Prime and I arrived at the med bay doors. He could sense that I was a bit nervous. I had never met Ratchet before.
"Don't be nervous, Wolf. Ratchet is a nice guy. He's not going to hurt you. I won't let him", Prime said.
I looked at Optimus in shock. 'Is he hitting on me already?'
The med bay doors opened and Prime walked in with me on his shoulder.
"Ratchet, is everything ready for Wolf's transfer?", asked Optimus.
Ratchet turned around and saw me on Prime's left shoulder. "Just about. You must be Wolf. I'm Ratchet. I'm the CMO of the Autobots", said Ratchet, as he walked over to Prime. He held out his hand for me to get on.
I looked at Prime. "Go ahead, Wolf. Like I said, he won't hurt you", Prime said.
I got on Ratchet's hand and he carried me over to the empty medical berth. I noticed that there was an Autobot body laying on the other medical berth next to the one I was on. I was a bit shocked that the body was pink. I looked at Ratchet as he put the mind transfer connectors on the body.
"Hold on a minute here, doc. Do you expect me to live in that body when it's painted pink? Do I look like the type of girl who likes pink?", I asked.
"Honestly, I don't know. I just assumed since you are a female", Ratchet said.
"Before you do whatever it is you're going to do, I want that color changed immediately. Like now", I said.
Ratchet looked at Prime for an answer.
"Sorry Ratchet. I'm staying out of this conversation. This is between you and her", said Optimus.
Ratchet looked back at me. I was serious about the color of that Autobot body. If I was going to be transferred into it, it wasn't going to be pink. Not in my lifetime.
"Ok, ok. I'll repaint your new body before you get transferred into it. Any particular color you want for your new body?", asked Ratchet.
"My 2 favorite colors are red and blue. I'd like to have the main color red with blue flames. By chance, what is my vehicle mode?", I replied.
"How does a Ford Mustang GT sound to you?", Ratchet replied back.
"I love it! It'll look real good with the red paint with the blue flames painted on it. Get to work", I said.
Ratchet nodded and started on the repainting of my new Autobot body. I sat down and watched him to make sure that he got it right.
Optimus pulled up a chair and sat next to the medical berth I was sitting on.
"Um, I don't want to sound too straight forward, Prime, but are you trying to hit me up for a date?", I asked, looking at him.
He looked at me with shock written in his optics. Then I noticed a small twinkle in his optics that was close to a smile.
"I can't believe it. You were trying to hit me up for a date", I said.
"So, what if I am?", Prime said.
"In Human years, I'm too young for you", I said.
"Spike once told me that age is just a number. Besides, age doesn't mean anything to a Cybertronian. It's by maturity level", said Optimus.
"Get to know me before you start hitting me up for a date", I said.
While Prime and I were talking, the infamous Lambo Twins walked into med bay. They noticed me almost immediately.
"Hey Prime. Who's your friend?", Sunny asked.
Optimus turned around when Sunny asked about me. Ratchet also looked up from what he was doing and groan in irritation. "Must you 2 idiots come bug me now?", asked Ratchet.
"Actually, Ratch, we wanted to talk to Prime", Sides said, walking up to Prime and I. Sunny followed behind is brother.
"Excuse me for a minute, Wolf", Prime said. Then he turned back to the twins.
"I'm right in the middle of talking with Wolf right now, Sideswipe. Can it wait?", asked Optimus.
"Just wanted to let you know that we're done with our shift for the day and that we're taking the rest of the day off to go to the races. We'll be back tomorrow", said Sides.
"That's fine, Sideswipe. Keep your comms. open in case we need you back here, ok", Prime said.
"Understood Prime. Hey Ratch, you get a Lambo free day today. Aren't you a lucky mech", Sunny said with a smile.
"Yay, lucky me", Ratchet said to himself.
I looked at the twins. "He don't look very lucky. I've heard about you 2. I believe Prowl called you the 'Spawns of Hell'", I said.
They looked at each other then at me and smiled. "Who are you?", Sides asked.
"Names Wolf. You must be Sideswipe", I said, pointing to him. Then I pointed to his brother. "And you must be Sunstreaker", I added.
"Yep. The Lambo Twins at your service", said Sides, as he bowed.
Ratchet groaned again. "Please leave, you Pitspawns! I have work to do!", Ratchet said, getting a bit more irritated. He started reaching for a wrench to launch at the twins.
He picked up the wrench and launched it at Sides. He nailed Prime in the head instead by mistake. Ratchet looked up to see who got the wrench in the head.
I looked at Prime, who was tossing the wrench up in the air and catching it in his hand. "Um, Ratchet. Why did you throw this at me?", asked Optimus.
"That was intended to hit Sideswipe, not you, Optimus. Sorry", said Ratchet.
"Put the wrench down, Prime. It wouldn't be wise to start a fight with someone who throws wrenches at mechs for a living", I said.
Optimus looked at me and nodded. He put the wrench down and told the twins to go enjoy the rest of the day off before another wrench gets thrown again.
Later that day, the twins had finally arrived in Portland, OR to watch the races. They are the biggest NASCAR fans ever. And probably the only ones of the Autobots that are.
The race was just getting ready to start when they found a place to park that was close to the track. "I wonder if Prime's new friend is a NASCAR fan, bro?", Sunny asked.
"Maybe. We'll have to find out when we get back to base. I still can't believe that Ratchet missed me and hit Prime by mistake", Sides said.
"Yeah, but if it hadn't been for that Human, I think Prime would have thrown it back at Ratchet but harder", said Sunny.
