Ok so I was originally planning on writing all of Darkness Rising into one chapter but I decided that I will split them into several chapters, so I'm sorry to those who were looking forward to seeing some Con action but that will have to wait till next chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers Prime, if I did then I wouldn't be here. I only own my OCs.
Chapter Four: Darkness Rising Already? Part 2
I moaned as I woke up, tightening the blanket around me.
Wait, blanket? I cracked open an eye and noticed that I was in my bed in my new room, and that there was indeed a blanket over me. I didn't remember messing with the blankets last night but the memory of Cliffjumper and I messing around came to mind. So he must have put the blanket over me. I smiled as I thought about the red Autobot. Even though the show didn't show much of Cliff, only the first 5 minuets and the episode Out Of The Past, He really was my favorite Autobot, aside from Wheeljack of course.
But the more I thought of Cliff, the more I started to have this warm feeling in my chest. Frag, I'm starting to have a crush on my guardian. I cursed before I frowned. It wouldn't matter if I had a crush on him or not. I'm human and he's ... Cybertronian, there's no way that he would ever look at me the same way.
I turned so that I was on my back and staring up at the ceiling, with the tiniest of smirks. But a girl can dream. I thought before I decided to sit up. Looking around I noticed that there was a small nightlight in the wall next to the bed, giving off just enough light to let me see the area next to me. Glancing at the bedside table I saw my phone. He must have put that there before he left last night. Grabbing the small device I went to check the time, eyes widening when I found out. 7:35 AM! Now, it's a new record! Damn, I haven't woken up this early in a long time. Several months.
Throwing the blanket off of me, I turned on the light (and since it aloud me to change how bright I wanted, I had it just bright enough so I can see where I am going but dimmed enough where I wouldn't be blinded since my eyes are still waking up and adjusting). From my bags I grabbed some clothes, my hair brush, toothbrush, and toothpaste and went into the bathroom where it also aloud me to dim the lights just where I wanted it.
The bathroom was plain and simple, bath/shower, toilet, sink with a little bit of counter space, and a good size mirror above the sink. Looking into the mirror I saw that my hair was a oily mess, turning to the shower I saw two new bottles of Shampoo and Conditioner and chuckling when I recognized the brand and scent. (VO5 Ocean Breeze).
I turned on the shower to let it warm up as I stripped and started brushing out as much of my hair as possible before jumping into the water. The warm water felt so good against my skin as I began washing my body and hair.
*Knock Knock Knock*
I jumped and nearly slipped when I heard a knock on the door. "Fragging Creation Of A Glitch?! Are You Bots TRYING To Give Me A Heart Attack!?" I yelled out, trying to get my breathing and heartbeat back to normal.
"Sorry Shadow, I was just wondering if you were in here since I didn't see you in the room." I heard Cliffjumper's voice on the other side of the door. I sighed. "Yeah, I'm taking a shower, I'll be out in a bit."
"Alright."
I finished up pretty quickly before getting out, drying off, and getting dressed. Today I'm wearing a plain dark green shirt with blue jeans and my white sneakers. I dried my hair as much as possible but left it down so it can dry the rest of the way and keeping a rubber band on my wrist so I can put it up when it is. After I was finished with everything I turned off the light and walked out into my room where I noticed Cliff's holoform laying on my bed with his arms behind his head and his eyes closed.
Chuckling I went over to stand right beside him and he opened his eyes and looked at me with a small grin. "Enjoying my bed there?" I smirked down at him. He returned the smirk before scooting over some. I laid next to him, kicking off my shoes so I don't get the bed dirty. "It's a lot more comfortable than our berths." He said as we just laid there. No more words were spoken. Non needed to be.
"Do you know when we need to go pick up the humans?" Cliffjumper asked quietly after five minuets. "There in schools right now and won't be getting out till after around 3 o'clock. Either 3:05 or 3:15." I answered equally as quiet. He just hummed in response.
It wasn't long afterwards that I started to hear light snoring. Turning my head towards the human looking Cliffjumper, I smiled when I saw that he was fast asleep with a peaceful look on his face, as if there wasn't a war going on.
