On our way to his office, Prime kept hoping I wasn't serious about leaving him. Not after what he plans to ask me when we get to his office.
We arrived at his office door and I noticed that he had left his door open. "You always leave your door open?", I asked.
"I don't make it a habit, but I needed to speak with you immediately, so I didn't bother to shut it. Please go in and have a seat", Prime said.
I walked in and sat down in the chair that sat in front of his desk. He shut the door and locked it. I heard a click and turned around. "Why did you lock the door?", I asked.
"Making sure no one bothers us while we're talking. Now, how about we talk about what went on in the training arena", said Optimus. Then he pulled out a digipad and brought up the video of what happened in the training arena.
He handed me the pad and I couldn't believe that he had it recorded. "What the hell is this! You had the whole thing recorded!", I yelled. I was shocked beyond all belief.
"I had no idea that there were even cameras inside the training arena. I told Red Alert I didn't want any more cameras mounted on this base. I'm sorry, Wolf. I had no idea this was going to happen", Prime said.
I sighed and handed him the pad back, then sat back in the chair. "No. I'm the one who should be sorry. I shouldn't have yelled at you. You're just doing your job", I said.
Prime took the pad and decided he was going to call in Red Alert right now. "Red, please come to my office", said Optimus.
"Would you like me to leave so can you deal with him?", I asked.
"No. After I'm done dealing with him, we'll finish your personnel file, then I'll personally take you on patrol", Prime said.
"Sounds like a plan. I'm looking forward to it", I said, smiling.
Red Alert showed up 20 min. later. He knocked on the door. "Enter", said Optimus.
We were working on my personnel file when Red walked in. We looked up. Prime wasn't happy and neither was I.
I stood up straight and crossed my arms over my chest, while Prime leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms over his chest, as well.
"Sit and shut up", I said. Then I looked at Prime. "Go ahead. I have some other things to do, so I'll be back in about an hour", I said.
Prime nodded and watched me leave.
After the door closed, Prime addressed Red Alert. He knew he was in trouble after Prime had called him in.
"Do you know why I called you in, Red?", Prime asked.
"No, I don't, Optimus. Why was I called in?", replied Red.
Prime picked up the digipad and handed it to Red. He looked at the footage then at Prime.
"I don't understand. Why are you showing me this? This is Prowl's department, not mine. I deal with security not eavesdropping", Red said, handing the pad back.
"Eavesdropping? Is that what you think? Cause of the increased security cameras around the base, Wolf doesn't trust me. I asked you not to install any more cameras on this base, Red. Every Autobot here feels like they're being followed. I, too, feel that way. You will have all the extra security cameras taken down by the end of the day today. And if they are not down by then, I will have the twins go around and shoot them down then bring them all to you", said Optimus.
"But Optimus….that new female could be a spy for the Decepticons. I installed those extra cameras after the last female we had here. I'm not taking a chance on an assassination attempt on your life", said Red.
"I can take of myself, Red. And as for Wolf? She never associated herself with the Decepticons. She use to be Human, Red. I don't think Megatron has recruited Humans to do his dirty work for him. He despises Humans", Prime said.
"That doesn't make it better, Optimus. She still can't be trusted", Red said.
"That's not for you to decide for me. Now, I have work to finish. Dismissed", said Optimus.
Red stood up and saluted then turned and walked out of Prime's office.
The Rec. Room. I had been chillin' at one of the tables with Ironhide and Prowl. I knew I had to get to know both of them if I'm going to be working with either of them in the future.
"So, how did you get roped onto the team, Prowl?", I asked.
"I was working with the Iacon Police Department at the time the war started. I was still a rookie, fresh out of the academy. I was called to a code 459. When I arrived there, Prime was already in the middle of fighting the Decepticons. Of course being the rookie and having the chance to impress Prime, I jumped right in and took down the law breaker. To say that Prime was impressed would be an understatement. He was beyond impressed. The next day, he walked into the precinct and asked for the captain", Prowl said.
"Let me guess, the rest is history?", I said.
"Yep. I've been with the team since. Who knows what would have happened to me if Prime hadn't recruited me that day", said Prowl.
"Probably wouldn't be here today", I said. Then I looked at Ironhide.
"So, what's your story, Ironhide? How'd you end up on the team?", I asked.
"I've been friends with Prime long since before the war started. I knew him before he was rebuilt", Ironhide said.
I was shocked as was Prowl. "What do you mean before he was rebuilt? I thought he always looked like that?", I asked.
