Chapter 8

HIGH UP IN THE CLOUDS OVER SPRINGFIELD…

Blackout: That stupid wolf will now pay with her life for tricking me! Those two Maximals are bound to have been adopted over my absence! I will not put up with this shit! Lord Megatron's bound to be more pissed than ever. I cannot fail him! Oh there's the orphanage. *he transformed and crushed cars without care*

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Crystal: Yes? Oh no!

Blackout: You fool! You thought I would not come back to solve this matter did you?

Crystal: They've already been adopted but they are long gone by now.

Blackout: You creatures are all a thorn in my side! You sent me on a f***en wild goose chase to get them out in time didn't you?

Crystal: Yes.

Blackout: Well now you will pay with your life! *his hand transformed into an energy cannon and he disintegrated the whole house along with the whole neighbourhood*

Crystal: AAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEE!!!

Blackout: Pathetic fool. *he transformed in a helicopter and flew away leaving nothing but destruction*

FAR AWAY FROM THE CHAOS…

Maven: Well, I guess Blackout was really riled when he found out that he was sent on a wild goose chase.

Unknown Figure: It's a shame that Crystal and the others were killed. At least we've rescued both Silverbolt and Cheetor.

Maven: You're right Makaidos. Thigocia managed to get Cheetor before I arrived to get Silverbolt. I wonder what the Decepticons want with them anyways.

Makaidos: I wonder about that too. Probably to recruit new Decepticons.

Maven: So should we tell Silverbolt and Cheetor that we know what's going on?

Makaidos: That wouldn't be necessarily because they might assume that we are spies for the Decepticons.

Maven: So we have to get used to them pretending to act like babies, don't we?

Makaidos: Yes, I'm afraid so. In about a few years when the Decepticons forget all about recruiting the Maximals, then you could tell Silverbolt you knew what was going on for all that time.

Maven: Wouldn't his mind corrupt since he'll be doing this for a few years?

Makaidos: I couldn't tell you that for sure but for now, he has to be in hiding and you have to watch over him. *he threw off his cloak, revealing a scarlet dragon* Now I have to get back to the others before things get out of hand there. *he spread his wings and took to the skies*

Maven: So I guess that means I have to find a home now. Great. *she glanced down at Silverbolt who was sleeping, sucking on his thumb* And I gotta take care of a grown Maximal who is pretending to act like a baby. How fun.

*she wandered to a house with a sign that said for-sale*

Maven: Hmm. This might not be as hard as I thought. *she rang the door bell*

Door Bell: DING DONG! *a Siberian tiger answered the door*

Siberian tiger: Yes?

Maven: Good afternoon. I saw you ad for selling your house and I was very interested.

Siberian tiger: Finally! Someone who wants to buy my house. Please come inside. My name is Kyle Smithers.

Maven: Delighted. I am Maven and this is my son, Bradley.

Kyle: How sweet! *he glanced at the house* I'm certain that you want to look around before deciding?

Maven: Oh gracious no! I'm just looking for a house to buy. That's all. I don't need to see any accommodations. Just as long as it's decent on the outside, I'm certain it's decent on the inside. But if you are willing to show me around, what have I to refuse?

Kyle: It shouldn't be long, I can assure you.

Maven: I'm not going to be late for anything so you can take all the time that is vital.

Kyle: Thank-you very much. *he gave her a quick tour of the house* Is it something you are looking for?

Maven: I find it very suitable, Kyle. I was wondering, if you were selling the house, why would the furniture still be here?

Kyle: *laughs* Because the furniture comes with the house.

Maven: Wow. How much does it cost?

Kyle: $60 000.

Maven: *she dug into her pocket and pulled out a small stone* Would this work?

Kyle: *he examined the stone* Madame Maven, this is a very rare diamond. It has to worth at least $300 000!

Maven: Oh keep it then. I got plenty more.

Kyle: Then what more could I say, sold!

Maven: Finally I got a home.

Kyle: I'm going to turn it in to a Pawn Shop and get the money and pay you back the rest of the money and I'll keep the $60 000.