"Who knows. Let's just enjoy the race, ok bro", said Sides.
Decepticon underwater HQ. The holding cells. Megatron had arrived down there to tell his "guests" that I didn't care about them.
"You are relieved of your duty, Skywarp. I'll take care of these Humans personally", Megatron said. Skywarp nodded and left the holding cell area.
Megatron turned his attention towards the 5 Humans in the cell and smiled. "It seems that your friend isn't coming for you like you thought. She left you at my disposal", said Megatron.
"You're bluffing, tin can! Wolf would never abandon us!", the Red Ranger said.
"But she did. Prepare to die, Human germs", Megatron said. Then he aimed his fusion cannon at each Ranger and shot each and everyone of them. They disintegrated almost immediately. Hearing them scream was music to his audios.
"If I had known that killing Humans was this easy, I would have done it a long time ago", Megatron said to himself, as he left the holding cells.
He headed back to his office to plan another strike against the Autobots and raid more power plants.
An hour after the Autobot body was repainted, and I was transferred into it, Ratchet had brought me online. Prime had stayed the whole time to make sure that everything went ok.
I sat up and looked around. I tried to stand up but I fell over. Prime had caught me before I landed on the floor.
He sat me back down on the medical berth 'til I was stable. I looked at Prime and smiled. I saw the twinkle in his optics. That was his way of smiling.
"Give yourself a few more minutes then try to stand up again", Ratchet said.
I was about to try out my new voice to see how it sounded to me and to both Ratchet and Prime.
"Am I going to need new living quarters since my other one was when I was Human?", I asked.
"I hadn't thought about that. Maybe one of the Autobots wouldn't mind if you stayed with them 'til I can arrange new quarters for you", Prime said.
"How do you know that none of them would take advantage of a new female Autobot?", I asked.
"She has a point, Prime. How do you know that?", asked Ratchet.
"Are you offering to have her stay with you for the time being, Ratchet?", replied Optimus.
"I could set her up in my quarters for a couple of days. Hopefully, you will have arranged new quarters for her by then", Ratchet said.
"What do you think, Wolf? Would you mind sharing Ratchet's quarters with him until I can get you new quarters?", Prime asked.
I looked at Ratchet. "It's a nice offer, but I don't think so. Could I use the twins' quarters for tonight since they won't be back 'til tomorrow?", I asked, looking back at Prime.
"I don't see why not. I might have new quarters for you before they get back tomorrow", said Optimus.
I stood up again and was more balanced than the first time I tried to stand up. I took a step and was fine. So, I figured I was good to go.
"Whoa, hold on a minute. I still need to do one more thing before I can let you go", Ratchet said. Then he scanned me to make sure everything was working properly. He checked the results and everything was, indeed, working properly.
"You're free to go, Wolf. Just take it easy for a few days 'til you're really use to that new body, ok", said Ratchet.
"Will do, doc. Thanks", I said. Then I headed for the double sliding doors of med bay. Prime caught up with me and asked me if he could escort me to the twins' quarters.
"Sure. I could end up getting lost if I didn't have someone showing me where it is. You're a real sweet guy, Optimus. Thanks", I said.
I had no idea that their quarters were practically at the end of the hallway. "Damn, this is a long walk", I said.
Prime looked at me with a stern look. "What?", I asked.
"I don't appreciate swearing in my presence", Prime said.
"My bad. I didn't know. I appreciate you telling me now. I'll remember next time", I said.
"No problem. I've caught myself a few times on the battlefield, swearing after getting shot by Megatron. To say that he was shocked would be an understatement", said Optimus.
"Really? I find that hard to believe that a single swear word would ever pass your lip components at any time", I said.
"Like I said, it was a few times. I haven't said a swear word since", Prime said.
"I still find that hard to believe though, Prime. Could I ask a favor of you, if you're not real busy, I mean", I said.
"Of course. What is it?", asked Optimus.
"Instead of using the twins' quarters, considering they might come back tonight, is there a chance I could stay with you? I think I would trust you more than any Autobot here, Ratchet included", I said.
"I understand how you feel. I was young once", Prime said.
I stopped dead in my tracks. "You? Young once?", I asked.
"You sound shocked, Wolf. Of course I was young once. How about I show you on my personal computer", said Optimus.
I hooked my arm around his and told him to lead the way.
He looked at me. "Who's hitting up who for a date now?", Prime said.
"I'll admit it. I find you attractive. But you probably don't feel the same for me, do you?", I asked.
"Actually, I do find you attractive. Incredibly attractive", said Optimus.
I was speechless when he said that he finds me incredibly attractive.
I finally had found my voice after a few minutes. "I..I don't know what to say", I said.
"Say yes to being my sparkmate and I'll show you a good time on Cybertron after my meeting", Prime said.
I looked at him strangely. "Sparkmate?", I asked.
"It's what you would call boyfriend and girlfriend. I'm asking you to be my girlfriend, Wolf. Yes or no?", asked Optimus.
"Yes. I'd love to be your girlfriend, Optimus", I said.
We arrived at his personal quarters shortly after saying yes to being his girlfriend. He put in his 4-digit code and waited for the door to open. The door refused to open.
"Is there something wrong, Optimus?", I asked.
"My door is refusing to open. I hope this isn't Sideswipes' idea of a joke", Prime said.
"May I have a crack at it?", I asked.
Prime moved out of the way. "Go right ahead. Maybe you'll have better luck than I did", said Optimus.