"Nope. He doesn't like his past brought up around others but since you're his spark mate, I'll share it with ya. His real name is Orion Pax and he use to be a dock worker. My real name is Dion. I, too, was rebuilt after the warehouse on the dock was raided. Both of us were lucky to barely make it out alive. Please don't mention any of this to Prime. If he offers to tell you about his past, that's different. But don't let on that you know already", said Ironhide.
"No problem, Ironhide. Anything else you wanna share?", I asked.
"I'm madly in love with a femme back home on Cybertron. Her name is Chromia. Stop by my quarters later and I'll show you a picture of her", Ironhide said.
"If I have time today, I might. Prime and I still need to finish my personnel file, start my training, and he plans to personally take me on patrol", I said.
While the 3 of us were talking, another Autobot walked up to our table and addressed me. "Excuse me, but are you Wolf?", Perceptor asked.
I looked up at the red mech. "Yes. And you are?", I replied.
"My name is Perceptor. Optimus wants to talk to you, so if you would come with me, please", said Perceptor.
I looked at Ironhide and Prowl. "Excuse me, gentlemen. But I'm needed elsewhere. It was nice talking with you both", I said, getting up from the table.
On our way to Prime's office, I was hesitating on asking Perceptor why he was bringing me to Prime's office instead of Prime coming for me himself, but decided against it due to hearing a long winded explanation.
We arrived at Prime's office door and Perceptor knocked on the door. "Enter", Prime said.
The door opened and revealed Prime working at his desk. He looked up and motioned us in. "Thank you for bringing her in, Perceptor. You may go back to your lab", said Optimus.
After Perceptor left and the door shut, Prime asked me to sit down. I sat down and waited for him to speak.
"I apologize for taking you from the rec. room on your break, but I needed to see you about something important", Prime said.
I had a sinking feeling about this whole thing after he said that, but I didn't show it until I knew why for sure.
"So, what is important here, Prime? I'm not sure how this would pertain to me", I said.
"This particular thing does pertain to you and to me. Us, if you prefer", said Optimus.
"I still don't get it, Prime? What are you trying to say to me?", I asked.
"I apologize Wolf. I'm having a hard time asking you this. Maybe this will help", Prime said. Then he pulled out an Autobot sized engagement ring. He got down on one knee and proposed to me.
"Is this what I think?", I asked.
"Yes. I'm asking you to be my bondmate, Wolf", said Optimus. Then he took the ring out of the box and slid the ring on my left hand ring finger.
"Say yes and make me the happiest mech alive", Prime said.
I looked down at the ring and noticed the 3 carat diamond in the middle of the ring, then I looked at Prime. "Can I give you my answer later tonight? I need some time to think about it", I said.
"Of course you can tell me your answer later tonight. I didn't expect an answer right now. I also finished your personnel file and any time you're ready, we can start your training. I'd like to see what fighting skills you have", said Optimus.
"If you think you can handle me, then let's go. Unless you're busy", I said.
"I'm never too busy for you, Wolf. But this time, I am. I have a rather large stack of reports I have to read. If you don't mind, I'd like Ironhide to start you off then I'll pick up where he leaves off. He's a very good trainer if you give him the chance", Prime said.
I thought about it for a bit. "Ok. I'll give him a chance. But I have this feeling he's going to be needing the medical help after I'm done with him. I like to fight dirty", I said.
"I'll be sure to remember that when you and I go one on one", said Optimus. Then he called Ironhide into his office.
10 min. later, Ironhide showed up and knocked on the office door. "Enter", Prime said.
The door opened and Ironhide walked in. I nodded at him as he sat down next to me. He nodded back then turned his attention to Prime, his long time friend.
"You wanted to see me, Prime?", Ironhide asked.
"Yes Ironhide. Wolf needs to start her training and I want you to start her off. She has some fighting skills right now, but I think she'll need more if she is going to be out on the battlefield", said Optimus.
Ironhide looked at me then back at Prime. "Nothing personal, Prime, but she has no business out on the battlefield. If Megatron gets wind of a femme on Earth, you know what's going to happen", said Ironhide.
I was about to give Ironhide a verbal tongue lashing when Prime held up his hand for me to stay quiet. "I'm full aware of what Megatron would do, but I also know what would happen if we don't allow her out there. I don't need the base turning into a war zone. Give her a chance to prove herself, Ironhide", Prime said.
"I don't know, Prime. You know training the females is Elita's job, not mine. Why not send her to Cybertron instead?", Ironhide asked.
"Excuse me? Send me where?", I asked in shock. Prime looked at me.
