Ratchet had eventually let go of Nikkei. He then had to grab her again; he lifted her up and put her inside of him. She had fallen asleep in his arms. Ratchet liked the position he was in even though Nikkei was extremely sad. She had just opened up to him, told him something she barely told anyone. Ratchet drove Nikkei to the base, he placed her things by the bed and put her in. he ran a hand through her wet hair and kissed her forehead ever so softly. In her sleep Nikkei smiled. Ratchet deactivated his hologram and turned right into Optimus' body. Gasping he stumbled back, but fortunately Optimus caught him just in time. Optimus held him at arms length and then asked "are do falling for her?" Ratchet looked down at his feet "like a rock" he mumbled. Optimus chuckled. "We better leave" Ratchet looked back at Nikkei. She had snuggled up in her bed and was sleeping quite contentedly. Ratchet nodded and both walked out of the med lab.
Two days later (Nikkei is almost over her ordeal)
Nikkei was chasing Aella up and down the hallways laughing. Aella had stolen her hoddie and she needed it back. "Come back!" she yelled. Aella laughed "you have to catch me first" she giggled. Suddenly two large hands scooped up the hyper girls. It happened to be Optimus. "What is all of the noise?" Nikkei pointed at Aella and in turn Aella pointed at Nikkei. They then shouted in unison "her!"
Optimus laughed a deep rumbling laugh. "It doesn't matter at the moment" the girls stopped their pointing and looked at Optimus. He went on "ive decided every one needs a break… were going to have what you humans call a picnic" Aella cheered and Nikkei smiled. Optimus headed outside where the others were already waiting. Nikkei was deposited into Ratchets hand whilst Aella was given to Ironhide. Then all of the mechs transformed. Nikkei found herself in the passenger seat of Ratchet. She smiled and let Optimus lead them to where ever the 'picnic' was supposed to be.
The picnic turned out to near an ocean, it was spectacular, the waves clawed at the beach, and the winds were barely even present. Aella and Nikkei ran out into the beach, the giggled as they started to explore their surroundings. All of the other bots sat down and watched the two girls, running around in circles, they had their arms spread and they looked much like they were trying to fly.
Ratchet watched Nikkei in fascination; she was having the time of her life, even though she kept all sorts of things hidden inside. Ratchet continued to watch he and only her as both girls finally got enough courage to test out the water. Both took off their socks and shoes. Aella rolled up her pants, Nikkei didn't have to, she was wearing shorts. Both dipped a toe in the water and then made their way in. Aella shivered "i-i-i-its c-c-c-cold" Nikkei laughed. Slowly Nikkei made her way into the water until only her head was still the only thing the water had not consumed. Aella stayed in the shallows. Nikkei swam and then finally dunked herself underwater; she came up again a few seconds later. Nikkei got her Barings and then dove underwater.
Ratchet watched her, with every second she was underwater his grip on his crossed arms grew tighter until they were squeaking from the strain. Optimus chuckled "go see her if your so worried." Ratchet did so. He activated his hologram which was now wearing trunks. He ran into the ocean and swam to Nikkei who had now surfaced farther away from them. Nikkei saw Ratchet and treaded water waiting for him to come, he soon did and soon they were treading water together.
Nikkei smiled but was extremely shy, had not been with Ratchet alone since that day in the forest. Ratchet moved a little closer to her. "Nikkei, are you ok?" he asked. Nikkei looked up at him, her eyes shone but not with tears. She looked at him oddly and mumbled "im sorry." Ratchet was confused "sorry for what?" Nikkei sighed "for being an idiot and crying all over you over some guy that's been dead for a long time now" Ratchet was angry now, "don't be sorry, and don't say he was just some guy, you loved him and he loved you but he told you to move on, I don't think he would want you to live a lonely life on his account"
Nikkei nodded "Its just that I get so guilty when I like some one else" she began to swim away when Ratchet swam after her. He caught up to her in a place where both could stand. Only their heads were above water. "Nikkei don't be guilty" he had grabbed onto her, Ratchet did want Nikkei to swim away again.
