::Chapter Six::
Sam Witwicky glanced nervously around the college parking lot as he walked towards his friend Leo. With a sigh of relief, he jammed his hands into his hoodie's pockets, turning around to face the guy."Man, I really don't know why you called me out here, but I don't like it one bit.", he muttered. Leo frowned."Hey, bro. You still traumatized over that evil alien girl? Get over it! That was years ago. And stop acting so nervous, 'cuz it's contagious, man.", he replied swiftly, while looking over his shoulder. Sam rolled his eyes."Yeah, well, I can't be safe, Leo. Have you ever realized I'm wanted by big, bad, robotic aliens who want to crush me as easily as you can crush a bug? Huh? Do you know what that's like? To have to look over your shoulder to make sure no strange cars are following you?", he quipped in return.
Leo sighed, placing a hand over his face."Look, Sam...If you need a shrink, I can get you one. Because, man, you look messed-up, big time. Besides, don't forget that I do know what its like, to be chased by giant alien robots trying to kill you. And anyways, I came here to talk with you, not a have a therapy session, bro. See, I needed to ask you a question: Do you think th government is going to screw with me and my family? 'Cuz we've been getting a lot of officials visiting my house recently, man. And I don't like it.", he said. Sam snorted."You make me come out here to ask me that? Seriously, you have cracked, permanantly. And you say I need a shrink. Pot calling the kettle black.", he mutterd. The dark-skinned boy buried his hands in his face, shaking his head as he babbled."Look, dude. I've been speaking with robowarrior recently, and I think he's right about this stuff eventually driving you infrickinsane. He says its what's happenin' to him, and I think its happenin' to me too. He could be right, man. I mean, that's how your great-great-great grandfather went, huh? Because he discovered Megatron, right?", he replied.
Sam was about to respond, when he heard a honk. Quickly, he turned around to see a Peterbuilt semi, neatly parked by the college entrance. He smiled, before returning his attention to Leo."Look, man. I gotta go, now. See, I have some, ah, business to attend to.", he said. Leo gaped."But-but-but-", he began, but was cut off by another honk. Sam grinned."Later, bro.", he said, before running towards the truck. The truck revved its engine in greeting as Sam neared it, making Sam smile again."Hey Optimus. Uh, thanks for bailing me out.", he said as he got into the passenger seat. The truck revved its engine again."Glad I could be of assistance, Sam.", he replied, before driving away. Sam closed his eyes, feeling safe for a moment, before opening them, remembering something."Um, yo, Optimus. Uh, how's 'Bee doin'? Is he fine, y'know, mind-wise?", he asked tentively, his whole body tensing up in concern for his guardian-slash-friend. He heard the truck sigh, before receiving a response."Bumblebee is alright, processor-wise. However, we cannot be entirely certain he truly fine in every aspect. The accident took a quite...harsh toll on him, and we can't stress him in any way. It would cause an unknown reaction, one we're not wanting to risk.", he admitted to the human boy.
Sam sighed. He couldn't help but feel sorry for his friend, whom he knew hated being locked up in medbay with Ratchet. He, compared to the mini bot, had a few responsiblities and worries, but Bumblebee had many. How could they expect him to remain stress-free? The Autobot leader must have sensed his uneasiness, since he stopped for a second on the side of the road before speaking again."Sam...would you like to see Bumblebee today?", he asked. Sam hesitated, his eyes looking downwards at the cabin interior."W-w-would you really do that? Like, let me see 'Bee?", he asked, a glimmer of hope apparent in his vocal tone. Optimus chuckled, amused."Yes, if you wish, we could go now.", he said. Sam grinned."Then let's go.", he said, patting the dashboard of the truck, who honked in response, before returning to the road.
A few minutes later, they both arrived at the Autobot base, with Sam fidgeting with his seatbelt strap as they neared the facility."Soooo...Where is he, again?", he asked the truck, who had now stopped. Optimus revved his engine."He'll be in his quarters, Sam. Just ask Ironhide to take you there.", he replied. Not a second had passed by when the mentioned weapons specialist appeared in front of them, his optics glowing bright red."OPTIMUS PRIMEEEEEE!", he bellowed. Sam winced."Ouch. Um, Optimus, is something wrong?", he asked. The Prime stiffened quickly, before answering."Sam, get out of the cabin. Ironhide is armed and dangerous right now. Now, go get Ratchet and Prowl. Tell them Prime says its a code-red situation involving Ironhide.", he uttered softly. Sam frowned."W-what do you mean, 'go get Ratchet and Prowl.'? What the hell is going on?", he asked, his brown eyes showing confusion and fear. Optimus quickly transformed into his bi-pedal mode and sighed, before bringing out his energon sword. Sam's eyes widened, and he gaped."Don't tell me...Ironhide...you...Aw, snap. I'M OUTTA HERE!", he yelled, running as fast as he could. Ironhide growled."Prime, you are paying big-time. Now get your aft here!", he snarled. Optimus only snapped his battle mask on in reply, while looking backwards at Sam in concern."Primus, Ironhide. Don't scare Sam like that...Now, what's the problem, old friend?", he asked gently.
Ironhide twitched."That slaggin' mechling you told me to watch over...HIS FRAGGIN' PROCESSORS HAVE GLITCHED! Now he's running around base like a maniac! I tried to catch him, but he's too fast! Now help me get him!", he growled loudly, spinning his cannons in annoyment. Optimus widened his optics."What? Ironhide, are you sure?", he asked gruffly. Ironhide snorted."Pah! My optics don't decieve me, Optimus. I may be ancient, but I still have good eyesight!", he grumbled. Optimus swore silently, and covered his face with his hands."And did you tell Ratchet or Prowl?", he asked. Ironhide rolled his optics."Haven't done that yet. I thought I was going to able to handle it. Now hurry and help me catch that youngling before he wreaks havoc! I swear, he's acting worse than the twins...", he snapped. Quickly, both mechs transformed to their alt modes before speeding off through the base, looking for Bumblebee.
Heh Heh Heh Heh...I made Ironhide go bonkers! Next chapter will bring out the minor twins for the first time! However, I wouldn't have my hopes raised up, because I can already tell its not going to funny. Or at least, I think so...Tell me what you think! Strange princess, over and out!