Chapter 3
Okay so like I said before, I was going to skip a couple of things, wanting to have Jet fire (one of my favs), and Blurr, and side swipe in the story. Honestly, the whole Star Saber thing took up like FIVE or SIX episodes, and would take FOREVER to type out (you have no Idea how long it takes to rewatch an episode and then incorporate your character into the story.
So this one will start with the episode 'vacation.' Also after this one I will skip a little until after Blurr appears, maybe jet fire and so on. Not sure. I'll be sure to notify you if I do skip around in the future, and what episode I'm jumping to okay? :]
OH AND BEFORE I FORGET. I am SOOOO renaming this. I have no idea how I'm gonna tie in the current title so I'm going to change it. I'll be sure to post it when I do though.
Good. Now let's start chapter 3 shall we? …
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About a month had passed since I first met the Autobots. They were pretty amazing. There was never a day that they did not cease to surprise or amaze me. I had gotten very good at my fencing skills, with the help of Sarah and everyone else. Today was a teacher work day, so all the students had the day off. Currently I was watching Hot Shot training with Scavenger. He had seemed to be doing well until Scavenger overwhelmed him. He picked Hot Shot up and threw him over his head. I sighed. This was the 5th time this morning. Hot Shot was doing his best, that I could tell, but he seemed a little distracted. Not only that but, he was just not as good as Scavenger. I knew he would one day be able to kick Scavenger's butt, because he had the determination and the willingness to work hard, but as of right now…not so much. He had a long way to go.
I got up from my pedestal on a big machine, which purpose I do not know, and walked to the edge. Leaving my satchel on it and grabbing my spray bottle full of water and a rag, I hopped down and walked over to Hot Shot. He was just lying there, staring at the ceiling. I climbed up the back of his head and looked down at his optics, spider man style. I wet the rag and started to rub it on his forehead, like you see in those kick boxing movies, where the athletes take a break in their corner and the guy wipes a wet rag across their forehead… You know what I mean… I sighed.
"Hot Shot you need to focus. Find his weak points," I said, "you can do it." I encouraged him. I could tell he was getting frustrated with losing every time. He sighed contently as I finished wetting his forehead to cool him down. I had never been sure if it really ever did anything for him, but he always seemed to relax a little when I did.
"I know. I know. "He said unenthusiastically, having heard my little pep talk more than enough times. I frowned.
"Fine don't take my advice," I pouted and stood up on his head, "now get up and give him what he's asking for!"
Scavenger scoffed at my comment, but he said nothing, knowing this little routine of mine. I climbed down and made my way back to my seat, as Hot Shot got up and took a fighting stance. Scavenger did the same. Hot Shot was about to make a move when suddenly the alarm to the launch gate went off through the base.
"Yes!" I yelled excited. I always looked forward to Minicon alerts or missions… actually I just got excited when it had anything to do with the Autobots.
I ran out of the room. There were no loud footsteps behind me, so I guess Hot Shot and Scavenger decided to ditch everyone and keep practicing… well that's unusual. I shook the weird feeling off and entered the launch gate room. Optimus, Red alert, and Smokescreen were in the room. Red Alert and Smokescreen were in their alt modes, while Optimus just stood there staring at the wall. Sometimes I wonder if there is something wrong with him…
Immediately, I noticed Alexis yelling at the boys. Oh lord, what did they do this time?
"Hey guys what's up?
I said cheerfully. Billy, Rad, Fred, and Carlos were all holding camping gear and backpacks.
"Oh Brooke! Where's your stu-"Carlos was interrupted by Alexis.
"They decided they were going to take a little camping trip without telling us, just because we are girls." Alexis said pissed. I blinked at her a couple of times, confused. All the sudden it clicked.
"Camping trip? Oh no! That's today?" I exclaimed. I had completely forgotten.
Rad nodded.
"Yeah that's today. Let me guess. You forgot?" he asked and smiled. I smiled sheepishly.
"Yes."
"Wait you knew too?" Alexis sneered. She was pissed.
"Well yeah, but I thought you did too…" I trailed off. I looked at the ground feeling a little guilty. She started ranting off. Optimus sighed.
"Actually we should always cross check our team plans" Optimus said. Alexis paused her ranting.
"Yeah what he said" she said
"My apologies Alexis, but you should still join them" he said.
