Hey guys, sorry for taking forever with an update. I just kinda lost my muse for a little bit. I've gotten into Aladdin and well, once I get into something, it's hard to get me away for a while. But hey, I haven't forgot about this! Here's this chappie and I hope it makes up for the late update!
Disclaimer: I've never owned Transformers. So yeah. Go away. Unless you plan to read this. Then you can stay.
Chapter 29:
When the boat finally back at base, Ratchet dragged both Annalise and Barricade into his med bay for a check up, the latter begrudgingly. When they were both settled, I went to find my mate to explain what had happened. My bond let me right to his office where I expected him to be at this time of the day.
When I arrived at his door, I knocked once and went inside when I heard him say, 'Enter.' He smiled and put down a data pad he'd been holding.
"Ah, Jenny, did you need something?"He asked.
I smiled.
"Do I need something to come and visit my mate?"I asked, grinning.
He shook his head at me, causing me to giggle. Then I looked him over. It was always funny to see a giant mech like Optimus sitting at a human desk and chair. It looked so natural, but wrong at the same time. Does that make sense?
"I suppose not. But I can tell something is bothering you."Optimus said seriously.
Optimus didn't need the bond to read me so well. It was something we both had picked up before we even met on Earth. That's another thing that made s so great together, we just connected.
I sighed.
"The voice came back today. I actually hadn't heard it in a few weeks. Anyway, they led me to a couple bots outside the island."I explained.
Optimus nodded.
"I heard you had went to Ratchet about that, were you able to get to them in time?"
I nodded this time.
"Surprised you haven't heard yet, especially since one of them was Barricade. The other was a young femme who had been tortured to death. If I hadn't been there, she probably would've died."
Optimus was shocked by what I had said.
"Is she okay now?"He asked, his eyes filled with concern for the young femme.
I nodded.
"Yeah, Ratch has both her and Barricade both in the med bay right now. I came here to fill you in and take you there."
He nodded as he stood up.
"Let's go then."
He starting walking towards the door to leave the room, but I put my arm out to stop him.
"Wait!"I exclaimed.
Optimus looked down at me in confusion and worry.
"What is it?"
"Barricade. He explained why he brought the young femme here and the reason why he joined the Decepticons in the first place. Apparently Megatron had had his sister locked up and threatened to kill her if 'Cade didn't do what Megadork said. 'Cade, having seen evidence, did as Megatron said. He found out yesterday that Megatron had killed his sister already and when he saw the Annalise, she reminded him of his sister. He said that he just couldn't leave her there with Megatron, so he grabbed her and left."I explained.
Optimus looked even more shockedby this information. It was kinda funny though and I held back a giggle that threatened to escape my lip plates.
"And do you believe him?"Optimus finally asked.
One of the many things I liked about Optimus is that he trusted mine and all the other bots opinions. I mean, it helped that I had a deep connection to Primus, but I think, even without that, he'd trust my judgment.
I nodded though.
"Yeah, I do. Something in the way he looked at her, with fierce protection, made me believe that. Plus my gut is telling me to trust him. I don't know much about the cons, but if there was any that could be good, it's Barricade."I confirmed my opinion.
He nodded in understanding.
"Alright, I will access the situation, and based on what I know, what you've told me, and what I see, I determine what to do."He said.
I nodded.
"I trust you to do the right thing."
He smiled gently. I smiled back. If there was one feature of Optimus that I loved above all else, it would be his smile. He had such a soft, friendly smile that just had you trusting him without a doubt. That's one of the things that makes him such a great and successful leader.
After that, though, I put my arm down and we left the office together and headed towards the med bay. The walk was pretty quiet though. We only said a word when a passing bot or human friend said hi to us. I think we were both lost in our own thoughts.
The med bay approached soon enough though. Optimus knocked on the door just in case. When Ratchet was doing something important, he absolutely hated when someone walked in and interrupts him.
We entered the bay when he said 'Enter,' though. Annalise was on one of the berths, fast asleep. Barricade was right beside her, looking bound determine not to leave her side. I could tell already he would do anything for her.
"Barricade."Optimus greeted, inclining his head.
"Prime."Barricade greeted back stiffly.
"Jenny."I said, smiling.
All the mechs in the room looked at me like I was crazy. Mandy, who was also in there, snorted. I grinned.
"Nice, Jen. Good way to confuse the alien robots."She laughed.
"I know right! Always wanted to do that though, couldn't resist!"I exclaimed.
She just laughed and shook her head before returning to what Ratch had her doing. After that, I returned my attention back to my mate and the con.
"What do you plan to do now that you've brought the femme here?"Optimus asked.
"Protect her of course! Megatron will come after her again."Barricade answered as if it was the most obvious thing.
"I mean faction wise. Will you join the autobots or go neutral?"
"I refuse to join the autobots."He snarled. "I'll go neutral, though, as long as I can watch her."
Optimus nodded, not in the least bit affected by his tone when talking about the autobots. One thing Optimus prides himself in being is a gentle spirit who'll give anyone a second change. Even a former con who's killed thousands.
"Good. Jenny informed me that Annalise is a neutral as well?"
Barricade nodded gravely.
"Her whole family was. They wanted nothing to do with this war and had been searching for a place to hideaway. Unfortunately Megatron found them."Barricade hung his head. "He killed them all. Only Annalise is left. I had to get her out of there. She's so young and doesn't deserve to be involved in all of this. None of us do."
Optimus nodded in a silent agreement.
"Do not worry, she will be well protected here."
