Author's Note: I don't know why, but I'm thrilled about this chapter. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did. It's base on another dream I had.
Chap. 9: Once on this Island
At 9:00am the next morning I met Hotshot at the launch dock where we took the space bridge to the island. Once there, we transformed into robot mode and took in our surroundings.
"We have to search this entire island?"
"Don't worry, I brought along some help,"
Three extremely small bots stepped out from behind Hotshot. Their size startled me. They aren't any bigger than humans, I thought.
"There are transformers that small?"
Hotshot chuckled, "Yeah, they're another race of transformers. Hey guys, why don't you introduce yourselves?"
One of them spoke up, "I'm Jolt. This is Reverb and Sixspeed. We're minicons."
"Nice to meet all of you. I'm Astrid,"
"Alright, now that the introductions are over let's get our hands dirty,"
"How do you suppose we go about finding this planet key Hotshot?"
"Well since I can't fly, I'll search from the ground with Reverb and Sixspeed. Since you can fly, you and Jolt can search from the air, just incase I overlook something,"
"Hotshot with a plan, that's a first,"
"Excuse me?"
"Um, I'll be going now. C'mon Jolt,"
We transformed and took to the skies before Hotshot had the chance to protest. The five of us searched for about an hour and didn't find anything.
"Hotshot I have a feeling that the planet key isn't here,"
"You know, I have a feeling that you're right,"
"So that gives us a couple options. Keep looking knowing we won't find anything or head back to the base,"
"I think we should keep looking, just incase we do find something,"
"If you insist,"
(A few miles from the island…)
Starscream had left the decepticon base to cool his circuits since he had just been involved in a fight with Megatron, again. Something suddenly caught his eye and he zoomed in on what he saw.
He smirked, "Look what I've found. Dear sweet Astrid, it's time to come home."
Starscream radioed Megatron via his comlink.
"What is it Starscream?"
"I've located your little runaway,"
"Where are you?"
"I'll send you my coordinates,"
"Do it quickly, we'll be right there,"
"We'll? Sir, she's only with Hotshot,"
"Foolish autobots. I'm coming,"
Megatron ended the transmission and Starscream sent him the coordinates to his current position.
(Hotshot and Astrid's location…)
Two dots appeared on my radar. According to my radar, two unidentified things were fast approaching from behind me.
"Hotshot, we've got company,"
"Who?" he asked taking out his gun.
I transformed and looked behind me. It was a couple seconds before I saw something, but when I saw it, it horrified me. It was them.
"It's Starscream and Megatron," I stated.
"Quickly, get down here and hide,"
But it was too late. Just as I landed on the ground, Megatron and Starscream transformed and landed a few feet from us.
"Look what we've got here. Long time no see Astrid," Megatron said all too proudly.
"Not long enough," I remarked.
"On the contrary," Starscream hissed, "We've all…missed you."
"Now be a good little femme and come here, it's time for you to come home," Megatron said taking a step towards me.
If only he meant my real home then I would go to him. But he didn't, so I didn't go to him.
Hotshot stepped in front of me, "Leave her alone."
"Step aside Hotshot, if you know what's best for you,"
"In your dreams Megatron,"
"Then feel my wrath,"
Megatron attacked Hotshot knocking the poor bot to the ground. Hotshot got up and used his gun to hit Megatron in the abdomen shattering his cockpit. Not amused, Megatron's right hand started glowing and a huge wave of electricity came out that shocked Hotshot. At that moment I knew Megatron was too much for him, but yet he kept fighting.
"I'll protect you with my life, I promise,"Hotshot wasn't lying when he told me that. Here he was now, fight both Megatron and Starscream just to protect me. And what was I doing? Being a coward. I was weak.
A new rage boiled through my circuits. No! I shouted mentally. I will prove everyone wrong. I am not a coward, I am not weak. Energy began glowing around me causing everyone to look at me.
I shouted, "Cyber key power!"
The clouds that had gathered parted and a cyber key came down. It was inserted into me through and opening and a new power I had never felt before birthed inside of me. I felt a gun in my hand and I aimed it at Starscream. I pulled the trigger and Starscream took a direct hit. Megatron looked from me, to his comrade, and then back to me. Suddenly he punched Hotshot in the face. Unable to take anymore, Hotshot passed out.
"Starscream, go back to the base,"
"But sir—
"That's an order Starscream,"
Starscream cursed and left through a dimension gate. Without any idea where the minicons were and how injured Hotshot was, I was alone to face Megatron.
"Quite impressive that little show you just put on,"
"If you don't want me to blast you I suggest you leave,"
"Don't threaten me Astrid," he said walking towards me.
I took a step back, "I'm not going with you."
"That's what you think,"
He lunged at me and before I had time to react, I was pinned on my back to the ground beneath him. I had dropped my gun but I couldn't get it since Megatron had my arm pinned. It wouldn't have made a difference anyway since it was out my reach. I glared up at Megatron.
"Get off me fatso, you're crushing me,"
"Fatso?! Your mother is wider than me, and she's human,"
"Don't insult my mother you son of a glitch,"
"I insult whoever I please. Now, I'm leaving, and you're coming with me,"
He got up and pulled me up with him. A dimension gate opened in the sky.
"Now you can either come willingly, or I'll carry you. It's your choice,"
"Well then if it's my choice I choose neither,"
"Have it your way then,"
He lifted me over his shoulder. I kicked and punched him as hard as I could, but it didn't matter. Megatron wasn't about to let go. We entered the dimension gate. I was his prisoner again.
Author's Note: Sorry for the wait. I'm really busy with school and stuff so it's not easy putting a chapter on everyday. I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter. Please review!!!