"Are you kidding me there's no way I'm joining them now," she said as I rolled my eyes. Obviously she wanted too, but she was going to be sassy and make a big scene just to make a futile small point that will be forgotten and overlooked. There was no point in it really. God that girl needs to learn to let things go.
"Look. Alexis. It was a mistake. They just forgot to tell you okay? Please don't over-react. It's really getting on my nerves" I said a hint of annoyance in my voice. God was her voice annoying when she was nagging.
"Give me a break, I'm not buying that one. You think I'm done?" She replied stubbornly. I groaned. Here we go again.
"No! Of course not! No." Carlos said, trying to calm her down.
"Okay FINE. Go ahead and have your boy's only adventure. I'll just stay here and watch the Decepticons take over the universe, WHILE YOU GUYS ROAST MARSH MELLOWS!" she said, I slapped my forehead. She was making herself look like such a fool. Carlos and Rad were looking at her weirdly, "AND DON'T think I'm jealous of you either! IN YOUR DREAMS." She said and turned her back on them. I rolled my eyes for what seemed the billionth time. Carlos and Rad started whispering to each other as Alexis shoved passed in-between them.
"Excuse me loser but I have work to do. I wouldn't want to interfere with your plans" she said sarcastically. They both stared after her.
"What a mess" Rad commented, making me nod in agreement. She started grumbling to herself.
"Well I'll see you guys later then." I said turning to them. They ran off and got inside Red Alert and Smokescreen.
"Catch ya later!"
"See ya around!"
They waved off and said good bye. Alexis huffed. I waved as they went through the launch gate and disappeared. I turned to Alexis.
"They really didn't mean it Alexis. I swear they just forgot to tell you. You know them." I said, trying to make her feel better. If she didn't then I would be hearing about tit ALL week. I would rather commit suicide than hear her bitch and moan 24/7, just because she was too stuck up and prideful to just forgive them and go camping. I groaned as she clinched her fist and frowned.
"It's not like I care." She said and stomped off through the automatic sliding doors.
Optimus turned to stare after her.
He sighed.
"Humans."
I looked at him with a fake playful frown and kicked his foot.
"Hey! What's that supposed to mean?" I said with a playful tone. He laughed, making me soon join in.
At least someone had a sense of humor.
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"AAHH" Hot Shot threw yet another punch at Scavenger, who easily moved to the side.
"Too slow" Scavenger teased amused by Hot Shot's antics. I sighed and laid flat on my belly. I rest my head in my hands while my elbows propped me up. After the whole Alexis Nagging scene of the week, I had returned to Hot Shot and Scavenger to see if they were done yet…. They weren't. In fact it had been 3 hours now, and they were still going at it. Hot Shot had improved I'll admit. He had successfully hit Scavenger a couple of times in various places. Hot Shot gritted his teeth in frustration.
"Grrr!" he growled throwing a kick, which scavenger caught with his hand. Instantly Hot Shot threw a punch at him, making Scavenger block it with his other hand. Rendering him with no way to black anymore attacks. Hot Shot seized the opportunity and threw another punch at Scavenger, hitting him square in the face.
"GAahh!" He yelled as he flew back.
"Ha! Take that!" Hot Shot yelled pleased, his cocky attitude surfacing. I grinned. Scavenger propped himself up on his elbows.
"Very good Hot Shot. That's good for today, your dismissed." He said waving Hot Shot off and falling back onto the ground. I quickly grabbed my bag and ran to Hot Shot, who in turn held out his hand for me to climb in. As we started to walk off I heard snoring sounds and looked back, only to see Scavenger on the floor sleeping. I smiled; pretty sure he only let Hot Shot go because he was tired.
"So whatcha wanna do today?" Hot Shot asked as we walked through the corridors. Over the past month or so we had gotten closer. I could honestly say he was my favorite Autobot and best friend. I smiled contently and leaned back in his hand, closing my eyes.
"I don't know," I said sighing, "I don't really feel like doing anything."
"Okay then" was all he said, but kept walking. After a couple of minutes I felt a bright wave of light seep into my eye lids, making me groan. I slowly opened one eye grimacing. We were standing outside of the base at the top of the mountain. You wouldn't think it but there were actually patches of grass at the top. Weird I know when it was surrounded by rock.
