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Chapter Ten: The Golden Twin
(Charlie's POV)
Rain. I always liked listening to the soft pattering of the rain from my window as a kid. To me it was relaxing; peaceful and tranquil. I also loved the aftermath of rain, when I was little I would rush downstairs in my rain coat, slipping on my rain boots and going outside to stomp and splash around in the puddles. Then I would make several mud pies and leave them out on the porch to dry. Sometimes, I still like to splash in the puddles, like right now, as I leaned against Sideswipe's passenger door, as we waited silently in the light and gentle rain. The grass was moist around me, and it made a squishing sound when I stepped on it, which made me smile. I took my hood off, letting my mess of light brown hair dampen, sitting down in the soggy grass and playing with the small, tiny blades. We were still silently waiting.
I could tell Sideswipe was nervous. He didn't say one word to me, and if I've learned anything on this road trip with him, it's that he doesn't like to shut up. He was definitely nervous...or anxious or something. This was the meeting place where we would meet with his twin, shouldn't he be happy? Excited at least? Then again, what did I know about alien robot twins? Or maybe I'm reading him wrong entirely, maybe he's not thinking of his brother, maybe he's thinking about his home planet. Or maybe he's wondering about the Autobots, how they'd react when he reunites with them again. He hasn't told me much about them, but from what I know so far, they seemed like good bots.
"Charlie." Sideswipe's voice drifted from the car.
"Yeah?" I asked, plucking out the blades of grass and rubbing them in between my fingers.
"What if he...do you think something happened?" He asked suddenly.
I froze, letting to blades go as I turned to the anxious Corvette. "Don't think about that, he's probably running late."
"But it's been an hour." Sideswipe said in such a tone that it almost sounded whiny.
I sighed, "I don't know what to tell you. We can only hope for the best."
He didn't say another word, and we resumed in the peaceful silence we were once in. I played with another blade of grass, not caring at all that the cold, moist grass water was starting to sink into the bottom of my jeans, making my butt cold and wet. Our short conversation only told me that my first assumption was right, he was very nervous. Not nervous in meeting his twin again, but nervous something happened to him. I guess I could relate. There's always an uneasy feeling of anxiety that settles at the pit of my stomach when I think about what might happen to my family, or how they're dealing with me not being there anymore. I bit my lip, already feeling the tears bubbling up in the back of my eyes, threatening to spill over if I didn't find a new subject to think about quickly. I blinked rapidly, trying to rid the tears when I heard an engine approaching, and from the deep revs, it sounded expensive.
The silver Corvette behind me jerked, as an excited sound escaped from Sideswipe before his engine revved too. Quickly, I got to my feet again, ignoring the numbness in my butt as I turned around to face him, a small smile on my face, "Is it him?"
"Yes!" He cheered.
My smiled widened, as then engine sounded like it was coming closer and closer, immediately, Sideswipe transformed into his silver robot form and I took a few steps back. There was a wide smile on his face as he stared out beyond the trees that surrounded us. And before I could blink, the silver robot was gone, disappearing behind the trees as he began to call his twins name. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous either, and a lot curious.
I followed behind on the path Sideswipe made as I heard the unmistakable sounds of robots transforming all around me, the rain seemed to be getting heavier, but I could care less at the moment. There was also the deep, low sounds of whirrs and clicks as I moved closer and closer, pushing the large branches out of my way. I kept walking forward, following the path until I was at another clearing, where two identical giant robots stood.
I froze in my spot right beside a huge tree, and blinked as my eyes widened. Wow, they're just...wow. I couldn't help the surprised gasp that escaped me, they just...they looked exactly the same. Same height, same eye color, same type of frame and armor, same wheels for feet. I mean, the only obvious difference was their paint...one a gleaming silver while the other one a shiny gold. I've never seen something like that ever in my life before, it was...phenomenal.
Sideswipe grinned widely, talking fast in their native language as he used his hands to gesture everywhere, I assume he was telling some riveting tale to his twin brother. They talked for a long time, and I vaguely wondered if Sideswipe forgot about me, until his blue eyes began to search around the area as if he was looking for something. And as he kept looking, his eyes got wider and wider, with worry written all over his face. The golden twin said something, but Sideswipe didn't respond as he turned around and began checking in between trees. Was he looking for me? I almost laughed at how ridiculous he looked, bending down at odd angles to search for me. His twin brother looked confused, as he shifted his weight. Finally, I stepped away from the large tree and out into where they were standing, and as soon as Sideswipe sensed movement, his eyes locked on me, relief immediately in them as he skated over.
