Here's chapter two of 'Life As A Shadow', sorry that it isn't as long as the first chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers Prime, only my OCs.
Chapter Two: Home base
I rode in Optimus as we drove to the Autobot base. I'm happy bout that , I'm just still a little upset about what happened back home in my demention and how nobody (other than Elizabeth and Ana) would ever remember me. And I would be lying if I said that I didn't miss them.
I leaned against the door using my hand to rest my head upon as I looked out the window. The landscape is very beautiful with the green grass and tall trees that are full of leaves. Even If Alpha Trion is right about me being Shadowstalker, then how did I become human? How do I change back? Or am I going to spend the rest of my life as a human? And if i'm going to be at the Autobot base, will I be getting an guardian?
I closed my eyes as I thought of who will be my guardian. Probably either Optimus or Ratchet since the other bots will have Jack, Miko, and Raf.
Unless...Cliffjumper is still alive, then I can be with ! I smiled a bit to myself of what it would be like if Cliff was my guardian.
I still thought it was very strange that Alpha Trion was not only able to transport me here but to also let the base know of my arrival and to have them find me in Jasper. Ha , gotta love the big A. Though I'm still wondering how he knew me, and why it feels like I knew him. I was torn from my thoughts when Optimus spoke. " Shadow , we are about a half a mile from base. Are you well? You seem to be very quiet and my censers have picked up some distress coming from you."
I sighed softly as I opened my eyes and looked at the steering wheel. "I'm just...thinking of what happened back in my demention." I said . He hummed in response. " do you want to tell me what happened?" Optimus asked, the Autobot insignia lighting up when he spoke. I blinked back the tears that were threatening to fall as I thought back to everyone that I knew and loved and spent my whole life around . I looked up ahead and saw we were approaching the base. So I just shook my head and whispered " Not right now, maybe later." He responded with an "Very well".
Optimus's POV
I kept a close optic on Shadow as we entered the silo. I wondered what had occurred back in that other world she was in to have made her unwell. I slowed to a stop and opened the door to let shadow out. She smiled and stepped out, thanking me as I transformed to my biped mode. I was about to respond when a loud noise resonated around the room.
*Clang*
I looked up to see Ratchet and Arcee, the only two that are here right now, staring at Shadow in disbelief. And I had been correct. They did recognize her. looking at my medic and second-in-command closer, I noticed that Ratchet looked about ready to offline somebot whereas Arcee looked like she was seeing a ghost.
Ratchet's POV
I heard an engine as I turned to see Optimus arrive with the new human that was sent here from some different demention. Which I think is false and impossible. "So, who do you think this new human is?" I heard Arcee ask me as she stood beside me, also watching our leader drive up. " I do not know Arcee, Optimus did not reveal that information." I said somewhat annoyed, I did not have time to deal with any more annoying humans. Agent Fowler was already enough of a pain in the aft and a processor ache when ever he does decide to come and yell at us, mainly Optimus. I watched as Optimus slowed to a stop and an human femme emerged from inside the cab. "Thank you Optimus." I heard the girl say.
Wait, hold on a nanoklik. I know that voice. Could it be...her? The girl then turned towards us and both me and Arcee froze as we both stared at her, she had the same features as her. And that voice...
I didn't even realize that I dropped my wrench. I can't believe it. She looks just like her. Looks just like Shadowstalker, but human.
She smiled up at us. "Hello, I'm Shadow." She said as I nearly glitched. IT IS HER!.
I looked to Optimus. " She is indeed from a different demention. Alpha Trion was able to locate and send her here. She- truly is Shadowstalker, but recalls no memory of her past." He said as I looked at Shadow and saw that she was looking to the ground with a saddened look. That's when I remembered that she had been kidnapped. This must be what that monster did to her. I clenched my servos as I resisted the strong urge to go over and punch the nearest wall. Why? Why her? She did not deserve this. All this time, we all thought she was offline. But she isn't , she's standing right in front of us, online.
Shadow's POV
I was shocked when Ratchet looked ready to literally KILL someone. Wow.
I looked at Arcee to see her just looking at me with sadness and... Wait, hold up everything, is that an tear in her optic?! Now that is unheard of...