"What's the matter?" He asked laughing at my reaction. I said nothing but grumbled under my breath. He laughed again and then laid down on the grass, placing me on his chest and putting his hands behind his head, resting it there. I sighed and got in the same position on my back staring up at the sky to watch the clouds go by. We would do this every once in a while on day's when either he or I didn't feel like doing anything. They sky was relatively clouded today. We sat there for about an hour until I heard a loud crackling in the distance. I shot up in worry and looked off into the distance. A large storm cloud was floating towards us.
"It's going to rain… but the weather lady said that it would be sunny all day." I said as I turned around to look back at Hot Shot. He leaned up a little to look at me, but not enough to make me fall.
"Well, I guess they're not right all the time." He commented grinning. I smiled at him and nodded.
"Yeah I guess so. I'm still worried though." I said getting up and climbing to his shoulder as he sat up a little more. He moved me around till my favorite spot on his right shoulder as he sat up against a large boulder nearby.
"Worried about what?" he asked, watching the cloud get nearer.
"Rad and Carlos and all of them. Their camping close to this area, and that cloud is huge. I am sure that it's going to hit their area" I said as I got out my I-phone to check the weather forecast. I nodded as it showed rain cloud flooding over our part of the state.
"Yep, they're going to get hit." I said sure of it.
"I'm sure they'll be fine" he responded, he seemed a little dazed.
'What's going on with him?' I thought to myself shooting him a glance. Another crack of thunder sounded through the sky, getting louder. Hot Shot felt me jump in surprise and stood up, careful not to let me fall.
"Come on let's get you inside, the storms getting really close," he said and then laughed, "besides I wouldn't want you to get electrocuted." I laughed at his joke, but felt a pang of worry. I mean he was made fully of metal, and he was the tallest thing right now, considering the only other living green things her were a couple of shrubs and bushes. All the sudden I felt a GIANT urge to get inside, as the cloud seemed only a couple of minutes away.
I nodded eagerly, earning a small chuckle from him as we walked inside the base.
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"NO." I said stubbornly. Hot Shot and the other Autobots had been trying to convince me to leave the base so I could go home. But Hot Shot's little comment back there got me thinking. I mean they were all made of metal! They were GIGANTIC TARGETS for a measly little lightning bolt trying to find its way to the Earth. And if it so happened to decide that the best way was through them, while I was inside… well you get the point. I crossed my arms and turned to other way.
"There is no way you are making me get in. I'm not leaving until that storm goes away." I said stubbornly. I would not budge. Call me a scardey cat, but hey, you would do the same!
... Okay maybe not but I do have a point!
"Come on Brooke," Hot Shot pleaded, "You're perfectly safe with me!"
"No." I stayed in the same position.
"Brooke, haven't you ridden in cars during thunder storms before?" Red Alert asked. I nodded, still not looking at them.
"It's the same thing. Just it's one of us." Hot Shot said. I shook my head.
"NO. I'm not doing it. I'm not going to ride in a metal death trap just waiting to be electrocuted to death." I said. Hot Shot slapped his forehead.
"Remind me never to joke about things that could possibly hurt her in the future, especially if it involves electrocution." Hot Shot groaned and sighed. I smirked a little, but said nothing.
"Red Alert does have a point Brooke. Riding with us is the same thing as riding in any normal car during a thunder storm." Optimus said, "Human cars are made up of metal and rubber as well." I turned around with a scared look on my face. My face went pale. Ah man, now I'll be scared to ride in any car during a thunder storm. Hot shot took one look at my face and groaned.
"Optimus I think you just made it worse." He said rubbing his temples… Err rather rubbing the place where his temples would be if he were human. Did robots have temples? Oh well, there's something to ask later.
"Oops. Sorry, I didn't mean too." Optimus apologized. Not like it would help the situation anyway.
"Brooke, why are you so scared? I've never seen you scared of anything before! Even when we found that poisonous snake in the base last week! You weren't scared at all! Even when Fred and Carlos almost peed in their pants! I mean you were the one who got a stick and coaxed it outside!" he said exasperated, "and then there was that time about 2 weeks ago, when you stood up in front of Megatron, called him a 'big fat ass monkey with antlers,' AND threw a rock in his face!" I laughed and blushed at the memory. His face of shock, astonishment, confusion (probably because he didn't know what a monkey or antlers were), and anger, was absolutely hilarious.
