Hi, I'm back! I have found some inspirations for this chapter during my lectures at the University. So far, the semester is great with new friends, new ideas and new things to learn. I hope you guys are having a good day and I want to make up for you after what happened in the previous chapter...

Chapter 6

I'll be your cloud up in the sky

I'll be your shoulder when you cry

I'll hear your voices when you call me

I am your angel

" I told you I don't need help, Optimus," Arcee remained him again. Really, she doesn't understand why the leader of the Autobots would bring back someone else to help her with her 'issues'. Can't they see that she could handle it just fine? " Arcee please," he pleaded. He wants everyone on his team to be well.

In this case, Arcee needs to move on to the future. She can't dwell in the past for too long.

Arcee was to be placed in a room where it is used for the Autobots to interrogate their enemies. In this case, something like a one-to-one talk between her and a new guest. She heard about the guest through the whispers from Ratchet, Bulkhead and even Bumblebee. The males decided to do this without consulting her! But if they think it's for the best, what else is she suppose to do?

Before going into the room, Optimus introduced her to Alex. Observing him, Arcee could see was a shaky leaf of a dragon who wouldn't stop holding on to the doll. Honestly, she finds it a bit disturbing.

" What the hell do ya chums drag us in here for?!" the doll, Scarface demanded. Race was surprised. There is no way the doll could talk on its own! But when she observes the interactions between both doll and master, she could tell that it was the shy drake that was doing all of the actions.

" P-please sir," the quiet ventriloquist stuttered.

The scene became more chaotic as the the Autobots except Arcee tried to calm the guest and that 'thing' down. Honestly, she couldn't think of better words to describe it!

" Calm it or I'll force you to calm it," Arcee growled. This is getting way out of hand. Or claws in this case…

" Arcee…"

Optimus approached the timid drake carefully. " Alex," his calm voice made him look back at the Autobot leader. " We'll keep Scarface safe." He was referring to the wooden doll. After what seemed like minutes, Alex reluctantly handed Scarface over to the nearest drake, unfortunately Bulkhead. With his doll secured, Alex walked into the interrogating room obediently.

Arcee still can't understand what is so special about it. Mumbling on how this whole idea was pointless, nevertheless she went in after him. " Arcee," Ratchet called her back. " Try not to hurt him. He's been through a lot like you."

What?!

After both her and him are in the room, the Autobot medic locked the both of them to talk to each other for an hour. Alex was at the corner, looking down at his claws. He didn't make eye contact with her. His body was trembling and she could see his mouth moving silently. Arcee isn't sure if he is going to talk or she is. For the first time, Ratchet's plan is pointless.

" Hello…"

Arcee broke from her thoughts. The voice was none other than the drake sitting opposite her. She noticed he looked at her briefly before snapping his head back to the ground. Rolling her eyes, she thought maybe if she replied he would say something back.

" Hey."

So far, silence was the only sound they've ever heard. None of them said a word. Until…

" W-why did t-they send me here?" he asked himself rather than her. " W-what i-if they'll p-put me back in the dark…."

Dark? Arcee thought. As she approached him quietly as a mouse. She is curious about him. " Likewise," she told him gently. Alex's eyes stared into hers shyly. " I just wish I knew what's going on."

" B-but," he stuttered. " I-I hate the suspense! Waiting makes it worse….What if…." He became quiet.

" Not really," said Arcee. " Sometimes the unknown is rewarding. Even if it's a bit scary, it just makes us stronger."

Somehow her pep talk did not work for someone like Alex. He's pretty much beaten down mentally and she noticed multiple scars on his bodies. Ratchet was right. He has been through a lot.

" I wish I have your confidence," Alex sighed quietly. " I have no other reasons in this world except to live in a loony bin and serve my friend, Scarface…" Arcee doesn't know what to say. Alex is very much different than anyone on the team she has met. Rather than facing the unknown, he flees or hides before it.

Unlike Starscream, he has a reason Arcee thought to herself. He's seen a lot of things. Whatever they were, it traumatised him to the extend of trusting a doll. A damn doll he gave up his live to!

Surprised by her own actions, she leaned forward and nuzzled his muzzle in a comforting way. If Arcee wasn't so busy giving him comfort, a dust of pink spread its way across the drake's cheeks. It felt….right. Yeah, that's the word.

" Not anymore," she murmured. " I'll talk to Optimus to see if you can stay here. We need more to help in the war. I think you can help us."

Alex stepped back. " H-help you? I am terribly sorry but I need Scarface….he helped me….tells me what to do…"

Again with the stupid doll? Arcee has to make things clear for Alex. " You know you don't need him? You're stronger then you think you are. I learned that hard way. Twice…"

Still, Alex shook his head. " No, you don't u-understand! I am no one. I am only loyal to Mr Scarface. I'm his lackey and always will-"

" Bullslag and you know it!" Arcee cuts him off angrily. She has had enough of him wallowing in sorrow. " You're the one giving Scarface a voice, a mind. You're the one who's thinking of everything. He has nothing to do with it."

Partner….A tear slid down the corner of her eye. " I know the feeling. I lost two partners. Their deaths are all my fault." Without realising, Arcee broke down in front of him, crying. Alex wasn't sure how to handle the situation. Awkwardly, he wrapped a wing over her.

" There there," he tried his best to comfort. " I'm sure they want you to be happy. I'll call Ratchet for help."

" Its okay," Arcee smiled as she nuzzled him lovingly. " You being here is good enough, Alex. I think I'm going to be okay now."

Alex blushed. No one has ever shown him a little bit of kindness. Well, maybe Scarface but he will keep it a secret that he enjoyed Arcee's company. His heart began to ease but at the same time beats at an odd rate….like it wants more of these moments.

" Still," he cleared his throat. " I'm still going to call Rat-"

His paw was pulled back by Arcee's. " Please don't leave me," she pleaded. He noticed that her tone sounded broken, lost, at the point of grief. Knowing what that felt like, he sighed. He will stay.

Just as things were starting to get better, Arcee's body sagged, eyes almost droopy and collapsed onto the floor.

Oh no! Alex, what did you do?! I see something coming up! I will update when I have free tim. Assignments and quizzes are keeping me down. Thank you to my readers and I hope to see you again.

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