Notes:
Just to clarify, there is no Cemetery wind yet, and Megatron is M.I.A. There are decepticons on the loose that may or may not pose a threat.
Chapter 2: Thank you
"My name… is Optimus prime, Commander of the Autobots". The low rumble still reverted trough my mind as I tried to process what had just been said. I blinked owlishly at the very serious looking man, his hands were clenched and his whole posture defensive and on edge. As if he was expecting an attack.
"You.. are Optimus prime" I repeated slowly. Optimus blinked and nodded, jaw clenching. "But… Optimus prime isn't.. human" I said again slowly, trying to wrap my mind around the possibility. I was open to many things but transformers turned human was just mind blowing for some reason, did they pee? Bleed, could they make weird half transformer half human babies?"
I snorted and quickly hid the smirk behind my hand but I saw Optimus narrow his eyes and the cautious look turned harsh, hurt flashing in them briefly. I figured he must have interpreted it as my laughing at him, mocking the poor sap, I felt a stab of guilt at the look and felt the need to rectify.
"Sorry I wasn't laughing at you, its just very hard for me to comprehend that you would actually be Optimus Prime and my mind is running away from me right now" she explained. This didn't really clarify it but Optimus nodded and his features softened somewhat.
"I understand this can be unsettling and perhaps frightening, but please know that I mean no harm.. I came to this earth to protect the planet, and its inhabitants" Optimus rumbled holding his hands out slightly like he was talking to a frightened animal. "I mean you no harm, and as for proving my identity.. I can show you but you will have to promise me something first.." he said as he moved forward folding his hands together and placing them in front of his lips seemingly pondering.
"Sure why not" I said putting my hands up in a – I swear- sign and winking at him. She noticed a slight flush creeping up on his cheeks and saw him fidget.
"Come closer" he said and when he sensed Mika's hesitance he gave a gentle smile. "I promise it will not harm you" .
I edged closer until I was within grabbing distance and twitched lightly when he placed a large hand on my shoulder. Optimus was still wearing the fluffy white robe and pink bunny slippers, so it was hard to imagine he would harm her.
And just when I was pondering along with how exactly he was going to prove what he proclaimed. I felt a rush come over me, within seconds I saw and felt him, it was indescribable but I knew, like really KNEW that this was in fact Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots.. and that he had woken up like this unexpectedly confused and alone.
"Holy shit" I managed to exclaim before I felt the edges if my sight become blurry. "Uggh I hate fainting" I muttered before blacking out.
Optimus saw her pale and sway before collapsing and caught the femme in his arms pulling her close. had found out the rough way that his strength was still well above the humans. Pulling the knocked out femme closer he gazed at her and looked around, having no idea what to do. Spark clenching in pain I grasped my chest and rubbed it with one hand holding the femme up with another. I missed my friends, my family. Venting deeply, I moved the femme to a bed and placed her there, she looked beautiful and peaceful and I carefully dared to gently wipe a strand of brown hair out of her face and tucked it behind her ear. Humans were so delicate, he just hoped this human wouldn't try and harm him now that she knew who he truly was.
Glancing down he noticed that the femme was waking up and took a step back to make sure she wouldn't get spooked.
Opening my eyes I looked around and shot up from the bed. "wha?" I blurted and shook my head. "fuck me I hate fainting" I muttered once more before flushing realizing where I was, I sure as hell didn't walk here which means I got carried by none other then the autobot commander himself. Restraining a silly fan girl giggle I bit my lip and finally dared to glance up, and when I did I gazed right in two bright and concerned looking blue eyes.
" hi" I said sheepishly and rubbed a hand to the back of my neck.
"Are you alright?" came the rumble from Optimus. "Ah yes, I'm ok.. it was merely a tad overwhelming is all" she said smiling and waiving it off like it was nothing. Optimus nodded and averted his eyes " It was the only way I could think of right now to prove to you who I am, I did it before to other humans, they were however very hostile after discovering who I was".
I made a non-comical noise and nodded in sympathy. Humans could be such selfish little twats. " I'm sorry.. you don't have to tell me what happened, but If you ever wanna ya know, talk, I'm here". Placing a hand on his large one I give it a gentle squeeze and to my relief after a short tense moment Optimus seems to fully relax and gently squeezes my hand back.
"Right! So now that I'm all up to speed and recovered from it, I think I need to buy you some clothes. I cant have you running around in my robe and slippers, no matter how funny and cute it looks" I snicker.