"You can't tell me that the girl you did that to MEGATRON, evil lord of the Decepticons, is afraid of a little lightning." Hot Shot said, leaning down on his hands and feet to get to my eye level. I turned around and stared at him and his expression. I looked at him and with a straight face, I replied,
"Yes."
His face dropped. Actually his whole body dropped. He just let himself fall in frustration and defeat.
"Fine whatever you win." He gave in, not wanting to fight with me anymore. Immediately a grin spread across my face.
"Yes!" I said in victory and pumped my arm in the air. He groaned, not even bothering to lift his face from the floor. I smiled and was about to say something when Alexis marched, a worried expression on her face. I looked at her, immediately concerned.
"What's wrong Alexis?" I asked.
"I-… why is Hot Shot on the floor?" she asked noticing Hot Shot just lying there on his stomach, his face planted in the ground. We both turned our heads to look at him. He mumbled something but it was muffled and indistinguishable. I looked back at Alexis.
"Just ignore him, he's had a long day." I smiled at her and then turned back to the issue at hand, "So what's wrong? Why do you look so worried?"
"Have the guys gotten back yet?" Alexis asked. I grimaced.
"Alexis it's an overnight trip. They won't be back till tomorrow… unless they were coming back because of the weather.
"Sorry Alexis they aren't back yet." Optimus said, completely ignoring my comment. I sighed. He did that sometimes, and it got on my nerves. Although I was the one who tended to ramble and talk too much sometimes, often getting off track.
"I'm really worried about them Optimus. There camping just below the dam!" she said. I rolled my eyes.
"Are you sure you're worried about all of them, or just Rad?" I smirked as she shot me a quick annoyed glare. Over the month I've noticed her behavior with him. Always shooting him quick glances when he wasn't looking, I've even caught her blushing a couple of times. I knew she liked him.
"Don't worry; my men will take care of them." Optimus tried to assure her.
"Alexis I agree with Optimus, Rad-"I was cut off by her glare, "-I mean the guys are perfectly safe with them. Those guys rather get their sparks ripped out of their chests than let harm come to them." I said giving encouragement.
"Maybe your right-"
"I always am" I cut in smirking, as she shot me yet another glare at me. What can I say? I'm on a roll tonight… no pun intended. I giggled at my own joke, earning a weird look from Alexis.
"As I was saying, maybe I have nothing to worry about. Their probably just fine." She said turning her back to us, trying to convince herself that their okay. Optimus chuckled.
"Let check to make sure." He said and Sureshock pressed a button on the keyboard under a monitor.
As soon as he did, Carlos's panicked voice came on.
"Optimus we got a problem!" he yelled and then Rad's face appeared on the screen.
"Hey you guys hurry! Red Alert and Carlos are both buried in a mud slide!" Rad yelled through the rain. I looked at Alexis's face. A look of horror and shock spread across her face. I groaned. Oh lord, here we go.
"Oohh this sounds serious." She whispered in a worried, sort of panicked, voice. I sighed, and turned back to the screen to listen to what Rad had to say. Sure I was worried but it this wasn't the time to get worried and anxious, I had to keep my cool and think with a clear, calm and sound mind. Panicking wouldn't help anyone.
"Smokescreens digging for them right now, but we got an even bigger problem! There's a little kid buried under all that muck with them!" Rad yelled. My face turned grim. Oh no, some kid was going to die if we didn't get him out of there soon.
"Shaun! Shaun!" you could hear a man yell in the background, probably the father. My stomach dropped, that made it even worse.
"Stay calm boys. Red Alert Transform." Optimus said.
"He can't! People are watching!" Rad said. Alexis spoke up.
"You gotta bend the rules and let him transform!" she pleaded, "We don't have time!"
I walked over to the TV that was just a few feet away and turned it on. Maybe it was on the news; it would give us a clearer view on the situation.
"This is Kelly Bombgard from the scene of a gruesome mudslide." I heard the news lady I had watched just this morning. I grimaced; she was the one who had predicted sun all day. Pfft, so meteorologist.
"Hey you guys might wanna see this." I said loudly. Alexis turned and gasp.
"Huh?"
"Digging equipment is on the scene and frantically trying to unearth a vehicle that is alleged to be buried under the ruble along with two young boys "the reporter continued. She peeked onto the screen and then whispered to the camera guy "Come on I need a close up for my network résumé" I glared at the screen, wishing she could feel it. She only cared about herself. You could obviously tell she was a snitching, selfish little B-hole, who didn't care about anything about herself. I hated people like that.
