A/N This was an April Fool's joke for readers of my story 'Pathways'. It fits in with that story's timeline, so if you haven't read it, that's why the beginning may seem weird.
Never Give Up
I stood by the window in my room that faced the front of my house. It gave me a clear view of the road, and anyone on it.
Even after twenty minutes, I remained in my same spot. Although, my eyes were starting to lose focus, and everything seemed fuzzy. Not to mention my right leg had a painful tingling sensation running up and down it. That was one reason as to why I remained where I was.
The other reason being that I was too anxious to do anything other than wait for Sam and Bee to show up.
A knock on my door made me jump out of my skin. My hand went to my chest, and I could feel my heart pound against it rapidly. I let out a shaky breath before responding. "Yeah?"
The door was opened a crack, "Are you hungry for lunch?"
I just shook my head in response and my door was then closed. My silent vigil continued.
It was almost an hour until I heard something that peaked my interest. The sound of a roaring engine echoed around outside. I couldn't pinpoint where it was or close it was since the surrounding mountains messed with the sound. Thankfully, it had been relatively close.
Within the next minute a yellow car pulled around the corner and parked in front of my house. I didn't see if anyone got out, because I was already in the hallway. As I made my way to the door, I yelled out, "Bye Mom, my ride's here! I'll call you later!"
Barely registering my mom's response, I flung the door open and, once I got out, slammed it behind me. I ran through my courtyard and, in turn, almost ran Sam down.
"Whoa!" he shouted, barely moving out of the way.
"Sorry!" I apologized, having slowed to a walk. "But c'mon, let's go!" Not waiting for him to catch up, I headed for Bee's passenger door. I subconsciously remembered the last time I rode in Bee. It had also been the first time I rode with him. I hoped that this time we wouldn't have a Jet/Tank/Decepticon on our tail.
I opened the door and plopped down on the seat as softly as possible. I knew from experience how sensitive their interiors were, and it wasn't a pleasant thing to be riding inside of an Autobot that you hurt. They were usually out for revenge.
"Hey Bee."
"Hello- Paris-"
I looked out my window and saw Sam approaching us. Even though he walking at a brisk pace, it was still too slow for my liking. A sigh escaped from my mouth, and I slumped a little in my seat.
After what felt like ages, Sam finally opened the driver door. Once he was settled in his seat, Bee's engine started up, and we took off.
"I don't know how you can live here," Sam commented as we left my neighborhood. "There's so many twists and turns in this neighborhood."
I shrugged a bit, used to most peoples' complaints about where I lived. Everyone seemed to get lost. "It's easy when you live here," I responded.
Almost at once a tense silence filled the air around us. Personally, I was fine with it, but I could hear Sam fidgeting in his seat. And it seemed to be annoying Bee.
"Listen to me, listen to me- stop!" blared through the speakers. Sam mumbled out an apology before readjusting one last time. By this time, we had just gotten onto the 101 Freeway. I let out a sigh. This was gonna be a long ride.
Bee announced that we were less than five minutes away from the base. Upon hearing the news, I sat up straight in my seat. It took all of my restraint to make sure I didn't bounce in my seat or tap my foot or any other thing that could annoy and/or hurt Bee.
I gulped down the lump forming in my throat as we approached the base. It looked the same as it always did. That made me feel a little better, but not much.
The guards at the front let us pass once they saw Bee's Autobot insignia. Although, they still eyed us carefully as we rolled by.
As we passed each hanger, my nerves were starting to get the best of me. I wasn't sure I wanted to know what was going on.
Then, Bee came to a stop.
Automatically, I got out of him so that he could transform into his robot mode. I looked up at the familiar building we were standing in front of. "Well, I guess we go in," I stated.
"Yup," came Sam.
Bumblebee was the first to move. He strode towards the building confidently, while Sam and I trailed behind.
Once inside, I saw that the hallways were deserted. I gulped.
Then, a sound echoed all around us. I jumped and put a hand over my mouth to stop myself from screaming. The noise was coming from the PA system.
We stood still, waiting for something to happen.
Then-
We're no strangers to love
You know the rules, and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinkin' of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around, and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie, and hurt you
YOU'VE BEEN RICK ROLL'D!
Yes, the rumors are true. I. am. BAAAAACK!
Hopefully I won't be leaving for a long period of time again... heh, sorry 'bout that.
Anyways, I lost my list of prompts and ideas for this (but I may be able to get them back), so I would really love it if you could leave an idea or two (or ten or twenty). I know I enjoy it when an author asks for ideas and they end up using yours, so let's hear 'em!
-Panic Switch