"I wonder what the two boys will be like. I never got to see them, I only got there at the end along with Bulkhead." Cliffjumper said as I sat on his shoulder by the entrance of the hallway.
We were woken up around 10 by Arcee... and a flash from a camera. Apparently I had also fallen asleep and at some point I somehow ended up curling up against Cliffjumper's side and him with his arms around me. To say we were blushing madly would be an understatement. I had ended up jumping over Cliff and went chasing the fragging femme down the halls while cussing her in both English and Cybertronian. Eventually I caught up to her, and after punching her on the shoulder, asked if I can keep the picture. She had smirked knowingly at me but gave it to me anyways.
It was now 3:30 and Arcee and Bumblebee had already went to go retrieve the two boys along with Miko.
"Your about to find out." I said as we heard the engines of the two bots. Soon enough Arcee and Bumblebee came in with the three kids, smirking when I saw them staring up at the bots in awe. I know the feeling. The two bots transformed after the three humans got out (or off in Jack and Miko's cases).
I saw Ratchet and Bulkhead step up to them. "I thought there were two?" Ratchet Asked.
"Haven't you heard, humans multiply." Arcee replied sarcastically.
"Hey Shadow, did you know about the third human?" Cliffjumper asked me quietly. I nodded.
"I did, but I didn't think saying anything about it would be the greatest idea. She's suppose to be here." I said as we looked back at the scene in front of us.
"I'm Raf." The youngest boy introduced himself before Miko ran up to Bulkhead. "I'm Miko, who are you?" The Asian asked in excitement. I almost laughed at poor Bulks face. He had no idea what to do. "Uh Bulkhead."
She gasps and I smirked. Five, four, three, two, annnd...
"Are you a car? I bet your a truck. A monster truck! Do you lift heavy metal? how much do you weigh? Ever use a wreaking ball for a punching bag?"
I had to cover my mouth to stop from laughing at how Bulkhead just stood there unsure as what to do. And the slight trembles that I felt coming from my guardian told me that he was trying not to laugh as well.
"So if your guys are robots, who made you?" Raf asked innocently and I rolled my eyes when Ratchet scoffed. "Pu-leez."
Suddenly I heard loud foot steps and saw that Optimus was walking over to the three from the ground bridge. (Author's Note: All this time I had thought that Prime was coming from the hallway until just recently when I noticed that he was actually coming from where the ground bridge was.) The three looked up at O.P. in shock, probably at how fragging tall he is, like damn he makes us humans look like ants.
"We are autonomous robotic organisms from the planet Cybertron, also known as Autobots." Optimus stated before Jack bravely steps forward. "Why are you here?" The sixteen year old asks. "To protect your planet from the Decepticons."
"The jokers that tried to bump us off last night." Arcee says with her arms crossed next to Prime.
"Ok, why are they here?" Jack asks before Optimus knells down closer to their height. "A fair question Jack, in part, they are here because our planet is uninhabitable, ravaged by centuries of civil war."
"Why were you fighting a war?" Raf questioned curiously.
"Foremost, over the control of our world supply of Energon, the fuel and life-blood of all Autobots and Decepticons alike. The combat was fierce, and endured for centuries. In the beginning I fought along side one whom I once considered a brother. But in war, ideals can be corrupted, and it was thus, Megatron lost his way." Optimus explained.
I glared hard at the back of Miko's head when she yawned in boredom and asked if there was gonna be a quiz. Brat's gonna get smacked upside the head for that. I thought to myself.
"So what does Megatron, or any of this, have to do with us?" Jack asked a bit confused. Hey, I would be too if I was in their shoes.
"Megatron has not been seen nor heard from in some time, But if his return is eminent as I fear, it could be catastrophic." The Prime answered gravely. Suddenly something came to mind. If Cliffjumper is still alive, then who will become the unfortunate victim of becoming a raging Terricon?
"And since you now know of our existence, I fear as of last night, the Decepticons know of yours."
"Got it, see any strange vehicles call 911. Can, we go now?" Jack said and I raised an eyebrow at his question. You seriously want to leave?
