All In A Day's Work:
"Oh my god, honey! I haven't seen you in ages! How are you doing?" A shrill voice rang out from the NEST base, and Sam couldn't help but hunch over with a feeling of foreboding terror. He slowly turned around, only to be tackled by tight embracing arms. A plump older man smiled sheepishly at his only son.
"Mom? Dad? What are you guys doing here?" He began to smile weakly, hearing snickers from the NEST base members. He was walking past through the hanger, looking for Bee. He felt like he hasn't seen him in ages. But he couldn't believe it: after finally escaping from his crazy parents, he had found his parents instead of Bee.
"We just wanted to drop by and say hi, but it was so hard to get to you! I don't know why all these secret agents are so secretive here. I mean, sure there are aliens and everything but they're really all okay! Aren't they, honey?" Judy glanced at her husband, waiting for a response.
"Oh yeah, sure. Especially after they paid for my lawn."
"Alright, you know that I love you both, but who invited you? I know that we don't allow people here just for sightseeing." Security was extremely strict, because it dealt with extraterrestrial content. However, he couldn't see who would have invited his parents over without dealing with an obscene amount of paper work.
"Oh, it was that big blue alien. The one over there, with the most gorgeous voice!" His mother pointed one of her fingers at Optimus before waving her hand idly, walking around looking at all the NEST members with interest. Particularly at the men, who looked away quickly and started acting as if they were busy. "Automus Pride or whatever." Sam looked over and saw Optimus slowly inch his way around Ironhide, towards the exit of the hanger.
Okay, Sam was so going to have a talk with the Autobot. He faced his mother, and tried to shift her around back to a car. "Look, I'm glad that you're here, but right now isn't a very good time." He turned around to glare at the mech that has caused all this trouble, but Optimus was nowhere in site. I can't believe it, he ran away! Sam thought furiously. He was going to pay for what he did.
"What, what? What's the matter, Sweetie? We drive all this way just to see you and you treat us like this?" His mother looked like she was on the verge of tears, but his father was the opposite, standing awkwardly onto the side, gazing around the hanger with little to no interest.
"No! I mean- Mom, come on. Don't do this-"
A large yellow figure cast a shadow over the boy, and waved at the visitors. "Greetings, Ms. and Mr. Witwicky. It is a pleasure to see you again under different circumstances. Optimus will be with you shortly to discuss matters furthermore."
"Thank you! See, someone here has some manners!"
Sam rubbed a hand over his face, his expression dragging down along with his bad mood. "Bee, you aren't helping!" The camaro whined, pretending to cry as window fluid dripped from ports near his optics. The boy rolled his eyes and turned back to dealing with his mother. Snickering, Bumblebee turned his back to the bickering pair and commed to Optimus.
-You're going to get it, Optimus. –
-…-
Sam sighed heavily. Well, might as well since they're here.
"Alright Bee. Lead the way."
The office was quiet. It was so quiet; the quiet was listening to the quiet. Sam's mom was still jabbering away at him, asking him why Optimus wouldn't change his holo-form into various male celebrities. He leaned back into a leather chair and breathing slowly, he looked around the small room. They were all facing a old wooden desk, presumably for the Autobot leader to sit in. Will had offered to lend his office for a short bit to allow the family to have some privacy. Just before leaving, Will smiled reassuringly at Sam, telling him with his eyes that everything would be fine.
Now he was stuck here with his parents, waiting for Optimus to explain to them how he was sleeping with everyone.
The door quietly clicked open, but in the room it sounded much louder than it actually was. Sam twisted his head to look at the newcomer, his eyes widening.
Sam's heart stopped. He gazed at what he felt looked like the most mature, attractive man he had ever seen. He looked almost as if he could be the same age as Ironhide's holo-form. But he was taller, and much more lean. When the holo-form 'walked' over to shake hands and introduce himself, hints of blue could be seen in the almost graying hair. Optimus has mastered the look of aging gracefully perfectly, and Sam couldn't help but admire the muscular figure. He gulped, looking down. He felt like a little girl having a crush on her teacher.
"Now who is this handsome fellow? Sam, introduce m- I mean us!" She fluttered her eyelashes in an attempt to flirt as she shook the offered hand. She had seemed to forget that Optimus already did introduce himself, but the holo-form said nothing, looked amused. "You know you sound just like Automus! Now isn't this a small world?" Sam almost couldn't refrain from slapping his forehead in embarrassment. His mom was hitting on one of the Autobots and Optimus out of all people. "Mom, that is Optimus. He's just in a holo-form so that he can talk to you face to face. A projection… that talks." His stomach dropped. What were they going to talk about?
"Really? That's cool! So you can change into whatever you want?" The holo-form nodded. Sam's mother shifted her eyes to her husband, before leaning towards the confused boy. "Do you think he could change into George Clooney for me if you asked?"
"Mom!"
Optimus hovered himself in front of them over a chair behind the desk, grandly placing a hand each on padded armrests before settling himself in the worn leather. After he had established a comfortable position, the holo-form rested his elbows on the wooden surface, touching the tips of his fingers together. Finally, he spoke. "You may be wondering why I have called you forth. I apologize if I am interfering with your activities."