"I'm trying!" the camera guy snapped back at her annoyed. I pressed my lips together tightly, unhappy with the situation.
"Oh noo, their on TV!" Alexis stated the obvious.
"Thank you Miss Obvious." I muttered not really in the mood to deal with her, but telling from the glare she shot me, she heard my little comment. I snickered and smirked at her, but quickly sobered and turned to the matter at hand.
"There's no way Red Alert could possibly transform in front of Television without being caught and seen." I stated contemplating what we should do. Optimus stayed quiet but then went to one of the monitors and pressed a button.
"Scavenger, report to the launch room, we have a situation." He said. I turned around, noticing Hot Shot was standing up, looking at the screen as well.
"What are we gonna do?" I asked. He shrugged.
"I'm not sure, but Optimus will know" he said assuring me and then knelt down, putting his hand on the ground for me to climb on. Silently, I got onto his hand. He moved it up to his shoulder and set me there.
"Hot Shot come on, we need to leave immediately." Optimus ordered. He nodded and I held onto his shoulder as we raced off behind Optimus, leaving Alexis in the room.
Soon Scavenger joined us, running beside Hot Shot.
"What's the plan Optimus?" Hot Shot spoke up.
"We dig them out at all cost" he said like it was nothing. Great, good plan there. We didn't know where they were, and there was so much dirt that it could take hours to find them! I sighed; well it was better than nothing.
"What about Decepticons?" Scavenger asked.
"We'll worry about them later" Optimus said looking over his shoulder for a brief moment. We reached the launch room and they all transformed. I found myself being pushed back and forth; hitting a few things (which will no doubt cause bruises). In a matter of seconds I found myself sitting in the front passenger seat will the seat belt buckled tightly around my waist and chest. I smiled and looked straight ahead as the picture of our destination showed up on the screen in front of us.
"Begin launch sequence!" Optimus yelled.
"Launch!" he yelled again and then lit up a little. I gulped, here we go again. Honestly, even after doing a bunch of missions and using the Launch gate countless of times, I still have not really gotten used to it. I still got a little nauseous after. He was pulled in. All the sudden I felt myself being pulled as we started to go too.
"I'm right behind ya!" Hot Shot yelled excitedly. I freezed up a little and shut my eyes. Here we go.
As soon as I felt myself stop moving, I opened my eyes. A nauseous feeling rose in the pit of my stomach and I felt myself grow cold. I groaned and then yelped as a flash of lighting appeared in the sky and thunder clashing into my ears.
Suddenly we all took off into the water, earning a yell from me. I closed my eyes, expecting us to sink. Hot Shot laughed, making the car shake a little.
"Don't worry, we're not gonna sink." He said as we plowed through the water, heading upstream. Finally we reached the top of a hill, revealing Smokescreen in his alt mode and Rad and Billy holding back some man. He must be the father, I mused as his familiar voice from the television called out "Shaun!"
We all skidded to a stop. The man ran to us, yelling, no pleading, to us to save his son. My heart fell. I couldn't imagine what it would be like if we found that kid dead. I saw Rad grab the man by the shoulder and tell him something. The man's face turned to anger as he yelled something back.
Hot Shot sped up next to the man and skidded to a stop, opening the door and hitting the man in the hip. The man fainted.
"Hurry Rad help him inside!" Hot Shot yelled. Rad stood there for a second as he struggled.
"Let's pick up the pace men! Rad time to evacuate!" Optimus yelled through the rain. Rad struggled for a moment. I sighed, unbuckling my seat belt and then helped Rad carefully maneuvered the man inside; sitting him in the driver's seat. Suddenly Laser Beak appeared out of nowhere from inside Rad's shirt, making me give him a disturbed, weirder out, and utterly confused look. Just where was Laser Beak hiding all that time?
"Hey! What's up Laser Beak! Where are you going?" he said as Laser Beak flew off. I frowned.
"Rad stop getting distracted!" I yelled so he could hear me.
"Sorry" he said and then buckled the man in the seat. Suddenly I looked over across the river, fallowing Laser Beak; he started flying around the news reporter from before. She fell down on her butt, getting mud all over her. I smirked. Serves her little selfish butt right. Suddenly I heard the sound of water.
'Oh shit' I thought panicked.
"Hot Shot! They opened the flood gates!" I yelled.
