Starlight's optics onlined and she realized the sun was shining brightly.
She opened her hand and smiled softly when Miko fell into it, effectively waking her up.
"Oh hey". She said and yawned as she got off her hand and stretched.
"I'm sorry". Miko suddenly said and Starlight looked down at her with a confused look, which turned even more confused when Miko placed her hand on the burn mark on her ankle.
"You're hurt because of me". She said and looked up at her and tears started gathering in her eyes.
"Miko, I was protecting you. I made a choice". She said and both females thought back on what happened.
FLASHBACK
Raf and Jack ran after Miko once she got through the groundbridge, but when they got through she was further towards the Autobots already.
"Bulkhead's pet has come out to play". Starscream sneered and aimed his missile launcher at Miko.
Miko's eyes widened and Bulkhead ran towards her but he would never make it in time.
Starlight ran and grabbed Miko but the missile hit her ankle, severely burning it.
She felt but managed to hold onto Miko.
Once she got to her feet, Miko's eyes widened and Starlight's optics widened.
The vehicons and Starscream were in front of them and the Autobots were on the other side by the groundbridge and Raf and Jack were with them.
"What do we do"? Miko whispered and Starlight's optics caught Optimus' and she saw the understanding in them. He knew what she was going to do.
She held onto Miko as she ran into the forest; there was no way they were getting past those 'cons and getting to the Autobots.
END OF FLASHBACK…
"I'd do it again". She said and Miko gave her a small sad smile.
"What should we do"? Miko asked but she jumped when Starlight abruptly hissed in pain.
"Are you okay"? She asked and she nodded.
"Just stings…that's all. I don't know….maybe start moving. There's gotta be a way out of this forest". Starlight said and the duo started walking…..slowly.
After walking for a bit….
"Starlight! Look"! Miko exclaimed but her voice died down when she saw Starlight lean against a tree and slide down.
"Miko, I can't move. The circuitry in my leg is fried". She said weakly and started to close her optics.
"It's not that far. Go without me". She said and Miko shook her head furiously.
"If my phone works out there I can call base! You just have to walk a little further". She pleaded and Starlight shook her head at girl.
"I can't walk and the lack of energon is too great. Just…..go". She said and Miko looked at her with tears gathering in her eyes.
"I'll come back with the 'bots". She said and Starlight nodded and nudged her with her servo.
"Go". She said and her optics closed as she slumped against the tree.
Miko took off towards the end of the forest, rapidly dodging trees.
Once she got to the clearing and felt the sun on her skin, she inhaled deeply.
"Come on, come on". She said anxiously as she grabbed her phone out of her pocket and flipped it open.
Her heart was ready to explode when she looked at it.
Two bars…..