A/n: Thank you who all reviewed and encouraged me to continue my story. I would like to thank my fellow Hawaiian Lendaras a much Mahalos to you for your help in coming up with a cousin for Alex.
I will be borrowing your character Kekoa but I would like to make a few adjustments for Marie.
For starters Marie's name is Marie Hitachi while Kekoa is her son from a previous boyfriend. Well I might or I might now put him in this chapter maybe the next one.
THE LOST CHILDREN OF CYBERTRON
Chapter 9: My Knight in Shinning Armor is a Police Car?
The others ran as fast as they could from the injured jet as Alex followed Frenzy who was more familiar with this terrain over the hills. As they got far enough the sounds of jet engines could he heard as they hid in an outcropping along the cliff side. She could also hear the sounds of missiles begin pounded and Alex could not help but let tears fall from her face as she heard the jet fall from the hillside into the valley bottom. The others look solemn too as they too began to cry. Luckily for them it was Scrappy and Frenzy that stood up among the crowd.
"We have to keep moving," he said and Scrappy nodded,
"I agree we can't let those people get to us. We have to know what is going on?" Scrappy added
"Have any of you tried to make contact with Zenith?" Asked Stitch as Sonic tried to calm a distressed Alex.
"Yeah I have," said Skeeter
"Did he respond?" asked Frenzy
"Barely I got a better signal when we went out of range of the jammers, but when I did I got in contact with him. Hopefully he can get to us in time?" was the answer.
Frenzy stared at them and it was hard for him to realize that these are only younglings barely out of sparkling age and far to immature to claim any mates. Children in Cybertronian years and he was the only one old enough and experienced enough to get them out of this.
"We have to find the nearest highway Stitch think you can hook up to a satellite and see where we are?" he asked and the laptop did just that.
---MEANWHILE BACK AT THE WREAKAGE---
"Is it dead?" asked one soldier asked as they inspected the wreckage.
"It sure as hell is now," said another soldier
The smoking remains of an F-22 raptor was all that is left with pieces of it littering the place and a scrapped off wing with the mark of the Decepticons emblazoned on it. On the side of the cockpit there was a weird logo on it with both symbols in a yin-yang formation.
"I see you've discovered some strange symbols on this aircraft eh," said a voice and they all turned towards the person in charge.
It was none other then Agent Simmons himself fortunately for him Radon was offline at the moment and unable to respond.
"What should we do with the N.B.E.?" asked another man.
"Get it secured we don't want anyone else to deal with the carcass at least we know its dead," Simmons replied as the men gathered up the remains of the jet and headed out they failed to notice the police cruiser hiding behind the rocks.
--MEANWHILE—
It was hours later that Frenzy led them to a highway finally as the sun began to set in the west and shadows began creep over the highway.
"Skeeter did you manage to contact Zenith?" he asked
"Yes I did he is approximately a half an hours drive from here," he said and Frenzy growled at the use of human time but then again these younglings were not raised by Cybertronians.
They hid in the nearby rocks waiting for the Ford Focus to show up and watched as the cars passed by.
"Did you tell him to also have his hologram on?" Alex asked
"Yeah but he said he was brining Aunt Marie with him." Skeeter said and they all sighed with relief.
It was about a half an hour later that the blue focus could be seen as they all transformed and placed themselves in Alex's bag. Alex held the bag close when the car pulled up and Aunt Marie was sitting in the back of the steering wheel.
"Zenith told me what happened," she said as Zenith unlocked the door and Alex got in.
Turning around the car headed back and Marie pretended to drive. Alex did not say a word as the others got out of the bag and transformed in the back seat. It was a funny sight to see five small robots sitting in the back seat of a car. They all dove back in silence and the occasional sob from Alex as she remembered Radon's last sacrifice. Marie did not look so different as well for she too bore tears in her eyes.
Marie was a rather tall woman with lanky features and dark skin her hair cut short to shoulder length but her athletic build was very noticeable. As Zenith turned off the interstate highway the others breathed a sigh of relief as they saw the sign that said, 'WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY'
"We need to get some supplies from the store first and then we will head out towards the farm." Marie said as Zenith headed towards the shopping center.
---MEANWHILE---
The police cruiser remained silent as he followed the group of men towards an underground bunker of sorts and had to snort at that crack. They stopped as a guard checked them out. By then the cruiser had long since disappeared and hid behind some rocks. It waited till well after dark before creeping into the semi military looking structure. As it watched curiosity grew on him as he walked over the fence to make sure that he left no evidence of his comings and goings.
---INSIDE THE BUNKER----
"What do you mean the N.B.E. is more damaged then we know?" Simmons demanded
"Sir I mean it when we took out the wings this one is far to damaged to even consider repairs!" said the technician.
Simmons was not pleased by this fact at all.
