Ratchet's P.O.V:
Entering the base I rushed into the med-bay with Juliana, who was still screaming her lungs out, not bothering to answer everyone's questions about Juliana. For the moment all my attention was only given to Juliana.
Placing her down on the human sized berth, I watched as she curled into herself and clutched her head while she dug her fingers into it. Quickly giving her body a scan, I was shocked to see that there was no dangerous ailment afflicting her. "Ratchet what is wrong with her?!" finally taking my optics away from Juliana, I saw that Nurse Darby had finally arrived and she was already giving Juliana an extra check over.
"I don't have the slightest clue! I found no dangerous ailment, so whatever is causing this I can't pinpoint it!" I shouted past Juliana and watched as Nurse Darby pulled out a somewhat large needle from her medical kit.
"Mom, what is that?!" Jack asked, as he and the others joined us in the medical bay. "A very strong sedative! It will put her under long enough for us to find out the problem and stop her from feeling pain!" As Nurse Darby pulled one of Juliana's arms away from her head, she injected the needle into her neck and slowly the room fell silent.
Soon Juliana's body went limp on the berth and she began to take slow deep breaths. "That should keep her under for a good three hours. Long enough to find out what was causing her to scream like that. Ratchet are you sure that you found nothing?" Nurse Darby asked and I had to shake my helm. "My scans showed that she was in every manner fine."
Even if my scans did show Juliana perfectly alright, I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread in the air. "Nobody screams like that if their fine Ratchet." Rafael stated as he stood next to Juliana and took her hand in his own. "June, would you give Juliana a look over to make sure she is as Ratchet says fine?" Optimus asked Nurse Darby who nodded slowly and began to give Juliana a human checkup.
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After Nurse Darby had finished looking over Juliana and had placed her broken arm in a case, she and the children went home. She had said that she hadn't found anything wrong with her just like I had and she said it was best to let her rest.
After that, everyone else pretty much went off to their own rooms to wait until Juliana had full awakened. Even Arcee, who was afraid to attach to Juliana, had even had a worried look on her as she left for her own room.
As for me, I stayed in the main room trying to find something, anything that could explain Juliana's screaming fit. But sadly I had yet found anything that would do any good.
Hearing a soft clank, I turned to see that the med-bay door was now open slightly and I spotted a shadow behind the door. Walking over to it, I peaked in and saw a sight I thought I would never see again.
Optimus was in the room sitting on the floor near Juliana's berth but what was a little shocking was that he had his Holoform standing right up against the berth. Optimus' Holoform was one I had seen before but not in a long time. This form had short light brown hair that in front of it stood up with a slight arch, he was tall for a human between 6'11'' to 7'3'', he had on a long sleeved leather jacket that had red flames on the back etched with blue and he had on what humans called cowboy boots on with the Autobot symbol on each boot.
Optimus didn't use this form very often but when he did it was something you wouldn't forget. Even though I couldn't see Optimus' expression on this form; if it was anything like the one on his Cybertronian body it had a saddened look on it.
"I am so sorry Juliana." Optimus' voice came from his Holoform and he placed his hand on Juliana's head; stroking the now dull blue hair. "I had promised you could stay here under our protection and I fail you by having you attached by Megatron. I hope when you wake you can find it in you to forgive me."
As I continued to watch, I watched as Optimus' Holoform climbed onto the berth with Juliana; pulling her close and setting her head on his lap. Placing his hands on Juliana's head and arm, Optimus began to gently rub her arm in a calm manner. "I promise from now that you shall never be harmed like this again." AS Optimus laid himself down on the berth, he pulled Juliana close to his chest and wrapped protective arms around her.
I could understand why Optimus felt like this for Juliana; in the short time Juliana had been with us the relationship between her and Optimus blossomed into one of a Sire and a Sparkling or a father and child. Optimus was the one who drove her and the other children out when they went out on trips and he would be the first to go to, besides myself, when she needed someone to talk to.
Giving off a low growl, I surprised myself at the action. Why would I act like this? All Optimus was doing was wanting to protect Juliana… but I bet I could do much better.
Shaking my head, I walked away from the door and back to the computers. What was I thinking of? Optimus is able to protect Juliana as much as I can and he had every right to be with her. But just seeing the sight of him holding Juliana like that just made my energon boil. It was almost as if I was being jealous that another Mech was holding Juliana and I wanted nothing more than to fighting for her attention.
