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Chapter 5

I'm looking over a four-leaf clover

That I overlooked before.

One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain,

Third is the roses that grow in the lane.

No need explaining the one remaining

Ratchet had discussed the matter with Optimus and the rest of the Autobots. Most of them were unsure with the idea because bringing an unstable inmate from an asylum was something they were not expecting. Dragons like Wheeljack and Bumblebee will keep an eye on the situation, not knowing what to expect since both of them care a lot for Arcee.

Bulkhead and Smokescreen were concerned about both the situation and Arcee, They knew if Arcee would wallow herself in grief, there's no way to make her open up. In fact, she has never confide or talk to someone personally about herself. They knew that bottling up strong emotions could cause more harm than good. But for those like Ultra Magnus was reluctant with the idea. He sees no point in curing Arcee if the medic's idea was to bring out a lunatic to help her. He can't really process the idea of it.

" Hasn't he tried letting it out?" asked Bulkhead. He wondered about Alex and his strange obsession with the wooden doll named Scarface. What Ratchet mentioned, Alex could never let out his anger or negative emotions from his actual body. Instead, the anger manifested itself inside Scarface, making him 'alive'. Just the thought of it made him shudder uneasily. Although he isn't the brightest among his team, the description of Alex is almost like Arcee. Except Arcee is not a nut job or has a strange obsession with a doll.

" No," sighed the old medic. " He's eating himself away if he becomes more attached to it. So, if I could just place the both of them in one room, we'll see if things will work out."

" What if it doesn't, doc?" Wheeljack interjected. Ratchet wanted to hit the smug Wrecker with his wrench. But the Wrecker was lucky he was in a good mood.

" Then we will find a suitable therapy for her," he concluded. The Autobots murmured among themselves. So it's decided but now to collect Alex is going to be an obstacle. The medics at the facility weren't as friendly as Ratchet thought they would be. Compare them with his rival Knockout, he is a school nurse.

" Now," he continued. " Who could be a volunteer to fetch him and bring him here?" No one spoke up. All of them including Ultra Magnus were not going to get him. Ratchet saw all of the Autobots staring at him. He sighed. " You know the reason why I am not the one who will pick him up? Someone has to stay back in case any of you glitch-heads get injured!"

So it was decided that Bumblebee and Optimus will fetch Alex from the asylum. Bumblebee because of his good nature might be comfortable for Alex. As for the leader of the Autobots himself, he hoped that he could reason with the orderlies, promising them that they will return Alex back after they are finish.

Meanwhile, Alex was carefully picking a lock from his cell. He was going to find Scarface. He only counted the days he had been locked up. In fact, that was his routine in his new cell. Other than that, he would nod his head, imagining the freedom if he had one. When you are sick in the mind, the best thing you could do was isolate yourself. Pretend you never exist or serve any purposes. Unfortunately, Alex wanted more.

Without Scarface, he is nothing.

Finally, he managed to unlock his cell. He smiled, finally succeeding in something. Though, it is something anyone could do but for him, it's worth more than he bargained for. He winced as he moved out. Despite him lying down or sitting up in solitary confinement, the pain still lingers. I deserved it, he thought. It was my fault I allow myself to get raped.

He can't cry. Not now, not ever. But inside, he feels a lot of pain. More painful than the beatings or electrocution that were inflicted on him. His body felt sluggish from every step he took. He was going to find Scarface. He'll show him. Show them even. He will be brave.

He was about the peek into the next cell just before something firm was blowing him. He was about to attack this time. Snarling viciously, he flared his wings. But a familiar voice stopped him.

" Easy Alex. It's me, Optimus Prime," the deep baritone voice calmed him. Alex stopped his stance, staring up at the dragon in front of him. Optimus' voice was enough to stop him from going on another rampage. No rampage meant no more shocks or chains. He considered himself lucky for this.

Bumblebee peeked from behind his leader. He may be a scout and a skilful fighter, but the asylum made his blood cold. He couldn't help but shudder at every sound the facility makes. But he managed to give Alex a cheerful smile, gesturing him that he is a friend.

" I-I know you," he stuttered. " B-but I-I've never seen…your friend?" Bumblebee nodded. " W-what are you d-doing here?"

" We need your help," Optimus told him. " Do not worry, Bumblebee and I have talked to the orderlies about letting you out, provided you are to be returned once we are done."

Alex's mind went blank. He doesn't know what to do. First, this is an open door opportunity for both him and Scarface. But the downside is to be put back in this madhouse without seeing another light of the day. Sighing, he thought he might as well visit the outside world for a while and see if it was worth anything.

" I-if I… go," he paused in between. " C-can we please g-get Scarface?"

True to their words, Bumblebee found Scarface in a storage room filled with other confiscated things. Carefully, he picked up the wooden doll and at the same time avoiding the glaring eyes.

" What the hell are these guys doing?!" Scarface accused when he was passed to Alex. The grey dragon smiled at the doll sadly.

" We're going out," he whispered. " For a while."

Well, at least they are out for now. But what troubles will they face? I will let you guys know the updates will be slow due to assignments and University work. So, I will update when I have the time. Please feel free to leave a comment. Though future chapters are rated M for a reason if you are too young to read this.

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