The trucks had managed to haul every last part of that N.B.E. from where it scraped the mountain to where it crashed on the cliff face. All the while he could only stare at that particular jet plane and the symbols on it. It was the same as N.B.E.-1 but the only problem was the emblem near the nose cone where both symbols seemed to combine into one. It was also the fact that the tail rudder has a very familiar logo found only in one particular state.
"Are you sure this N.B.E. came from the islands?" Simmons asked
"Yes sir we checked the number and the base and sure enough the plane is registered at Hickem." Said one of the retrieval men.
"Well I wonder what is it doing this far away from its safety zone eh?" Simmons asked.
It was then that the door opened and another man entered he was dressed in a tailored suit and held a very angry scowl on his face. Simmons winced as he saw the form of former Sector Seven head Tom Banachek. (I had to look up his name in Transformers: The Movie Novelization)
Tom by far was not pleased at all by what Simmons did and he voiced it.
"Simmons do you realize what you just did?" he said
"I captured an N.B.E. sir it is being process right now for research as we speak," he said
"Sector Seven is no more Simmons and this N.B.E. is illegal to even touch in the first place!" Banachek hissed.
"What do you mean?" Simmons played innocent
"This N.B.E. even though it is far from its territory is under United States protection from Act: 456 this is one of the robots that has been deemed untouchable by us even when they are not in Hawaii." Banachek was now fuming.
"I am aware of that sir, but as you can see it is far away from its home and thus far away from its territory. The State of Hawaii can do a thing about it and besides how did you get word that we had something to do with this?" Simmons asked
"It is quite simple my friend, I got a call from the Secretary of Defense saying that a plane that matches that description was heading towards Nevada for a family vacation, and that we are not to intercede in any form. But from your blundering that now has complicated things. The state of Hawaii as well as the United States congress demands that the remains of this N.B.E. be returned home for proper repairs and to continue on its quest here," Tom said.
"I am afraid that is not possible," Simmons replied
"Really and why not?" asked Tom
"Because it is no longer alive," replied Simmons
Banachek was not pleased at all as he walked over to where the N.B.E. lay with parts all over the truck and Energon leaking in various places if not fully spewing all over the place.
"You've killed her," he hissed
"We had no choice it tried to get…."
CRACK!
Banachek's fist met Simmons face as he stood towering over the other former Sector Seven agent.
"You listen to me well Simmons you have a lot to answer for when I make my report back to the Pentagon and to Washington why you did what you did. Do you know what this means?!" Tom's voice was now raised
"No, nor to I care," was the reply
"Well then you will answer directly to not only the Secretary of Defense but also to the President and the Governor of Hawaii State as to why a citizen of the United States was killed in such a manner," he said and began to walk out.
The cocking of a gun could be heard and Banachek turned to find Simmons with a gun pointed directly at his head.
"You won't be telling anyone anything," he said and Banachek slowly turned his head around.
"Oh really whose to say anyone isn't listening," was the reply.
"Trust me they are listening or is your security that laxed?" Banachek replied.
Simmons fumed as they waved his hand and some of his men went to search the grounds.
"Now then about what we were discussing?" Simmons said
Just as he said it the alarms went off and a Saleen Mustang burst into the hanger and gunshots were fired as it transformed and began firing some shorts at the men. The robot then grabbed a hold of the trailer containing the carcass. He then headed out with Banachek running behind him while Simmons began firing shots.
Tom ran as fast as he could towards the car as it then latched it to the end of the trailer and began to pull.
It was strange to see a Saleen Mustang pull a large trailer but it was only for a mile or so with a hologram to make sure that he was not seen. As they drove away and finally reaching the right place when a real trailer truck was latched onto the car. The mustang gladly let go allowing Tom to take the wheel. The mustang drove in front of the trailer allowing its lights to flash to clear the way.
--MEANWHILE—
After the trip to the store Marie drove them back home the atmosphere was solemn as they drove up to the Hitachi farm. Hitachi is the name of Marie's late husband Daniel Hitachi who died last year in a car accident. It was so fast that it took dear old Aunt Marie nearly three months before she started to pull herself out of depression. It was good for her that the kids helped. After Marie finished talking to the other family members back home she made sure that the kids were settled before she too was about to turn in to retire when the phone rang again.
"Hitachi Residence Marie Speaking?"
"Marie," a very low voice on the other end.
"Hold on a sec let me grab the cordless," she said and called Frenzy who was sitting on the couch.
"Hey Frenzy could you come here for a sec?" she asked and the smaller Decepticon walked on over.
"Here hold this while I go look for the cordless phone. You can talk to him and say hi if you like," she said and Frenzy nodded while she left.
Frenzy lifted the phone to his ears deciding that he might as well say hi to whoever it is on the other line.
"Hello?" he asked
"Frenzy?" was the reply.
