(A long time ago)
Two figures strode from the shadows and swirls of freezing snow,one leading two metal horses. The figures were made of the same metal as the two horses, or Lethrem, as Cybertronians called them. Ice hung from their frames as wind bit into their armor. One of the figures was slimmer and obviously female, her paint red andgold, forcefully dimmed by dust so it didn't stand out. The other was bulky, and male his paint a deep maroon and black, katanas on his back warning danger away. The femme spoke first.
"Is anyone following us now, Ratchet?" Her musical and surprisingly strong voice slipped through the frosty air.
"No, Flame. Not anymore." Ratchet answered.
The femme, Flame, growled. "They won't be far now, soon enough they will be back on our trail. Midnighters don't give up easily."
She stalked a few steps forward and stopped. "Do you hear that?"Helm raised and optics alert for the source of the sound over the howling storm of ice and snow.
"I think so."He said in confusion. Who else would be out here but their sworn enemies, the Midnighters? The rebel group had been causing a lot of trouble, and not just to them. They had finally gotten the courage to strike out at the king and the princes.
"Flameburst we could be walking into a trap, be careful." Ratchet cautioned.
"That is why you are going to act like you are going to settle down for the night while I watch from up top so you don't get ambushed. When I determine the perimeter is safe I will come down with you." Flame replied casually.
Ratchet rolled his optics at her and sighed.
(Ratchet's POV)
I walked into the abandoned building and hear it creaking. Suddenly I hear a soft whine and whip around. It came from a pile of blankets. I use one of my katanas to lift the edge of the pile up.What I saw nearly stopped my spark. Two tiny sparklings huddled together for warmth and comfort.
"Flame!" I shouted, scaring the little mechs.
(Flame's POV)
I just finished making sure we weren't followed when I heard Ratchet shout. I raced back to him and saw he was just staring at something. I walked up to him and slapped him in the face, not hard though, I just wanted to repremand him.
"What are you doing, shouting like that? You are going make every Midnighter in the area come after us."I snapped.
When he shushed ME, I nearly blew a gasket ... untilI saw what he was staring at. Two tiny sparklings curled together. Immediately, whatever I was about to say disappeared. I knelt down so as not to seem so intimidating.
"Hello little ones, my name is Flame. The loud one over there is Ratchet."
"Hey!", said mech protested loudly
"Shut up. Anyway, will you tell us your names and let us take you home? I promise we won't hurt you." I said gently, opening my mouth to say more but was cut off.
"You better not or Sire will kill you for hurting my brother and I." The little silver mech snapped, his squeaky voice startlingly threatening.
"Of course, I would expect no less from a Sire. Now can you tell us your names and your home so we can take you." I said still in the same gentle tone.
"I am Megatronus, first-born son of the king of Cybertron, and this is my brother Orion Pax." The little silver mech said proudly. The red and blue mech looked up shyly.
I exchanged looks with Ratchet, if these truly were the kings sons then they were in great danger. Finally I came to a decision.
"Get some sleep,you'll need it," I said. "We leave at first light."
We where on the road in the morning. Deciding it would be safer to keep two wanted sparklings apart rather than together, I carried Orion and Ratchet carried Megatronus on our Lethrem. We moved quickly, not wanting the Midnighters to catch wind of who we had in our possession. I aloud sleeping while moving but refused tostop.
(Mid afternoon)
"Don't look now, but we have a tail!" Ratchet called from behind me.
I glanced back and cursed lowly. Midnighters ran almost a mile behind. Any other time I would have stayed and fought, but I couldn't risk the princes. Our only option was to flee.
"Give me Megatronus and you be a distraction, my paint will blend in less than yours!" I called.
He nodded and tossed Megatronus to me while giving the illusion that I gave him Orion instead. He took off in another direction and the plan worked,most of the Midnighters flew off after him. Only a small amount remained in my way. I raced away, Ratchet had given me some time, but I knew they would figure it out soon. The palace was in sight when I heard thundering behind me. I didn't turn around, I knew the Midnighters had figured out the trick. Racing through the palace gates I jumped over the helms of bots who were too dense to see I was in a serious hurry. I skidded into the throne room and dropped both mechs on the floor. Wheeling around I heard the princes shout bye at the top of their royal voice boxes and everyone else staring at me in shock. I met up with Ratchet further away and made sure we weren't followed. We returned to the base in a less hurried manner in which we left. I flew in and entered the code and voice recognition.
"Go get rested, I'll make the report to Silverchain." I commanded.
"But-" Ratchet started.
"Yes, SHOCKING NEWS, you have one, but I don't need to know about it. Besides, I didn't think that what I just said was a request." I snarked.
Ratchet rolled his optics and walked away. I went to go make my report to my commander. He wasn't really my commander since I choose if I want to follow his orders or not. I was only commanded by my sire Primus. As the first born of the mighty mech I was still a loose cannon. Unfortunately, the inheritance of my being related to Primus' brother Unicron and having a half spark of Primus and a half spark of Unicron I could do without. Especially since both parts are constantly battling for control of my personality. Usually Primus wins but sometimes Unicron gets control and tries to make me destroy worlds. Yeahhhh... it sucks. Anyway, I walk into my chosen commanders office and announce myself.(I never will forgive myself for not announcing that I was there and giving him a spark attack when he walked in the door once.) I gave a full report of what happened and sat quietly afterward. Finally he spoke.
"I have a new mission for you. It is one best carried out in secrecy andsuited for a daughter of Primus. In a few days time the king of Cybertron is going to announce that the princes need a guardian. I want that to be you. You are the best defence against the Midnighters."
"Soooo, I have to go and defend spoiled sparklings? There's a reason I don't have any, you know." I grumbled.
He smiled, "I am sure you will teach them that they aren't going to get everything they want and will have to work for it."
"Slagging right!" I growled. Then I muttered, "At least it will be interesting."