sure to record the entire process so that he could review it later on. It took less then 30 seconds for the black sludge to completely cover Sam's body and then less then 10 seconds for it to solidify into its metallic plates. Sam's optics came online burning bright red and the mouth guard slid out to form the boy's battle mask. Hook couldn't help but notice that the mouth guard seemed to be in the same style as Optimus Prime's. He stored that information away just in case it came in useful later on. Hook watched as the boy flexed his body for a moment and the metal plates shifted easily along with his movements.
"Your control has greatly improved." He said.
Sam nodded his head in agreement. "Thanks..."
Hook offered his hand down to the boy so that he could move him somewhere more comfortable. He was shocked when the boy shook his head.
"I can manage on my own..." Sam said his voice sounding slightly ruff through the armor.
"I don't understand..." Hook said. "You don't intend to jump down to the floor do you? You might be better able to handle hard contact but that doesn't mean you should do things like that at all times."
Sam tilted his head up at Hook and the sound of his laughter came out. Hook watched as the boy moved over to the edge of the berth. At first the medic thought that the boy would in fact jump off, but he was relieved when Sam moved away from the edge and back to the center of the berth. With an optic ridge raised Hook watched as Sam rolled his shoulders for a moment before a set of wings sprang out from the back of his armor. Hook shuttered his optics a few times making sure that his vision was not corrupted. When he was sure that he was seeing the truth he couldn't help but be amazed.
"Where did those come from?" He asked.
"I woke up with them." Sam said. "And yeah... I know how to use them."
Before Hook could even say anything four even rows of energy began to shoot out from the wings at the boy's back. Hook narrowed his optics as he ran scans on the energy being let out by the jets. Slowly the boy began to rise into the air as the jets of energy forced him away from the berth. He rose about five feet before two more jets of energy began to shoot out from the bottom of his feet. Sam quickly rose to well over ten feet and stayed hovering in mid air. Angling himself in the right direction, Sam began to move forward quickly. Hook moved over a little so that the boy wouldn't have to maneuver around him.
"Very impressive." Hook said.
Sam wasn't sure what came over him but he decided to do a little showing off for the medic. Turning up the power a little in his jets he began to fly around the med bay. He started ducking and weaving around objects all the while going faster and faster. Hook watched the display with amazement. He didn't know how the boy could have so much control over his flight since it was such a new feature. Hook became so wrapped up in his thoughts that he didn't even realize that the boy had stopped his flight and was no back to hovering in mid air.
"Hook..." Sam said softly.
"Yes Samuel?" The medic replied.
"Can I go out side?" He asked. "I want to fly outside."
Hook was taken aback by the request. He wasn't sure that it was such a good idea to let the boy out now that he could fly, if he where to escape the Fallen and Megatron would turn him into scrap faster then he could shutter an optic.
"Samuel... I don't think that's a good idea." He told the boy.
"I won't fly away..." He said. "I promise... I just need to fly out side... I need to feel the wind."
At the words Hook understood why the boy wanted to do this. He was starting to feel what every Cybertronian who could fly felt. The desperate need to be out in the open, to fly with no limitation or boundaries.
"Alright Samuel... I'll take you out side." Hook said. "But we need to make a stop first."
Hook held out his hand and instantly Sam flew into it and let his wings fold back where they came from. Hook kept his hand flat as he left the med bay with the boy, sending a quick comm he turned and started making his way to the communications room where Soundwave was. Even though he believed the boy's words he still wasn't going to risk letting him out without some thing to make sure he didn't fly away.
Will let out a heavy sigh as he watched the large television screen fade to black. He had just finished a video conference with the president informing him of the Autobot's suspicion that the Decepticon's would more then likely attack soon. To say that the President was upset was a gross understatement. Will didn't blame the man. After all, the whole point of NEST was to keep Decepticon attacks to a minimum, and after what happened in Egypt everyone in the government was looking for a reason to shut them down. Will was sure that if the Decepticon's attacked and caused to much damage then it wouldn't be long before there was no more NEST.
"Things just keep going from bad to worse." Will said. "First the Decepticon's outing the Cybertronians, then the mess in Egypt..."
"Not to mention there invasion of that school the kid was at." Epps added from behind Will.
Will sighed again. He had been trying hard not to think of that. But then again with Optimus off lining the way he had Will couldn't help but think of the kid.
"I still don't understand why they would grab the kid..." Will admitted to his friend.
"Well... he did kill Megatron and bring Optimus back to life..." Epps pointed out. "Maybe they where out for revenge?"
"Maybe... But Optimus is convinced that Sam is still alive." Will said. "Why would they keep him alive? Its been a good few months."
"Torcher?" Epps suggested.
Will shuddered. He didn't want to think about what kind of torcher the Decepticon's could put a human through. "I hope not..."
"Yeah... I know what you mean." Epps agreed. There was a moment of silence between the two of them as they both sent out a silent prayer for the kid. "So... does the boss bot have an idea on where the 'Con's will attack?"
"Not really." Will answered truthfully. "He thinks that it would be something big, something important to the human race."
"The White House?" Epps asked. "If they took that out then it would defiantly cause massive damage."
"That is what I was thinking..." Will said. "That's why I told the President, if the 'Con's do attack the White House then at least he wouldn't be there."
"Smart thinking." Epps told him.
"Yeah..." Will said not feeling all to smart at the moment. "I also told him to send messages to all major world leaders. They should all find someplace to lay low until we figure this thing out."
"Damn... this shits getting hot." Epps sighed.
"Tell me about it..." Will agreed.