Frenzy's hands shook as he recognized that voice.
" 'Cade?" he said
"I thought you were offline?" he asked
"Marie's niece Alex fixed me," was the reply.
"Marie's Niece?" was the reply back
"Yeah, she found Scorponok and I and repaired us," Frenzy said he voice was cracked a bit
"I see she also fixed that glitch in your vocal processor," Cade said.
"I know but I missed you my friend," Frenzy said back
"I know,"
"So how did you know Marie?" asked Frenzy
"She and I are partners she fixed me up when I was badly damaged in Los Angles," was the reply.
"Oh so why are you not here if you are her guardian?" asked the smaller Decepticon
"There was some business I had to attend to for the humans F.B.I. a lot has happened after Mission City," Barricade said and Frenzy shrugged.
"So what are you doing at Maries?" he said.
"Long story it is best I showed you when you arrive," said Frenzy.
"I will be there in three hours with the remains of a Decepticon that crashed in the mountains some time ago," he said.
"Radon?!" Frenzy hissed
"You know this 'Con?" Cade asked
"Yes she was the seeker that brought me here," Frenzy replied
"Wait did you just say a she? As in a Femme?" Barricade asked
"Yes, She brought me here and has been kind to me and Scorponok." Frenzy said
"Frenzy I have the cordless now," Marie's voice broke over the communication between the two.
"I will be there in three earth hours partner," he said and Frenzy gladly hung up the phone.
Marie began to talk to Barricade and Frenzy found himself shocked that he knew the lady.
They talked for a while mostly about some sort of plane that he had brought in. Frenzy knew that plane was Radon if anything Barricade must have picked up the distress signal that Skeeter sent out. Frenzy let himself slip into a minor recharge and that recharge was much needed. Slowly he let his optics go offline as he slipped away.
---THREE HOURS LATER----
Barricade rolled up onto the property followed by Banachek with the hauler and the precious cargo within. Marie was waiting for them as she stood at the entrance to the hanger as the hauler turned around and rolled backwards into it. Marie had prepared a place for the parts as they all slowly but carefully deposited the parts.
"Aunt Marie?" said a soft voice and all three froze as Alex came into the hanger.
When she saw the parts her gasp was clearly heard. There in front of her was what was left of Radon and her tears were all Alex could feel as they poured out.
"Alex," said Marie
"It is alright," she said crying as she ran up to the cockpit and hugged the offlined Decepticon.
"Her spark is still intact I can repair her," said a rather deep voice and Alex looked up into two red optics and gasped.
It was another Decepticon but unlike the younglings this was a full grown adult. She could tell that much by seeing the battle scars on his armor. His alt form armor consisted of the marks 'Police' and 'To Punish and Enslave' that much was said all together. He stood impressively taller then her but she could tell that he was shorter by far to Radon when she is fully repaired.
"Alex?" Marie asked and Alex seemed to snap out of what ever it is that dragged her to la, la land.
"Yes, Aunt Marie?" Alex said
"Radon will be fine she is not dead and Barricade here will take good care of her along with Tom," Marie said
At that statement Tom broke from the group and approached Alex.
"Alex Pakele?" he asked
"Yes," was the reply
"Tom Banachek former head of Sector Seven; don't worry too much Simmons won't bother you anymore," he stated the hint of annoyance at his former comrade.
Alex sighed, "You are lucky Radon is not online right now she hates Sector Seven with a passion."
"I understand I heard of what happened to Peruses all those years ago," he said
"When I gotten word of that it was already too late to stop Simmons. Being in Sector Seven runs in his family for generations; I am sorry for the loss." He said with honesty in his voice.
"Why did he do that?" asked Alex
"He did it to further any discoveries that can be done about N.B.E.'s or shall we call them Cybertronians since it will make you more comfortable," with this Alex relaxed as the older man led them away.
"You take care of her now Barricade we will come in the morning to help you with repairs," he said and the Decepticon nodded.
--LATER—
"So you see Simmons went against orders from the President and attacked the peninsula capturing two N.B.E.'s and eventually killed the first." He said sadly.
"So that is why Peruses was returned in pieces," said Alex
"Yes, she was returned to you in pieces and when I found that out, again I was angry. Our forefathers had set up Sector 7 with the purpose of research only and you should have seen how angry I was when we found out that he deliberately attacked you all," Tom said.
"It is alright Mr. Banachek I forgive you on behalf of my family but you are going to have to work really hard to earn that from Radon," Alex replied
"She must have been close to him yes?" he asked
"Very," was the reply.
"Well we better get some rest for tomorrow we shall begin repairs for I know Barricade won't admit it but he is very tired," Marie said as she turned and glared at the cop who only shrugged in a bad boy way.