All This makes me wonder...who was I before and who was I to them?
I walked up to Ratchet as he snapped out of his rage and look down on me with sad optics. "I'm really sorry that I can't remember, but maybe my memories will come back, somehow.." I said as I looked up at him. " We knew each other , didn't we?" I asked him, but it was Arcee who answered. " Yes, we did," She said as she and Ratchet gave me a sad smile.
I looked at Optimus questionably, silently ask if I should tell them about the whole 'Transformers Prime' thing and how I already know the entire team prime? He knew what I was asking as he nodded to me.
Looking back at Ratchet and Arcee and took in a deep breath before releasing it. " There is something you need to know about the other demention I was in." I said gaining their undivided attention. "Well, first off, let me just say that I already know everyone on team prime, and no, I'm not gaining any memories, I know ya'll because in that demention there was a TV show called 'Transformers Prime' that was about the war between the Autobots and Deceptions." I explained as they stood frozen in shock and disbelief. This time it was Ratchet that broke the silence. "But wouldn't that trigger some kind of memory?" I couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at that question. First off, I did not expect that reaction at all. Second...well, now that I think about it, it should have.
"Well yeah I guess it should have, but I've never had much luck in my life." I shrugged. Arcee was about to say something when the sound of engines came from the entrance. Soon enough the vehicle forms of Bulkhead, Bumblebee, and (last but certainly not least by a long shot) Cliffjumper.
"WHOA!" Bulkhead exclaimed as he swerved to avoid turning me into roadkill, thank you very much Bulk. The others skid to a stop and transformed. "Well well, who do we have here boss bot, is this the human you talked about coming here?" Cliff asked while looking at me curiously. I just smiled up at the red Autobot, relieved that he was still alive.
"Yes, This here is Shadow, the one Alpha Trion informed will be teleported here from another demention." As soon as Optimus finished speaking the other three bots jaws nearly came unhinged and probably would have comically dropped to the ground. "No fragging way!" Cliff whispered. "SHADOWSTALKER!?" Bulkhead and bumblebee exclaimed, and surprisingly I was able to understand the yellow and black scout.
I couldn't help but chuckle at their reactions. "Yeah, but unfortunately I do not possess any memories for they have been locked up." I explained and their expressions saddened almost instantly. We all stood in silence until Arcee spoke up. " There might be a way for us to trigger some of your memories." Me along with everyone else perked up at the mention of getting my memories back. "You do?" Ratchet, Cliffjumper, Bulkhead, and Bumblebee asked at the same time. "How?" I asked as I looked up at her hopefully. She smiled softly at me. "We all spend some time with you and retell some of our memories with you." She explained and I actually like that idea. I smiled widely "I love that idea, that might just work." I said and the others agreed with her.
Then all of a sudden Cliff jumped up and down with his hand raised as if he was a child that wanted the teacher to call on him first. "I CLAIM FIRST DAY WITH HER!" He shouted making poor Bulk and Bee (who were close behind him) jump several feet in the air. I just stared wide eyed at him for a minute in surprise until I snapped out of it. " Uhhh sorry Cliff, but I think that Arcee should be the first one to spend some time with me since it was her idea in the first place." I said as Arcee smiled brightly at me, and Cliffjumper pouted. "But you can have the next day with me if you want." He immediately perked up and nodded eagerly. "Alright then, and I'm assuming that the rest of you would like some time with me as well?" Bulkhead and Bumblebee nodded eagerly like Cliffjumper. Ratchet nodded normally, and I saw Optimus in the very back nod once.
"Ok, since that's all taken care of..." I checked the time on my phone -7:43 pm.
"Hey, Shadow. Would you like to go for a drive right now" Arcee asked. "Oh pit yeah!" I said as she transformed into her motorcycle form. I climbed on and held on tight. My heart started beating faster from the excitement that I was feeling for it being my first time on a motorcycle.
"Ready Shadow?"
"Ready Cee."
"Then hold on tight."
That was all that was said before we ripped out of base at an easy 80 mph. and me gripping the handles for dear life.
It was 9:56, the sun had already went completely down at 8 and was dark now with a clear sky and millions of twinkling stars, the dessert was nice and cool in the low 70s.