But she was human; I shouldn't be feeling this for her. We are to separate beings, held back by race and sure size alone. Clearing my processor of these thoughts I continued on with my work.
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Juliana's P.O.V:
My whole body screamed out in pain but it wasn't as bad as it was previously. It was more like an annoying tingle in my skin combined with a small headache. I wanted to sleep more, hoping it would dull the pain, but I knew that I was full awake now and I wouldn't be going back to sleep.
Slowly I opened my eyes, and I noticed that I was being held close to someone's chest. Moving my eyes up, I saw the face of a man but for some odd reason I didn't fear him. Taking a tug on his jacket, I slowly began to wake him up.
After a few tugs, his eyes opened to reveal a bright shade of blue; like that of the Autobots. "I see you are awake Juliana." The voice of this man sounded a lot like Optimus' voice and I noticed that not too far away sat Optimus' Autobot body with a small smile.
"Optimus?" I asked and the man nodded. "This is just my Holoform Juliana; it's still me." I nodded and placed my head down on his chest. "What happened?" I asked with a yawn. "We brought you back and Jack's mother had to place you recharge. That was over three earth hours ago." I nodded in his chest and I closed my eyes. "What happened to me? I felt like my whole body was being stabbed with needles and they were on fire." I summarized as best I could and I think it did the job as the look on Optimus turned really concerned.
"We do not know Juliana but you are alright and that is all that matters." Optimus began to run his fingers through my hair and I had to cringe as he did it as it somehow hurt. "Forgive me Juliana." "It's okay Optimus. I'm still a little sore it all." I said but I noticed that Optimus didn't answer right away. "Not that Juliana. I promised to keep you safe and here I have you hurt again by Megatron. I am so sorry and I will understand if you do not accept my apology."
I looked up at Optimus and shook my head. "You couldn't do anything about what happened Optimus; I could never hold what happened against you." I said as I gave the Autobot leader a tight squeeze. "Thank You Juliana." Optimus said as he turned the hug but gently.
After a while of us doing nothing but sitting in silence, Optimus released his hold on me and sat up from the berth. "I need to go get Ratchet so he can see if you are all better. Please excuse me." I nodded and watched as his Holoform disappeared and his Autobot form walked out of the med-bay.
As I was left alone I thought about what I should tell the others about what happened with Vince. Should I tell them what he almost tried to do or should I not tell them? After a few moments of thinking this over, Ratchet and Optimus came back into the room and Ratchet had his relief look on him.
"Juliana, it's good to see you are alright." Ratchet said as he gave my body a scan and I nodded. "Better now that I'm back here with you guys." Ratchet smiled and the scan stopped. "You are alright but I think it is best if you rest for a few days. Until you get your true strength back."
I nodded and I noticed the worried looks on both Optimus and Ratchet's faces. "What's wrong?" I asked. "Juliana, do you remember anything from the day you disappeared? Anything that has to do with Vince?" Ratchet asked and I paused before I answered. "No… I barely remember that day. All I do remember is walking out of the school than waking up in the forest." As I told the somewhat truth and lie, I noticed that someone was missing.
"Squirt?" feeling some movement on my back, I watched as the little lemur climbed out of my shirt and settled in front of my body. "There you are buddy." I said as I wrapped an arm around him and turned to see the confused faces on Ratchet and Optimus. "Would you believe me if I said he followed me home?"
Ratchet and Optimus both smiled and shook their heads. "He'll need to be sent back soon Juliana." Optimus said and I kind of felt saddened by this. "Can't he stay just for a little while with me? Please Optimus?" Optimus looked over at Ratchet who just shrugged. "Nothing a little time with her would do."
I smiled and turned back to the small lemur that sat next to me, now sleeping. "But after this he is going home Juliana." Ratchet added and I only smiled. Completely forgetting about the lie I had just told them I listened to Optimus and Ratchet talk about how the found me and where I was.
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Aboard the Nemesis
As Lord Megatron studied the human hair he held in his servo by the ribbon, he waited for his medic to come back from his mission to start him on a new one.
As Knock Out entered the med-bay, he noticed his Lord standing there with the odd looking blue fuzz in his servo. "Lord Megatron, to what do I owe your presence here?" He asked as Megatron came over to him. "I need you to study this sample I took from one of the humans that the Autobots watch over."