"Cute?" came the amused rumble before Optimus stands up and strikes a pose. The robe opens, and I almost get to see if everything was in proportion but allas, whatever deity was messing with Optimus wasn't giving me a break and everything was still covered except his very well-toned legs.
"erm.. yah.. wel.. you are, I mean I got to go! Relax some, there's drinks in the fridge" I say and practically blast off super sonic speed out of the bedroom.
About two hours later and Optimus had gotten a few drinks, trying out every one of them to see what they taste like. having had something called orange juice which was nice, then that tomato juice and nearly lost his tank content. Horrible concoction. Hearing the door open I am immediately on guard, my muscles tense. " Identify yourself!" he growled with his most intimidating voice.
"Woa big guy relax, its just me" I heard the now familiar voice say. "Mika" I sighted and relaxed " Forgive me, I am still a bit, on edge" I say shaking my head. What must she think of me, I think frustrated that I was being so rude to this woman who had granted me kindness.
"Don't worry about it" I say and look at the poor sap, he seems exhausted and I can even see some muscles tick from tension. Perhaps I should offer a massage..hmm. . Suddenly I was pulled out of my musing and most likely drooling as I hear a throat being cleared. " Ah yes, I got you some items! Just some basic necessities and all that" I mutter and start unpacking.
Out came, a razorblade and foam, clothes, underwear, hairbrush, toothbrush, socks, a belt, wintercoat, scarf, hat, gloves, shoes and some other small stuff that he couldn't directly identify. He was aware about the razorblade as he heard Ironhide talk many times about Lennox his personal habbits, shaving was one of them.
He was speechless and had no idea how to repay the woman for this. "I.. I have no money" I said sheepishly. Mika frowned and made a strange sound and a flippant hand movement. "Don't even think about it" she said. "These are items that you need, I have more then enough money so don't worry about it ".
" I will repay you one day, one way or the other" Optimus almost seems to purr but I figure its my imagination. Maybe aunty myrtle WAS right and I was already an old spinster, turning into a mental puddle of goo the moment someone even bats an eye at me.
"Alright, we will see Optimus, really, im fine with this" I say and start fussing over other stuff that I purchased, including new winter boots. There was a heavy snowfall forcast so I already had the stuff in the house to allow my to basically hibernate. I didn't have a job because I quite frankly didn't need one. Uncle Tom had taken care of that with him passing away and leaving the very large sum of money to her. Volunteering in the local animal shelter and the food bank was all I did, and I was happy with it.
Giving the clothes to Optimus I teasingly ask him if he needs help getting dressed, which he deadpanned me by stating that he observed humans getting dressed before so he would not require assistance. And all that with a solid pokerface!
A few minutes later and I was once again faced with a now dressed Optimus, he was wearing a navy blue turtle neck and grey faded yeans that hugged his frame quite nicely. I didn't know if I should feel pride for estimating the correct size of gawk at how well he looked. "Should be illegal" I muttered shaking my head and looking down.
A second later I was suddenly enveloped in a warm and firm grip, the strong arms pulling me close and against a very solid chest. Feeling optimus breath in my neck is doing nothing for my self restraint and I release a soft "ah" out of surprise before I melt into the embrace. It was clear it was meant as friendly and nothing more.
Feeling the arms around me tense gently I move into the embrace and pull him close allowing the commander to burry his face in my neck. "Thank you" he mutterers, voice rough, like he is holding back emotions.
Optimus released a shuddering breath "Thank you, for making me feel safe" I say and I notice I'm having trouble articulating as my throat feels tight. I never was one to express emotions, but this human vessel is proving to be a challenge, I'm just so tired, and done with running. Why did I end up here, did I do something to Upset primus? Why?. This was the question I had asked myself for many earth months now. But for the first time, I found that I didn't mind my current predicament. Pulling back from the embrace I feel pleased that she hadn't attacked, or rejected my friendship so far, though I have to admit, I feel strange when I am with this little femme.
Our faces are close to each other and I can feel her heartbeat thundering against mine, my eyes snap to her mouth and I subconsciously move my glossa over my lower derma, its like I can almost taste her. Moving slightly closer I can feel her relax and see her close her eyes.
The urge to protect her, hold her close, even dare I say it.. claim her, is almost overwhelming. But I am Prime, human vessel or not, and I can not allow myself to show weakness. Clenching my dentas together in frustration I take a deep steady breath before gently pushing her back.