"Are you insane!? I'm living a dream here in Botswana and I will not let you or anyone else to shatter it!" Miko exclaimed while pointing at Jack. I grinned, this is one of the times that I had agreed with the Japanese girl. I guess I should make my presents known to them about now. I thought as I got Cliff's attention and motioned to let me down. "I actually agree with her, also what's the cops gonna do against a con?" I said as I got to the ground, smirking when the three children spun around and their eyes widening when they saw me.
"Sweet, another human!" Miko cheered as I walked over to them. But when I was close enough to the energetic girl I whacked her over the head. "OW, HEY WHAT GIVES!?" She exclaimed as she rubbed where I hit her. "That was for the 'Is there gonna be a quiz' comment. Do you realize that we lost everything due to this war. They not only lost their home, but also their family and friends. How would you feel if that happened to you, huh?" I glared hard at the Asian girl who shrunk back. But my face paled when Raf asked me a question. "What do you mean by 'we'?" My eyes widened at that. "Oh slag." I muttered under my breath as I face palmed. Thankfully it was Optimus who answered so I didn't have to explain.
"Shadow was once a Cybertronian much like the rest of us, but long ago there was an ambush and she was kidnapped. No one knows who and for what purpose, and it was rumored that she had perished. However, it was just recently discovered that she was a victim of some sort or experiment that not only turned her human, but also transported her to another demention with no memory of her past." Optimus explained. "I was brought there as an infant and had spent the last 21 year growing up there before I was somehow able to find my way here. My memories, fortunately, are starting to return, but slowly." I added as the three just looked at me with a mixture of shock and sadness.
I looked down as Raf approached me. "If you don't mind me asking, what is your name, human and Cybertronian?" He asked me and I smiled. "My human name is Rebecca Spencer where a lot of people called me Becca. But my Cybertronian name is Shadowstalker. I would like it though if you all would stick with calling me Shadow." I said before I decided to add. "Also the demention that I was in, there was a Tv show called Transformers Prime... A show on what happened in this world and had all of ya'll in it. But, please don't ask me questions about it right now, I will answer them later on." I said and I had to raise my hand out to stop Miko from bombarding me with a million questions, which is exactly what she was about to do.
Jack looked at me in disbelieve whereas Raf looked curious and Miko excited. This is gonna be a long day.
Optimus decided at that moment to speak up. "It would be best if you three remain under our watch, at least until we can determine out enemies attentions."
"Wait, what about Shadow?" Jack asked. I smirked at him.
"I live here, also the cons don't know about me yet since I've only been here for a couple days." I told him and he nodded in understanding.
"Optimus, with all due respect, the human children are in as much danger here as anywhere." Ratchet said as he turned towards said bot. I glared at the medic. "Children!?" Jack scoffed. "I know he didn't just call me a child." I growled out, snapping my glare towards a snickering Cliffjumper.
He smirked at me. "What, sometimes you do act like one."
My glare intensified. "Watch it Cliffjumper, you will regret that." I growled before Ratchet continued speaking.
"They have no protective shell. If they get underfoot they will go... squish." He finished as he stomped a little to prove his point. The three flinched back a step but I just crossed my arms glaring at the Hatchet. "That's just an excuse cause you don't want a bunch of humans to look after." I said as he glared at me, and I glared harder.
"Then for the time being Ratchet, we must watch where we step." I grinned when Optimus said that,
I jumped when the alarms went off and a green light started flashing around us. Frag why does it have to be so damn loud! "What's that?" Jack asked a little panicked as Ratchet went to the computer.
Bumblebee turned towards the three. "That's the Proximity Sensor, meaning there's someone up top."
"Proximity Sensor, someone's on top." Raf translated, pointing up. Finally the Lights and alarm stopped. "It's Agent Fowler." Ratchet said not at all happy about the visitor, as he pulled up a live video of said Agent walking to the elevator.
"I thought we were the only humans that knew about you guys" Jack said and I decided to take Primes like. "Special Agent Fowler is their designated liaison to the outside world."