Taking Knock Out's servo in his free one, Megatron made him pinch the ribbon trying his best for none of them to touch the hair. "Why Lord Megatron would you want me to study a grotesque human sample?" Knock Out asked as He held the hair a good distance from his chassis.
"I have a theory on the human who this belongs to but I need to be sure. I want this to be your top priority and whatever you do… Do not place your servos on the sample." As Lord Megatron left the med-bay, Knock Out studied the hair a little closer. "What could possibly be so important that he has me studying human filth." Placing the hair in a test tube, Knock Out got right to work on the sample.
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Three days later
"It's so cool how you managed to convince Optimus and Ratchet to let you keep Squirt Julie! He is so cute!" Miko shouted as she watched my small lemur play with a jingle ball she bought for him. "To be honest Miko, they never said I could either. Ratchet only said once I have my full strength is when he is leaving." I said as I slumped deeper into the couch.
For the past few days, instead of getting any stronger, I felt weaker. I, for the most part, would put on an act to make the other feel better but when I was alone I didn't try as hard. So far I had only been able to hold down a few cups of water a day and any food I tried to eat I would just end up seeing later.
My hair also lost it electric shine to it and was now a dull blue and my skin looked paler than before. I would tell everyone that I was fine and that everything would go back to normal once I had my full strength. Mostly they believed me but Optimus and Ratchet always had this look on them.
"/Juliana/" looking around the room, I thought I heard my name being called. "You guys say something?" I asked but they shook their heads. "Must be my imagination." I said as I sat up and began to walk down the steps. "Where you going?" Raf asked in concern. "Just going to get something to drink. I'll be back."
They nodded and I continued to walk down the halls. "/Juliana… Juliana./" turning my head around, I knew for a fact that someone had just whispered my name. "Okay, jokes over you guys. Come out." But no one did. After a minute I continued on down the hall. "/Juliana, listen closely./" this time the voice came in loud and clear and I wildly looked around the room. "Who's there?" I asked.
"/Juliana, do not be afraid. I mean you no ill./" the voice sounded older and somehow wise, I was able to tell that he was telling the truth. "/I come barring a message./" I nodded and waited for the voice to answer. "I'm listening." "/if you want your full strength back you must follow my instructions./" I nodded and stood still. "/head down the hall and make a left than go down as far as it goes./"
I did as the voice instructed, somehow forgetting my better instincts, and I soon came to a large door. "/Go in Juliana./" the voice said but how could I, the door was Autobot sized. "/Do not let size fool you my dear. I will open it for you./"
Suddenly the door opened and revealed the Autobots Energon storage room. "What am I doing here?" I asked the voice. "/Place your hands on the cube./" I shook my head and slowly backed away. "No way, Ratchet told me what Energon does to humans. No way I'm doing something that stupid." "/you and I both know that you are from normal Juliana. Please, trust my words and believe that you shall not be harmed./"
The voice sounded almost pleading with me to do this and for some odd reason I couldn't help but obey. Stepping into the room I watched as the door closed behind me.
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Optimus' P.O.V:
As we waited for Juliana to return, I began to wonder what was keeping the young human femme so long. "Julie's been gone for a long time hasn't she?" Miko asked. "Indeed." I said quietly and watched as the human children continued to play with the lemur Juliana had named 'Squirt'.
Suddenly I saw out of the corner of my optic Juliana coming down the hall but something was off. Juliana's appearance had changed, her hair now had its shine back and he skin was a much warmer color. "Sorry I kept you guys waiting. The sink wasn't working so I had to give it a few smacks before it worked."
The children watched as Juliana joined then back up on the entertainment area, not taking in the slight different in her looks. "That's okay. How about we play a game or something. I still want to try and beat your high score Juliana." Jack said as he started up the game. "Like you'll be able to do that Jack. Even Miko can't beat me; what makes you think you can?" As Juliana rushed over to them, allowing the lemur to jump on to her lap, I watched as she smiled warmly and played with Jack.
Something wasn't right, I could feel it in my Spark, but at the moment seeing Juliana finally gaining some strength back I couldn't keep the strange thought in my processors.
Soon I was watching Juliana beat Jack, Miko, than Rafael in their game and how she seemed to glow with energy now.
Maybe she was just finally feeling better, maybe I was just being over protective of her. Whatever the reason, I was thankful to finally see the old Juliana back again.
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