"Right! Kids get in!" Hot Shot yelled as I turned around, watching water flow rapidly towards us in the distance. They all tumbled in quickly. Hot Shot sped off, and turned as he found a study cliff like ramp thing, leading to higher ground. I held onto the side of the door tightly, the rocky road was really rough; it tossed us in all kinds of directions.
As soon as we made it to the top, Hot Shot stopped, and Rad, Fred, and Billy got out to see what was going on. I stayed put, there was no way I was going to risk being washed away if that water rose to high.
"Aren't you going to get out Brooke?" Hot Shot asked amused.
"Nope I think I'm going to stay put, right here in your comfy little seat." I said leaning my head against the window. He laughed.
"I thought you were afraid of electrocution?" he teased. I frowned.
"I'm even more afraid of drowning" I said bluntly and crossed my arms, making him chuckle. A minute or so passed as I began to relax a little, watching Scavenger and Smokescreen digging diligently. I shifted all my weight on the door frame, staring out the window, absent mindedly tracing circles on the door frame. I tended to do stuff like this when was nervous, or upset, or worried. I mean, my friends were trapped under ruble and all I could do was watch!
"Do you think they'll make it out?" I asked coming out of a daze as I felt Hot Shot begin to purr lightly. I grinned. For some reason the Autobots liked it when I did that. They said it felt good. I figured this out the 2nd week of knowing them. Hot Shot and I had decided to go for a drive one day. I had heard that they were playing Iron Man 2 at a drive in Movie Theater, and having not seen it yet, wanted to go. None of the others wanted too because Alexis wasn't interested and the boys had already seen it. Hot Shot had offered to drive, in which I gratefully had accepted just saying, just in case you were thinking it was some sort of date… It was about an hours drive away, so being bored; I had started tracing little patterns on his window seal/door.
"I'm sure of it. Optimus and the others will do anything to keep their comrades safe." He purred. I grinned and giggled at his voice. He sounded like he was in heaven; pleasure filled his voice (not like that all you pervs out there who immediately thought he was aroused. Shame on you people).
He immediately went on the defensive.
"I can't help it!" he whined. I grinned mischievously.
"Oh sure you can't." I teased and looked back out the window just in time to see Optimus and Scavenger blocking a whole lot of water.
Smokescreen short a line and Red Alert slid up to hill, safely landing on the ledge above. As soon as Red Alert was up, Smokescreen catapulted himself up as well.
"Look they found them! Their safe!" I yelled.
"I told you they'd find them." Hot Shot said smugly, but by the sound his voice, you could tell that if her was in his normal form that he would be grinning. Suddenly Optimus and Scavenger transformed. I gawked.
"What are they doing! Someone is going to see them!" I yelled, but then realized they would be washed away if they were in their alt modes. I sighed. Suddenly, a log came rushing through the water, hitting Scavenger. He tumbled back, falling into the water. I yelped in surprise.
"Oh no!"
Optimus turned around at Scavenger. Acting quickly, he held onto a rock with one hand and then grabbed Scavenger with the other, before Scavenger could float away. Suddenly I noticed a figure climbing up the wall on the other side of the river.
"Oh crap! It's that stupid reporter!" I yelled as she held up her camera, filming the two struggling mechs in the river. Suddenly Red Alert launched his hook, wrapping it around Optimus's waist. He and Smokescreen started to pull Optimus and Scavenger up the cliff. I released a breath of relief. They were okay. God, they had me going there for a second… I turned my attention back to the spot where the reporter had been, but she was nowhere to be found. My eyes widened. I know it was bad to think so, but I hoped either she or her camera had fallen into the river. That probably wasn't the case though. She had probably fled when she saw the two mechs being pulled to safety. Oh well, if that footage gets out, we'll think of something. Like claim that it was a fluke or something.
I sighed, running my hand through my short brown hair. Once again, I started running my fingers across the soft leather on the door; almost instantly, I felt him purr again. I liked the feeling of the material for some reason. Believe it or not, but it was softer than any other human made car I'd ever been in. On top of that his purring was pretty soothing; although I'm sure I'd never admit that to anyone. If I did, I'd never hear the end of it.
Suddenly, the back seat doors opened, making me jump and squeak in surprise. I turned around to see Rad, Fred, and Billy pile in. I completely forgot about the boys.