"Charlie," He said, "I want you to meet my brother."
I nodded, as his hand descended to the ground and I climbed on, holding on to his fingers as he stood to his full height, turning around to face his brother. His brother seemed at first completely shocked to see me, before slowly, his blue eyes began to dim and his mouth had a slight scowl set to it.
"Sunstreaker," Sideswipe announced in english, "This is Charlie."
I bit my lip, not liking how his eyes seemed to narrow on me. If looks could kill, I'd say he was trying to set me on fire from the inside out, his scowl completely covered his face as he crossed his arms over his chest. That uneasy feeling was back in my stomach again, but this time for a completely different reason. My hands began to feel moist, and I subconsciously wiped them on the side of my jeans, shifting the weight in my legs from the right to the left. I just want him to stop glaring at me like that.
"You brought a human with you." It wasn't a question. It was more like angrily stating the obvious.
Sideswipe, sensing his twins automatic dislike for me, brought me a little closer to his chest, as if he was ready to protect me. But it's not like Sunstreaker would hurt me...right?
"I didn't have a choice," Sideswipe defended, "The Cons saw me with her and targeted her to get to me. She's coming to the base for protection."
Sunstreaker groaned, shaking his head, "I forgot how big of an idiot you are."
Sideswipe feigned hurt, "Why Sunny, you don't need to be so mean!"
"Stop calling me that." He snapped. Sideswipe snickered deviously, and I couldn't help but laugh to.
His blue eyes snapped back to me, "What are you laughing at, fleshy?" he snarled.
Fleshy? I narrowed my eyes, remembering what the Decepticons kept calling me when I was kidnapped by them. I'm starting to get the sense that fleshy is an insult specific to humans.
"Sunstreaker, play nice." Sideswipe warned.
"No," He growled, "Those nasty organic squishes are below me."
My hands tightened into fists at my sides. Sideswipe surely forgotten to mention that is brothers kind of an asshole.
Sideswipe rolled his eyes, "Quit being a stubborn glitch."
Sunstreaker eyes narrowed as he glared at his brother. Sideswipe eyes narrowed at him as well and for the longest moment, they were both having a silent glare-down at each other. Before Sunstreaker finally spoke up.
"Fine. But it rides with you."
It? I know that he did not just refer to me as an 'it'. Anger swelled up in my chest, and my face burned, as I narrowed my eyes dangerously at the golden twin.
"It?" I gritted angrily through my teeth, before I could stop myself. "I am not an 'it'."
Sunstreaker ignored me, before transforming into the most beautiful car I've ever seen in my life. Anger immediately drained away when I saw the golden twin became a gold Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 Super Veloce. It was my dream car. My eyes widened in a way that it was almost comic as I felt my mouth drop open, and the engine revved. Oh, the engine. The deep, smooth, rumble of the high-powered engine sent a shiver down my spine, and I'm sure Sideswipe felt it too as he snickered again.
He transformed around me again until we were back in the sleek, silver Corvette, his engine giving a nice deep, rev as well. At the moment, I felt like I was in heaven. A Corvette and a Lamborghini?! No flippin' way! I've died and gone to heaven! A mechanic's heaven!
My heart was racing in my chest, as I gripped the handlebars on either side of the passenger's seat, my eyes still comically wide. Sideswipe's holoform appeared in the driver's seat again, he raised an eyebrow.
"You okay Charlie? Sorry about my bro, he's can be a serious afthole sometimes. He hasn't really built up enough tolerance for humans like I have, but don't worry, the rest of the Autobots aren't like that...well, maybe except for Mirage-If the glitched fragger is even on this planet..." Sideswipe was pretty much just talking to himself now, because I wasn't really listening.
For some reason, it was like reality had hit me. I was with two robotic aliens, I'm being hunted by evil robotic aliens,...and now, I'm being taken to a whole base filled robotic aliens. Since when the hell did my life become a freakin' sci-fi movie? As of right now, I just realized that I was caught up in a millennia old feud, with no way out. Maybe Sideswipe was right, maybe I shouldn't be so forgiving. Because of him, my life will never normal again. I'm in danger, and could put anyone I come in contact with in possible danger as well. This whole thing had spun out of control. My life was out of control!
I was so lost in my swirling thoughts that I didn't register Sideswipe calling me, until he shook my shoulder, sending a small jolt. I twitched, before the warmth feeling swelled up in my chest, and my stomach churning. I turned towards him.