Nikkei didn't struggle against him grip she just stared into his golden eyes. The owner of those eyes was one who actually cared for him, one she was willing to care for as well. Nikkei leaned into his arms and hugged him tightly. Ratchet returned her hug. Both stayed that way until Optimus called them. "Hey love bird's come' ere" all of the Autobots had now activated their holograms and were swimming. Aella was swimming with Ironhide but they soon were dunking each other laughing. Nikkei giggled and with a splash she swam away to join the others, Ratchet was on her tail.
Nikkei swam up to the group of holograms; Ratchet was right behind her the whole time. Ratchet stood up behind Nikkei and surveyed the others, he had never seen their holograms. Optimus was an older man but not by much, he had electric blue eyes, short hair and beard stubble which all together made him look very handsome. He was well built and very muscular. Ironhide was super muscled and next to him Ratchet felt like a weakling. Bumblebee was a blond teenager around Nikkei's age as well; his hair was the brightest blond and his eyes bottle green. Jazz's form was a little bit different, he was a darker man with short black hair, it fitted his gangster speak.
Optimus looked over every one, he then turned to the girls "go and buy some bathing suits and let your other clothes dry." The girls nodded and made way to a little shack which was conveniently near them, it also conveniently sold bathing suits. Nikkei and Aella searched for something that wasn't as exposing as a bikini but unfortunately they found nothing. So the both picked out bikinis and went to pay for them. Both girls had never worn a bikini before and so putting one on was hard but they eventually got it. Stepping out of the change room both looked the other over.
Aella was in a solid blue bikini, and Nikkei was in a cameo one. The autobots waited patently, when Ratchet and Ironhide sow their girls their mouths dropped a few inches. Both girls looked amazing. Aella held onto her arm as she walked back into the water, Nikkei looked down in embarrassment. Ironhide held Aella at arms length and them grabbing her arm he led her to an outcropping rock in the ocean.
Jazz snorted and optimus raised and eyebrow. Both had disappeared behind the rocks and were now hidden from view. Jazz rubbed his wet hands together and said "im gonna go and spy on em" optimus held him back , "leave them alone." Nikkei sidled next to Ratchet. "do they really like each other that much?" Ratchet nodded "Aella and Ironhide share a special bond; they both were almost killed but the same Decepticon but both were saved by the other. Optimus turned towards them "they love each other deeply" Nikkei nodded she understood what it was like to love some one with all your heart.
Jazz turned to them also "let's get off such a disgusting topic… hey Nikkei ill race you!" Nikkei smiled and nodded both began to swim to some unknown mark but were soon stopped; Jazz knew he was going to lose so in order to save his bot/man pride he grabbed Nikkei around the waist. Screaming with laughter Nikkei and Jazz wrestled far off. Ratchet thought they were to close to each other, Jazz and Nikkei didn't seem to mind though. Ratchet felt pangs of jealously go through him, instead of thinking Nikkei gorgeous as earlier he thought she had exposed far too much and he wished she would put her clothes back on. But that apparently wasn't going to happen. Ratchet almost considered picking her up and bringing her back to the change room and demanding that she put her clothes back on. She was just too damn pretty.
Optimus started laughing when he saw the look on Ratchets face "go to her if you want to" he advised giving Ratchet a push. Ratchet did so and when he caught up to the two wrestlers he found Jazz in Nikkei's death grip, she had some managed to get up on his back and was now holding on while he tried to buck her off. Both were laughing very hard and weren't paying attention to any thing.
Ratchet decided to help Jazz for once and he grabbed Nikkei off of his back and then found himself also being attacked. "Hey Ratchet I was winning" Nikkei smiled evilly she had clasped her arms around his neck and was holding on pretty tight. Ratchet had his arms around her waist, he stared into her eyes and was lost, she had such pretty eyes, Nikkei was also staring at Ratchet she loved the way she seemed to fit perfectly into his arms and how he almost seemed to like her back. Jazz had swum away to give the two some privacy and now was laughing to himself, he made a vow not to fall in love- it looked easy to do but impossible to get out of.