"It was nothing really. It must have been really important if we were able to get inside at last." Judy crossed her legs carefully, lacing her fingers on top of her knees. "But what is it? Did Sam cause trouble for you or something? Because if so I am so sorry, I-"
Optimus raised one of his hands slowly, cutting her off. "It is none of those, thankfully. But I may have news that your kind do frown upon on." The leader sighed, undeniably thinking of the reactions to come.
"You are aware of our relationship with Samuel, correct?" Sam's parents nodded, looked over to him curiously. "Our relationship with the boy has grown considerably over the past week, we have been able to extract Allspark energy from his body. However… by using unconventional means. We are bonded with Sam."
The room remained silent, Sam's parents working out strange comment that the holo-form had said. "…Wait, so you are saying that…Sam is gay?" The boy cringed, and Optimus almost felt terrible that he was the one to bring this topic up. Well, almost. This was an important subject, and walking away from it wasn't going to make it go down any softer. "So, who is his partner? I'd like to give him a piece of my mind-" Optimus made a noise akin to clearing his throat, and Sam's mother warbled her sentence into nothing. The holo-form interlaced his fingers together on the desk, leaning forward slightly.
"It may be disturbing for both of you… but the ones that he is bonding with is us, the Autobots." There was a moment of silence, and after the shock has worn down, they had managed to find their voices to speak.
"'Us?' As in, all of the other ones?" The parents looked at Sam with a look of incredibility.
"Our medic Ratchet had recently found that us, the Autobots, are affected by the energy that resides in Sam's systems. We are not only affected by it sexually, but it also affects us in a way that allows our sparks to be healed. Or in another word, 'energized'." Optimus looked at Sam. "Your son is helping us, Mr. and Ms. Witwicky. Please do not think of him differently because of a mistake that we have made." Judy looked quickly to her son, and saw a variety of emotions on his face: fear, shame, and guilt. She couldn't help but feel terrible about the way she reacted.
It must have been so hard for him.
"Oh Sammy, why didn't you tell us?" Judy reached out to hold her only son's hand, which was gripped tightly, thankful for the touch. He was thankful that his mother was still willing to accept him, even after Optimus had told them about their relationship.
"I-I just needed some time. It's a hard subject to talk about, y'know?" He looked over at his dad sheepishly. "Sorry to disappoint, Pops. I know Mikaela's hot any everything, but we're just friends now. She's- erm, helping me through with this too." He couldn't help think about the various costumes she almost forced him into.
Judy didn't say anything. She didn't know what else to say. Honestly, she was secretly let down. She wanted to have Sam married, get a good job and have grandkids she could fuss over at Christmases. But he was her son, and she cared for and loved him. "…Sam, you know that we're your parents. If you had any problems, we would be right here to talk about it." Judy gulped, and reached over to grip her husband's hand. "But if you are completely sure about your decision… than I guess I'm okay with it too."
"Are you?"
The woman sighed. "I-it will be hard, I think. But we can over it…isn't that right?" Judy looked at her husband, and patted his hand, waiting for a response. Exchanging glances with his wife, he cleared his throat and looked at his son straight in the face.
"I'll admit I am a little disappointed, but… this isn't going to change our relationship as father and son. You're our boy, and we'll support your decisions even if they are a little weird. You were always a little weird when you were a kid… remember when you were five, and ran out naked into the-."
"Dad! Not here!" Sam turned a bright shade of red, glancing at Optimus. His father shrugged.
"Well, I didn't expect you to remember anyway. But I was wondering if we could get a drink? A very strong drink." The man asked Optimus, who was smiling at the result of the conversation. He shook his head, rubbing his receding hairline with a weary hand. "Today has been a strange day…"
"You may be escorted to the mess hall by Bumblebee. He is waiting outside." Optimus concealed his face behind his intertwined hands, covering a small smile. He watched as Judy stood up, straightening her dress. She leaned down to peck at her son's cheek, and picked at a piece of lint that was on his jeans.
Sam shifted his eyes, his mouth slowly turning into a grateful smile.
"Thanks, Mum." Judy smiled lovingly, placing a hand on the boy's cheek. He was going to be okay, she thought.
She chuckled. "Honestly, Sam. What were you afraid of? Sure, I'm a little disappointed, but we aren't going to kick out our only son! But anyway, where's the alcohol?" Judy toddled out of the office, and Sam could hear the laughter through the walls while the door shut closed. Now it was only Sam and Optimus in the office.
The boy couldn't help but lean back into the leather chair, breathing hard as if he was in a race. He lolled his head backwards over, looking up at the ceiling. "I can't believe it. Everything went better than expected." He raised his head, and frowned at the projection. "Thanks, Optimus. … But I'm still mad at you for inviting them over." And with this, Sam stood up and walked out the door. The Autobot leader leaned back his holo-form and pinched the bridge of his nose. He was going to have to deal with Sam as well. His mouth twitched into a smile.
Oh, what fun that would be.
Lol, how was it? Was Sam's mom in character or OOC? Its quick I know, but I'm writing the other chapter as well as this one. XD
Is it weird that I imagine Optimus with a sort of beard? I try to match pictures with the voice, and all that comes out is a middle aged muscular man with graying hair. I hate it (even though they are handsome) when Optimus is always portrayed way younger than he should be.
Stay tuned and reviews are always welcommmmmmmeee!
Edit: added a few bits because I read it over and thought what the crap this is horrible. (At the beginning I wanted this chapter over because I was starting on the next chapter = smex.) so that is why it sucked XD