Optimus nodded. "Shadow is right, however, he tends to visit when there are... issues. It would be best if you four do not meet him at this time." He said before we ran to the same spot they hid at in the show. And we got there just in time before the elevator doors opened to reveal a non to happy government official. "Seven wrecks, thirty-four fender benders, a three hour traffic jam, and a particular note, numerous reports of a speeding motorcycle of unknown make ans a black and yellow custom muscle car." He listed out.
I looked us to see Arcee and Bumblebee glance at each other, then I glanced up at Cliffjumper who was basically right in front of me. I saw him glance down at me before giving me a quick wink, to which I returned.
"So, care to get anything off your tin chest, Prime?" The federal agent demanded. Ohh, how I want to go up there and punch the man in the face, but a hand gripping up shoulder caused me to look back at Jack as he shook his head. Sighing quietly I mouthed 'fine' before I returned to listening.
"We have the situation under control Agent Fowler." Optimus stated calmly. If only I could do that.
"There back aren't they?" Fowler said in more of a statement than a questions.
"If you are referring to the Decepticons, I have doubts that they ever left, your planet is much too valuable." Optimus said and Fowler didn't seen to like that answer. "Then it's time to wake up the Pentagon."
And apparently Optimus didn't like that answer either. "Hear me Agent Fowler, we are your best, possibly your only defense against the Decepticon threat."
"Says you." That's it! Fraggers gonna be on my list of those to prank!
"Yo fleshy, did anyone get splattered on that highway?" Cliffjumper asked with his arms crossed and a grin on his face. I smirked before grabbing my phone and hitting record right before Bulkhead grabbed one of Ratchets equipment's and tore whatever it was from whatever it was on. "Team Prime knows when to use force, and how much to use." He then squeezed the poor thing till it broke even more. I had to cover my mouth to stop myself from laughing when Ratchet yells out, "BULKHEAD, I NEEDED THAT!"
"Enough!" Optimus ordered before turning back towards the agent. I stopped the video and saved it before putting my phone up.
"Military involvement will only result in more catastrophe . Perhaps you may condole in wide spread human casualties, Agent Fowler. I, however cannot ."
"Then do us both a favor and handle this Prime, under the radar." He walked back to the elevator. "Or I will." Then the door closed and was now safe to come out of hiding.
"Pretty big bearings, for a human." Bulkhead said as I went to cliff as he lowered his hand for me to step up on before lifting me up to his shoulder.
"Agent Fowler is concerned his world Bulkhead, as he should be." Optimus said to the ex-wrecker.
"Yeah, but he doesn't need to be such an aft to you all." I frowned as I leaned against Cliffs neck, and for a split second I thought that I heard something, like a fan. But before I could think more on in something popped up on the main computer screen.
"Optimus, I just detected a large Energon deposit, I strongly suggest we not let this opportunity pass." Ratchet called out as the Prime approached him. "Good job old friend, lock on to it's coordinates and open the ground bridge." He turned to the ground bridge but turned back around when Miko spoke up.
"Hey, what can we do?" She asked and the Prime thought for a second. "Remain with Ratchet."
Miko slumped in disappointment . "Aww."
"Aww." Ratchet said annoyed. I snickered quietly at the two.
Suddenly Cliff brought his hand up to me. I groaned and stepped on. "I know but I need to go with. But when I come back we can go on another drive if you want." I smiled as he lowered me to the platform with the kids. I stepped off and looked up at him. "Deal." He grinned before joining the others by the now open ground bridge, "Autobots: roll out." Optimus said as they transformed went through the bridge. "W-What just happened?" Jack exclaimed in shock, as was the other two.
"I transported them to the designated coordinates via the ground bridge." Ratchet stated as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
W-What's a ground bridge?" Raf asked and I decided to take Ratchet's line as I placed a hand on the boys shoulder. "A ground bridge is a scale down version of space bridge technology."
"And since we do not currently possess the means or energon required for intergalactic travel..." Ratchet finished.
"Your stuck here, on Earth." Jack stated in realization. It would be nice to have our own space bridge, but then again we would have to worry about Miko running off through it and onto another planet.