"Our home planet of Cybertron. My former spark mate, Elita One is the commander of the female Autobots. But Ironhide has a point. It would be best if you were sent to Cybertron for your training, Wolf", said Optimus.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Don't I get a say on where I get my training from? Or does my say not mean anything here?", I asked.
"I'm sorry, Wolf, but this is the best way to go for training. You'll thank me for this", Prime said.
"I doubt it, Prime. Why can't you just train me? Are you afraid of getting your aft handed to you by a femme?", I asked.
"No. And it has nothing to do with you being a femme, Wolf. I just think you would have a better trainer on Cybertron. Please trust me on this, Wolf. I'm only doing what's right for you", said Optimus.
"Ok. If this will help my training, then I'll do it. But if I don't like what I'm getting trained in, I'm coming back and you're finishing my training. Agreed?", I replied.
"Agreed", Prime said.
"And if you go back on your word, then that won't be the only thing that gets broken. Catch my meaning?", I said.
"Yes, I do", said Optimus.
Ironhide cleared his throat. "I don't mean to be a buzz kill, but I really don't need to hear this. May I go, Prime?", asked Ironhide.
"Of course Ironhide. I do apologize. Enjoy the rest of the week off, old friend", Prime said.
Both Ironhide and I were shocked at what Prime said. I looked at Prime. "Wow! Bet that don't happen very often. That was very nice of you, babe. Now, you need to give Prowl a few days off. I think he needs it, too. Wouldn't you agree, Prime?", I said.
He thought about it for a few seconds. "Hmm, I do agree. He does need some time off", said Optimus. Then he looked at Ironhide. "Ironhide, tell Prowl that he also has the rest of the week off", he added.
"Will do, Prime. Have a nice day, you two", said Ironhide. Then he got up and left Prime's office.
"Now that bit of business is out of the way, what are we going to do?", I asked.
"I have to get this work done before I do anything else. You're welcome to help me. It'll go quicker with help", Prime said.
I picked up a digipad and activated it. It was a report about the twins causing problems a week ago in the city. I looked at Prime. "You wanna handle this one? It's concerning the twins", I said, handing over the digipad.
"Why don't you take a shot at it. Prowl is getting tired of dealing with them as have I. Maybe a fresh idea for punishment will straighten them out. Neither Prowl nor I can get them to pay the fines", said Optimus.
"Hmm. I might need Ratchet for what I have in mind for them, that's if you don't mind me borrowing the doc", I said.
"Not at all. Go ahead and take that with you and go pick Ratchet's mind. He's tired of the twins coming in and needing repairs after the stunts they pull. This will lighten his mood for sure", Prime said.
"Cool. Be back soon, love", I said. Then I gave him a peck on the cheek and left his office in search of Ratchet.
I was humming to myself as I was walking down the hall from Prime's office. I was in a good mood today. And why shouldn't I be? Optimus asked me to bond with him. I haven't given him an answer yet, but he has a feeling that I'm going to say yes.
I had just come to the end of the hall when I walked into an Autobot that I had met the other day, but of course, I couldn't remember his name. "Hey, watch where you're going!", Brawn said.
"My bad. I was on my way to see Ratchet and reading at the same time. I should have been watching what was in front of me. We cool, man?", I asked, holding my hand out to Brawn.
"Yeah, we're cool. You're Wolf, right?", replied Brawn, shaking my hand.
"Yep. Brawn, right?", I said, remembering his name after racking my mind.
"Yep. Would you like me to take you to see Ratchet? I have time before I go on shift", Brawn said.
"Naw, it's cool. I remember how to get there, but thanks for the offer though", I said.
"See you around sometime and have a good day, Wolf", said Brawn.
"You too, Brawn", I said, then headed down the next hall that lead to med bay.
I was still humming when I walked into med bay. Ratchet looked up from his current patient to see me walking in, humming to myself.
"You're in a good mood today. What can I do for you?", Ratchet asked.
"Well, Prime let me deal with the problem with your favorite Lambo twins and I need a favor from you", I said, handing over the digipad to Ratchet. He looked it over and groaned in irritation.
"They are not my favorite twins. They are the epitome of evil, but if it'll help knock some sense into them, I'll give you a hand with what you need", said Ratchet, handing me the pad back.
"Cool. Next time the police haul their afts to impound, I'd like you to disable their transformation circuits and I'll make sure the police put more than one shoe on their wheels. Both Prime and Prowl are tired of the problems they cause in the city and they can't get them to pay their fines for the destruction of public property. That's why I'm asking you to help me straighten them out", I said, taking the pad back.
Ratchet smiled. "I've been waiting for a long time to pay them back for all the pranks they've pulled on me. Count me in", Ratchet said.