The two soon had to let go of each other when Optimus called them over to tell them it was time to go. Nikkei made her way toward the change room, Aella was not far behind. Then the rumble of engines could be heard above the few trees surrounding the beach. Nikkei and Aella stopped and looked up. Starscream came into view; Aella screamed she tried to run back to the ocean, Nikkei just stood dumbfounded.
Starscream circled the area twice, the Autobots holograms disappeared and the robots surrounded the two girls trying to protect them. Starscream's laugh was loud and evil, Aella shivered in fear, Nikkei quickly grabbed her hand. Both girls held onto each other tightly, Aella was scared out of her mind and Nikkei had no clue as to why she was scared. Starscream had transformed he peeked through the autobot line and smiled at Aella "hi mousy" he waved at Aella.
Aella narrowed her eyes, she let go of Nikkei and stalked towards Starscream, she was yelling at him. "How dare you come back! We were doing nothing!" Starscream laughed "well you may not have done something but you are a weakness for my dear friends here" he gestured towards the Autobots. Ironhide scooped up Aella "you leave her alone" he growled. Starscream shook his head "now that I cant do" with that he backed off, his guns were out and he was in a ready stance. Ironhide put Aella back down, "run" he whispered.
Aella tried to smile but she got nothing "don't you dare die on me" she whispered back. Ironhide smiled "go" Aella ran with out looking back, she grabbed Nikkei's hand and led her away. Behind them the sounds of a starting fight were heard. Aella ran out behind the shack and was greeted with something horrible, a police car stood in the parking lot, next to it a boom box sat. Nikkei recognized the police car and screamed. This time she pulled Aella away. Barricade Transformed and started after the two girls. Frenzy was by his side, shouting all sorts of phrases. "comebackhereyoustupidgirlswerenotgoingtohurtyou" he yelled that a few times.
Nikkei was gasping for breath, she wasn't all that athletic but it was apparent Aella was, both girls refused to let go of the others hand so she was forced to keep going. They both entered a forest and started to zigzag round numerous trees. Nikkei had to keep assuring herself im not going to hit a tree im not going to hit a tree. Tree. Nikkei smashed into the tree headfirst, it jarred her so much that she let go of Aella.
Aella stopped running and grabbed Nikkei, she tried to pull Nikkei up but Nikkei some how couldn't move. She was hit far too hard. Barricade came upon the two girls and laughed. Aella was desperately trying to get Nikkei up but the other was unable to move. Frenzy ran into the scene as well he saw Aella and tackled her to the ground effectively pinning her. "got'emgot'em" he chattered on.
Barricade grabbed both girls, he then transformed, and they both were in the back seat the seatbelts holding them in place. Frenzy got in the front seat and didn't even look back at them. Aella was staring around fearfully, Barricade passed the fight between the Autobots and Starscream- as usual the Autobots were winning. Aella started to pound on the window "IRONHIDE!" she screamed. Her scream was heard and Ironhide whipped around- unfortunately at the wrong moment. Starscream had shot him in the back, the ground shook as the bot hit the ground hard. "AELLA!" he yelled back. Barricade drove away, he didn't laugh, and he didn't do any thing but his job.
Once at the base Nikkei and Aella were put in a cage and promptly ignored for the moment. Nikkei was still lying still but Aella's sobs brought her back to life. Slowly she sat up- her head pounded with each small movement, but her friend was crying and needed help. She dragged her not working body toward Aella. Aella was shaking, from both the cold and the fear that consumed her. It took Nikkei a moment to realize they were still in bikinis. "Aella" Nikkei said her name softly- Aella turned to look at Nikkei. "Are you ok?" Nikkei asked. Aella shook her head- "if Starscream gets us then were doomed- if her can do this to me" she pointed to her burnt neck and leg "then I don't want to know what will happen next" Nikkei wrapped her arm around Aella's shoulders, "it'll be ok- Ironhide and Ratchet are coming, they'll save us" Nikkei was assuring Aella and herself at that moment. Aella smiled "they always do"