"So what are we going to do?" Epps asked as the two of them walked down the plat form that held the communications equipment.
"I'm going to go talk to Optimus." Will replied. "I am going to try and talk him into sending a few Autobot's with us to D.C."
"I'll get the guys ready." Epps said walking off.
Will watched his friend go for a moment before hopping into a jeep and heading off to the hanger where Optimus was sure to be.
Sam could hear the wind blowing hard in his ears, at the moment he didn't care about the noise he was simply enjoying the freedom that came with flying in the wide open sky. He didn't have to worry about something getting in his way so he was able to shut his optics and enjoy his flight. Opening his optics he lifted his face plates in a large grin as he kicked up the power in his jets making him fly even faster then he had been a moment ago. A sudden rush in his chest came and he quickly stopped moving forward and instead changed course to fly straight up. He could feel the force of gravity pulling down on his body but it was only a slight problem. Giving a little more power to his jets was more then enough to sever the ties of weight and sent him shooting up higher and higher.
Looking down for a moment Sam was able to see the island that the new base was on slowly become smaller and smaller. The center of the island had been cleared of all plant life leaving it bare. The new metallic base rose from the center of the deserted area and spider webbed over the island. The only part of the island that still had plant life was a semi thick ring of trees that ran around the whole island blocking the structures from ocean view. A small beep in his ear made him take notice of the small box that had popped up in his vision. It told him the height he was currently at and advised him to slow his accent. A second later another beep sounded in his ear and a moment after that he could hear Hook's voice in his head.
"Samuel... I would advise you to return." Hook said.
"Not yet." Sam replied. "Just a little higher." Sam had never really been afraid of heights and with the armor he had on he doubted he ever would be.
"I must insist that you return..." Hook said this time sounding just a little nervous.
"But..." Sam began to protest but the tone of the medics voice broke him out of the spell he was under. "I'll be right down..." He said.
Angling the jets on his wings Sam quickly turned him self over so his head was now pointing down. He began to quickly shoot back down to the Earth letting the gravity aid him in his decent. As he came lower and lower he used his optics to zoom in on the spot where Hook was standing. He instantly knew why the medic was nervous, standing right next to him was Megatron and he didn't look all to happy.
"Oh great..." Sam thought.
Sam began to slow his decent as he got closer to the cliff the two 'Cons where standing on. He could see Megatron watching him and he wasn't sure if the look was one he should be afraid of or not. Finally he came to a stop and hovered in mid air at the same level as Megatron's optics. No one said anything for a moment and that above everything else made Sam nervous.
"Hook..." Megatron said. "I thought I had told you to inform me once the boy was well."
"I apologize my lord..." Hook said.
The rest of the medics apology was cut off as Megatron's large fist collided with Hook's helm. The force of the blow sent the medic flying backwards and smashed him into the trunk of a large tree.
"I have no use for excuses!" Megatron yelled.
The massive mech began to march towards the downed medic and he readied himself for another strike. But to Hook's surprise the blow never came. When he looked up at Megatron he was surprised to see Sam hovering in the space between the two of them. His arms where raised in defiance.
"Out of the way boy!" Megatron roared.
"No!" Sam yelled back.
Megatron's optics narrowed as he glared at the boy. "This is none of your concern."
"Yes it is!" Sam yelled. "I'm the one who asked Hook to take me out."
"He is the one who agreed." Megatron shot back.
"I would have gotten out anyway!" Sam retorted.
"OUT OF THE WAY!" Megatron yelled in finality.
There was silence for a moment as Sam and Megatron glared at each other. Both there optics narrowed and Hook was able to notice a few plates of metal start to shift on both of Sam's arms and a few on his chest.
"Does he have a weapons system as well?" Hook thought to himself.
"Make me." Sam finally said breaking the silence.
The silence continued for a moment longer before Megatron rose back up to his full height. "Take the boy back inside..." He growled. "Do not let him out side unless so directed by me or the Fallen."
Hook nodded his head not sure what to make of the situation. "Yes Lord Megatron."
"As for you boy..." Megatron said jabbing his clawed finger into Sam's chest. "Consider your self fortunate that I have other things that demand my attention. Had the Fallen not just requested my prescience you would be reminded why I am feared by all."
With that said Megatron transformed into his tank form and used his engines to blast off the ground and back in the direction of the base. It took a while but finally Sam lowered his arms and let out the breath that he had been holding. Manipulating his jets he turned himself around so he could face Hook.
"Are you alright?" He asked.
Nodding Hook pushed himself back to his feet. "I'm fine... There was no need to interfere."
"You where in trouble because of me..." Sam said. "There was every reason to get involved."
"I don't understand." Hook admitted. "You could have stayed out of it, saved your self from a future punishment that is sure to come. Your relationship with Megatron was one I had never seen before. He cares for you and you just risked losing that. Why?"
Sam turned up his jets a little so he could raise up to Hook's level. Looking the medic in the optics he said simply. "It was the right thing to do."
Hook nodded his head and held out his hand for Sam to land on. Once the boy was seated comfortably Hook said; "Thank you. I am in your debt."
In the back of Hook's mind he swore that he would find some way of repaying the boy for what he had done, and as his comm signal went off telling him that the Decepticons where about to mobilize he was sure that the time to pay off his debt would be there sooner then he thought.
A little it of drama here. I hope that I am building this up well enough for you all. If things go the way I want them to then your minds will be completely blown when the last chapter goes up. If not... then I am sorry that I made you all wade through this story for nothing.
In any case I have to go now so please leave me a review and let me know what you thought of this chapter.