"Ugh I'm so relieved that their all okay." Rad commented.
"Yeah I'm glad their okay too." Billy said and Fred nodded in agreement. Suddenly, Fred took out a bag of potato chips out of nowhere and started to eat them, loudly. My eye twitched each time he took a bite, annoyed. What can I say; some people just… annoy the heck out of me. It was even worse when I turned around and saw him chewing with his mouth open. Not only that but then Billy stole a few and then started doing the same thing, murmuring something about him starving. Rad just stared out the window, completely oblivious.
"Billy. Fred." I said getting their attention. They stopped and looked at me.
"If it's not too much trouble, would you mind eating with your mouths closed, and turning the volume down a little bit?" I said sickeningly sweet, I gritted my teeth while I smiled. If I had snapped at them, they would have hew louder and purposely open their mouths. Disgusting. Billy grinned. A few little chip parts in his teeth. I gave him a disgusted look.
"Only for you baby." He said, trying to be seductive. Hot Shot revved his engine and seemed to speed up a little, but said nothing. I frowned, partly a mixture of disgust and anger.
"First of all, you have chip in your teeth. Second. just plain EW. Third, don't call me baby, or I won't hesitate to come back there and kick your ass." I said obviously annoyed and a little angered.
He just smirked as I rolled my eyes.
"Jerk" was all I muttered as I resumed my spot, tracing the door again.
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We were on our way to met up with the other Autobots at a spot near the camping grounds. The storm had cleared and the sun was out. All the plants and leaves were shining, water droplets still on them from the rain sparkled in the sunlight. I looked over to the drivers eat, to see the kids father still asleep. It had been a good hour and a half. We found the Auto bots all in their robot forms. Carlos was stand there with the little kid who had been staring at them in wonder. He looked over at us as we drove up. We came to a stop and I unbuckled the man's seat belt. Rad got out and came over to the driver's side. The man started to wake up as Rad led him out of the seat.
"Ughh where am I?" he asked, his eyes closed as he held his head. He stumbled a bit, but regained his balance.
"Hey DAD!" the little kid screamed. Immediately the man snapped out of his daze and looked over at the kid.
"Shaun!" He ran at Shaun, who met him half way. He jumped into his happy father's arms. I smiled. It was a happy little moment. They started to talk as her hugged him. We all got out of the car, as Optimus and everyone else walked away out of sight. Carlos just stood there, trying to look inconspicuous.
"Don't worry son, they probably all went home, and that's just what we're gonna do okay?"
"Okay" Shaun said. I sighed contently and leaned on Hot Shot's dashboard. He started to purr again, making me smile happily. The father and his son left, walking back to the campground.
Soon all the boys piled into Red Alert, leaving me alone inside of Hot Shot. Not that I minded. He usually suppressed his purring around them. I'm not sure why, but I guess because he was a little embarrassed by it. I don't see why, there's nothing really wrong with it. It was just a little different.
"Come on guys lets go home." I heard Optimus say. I grinned. God, finally.
… … …
"Okay if you throw up, do it outside the window" Hot Shot said nervously and rolled down his window, as I held my stomach with one hand and covered my mouth with the other. I shut my eyes tightly trying to keep it down. After a minute or so, I felt the nauseous feeling start fading. Finally, I released my mouth, regaining my composure as the feeling soon diminished into only a memory.
"It's okay Hot Shot. I'm good." I said weakly as I smiled and patted his dashboard.
"Okay then…" he trailed off, a hint of nervousness in his voice. I laughed a little. He was probably remembering the first time I ever went through the launch gate. I hadn't reacted so well the first time. In fact I had had to jump out of him as soon as we stopped and started to spill the contents of my stomach behind a bush. It was both embarrassing and gross. I blushed at the memory. I got out of Hot Shot, just as the guys got out of Red Alert. They just stood there and started chatting. I shut the door and then leaned against Hot Shot's hood. He just sat there quietly, allowing me to rest there.
"Gosh that camping was cruel." Carlos said. I scoffed, no kidding Mr. Obvious.
"Yeah the weather spoiled everything" Rad agreed. I sighed as I watched Alexis walk up with Sure Shock.
"Welcome back guys! It's nice to see you're all safe and sound!" Alexis said in a cheery voice, you could tell there was a hint of sadness though. I groaned quietly and rolled my eyes. She could've come if she wanted too! Good lord, what a drama queen. All the guys held guilty looks on their faces as they stared at the ground.
