[Location: Autobot Base]
There wasn't much of the core chasse that she could slim down due to the original bulky design, even though she had taken liberties before the accident. With this in mind she designed the rest to fit. The following couple of weeks Ratchet rather enjoyed the overall peace in the base. Ellan kept the teens occupied when they were there with assisting her with her project. Even though she had done most of the framework on her own, she was rather glad to have the help. Arcee and Jack assisted her with forming and attaching the plating to the limbs. Miko took advantage at the painting, actually telling Agent Fowler what colors she wanted.
It was Raf that helped her the most though with his knowledge of computers. The young man's smaller hands helped with connecting the wires. Since she also utilized him to help her with the coding needed for the additions and stabilizing the overall function, Bumblebee actually joined in on the project as well, though the scout was a bit bashful as the form came together.
With the pieces ready, Ellan and Ratchet took advantage of one of the quiet nights at the base to make her upgrade. Despite his protests, she stayed online during the replacements. She didn't feel anything while Ratchet removed and replaced limbs, added plating, and fine tuned the facial plating, which gave her a more expressive face.
Optimus had stayed at the scanning computer during the procedure, that way the pair could focus solely on the issue. The leader had turned to greet his team as the rev of engines proceeded them through the tunnel into the base. All three waited until their occupants exited before transforming.
Once they heard the teens climb up to the platform, Ratchet motioned for her to step out. Taking a deep, rather unneeded breath, she proceeded the medical bot into the main area gaining everyone's attention at their entrance.
She was taller than Arcee, but a foot shorter than Bumblebee. Thanks to the larger chasse, she was also wider in the shoulders than the motorcycle, but not by much. Her legs were a slightly bulkier version of Arcee's, with sharp points at the knees. Her arms were near sleek as they flowed up into the armored torso.
The metal plating now covering her was done in soft curves, and thanks to Miko's paint job, was a fiery red, that would have matched her human hair, with light silver accents and under plating. On the red, when it'd catch the light right, was almost holographic flames also done in a light silver. Her Autobot icon was the focus of a choker style design around her neck. Her helmet looked as if she had two small buns on the top back sides of her head, with light silver streaks to give her a look of hair. And her eyes were a glowing Autobot blue.
Calming herself, she snapped into attention and saluted as she focused on Optimus Prime. "Project: Adaptation operational, Sir. Elita-One reporting for duty."
Fin.
[Author's Note]
I DO NOT OWN TRANSFORMERS PRIME NOR ANY CHARACTER IN THE SHOW. I'm just a fan that wanted to have a bit of fun with adding an OC into the TF Prime world.
I know this was short and probably would have gone well in the last chapter, but I felt best that it was set apart on its own. I also wasn't sure if there was going to be more to it until I got it out.
Thank you for taking your time to read my work and I hope you enjoyed it. I do have other ideas, but we'll see how fast my fingers can get them out.