"With the likes of you, yes." Ratchet stated and I narrowed my eyes at him. Excuse me? The pit you just say? He then changed the subject. Smart move Hatchet. " But I constructed the ground bridge to enable travel from here, to anywhere on your planet."
"Whoa. Does it work for humans?" Raf asked. I grinned. "You bet, it takes a bit of getting used to though."
"Wait, you mean I could just shoot on over and visit my parents in Tokyo?" Miko asked curiously.
"Within moments. In fact, allow me to send you there immediately. All three of you." Ratchet bent down towards us, mainly Miko.
"Watch it Ratchet." Miko smirked with her hands on her hips. I smirked. That was good. "I actually wouldn't mind going to Tokyo, I've always wanted to visit Japan." I said as Jack and Miko went down to look around while I stayed up on the platform with Raf. "I seen pictures of Japan. It looks like a nice place to visit." Raf said.
"What is this anyway?" I looked down to see Miko start pointing towards some kind of machine. "Broken. Don't touch." Ratchet stated as he walked to the main computer. Miko slowly started moving her finger towards part of the machine once Ratchet's back was turned to her.
"Don't touch that either." I laughed when he said that and Miko jerked her hand away. I swear it's like he has optics on the back of his helm. I laughed. Jack walked up beside the girl. "So, is there anything in here we can touch?"
"Well yeah, there's the ground, the air, and each other." I said smirking before turning towards Raf. "Poke." I poked him on the arm as he giggled before poking me on the arm.
Ratchet glanced at us before going back to the computer when an error box appeared. "How come you guys are using Human computers?" Raf asked when he too noticed the error box.
"It certainly isn't by choice. It was handed down from the previous tenants when we inherited this former missile silo. I make modifications as I see fit." As soon as Ratchet said that about six more boxes popped up and the bot let out an annoyed groan.
"I think I can fix that." Raf said before going over to plug his laptop into the computer console and started typing away as Ratchet give the boy a look. "Really? You know this is complex technology don't you? I mean it isn't a child's toy."
"I wouldn't underestimate the kid." I grinned before said kid looked up. "Now try." Raf smiled. Ratchet looked at him for a second before turning to the computer. Laughing when all the red error boxed turned green and disappeared and Ratchet turned to stare at Raf in shock for about a minute.
I ruffled the kids hair. "Good job Raf. perhaps sometime you could teach me some stuff about computers." He smiled up at me and nodded. I knew a lot about computers but nowhere as much as Raf, and I would love for him to teach me what he knows.
Jack and Miko ended up coming back up next to us but before anything else could be said the comm. system beeped and Optimus' voice can through. "Ratchet, bridge us back. Use arrival coordinates. Now!"
No time was wasted as Ratchet opened the ground bridge. We all watched in awe as the bots drove through, Optimus being last with a large blast following close to his tailpipe, but Ratchet closed the bridge before the explosion could get completely through.
Optimus transformed and did an awesome flip before landing on his pedes facing the ground bridge.
"Whoa." The four of us whispered. Now that, was pretty dang awesome. So much better seeing it in person rather than on a TV screen.
"Cutting it a bit close. What happened?" Ratchet asked as Cliff walked over to us, particularly me. "Scream blew up the fragging mine." He said a bit angry.
Miko then decides to run over to the railing. "What was that huge explosion? Was there a fight? Can I can next time?" She asked excitedly. Arcee let out a low growl, "Look," Bur before she could finish Jack came up to Miko. "Hey Hey Miko, let go see what the bots hide in their sock drawers." I face palmed. "Seriously?" She raised her eyebrow but let him drag her away anyways.
I gasped when Arcee suddenly falls against a create. "Arcee!?" I exclaimed. "Arcee, are you alright?" Cliffjumper quickly stepped over to help her but was stopped when she held out her hand.
"I'm fine, just dizzy." She says as she slowly moves to sit on the box as Ratchet went to her.
Behind me I heard Miko say, "Robots who get dizzy?"
"Robots with emotions." Raf stated.
"Robots, who can die." Jack finished.
I watched as Ratchet ran his scanner over Arcee before stopping at her hand when it beeped. "What is this?" He asked quietly, looking at the purple substance..
