A/N: So... I have a crap ton of these chapters already typed up and ready to go... So... guess who is going to be joining Transforming Maximum Ride on Fridays? That's right! This story! So, this story, until I run out of chapters, will be posted every Wednesday and Friday!
The next morning came faster than I liked. I forced myself out of my bed, groaning gently as I did. I didn't sleep well, thoughts plaguing my mind. I trudged downstairs and grabbed an energon cube, starting to drink it. I was the only one in the kitchen, the quiet atmosphere nerved me. It just let my thoughts shroud my processor yet again. After I finished my energon cube I grabbed my sack sitting by the door and started out.
Optimus called out after me before I was able to close the door behind me. I stopped and looked back at him.
"Phoenix! Do you want me to accompany you on you journey to school?" He asked, using his typical, smart vocabulary. I guess it made sense. Before he was Optimus, he was Orion Pax, who worked at the Iacon Hall of Records. I believe he was a data analyzer, working under Alpha Trion.
I smiled and nodded, starting to head out the door again until I heard pedesteps from behind me. I stopped and looked back. My Sire came up behind Optimus with a smile on his face.
"I will go as well." He smiled down at me and I returned the gesture with a smile of my own. "Well let's go, you don't want to be late." He ushered me out the door, Optimus behind me and Sire following us out, closing the door before jogging a bit to catch up with Optimus and I.
I nodded and headed out with the two most powerful mechs I knew, right behind me.
We walked mostly in silence, Optimus having to slow his stride to stay at my speed. It made me want to speed up, making me think that I was walking way too slow. It made me anxious.
As I walked up to the steps, Optimus kneeled and gathered me up in his arms and hugged me.
I got multiple stares from the other students, but I didn't care. Sire pulled me from him gently, kissed me on the helm, then set me down.
"Now go on." He started, standing back up with Optimus as he watched me start up the steps. "Oh! After school Uncle Skidds will be here to meet you at home." I nodded and continued walking up the stairs to the grand entrance of the school. The metal pillars shined brightly in the rising sun, making the entrance seem even more extravagant than it actually was.
Once the teachers got a glimpse that Optimus was here, they all immediately rushed toward him and my father. It wasn't typical for a Prime to show up on the academy doorstep. They all started trying to shake his servo. He held it up and they all hushed. He looked down at me waved, stating softly, "Have a good day at school Phoenix." He then returned his attention to the teachers. The teachers, most likely, were trying to convince Optimus to come and talk to the school about dedication, hard work, and all that Jazz.
"You know Optimus Prime?!" A femme's voice called out behind me. It was Jewel, one of the popular femmes in school. She was gorgeous with a bright green base with silver and purple highlights.
I shrugged. "Well ya. I have since I was a sparkling. Him and my father work together."
She gave me a look, not believing a thing I said, "Who is your father?"
"Commander Sides. I thought every-" I started, quickly being interrupted by the bully calling out my name.
"Are you ready to prove yourself to the planet?" He asked, crossing his arms.
I smirked, "I'm ready to prove you wrong."
Sorry about the sappy stuff. I was trying to get a hold of Optimus' and Phoenix's relationship along with Commander Sides. Thanks for reading!