"Hey don't worry, I'm not mad at you guys" she said, "I guess I kinda was at first, but I'm over it now."
She turned around not letting them see her face, "Like I said I'm just glad you're safe." I could tell she was blushing. I smirked, certain that was aimed towards Rad. Everyone else didn't seem to notice.
That's when she started to go drama queen/ mother on us.
She held her head, a sad look on her face, "I was really scared you guys weren't gonna make it."
The guys ran up to her. She looked really upset. Okay maybe I'm being a little cruel. I could tell she was generally worried, but still.
"Hey we understand" Rad said
"And next time your coming along too Alexis." Carlos added.
"Yeah that's for sure" Fred agreed. Sure Shock said something that I was unable to understand. She started crying, which made me walk over.
"Alexis it's okay. Like I told you before, they didn't mean too, and next time they go you're coming with okay?" I said and rubbed her back. She sniffled.
"Alexis we really missed you out there" Optimus commented.
"I agree" Smokescreen… well agreed. She sniffed again and looked at them. Probably not really feeling better.
"Well it's nice to see everyone back together again" Optimus said. I looked back at Alexis smiling. She looked at me for a second, and then back at Optimus. Slowly a weak smile appeared on her face, which soon turned into a grin.
"That' a girl." Optimus said.
"Well my dad says that when my mom gets angry-"Carlos started.
"-Shut up Carlos!" Rad said, knowing this would not go anywhere good.
"He tries to give her a compliment and hopes she'll get all warm and fuzzy again." He finished.
"Shut up Carlos! She can hear you!" Rad said back, his eyes widened a little as he saw Alexis. Suddenly Alexis's Bi polar attitude kicked in again.
"WARM AND FUZZY AGAIN CARLOS?" She said angrily.
"AHHH RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! ALEXIS IS ON THE LOOSE!" He yelled running away. I doubled over in laughter.
"HEY COME BACK HERE!" She yelled and started to run after him when Sure Shock put his arm out, blocking her. He said something (In which I STILL cannot understand) which stopped her. She seemed to understand what he was saying.
"How come you're taking his side Sure Shock?" she asked accusingly.
He said something else in Robo-language. She frowned.
"Grrr, BOYS ARE ALL THE SAME!" she yelled and ran after him.
"HEEELLLPPPP!" Carlos yelled. I, who had just begun to stop laughing, started to laugh uncontrollably all over again. Most of the others laughed as well as we all stared at them
"Can't we all just get along!" He yelled running.
"You started it Carlos!" I yelled and laughed a little more. This went on for a while until she finally caught Carlos and was beating the crud out of him. The boys ran over and separated them. It was a weird sight because they were all laughing. Even Carlos and Alexis. I sighed and walked back to the Autobots. Most of them had dispersed. Actually, they ALL had dispersed, except for Hot Shot. He was sitting crossed legged, watching us. He looked down and watched me as I approached them.
"You're not going to join them?" he asked curiously. I stopped in front of him and looked over my shoulder. They were all talking, and smiling. Rad said something, making them all laugh. I smiled softly and then looked back at Hot Shot. He was just here by himself.
"Nah, besides you're more fun." I said, knowing he was a little lonely. I wish he had a close Autobot friend. Sure he had his comrades, but no one that he could hang out with and have fun, like a best friend. Besides, he sort of was a lot more fun. Ha, leave it to me to pick machine over human companionship. Well… I guess that was kind of me.
He grinned at me.
"Okay. Wanna go play some video games?" he asked as he held out his hand. I smiled and nodded as I stepped into his hand. He placed me on his shoulder and we walked off. The whole time I was grinning. I guess I just love happy endings.
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Okay I know that tiny last paragraph was a little bit cliché and cheesy, but oh well. I was going to originally end it wt when the boy and his father were re-united… but oh well. Yeah. That and I feel like Brooke was being a little bi-polar as well. Also I want to note that I have NOTHING AGAINST Alexis. Sometimes though, and I'm sure you will agree with me, that she can get VERY annoying. I mean that VOICE! God it's almost as bad as Laxerene's voice in the Japanese version of Kingdom Hearts! SO I hoped you guys liked it and I plan to update soon. Lol Actually I'm going to start writing the third after I publish this one. :] What can I say? I'm on a roll here…. No pun intended. ]