We both kept trying to get Prime's door open. He even tried his override code. That didn't work, either.
I looked at Prime. "Would Sideswipe even tamper with your door code, Prime?", I asked.
He looked at me. I could tell he was pissed, but he didn't take it out on me.
"He's done it once that I can remember. I'll contact Prowl and have him try with his override code for my door", Prime said.
"Who else can get into your personal quarters, Prime?", I asked.
"Just a few have my override code in case something happens. Ratchet, Prowl and Ironhide have that code", said Optimus.
"Don't you think I should have that same override code, too?", I asked.
"You'll have a special override code for my personal quarters. Or should I say, our personal quarters", Prime said. He had a smile in his voice when he said that.
"You want me to share your personal quarters with you?", I asked in total shock.
"Of course. I'm not taking a chance of some Autobot taking advantage of my new lady love. When it comes to the female of my affections, I'm very protective", said Optimus, as he grabbed a hold of my hand. He squeezed it lightly.
"I knew someone like you once. He did the same thing, but he followed me everywhere. You're not going to do that with me, are you, Opitmus?", I asked, returning the squeeze.
"No, of course not. All I want is a common courtesy. Let me know where you are and when you'll be back. And if you're going to be gone longer, just tell me", Prime said.
"That works with me. But you should keep your mind focused on the war with the Decepticons, ok", I said.
Ironhide was on his way to his quarters when he noticed that Prime and I were standing outside his room.
"Anything wrong, Prime?", Ironhide asked.
"Wolf and I have been trying for the past hour now to get into my personal quarters and having no luck. I even tried my override. Do you think you could give it a shot, Ironhide?", asked Optimus.
"I'll see what I can do. I wouldn't be surprised if Sideswipe pulled this off", said Ironhide, as he tried to open Prime's door with his override code.
"I'm thinking the same thing, Ironhide", Prime said.
He waited a few min. then asked Ironhide if he had any luck.
"Sorry Prime. It's not accepting my override code, either", Ironhide said.
"Then let me hack into the system, Prime. That maybe the only way 'til Ratchet finds out what went wrong with the keypad", I said.
They both looked at me in shock. "You can hack computers, Wolf?", asked Optimus.
"Yep. I did it for a living", I said.
"Then go for it. Then I'll have Ratchet come check it out", Prime said.
I hacked into the keypad system, bypassed the main circuit and got the door open.
"Well I'll be. She got the door open for ya, Prime", said Ironhide.
"And it only took me a 2 sec. to do it, too", I said.
"Around here, hacking into computer systems isn't anything to be proud about, Wolf. That's how problems start", Prime said.
"Anything else that's on the no-no list I should know of, Prime? I'd hate to get into in trouble for doing something I shouldn't have", I said.
"We'll go over that list later tonight. Right now, you need to get some rest and I need to get back to my office and finish those reports", said Optimus.
"Can I talk to you about something in private, Prime?", Ironhide asked.
"Of course, Ironhide. Follow me to my office", Prime said, then he turned back to me. "Feel free to use my personal shower before you get your rest, Wolf. It might help relax you. I know it does me", Prime said.
"Thanks Optimus. I'll see you after you get off work", I said. Then I walked into his personal quarters. I heard the door shut behind me. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to hack into it again on the inside of Prime's room.
I contacted Ratchet and had him come to Prime's room and check out the keypad. I wanted to find out why we couldn't get the door open.
"I'm a little busy right now. Can you wait for an hour or so? I'm working on Brawn right now", Ratchet said.
"Is he in immediate danger, Ratchet?", I asked.
"No, but he can't walk at the moment. Give me an hour and I'll be right there. In fact, where are you?", replied Ratchet.
"Optimus' personal quarters. He's letting me use it while he's working", I said.
Ratchet was shocked to hear that I was using Prime's personal quarters, let alone even inside.
"How did you get in if the keypad didn't respond to both codes?…Wait, don't tell me….You bypassed the main circuit", Ratchet said.
"Yeah, I did. I asked Prime first before going ahead with it. Apparently, hacking computer systems is a no-no, even though he allowed me to do it", I said.
"I'll check the keypad as soon as I'm done with Brawn. Until then, get some rest. I'll let Prime know that I'll get that taken care of, ok", said Ratchet.
"Ok. Thanks Ratchet", I said. Then I cut the link with him. I headed for Prime's personal shower to relax before I try to get some rest.
After I took my nice warm, stress-free, relaxing shower, I turned off the shower, dried off and walked into the berthroom from the bathroom. I sat down on the berth, then laid down. I tried to get some rest.
An hour later, I gave up and looked for something to read. I looked everywhere and found nothing to read. "Doesn't he ever read before going to bed or when he can't sleep?", I asked myself.
A few hours later, Prime finally finished the final report of the day. "Thank Primus the reports are done. I don't know how Magnus does it back on Cybertron", Prime said to himself.
He got up from his desk, and exited his office. He headed for his personal quarters to see how I was doing. He was hoping that I was getting the rest I needed.
While I was sitting on his berth, I heard someone trying to get in. I slid off the berth, unspaced my weapon and walked towards the door. I was hoping I wouldn't have to shoot anyone with my weapon. Espeically, since it was set on kill and not stun.
As the door was sliding open, I noticed it was Prime. I took a breath and sighed. I put my weapon away and told him next time knock before he walks in. And that I could have shot him by accident.
"I thought you would have been getting some rest when I walk in. I didn't mean to scare you", Prime said.
"It's ok. Just knock next time, ok. So, you get those reports finally finished?", I asked.
"Yes, I did. It's the worst part about being leader. The tedious work of having to read reports all day when not out on the battlefield", said Optimus.
"I could imagine it would be boring. At least their done 'til tomorrow when you get more. So, what did Ironhide want to talk to you about? Or does he not want anyone else to know?", I asked.
"Nothing I can repeat. Sorry", Prime said.
"Its ok. I was just wondering", I said.
"So, how was your shower? Did it relax you like I said it would?", asked Optimus.
"Yes, it did relax me. Afterwards, I looked for something to read, but couldn't find a single book. Do you own any at all?", I replied.
"No, I don't. But I think I'm going to now since you're here. Any particular authors you like?", Prime asked.
"Not really. Just don't get any of those trashy romance novels. I can't stand those. I like action and destruction. And police type novels. James Patterson writes some police novels I like", I said.
"Then we'll take care of that in the morning. Right now, I'm taking a hot shower and calling it a night", said Optimus.
"So, you wouldn't want a back massage after your shower, then?", I asked.
"For as tempting as that is, maybe another night. I have a long day tomorrow", Prime said.
"Ok. Then I'll get some rest somewhere else tonight", I said, heading for the door of his personal quarters.
"Wolf, hold on. I know you're trying to help, but I'm really tired and need to get all the sleep I can tonight. If you would like to help around the base tomorrow, that would be great", said Optimus.