"I know, that's why I brought her here. I knew if there was one place safe on this planet, it's here with you autobots."Barricade said fiercely.
That's when I noticed the gi- err, femme start to online. The three mechs didn't notice her as she blinked several times and took the area in.
"Uh guys, Annalise is up."I said, pointing to her.
She looked at me, confusion and fear evident in her optics. I smiled reassuringly and she relaxed a little. Not much though. She probably had some trust issues now, which is understand.
The only mechs she let anywhere near her was Barricade and Ratchet. They start talking in Cybertronian and I watched confused.
"Hey guys, any way to change to English. My Cybertronian isn't exactly in the fluent stages yet."I pointed out.
They all looked at me sheepishly.
"Annalise doesn't know English yet, Jenny."Optimus said.
"Well, give her the damn information on how too! I'd like to know what's going on."I told him, feeling slightly agitated.
The mech's all exchanged a look before Optimus nodded. Then he turned back to Annalise, who looked confused on what just happened.
Optimus talked to her in Cybertronian again and my guess is he told her what I am and what they needed to do so I could understand her. She nodded in confirmation when Optimus was done explaining.
I wanted patiently as Ratchet gave her the data pack that wold have all the information that she'd need on Earth and how to understand and talk like a human. We waited a few minutes as she sorted through the files and tried to understand them.
"H-h-hell-lo."She finally managed to say.
I smiled and waved. She looked at my hand, confused by the gesture. My smile grew.
"Hello Annalise, can you understand me."
"Y-yes, I c-can."She stumbled a little, but got it.
"Awesome! Now I'll be able to understand everything that you guys are saying! I know tons of English, but like no Cybertronian. Which is sad since I'm no longer human."
"Great, now back to what we were talking about. Annalise."Optimus said, nodding.
"Right. My family and I were on our way to a planet a couple galaxies over where some of our friends said there were plenty of energon for us. As we passed by Earth, we were shot down. I don't know how, I guess Megatron did it. When I woke up, I was there at the con base."She explained.
"Thank you, Annalise. We are very sorry about your lose and you're welcome to stay here with us if you wish."
She looked up at 'Cade.
"Will he be staying here too?"
"Yes."
"Good. I'd love to stay here. Don't really have anywhere else to go anyways."She said, shrugging as if it was no matter.
Optimus nodded gravely.
"Alright. We'll get you a room set up tomorrow. Tonight though, you and 'Cade are more than likely being ordered to stay here tonight."
"That's right, you are."Ratchet said, nodding.
"Good. I'll leave it to you then, I have loads of paper work to do still. I'll see you later, old friend."Optimus said, nodding to Ratchet.
"Good bye."Ratch said.
"I'll catch you later, Optimus. I think I'm gonna go to the beach for a little while."I said, grinning.
"Ooo! Can I join her, Ratch! Please!"Mandy and Maggie- who just entered the room- begged.
Ratchet sighed.
"As you wish."He gave in.
Both girls squealed and I held my audios because they were close to me and it hurt. Optimus nodded to me.
"I'll see you later too."
I gave him a quick kiss before joining the girls to head out towards the beach.
"Should we see if any of the others wanted to join us?"Maggie asked.
I shrugged.
"Suppose so. We can go find them, I guess."
The girls nodded and we went in search for some of our other girl friends around the base. When we found them all, they were all more than willing to go to the beach.
We found a nice secluded place away from the base and then we transformed into our human forms. It felt like a usual day out with the girls. Except, you know, the part where were all alien robots.
"Alright girls, time for gossip. I wanna hear the scope on all of your love lives."I said, looking at each girlfriend
They all giggled.
"Let's start with Mandy. How's things with you and doc bot?"Autumn teased.
Mandy stuck her tongue out at her.
"Well, I guess in human terms, we're going out now. He kissed me last week."She admitted.
Everyone's eyes widened.
"And why didn't you tell us this, Missy!"I exclaimed.
"Uh, maybe because your always with the fearless leader. How's that going anyways?"
I grinned.
"Great! Change of subject, how about you Jess and Jazz.?"
She shrugged.
"He hasn't made a move yet, so I don't know. I keep dropping hints and it looks like he likes me too, but I dunno."She sighed.
"Oh girl, if the boy doesn't grow a pair and kiss you, then you go and kiss him yourself."I said seriously, though everyone laughed anyways.
Jess blushed and turned to Maggie.
"How about you Maggie and the doc's assistant and trainee, Jolt?"She asked, trying to change the subject of course.
"Everything's great with us. We agreed to take things slow and see where they go."She admitted.
"Awwww!"We all chorused together.
"Shut up."She mumbled, blushing.
"Well, since we all know how Jenny is with her little love life, how about you Autumn? Any bots catch your optics yet?"
She shook her head.
"Not really. The only one I talk too is Bee and he's like my little brother or something."She said.
I nodded in understanding.
"Don't worry, your perfect match is out there somewhere. Never give up."
She smiled.
"Don't worry, I won't."
"Good, now, who likes ice cream!"
Everyone laughed. We spent the next several hours having quality girl time, laughing, messing around, secrets, the whole enchilada. It was a lot of fun though. It kinda made me miss being human and doing this all the time with Mandy at home.
But then again, now I have more friends to share all this with. Everything was turning out to be great though. I mean, how was I supposed to know that things were just going to go down hill from here?
(Dun dun dun! Don't you just love endings with a sense of foreboding? I know I do, that's why I write them! Hehe I hope this makes up for your long wait! I hope to have plenty of R&R's for this! Thanks!)