11
"So, you're a government agent?" Heather asked Nick. The Autobots were helping to finish the now Cybertronian based computer, which left the humans to mingle.
"Obviously," he said casually, reclining on the couch.
"Cool," Heather breathed.
"So, how did you three meet the Autobots?"
Kiara shrugged, "As a meteor came towards us, and Bumblebee took us to them."
Nick nodded, "Bumblebee somehow contacted me in my office. I thought it was a desperate person who had gotten my number somehow. If I had known alien robots were involved, I'm not sure if I would've said yes."
Bruce smiled, "Are there some cool people working with you?"
Nick smiled, "There's my best friend, Brandon. He's great. I haven't told him about this yet, but I will sometime."
Bruce nodded and began to say something, before Optimus walked over to them. "Children," he said, "may I speak with you?" They nodded and he turned to Nick, "Jazz can give you a full, as you say, debrief on everything so far." He nodded and the trio followed the Prime to the other side of the bunker.
"Yes, Optimus?" Bruce questioned.
Optimus kneeled down and leaned towards them, "I have decided to assign you guardians. You have the choice of who you want to protect you."
"Got to be Arcee," Heather smiled.
"I'd like Ironhide," Bruce stated. Optimus nodded at both of them.
"I can't decide," Kiara chewed her lip. "Everyone here is wonderful; it's just hard to choose between all of you."
Optimus smiled, "May I make a suggestion? There is a 'bot who has taken a liking to you. He might not show it, though."
"Who?"
"Prowl."
"Prowl?" Kiara gasped. The silent ninja-bot? How could he take a liking to her? She smiled, though, the questions gone as quickly as they had come. "I'll choose Prowl."
Optimus stood, "I'll go inform your guardians and they will meet you in the garage." He walked away to the mass of Autobots. The trio smiled.
Kiara walked slowly through the mass of Autobots. She reached the garage, opened the door, and went over to a sleek black and gold motorcycle. She swung her leg over the seat and ran her fingers over the handlebars. "Is it true you've taken a liking to me, Prowl?" Kiara asked. He stayed silent, so Kiara wasn't sure if he was saying yes or no. She started the engine and looked at the others. They gave her thumbs up and were off.
They were driving down the highway when they heard the sound of a helicopter. Kiara turned to look at it, and it was only a few yards away. She yelped.
"Cons," Prowl hissed, staying in vehicle form. "Optimus, we have cons. We need back-up."
"On its way," Kiara heard Optimus reply faintly. Another helicopter appeared beside the first one, and Kiara knew they were in for trouble. She counted three jets, four cars, three helicopters, a tank, and a tyrannosaurus rex? Kiara smiled, though, when she identified one of the jets. Strike transformed and landed heavily on the pavement.
Ironhide came up beside Prowl, Heather was already inside. "Get inside," Prowl ordered. Kiara obliged, and Prowl turned around. "Protect them at all costs." He transformed and walked up to meet Strike.