"I don't know. I was fighting the drones when one that was cut in half jumped at me. It was covered in it; leaking it." Arcee said a bit dazed.
Ratchet scraped off a sample before giving an order to Arcee, "Go take a decontamination bath. Now."
Bumblebee then came over and helped Arcee out of the room and make sure she doesn't fall over again.
"O-Optimus, I hate to bug, but no bars." I turned to see the 16 year old with his phone out.
"A security precaution. The silo walls isolate all radio waves." Optimus answers as he came up to us as Jack looked at his phone. "Well if I don't my mom, like now, I'm pretty sure the cops will be out looking for me."
"Have you broken the law?" Optimus asked and I shook my head. "No, curfew. He needs to be back home before a certain time his mother sets up, if not then he will get in trouble." I explained as Jack nodded. "Yeah, it's after 10 pm."
Raf came up next to me. "I better get home too, or I'll be grounded for a year." He said a bit worried.
"Earth customs. I hadn't considered." Prime stated before standing strait. "But the issue of your safety remains." He turned towards Bulkhead. "Bulkhead, accompany Miko home."
"Awesome, my host parents will freak!" Miko exclaims in excitement.
"And maintain in covert surveillance, in vehicle form." Prime added. "Curbside duty, got it." Bulkhead said as they both looked at the Japanese girl, who deflated. "Aww." I chuckled at her, even more when she sent me a glare.
"Bumblebee, you'll watch over Raf." Optimus turned towards the scout and him and Raf seemed to smile at each other.
"Ratchet..." Optimus started. "Busy." The medic immediately interrupted. And Arcee was just now coming out of the chamber thing. "Arcee, you'll accompany Jack."
I smirked as Jack looked nervous and Arcee tried to say that she was still dizzy.
"Your fine, says your physician." Ratchet says causing Arcee to sigh. "Hey Arcee, It'll be alright." I said to the blue bot. She glance at me with a small smile before transforming. "That's your que Jack." I turned to the teen. "Alright, well, good night Shadow." He said as he quickly climbed the ladder and hopped on the motorcycle before speeding away. Soon Miko and Raf went down each to their own guardians. "Wait, so what about Shadow? Does she have a guardian?" Miko asked right next to the open passenger side door of Bulkhead.
I grinned. "I have Cliffjumper as my guardian. " I stated as said bot walked towards me with a grin of his own. "You two have a good night. See ya'll in the morning." They said good night before getting in their guardians and leaving.
"So Shadow, you still up for that drive I promised you?" I turned to a grinning Cliffjumper. A huge grin broke out on my face. "You bet!" I exclaimed as I slid down the ladder. Chuckling, he transformed and opened his passenger door for me before I jumped in. Seat belt sliding around and clicking into place, Cliff sped out of the base, allowing his holoform to activate.
So for the next hour we drove around blasting country music and messing around with each other.
I looked at Cliffjumper with a huge smile on my face, him looking at me with an equally huge smile. I don't care if I have a crush on him, I'm just glad to have been able to save his sorry aft and become friends. And honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better guardian/partner.
And there we have it folks, chapter four. I almost spend an all-nighter writing this.
So Shadow has a crush on Cliffjumper and she believes that Arcee may know, since she caught the two of them cuddling each other in their sleep.
Shadow: *Glares at Arcee* I can't believe you took that picture!
Me: *Mutters* I can.
Arcee: *Smirks* So why did you ask for it then?
Shadow: *Blushing* B-Because I-I, I didn't want you too show it too anyone!
Me: *Snickering* Sureeee.
Cliffjumper: *Walks over* What you femmes talking about?
Shadow: *Jumps* NOTHING! *Runs away*
Cliffjumper: Umm, is this about a certain picture?
Arcee: *Smirks wider* Ohh yeah.
Me: *Laughing at Cliff's blushing face* Well bots, just wait till next chapter. *grins evilly before walking away from a now pale Cliffjumper and laughing Arcee*
Me: Well that's it for this chapter, I hope ya'll enjoyed it. But until next time, Shadowstalker, Out!