The ride had been the best thing I have ever experienced in a long time. We had drove on the empty Jasper road at 125 mph, luckily there weren't any other vehicles on the road. Just us. So fast and awesome. I loved how the wind whipped my hair back. I had such an adrenaline rush as I was yelling out in joy.
But then it happened...
A blury image, a memory...
I saw Arcee, me, Tailgate, and another Cybertronian, a mech, he was black with green accents on his arms, legs, and door wings, mostly blue with green optics. We were racing, I was on the blue green optic mech's shoulders while Arcee was on Tailgate's . Arcee and I were shouting in joy and encouragement for the two mech's and then...
We won.
...
...
"...Is that all?" Arcee asked me as we sat on a rock cliff, we can still see the dim lights of Jasper and the faint outline of the Autobot base several miles away.
"Yes, that's all it showed, but it's working, this means that there is a very good chance that I will regain all my memories now." I said with hope. Arcee smiled and chuckled. "Yes it does, and I'm glad. It's getting late, I think it's about time we got back to base." I nodded as we got up and made our way down to the road before she transformed and I hopped on. We started back down the road we came on, but at a slower speed of 80. I guess she wanted to take her time, and I don't blame her, it's really nice out here.
We ended up getting back to base around 10:30 and was greeted by Ratchet, Optimus, and Bulkhead. Cliffjumper was just coming out from down the hall. Bumblebee must have turned in for the night.
I smiled up at them as I hopped off Arcee to allow her to transform and thanked her. I turned towards the other three bots" Hey guys, we're back." I said. Optimus slightly smiled down at me. I started walking up towards Cliffjumper when I remembered about the memory I had while with Arcee.
I turned towards Optimus and Ratchet. " I had a memory resurface while I was with Arcee." I said, and I kid you not, every head (minus Arcee) snapped in my direction so freaking fast, their heads should've flew off their bodies.
Ratchet stepped forward and lowered his hand for me to step up on. " What was the memory, Shadow?" Optimus asked me as Ratchet scanned me, probably to see if there was anything abnormal about me. I could have sworn that Optimus sounded quite hopeful.
I retold the memory to Optimus and Ratchet while the others (excluding Arcee) stood by listening intensely.
"And that's all I remember, I recognized Tailgate from the couple seconds it showed from the show, but the other mech... He really seemed so familiar, but I just- I can't ..."
" Nightshade."
"What?" I looked up to Ratchet who had said that. " The mech's name is Nightshade."
" Nightshade, I - I know that name, I know it, I know I do , I can feel it, but *sigh* " I rubbed my temples as I can feel a headache starting to surface.
" I believe it time you should get some rest shadow , it is 11:17 now and you've had a long day." Ratchet said as he brought me over to the couch and directed me to the cabinets when I should find some blankets and pillows. Going back to the couch I noticed that me duffel bag and backpack was right next to it. Someone, probably Optimus, must have placed them here.
Once settled on the couch , I noticed that everyone was already gone, except Ratchet, who was right behind me making sure I was comfortable.
" Thank you Ratchet." He gave me a small smile "Your welcome Shadow, now get some rest, I'll see you in the morning to give you a full check up." I gave him a nod and he turned off the lights (but there was an automatic nightlight plugged into the wall next to the TV) and went to what I believe is his berthroom.
I smiled at the fact that I'm here with the Autobots, this is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I pulled the soft brown blanket up to my chin and closed my eyes as I ended up pulling the image of Nightshade from my memory I had and tried remembering more about him, I do know him, that I'm sure of.
I just about fell asleep several minuets later, the image of Shade fresh in my mind.
...
"Shadowstalker, I failed to protect you... Please forgive me."
Again, sorry that this chapter isn't as long as the last one. But the next one will have a bit of action and we might come face to face with some cons.
So Shadow meets with the Team and finds out that not only is Cliffjumper alive, but they all seemed to have known her in some way. But then another memory resurfaced and it would seem that Shadow was close friends with Arcee and Tailgate. But what's up with the new bot, Nightshade? Well don't worry, you all will find out in a couple chapters.
But until then, Shadowstalker, Out!