Alex walked up to the room that was prepared for her and walked towards the shower. Skeeter, Stitch, Sonic and Scrappy were already in recharge while Frenzy was recharging in the living room. She then grabbed a few clothes along the way and closed the door behind her. She began to shower feeling the hot water on her skin as she cleaned the dirt and grime off of her. Alex let the hot water relax her body as she scrubbed down and rinsed. When she was done she dried herself off and gotten dressed in her pajamas before she curled up into bed with a smile on her face.
You will be ok Radon
---THE FOLLOWING MORNING-----
Skeeter, Stitch, Sonic, and Scrappy all woke up to the smell of pancakes in the air. Alex was already up by the time the younglings made their way to the kitchen for some fuel. Frenzy already was finishing up his Energon when the kids decided to join them.
"Well it took you long enough," he said with some amusement in his vocals.
"Sorry Uncle Frenzy," they said in unison.
The term 'Uncle' was a sign of respect for elders not even in one's family and in the case of the five younglings being called 'Uncle' meant something to Frenzy. They all sat around the table with four cubes of Energon waiting for them as they could smell the aroma coming form them.
"Nanobite gave me the recipes for putting flavors in the drinks so that way the kids can take it without complaint." Marie said smiling as Tom finished his breakfast and walked out.
"Hey can I help?" Alex asked and the older man nodded
"Sure I heard you are quite the Cybertronian Medic," he said and Alex shrugged.
The other four only drank in silence. That is until Sonic said something…
"Hey guys wanna know what's that about?" said the radio
"Sure," said Stitch
"They are only repairing Radon," replied Frenzy said
"Radon is still functioning?!" they said
"Yeah she is after all she is a military jet and they are built out of tougher stuff," he said with some amusement.
"Can we see her?" they asked
"I'm afraid not my younglings she is in desperate need of repairs, and so I can't do that," he said and they nodded in understanding.
The four then walked out after refueling to join Zenith who was deep in conversation with a police car.
"Hey Zenith who is that car next to you?" asked Skeeter as he hopped onto Zenith's hood.
"Oh he came last night, guys this is Barricade, Frenzy's partner," he said and they other bots looked up at him.
"'Uncle' Barricade?" they said
The police car shifted uncomfortably under their observing gaze. Frenzy walked out and snickered when he saw Barricade being the subject of curiosity among younglings.
"What did I do to deserve this?" he asked
"By being an adult" Frenzy's reply was a funny one as the others started to laugh.
"Frag you Frenzy!" Barricade replied and it was then that Frenzy gave him the one fingered salute.
"Now, now fellah not in front of the kids," said Marie as she came around the corner with a box full of tools.
"You never did explain how you knew 'Cade," Frenzy replied
"Oh she met me when I was badly damaged off the freeway," he said
"Poor guy was in bad shape so I bought him from the cops and repaired him," she said
"Of course when she accidentally found out who I really was I was surprised she did not scream," Barricade interrupted
"Yep when he found out I was not afraid of him in fact back talked him he was surprised." Marie said laughing
"I can see that," Frenzy said laughing also
"Oh we did not get along at first until he stumbled upon the picture of the kids," Marie replied
"I was shocked to find both Autobots and Decepticons together in one picture, until she explained it to me," he said
"Yeah after explaining to him what happened with 'Uncle' Kamaka then he saw things in a new light," replied Marie laughing.
"I thought all the sparklings were destroyed back on Cybertron," Barricade replied
"I thought so too 'Cade," said Frenzy
"They survived thanks to Nanobite and Kamaka and have lived in the Hawaiian Islands for years long before the first of your kind landed." Marie said
"I never knew the humans protected them so if I knew then I would have left long ago to come to this planet. I bet even Starscream would have abandoned the chase for the Allspark to come here," Barricade said as he finished putting the parts in the hanger.
Finally transforming Zenith joined Barricade in putting parts into the hanger. Marie and Alex at this time had already left to begin repairs. That left Frenzy with the rest of the youngsters. The four of them would be full of trouble but Frenzy was not about to watch them as he walked towards the hanger hoping to see for himself the damage done to Radon.
---HANGER---
"Oh shit this is a mess!" said Alex as she, Tom and Marie observed the mess that was made with the parts of Radon. Energon was leaking all over from various areas but luckily Barricade managed to stop most of the flow.
Getting out some tools that they normally used when fixing robots Alex being the most experienced with fixing Cybertronians walked up to Radon.
"Can we get her to transform?" she asked
"I can see if I can get to the transformation cog," Barricade said as he placed one of his long clawed fingers into the cockpit which was covered in Energon till at last he found what he was looking for.
Parts shifted as the plane became a bot again and a mess of Energon.
"This may take a while," said Alex as she began to work on the Seeker.
TBC
I know this chapter was getting too long so I decided to split it. Wait for the second half of 'My Knight is a Police Car part 2'
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