"You alright? You look like you're about to-"
And before he could finish his sentence, bile rises in my throat and I spun around, opening the door and clumsily fumbling out before puking on to the grass. My stomach wrenched painfully as more bile came and I spit it out, my throat felt like it was on fire. I was on my hands and knees, puking and coughing hideously. My head dizzy and aching with pain, and once my body was sure there was nothing else to throw up, I fell back to the ground, groaning miserably. I heard the slam of a door, and urgent footsteps approached. The rain blurred my vision, and I shivered violently. What was wrong with me?
Sideswipe's holoform appeared, kneeling at my side immediately, his pale blue eyes wide, "Charlie! What the pit happened to you! Are you okay?"
I couldn't speak, my throat burning, and the aching in my head only increased. I shivered again, moving myself closer to him. At least he was warm. And kind of smelled like a mix between oil and metal, yet it was oddly comforting. I buried myself in his arms, waiting until the shivering stopped. Thankfully, Sideswipe didn't speak, but it didn't stop him from forming a disgruntled expression as he stared down at me, with a vehement gaze. His pale blue eyes boring into mine, and as much as I wanted to, I couldn't find it in myself to look away.
"You're unhealthy," He said a few minutes later, shifting so that his hands were snaking under me and lifting me up a little, "We need to hurry and get you to base so you can see Ratchet."
"Ratchet?" I mumbled, my voice hoarse.
Sideswipe nodded, picking me up as his passenger door swung open and laid me carefully in the passenger's seat. He pulled the blanket from the back and wrapped it around me, and I mumbled a thank you. In the next second, his holoform re-appeared in the driver's seat as he gunned the engine and so did Sunstreaker as they both went on to the road.
I groaned again, shifting under the blanket to get more comfortable. My vision was still a bit blurry, and my eye lids felt heavy. Warm air was blowing softly through the vents and I shivered again, it wasn't a violent as the last time though. I stared up at the cloudy, grey skies as the rain splattered against the street. Thunder gave a low rumble in the sky, and before I knew it, my eyes were closed.
(Sideswipe's POV)
My hands gripped the wheel harshly, as I constantly threw glances at the pale, sleeping femme slumped against the window with the blanket wrapped tightly. He blood temperature was increasing, and I instantly knew something was wrong with her, but what? Thunder rumbled and a flash of lightning shot through the sky as we continued driving. I needed to contact Ratchet, to see what was wrong with her, and the only way to do that was through Sunstreaker...Frag. I sighed.
::Sunny.:: I called through the bond, noticing that he was shutting off his feelings from me. It didn't take less than a second for him to reply though.
::Look, I need you to contact Ratchet. I think somethings wrong with Charlie.::
I heard his engine growl, and irritate and anger leaked through the bond. ::No.::
::C'mon Sunny, this is serious.::
::Stop calling me that, you glitch head.::
I sighed in frustration. ::Quit being jealous for one second and listen you stubborn aft-head.::
::I'm not jealous!::
::Really?:: I drawled sarcastically. ::Then what's your problem with Charlie?::
::The same thing with every other fragging fleshy on this primus-damned planet! They're just the same weak, primitive, stupid organics! Why are you so attached to her?::
So he was jealous.
::I'm not attached to her. It was my fault she's in this mess, and I'm just doing the right thing by keeping her safe.::
Sunstreaker snorted. ::Sure you are.::
I sighed. ::Look, Sunstreaker. I'm not attached to her like that. And you can delete whatever thoughts you were thinking, because I'd never put her before you, got it?::
He was silent.
::So,:: I continued on, ::You can stop acting like that now, and connect me with a link to Ratchet. I think she could be sick or something.::
Sunstreaker growled lowly in reply, and in less then another second, the familiar grumpy voice of the Autobot medic was on the other line.
"Sunstreaker said you needed me?" Ratchet asked over the comm link.
"Yeah," I replied, "Charlie, the human femme I'm traveling with...she threw up or something. She was coughing, shaking, and her temperature was rapidly increasing what do you think might be wrong with her?"
Ratchet was quiet for a moment, probably thinking of an answer before replying "They all sound like symptoms for a human disease called 'pneumonia'." He then sent me a bunch of data and information on the disease. "I am working on antibiotics for her right now, keep her warm and monitor her temperature until you arrive at base. Do you understand Sideswipe?"
I nodded. "Affirmative."
"Good. Ratchet out." And then he disconnects. I sighed, looking back at the sleeping and very pale form of Charlie.
"I promise to protect you." I whispered.
And we'll stop there for today! Although I kind of feel bad for Charlie though 0_0. Sorry, for the long wait! Anyway, please leave a review.