Maven: That's really not necessarily…

Kyle: I insist that you get the proper amount of change back.

Maven: Alright. Just mail me the money in cash, not cheque.

Kyle: Of course Madame. *he turned and walked out the door* Enjoy your new home Madame Maven!

Maven: God bless you Kyle! *she closed the door and walked over to the living room and sat down on of the sofas* Very comfortable. Better than being on cold cave floors that I can say! *she rested Silverbolt beside her and fell asleep*

TWO YEARS LATER…

Bradley: Mommy! Mommy! I want cookie!

Maven: You had four already today, Bradley. No more.

Bradley: No fair! Curtis has all cookies he wants! *he pouted*

Maven: This is not Curtis' house now is it? This is my house and I come up with the rules.

Bradley: Can I watch Tommy the Twain then?

Maven: Yes you may. But then after you are going to take a nap.

Bradley: Yea! Tommy the Twain!

Maven: *she sat back in a chair and looked through the mail. She came across one from Anonyms and opened it. "Urgent!" it read*

To my most beloved daughter, Maven,

It's been two years since the last time we've talked in Springfield together. I have an important warning: Megatron is riled and will stop at nothing to find Silverbolt. Thigocia still has Cheetor safe and hidden, but Megatron sent Blackout to find Silverbolt since he gave up on searching for Cheetor. Blackout is heading for Springfield and won't arrive until the afternoon tomorrow at approximately thirteen hundred hours. You must leave Springfield ASAP and go to Albany, New York. There you'll find Clefspeare and he'll give you a home there. He will be disguised as a real-restate agent named Jared. It is closer to the Decepticons, but they'll never think that Silverbolt is hiding there. You must leave now! I'm sorry about the inconvenience and the time this letter had arrived.

Love Makaidos, Your Father

Maven: Bradley, turn off the TV. Go to your room and pack your things. We must leave now.

Bradley: Leave? What do you mean?

Maven: I mean we are leaving our home. We must go and live elsewhere.

Bradley: What about Curtis?

Maven: I'm sorry but he cannot come. *Bradley started to cry* Bradley if you go pack your belongings, I'll give you four cookies.

Bradley: Okay. *he sniffled and walked to his room*

Maven: *she grabbed the phone and called Kyle* Kyle? Hi this is Maven. I have to leave the city right away for Albany, New York. Do you have anyway I can get there quickly?

Kyle: My best friend is a pilot and he'll fly you anywhere for free as long as you say you know me. I'll drop by and help you pack.

Maven: Thanks so much Kyle. I really appreciate it. *she hung up the phone and started packing*

Bradley: Mommy, what do I pack wit?

Maven: *walked over and gave him a suitcase* Use this Bradley.

Bradley: Okay. *he stifled a sob and looked at his stuff animal collection* Spot is coming, so is Cuddles, and Kitty, and Peeper. Lucky, Dwooler, Baby, and my fravorite Bwownie. *he tried to shove everything in the suitcase* Mommy! It won't fit!

Maven: Oh Bradley. Here let me help you. *she put all his animals in one suitcase and everything else in another* There we go! *she caressed his cheek*

Door Bell: DING DONG!

Maven: That must be Kyle. *she hurried to the door and opened it* Kyle! I'm so glad you could make it!

Kyle: Well let's get packing!

AT THE DECEPTICON BASE…

Blackout: Yes Lord Megatron. I will not fail you. I will bring the Maximal to you. Any clues to where he is?

Megatron: He's in Springfield. Get him and bring him to me.

Blackout: Yes milord! *he left Megatron's room* Damn it! It will be a long flight to get from here to Springfield. Oh well, I'm bound to show up at 1:00pm.

Starscream: Still hunting Maximals, eh Blackout?

Blackout: Shut up or I'll break your neck!

Starscream: Give up. You're probably going to wind up coming back empty-handed.

Blackout: Shut the f*** up before I kill you, un-loyal servant of Megatron!

Starscream: Suit yourself.

Blackout: You piss me off ass-hole!

Starscream: Good. Besides I still outrank you.

Blackout: Since the last time I checked, you are smaller and weaker than I am.

Starscream: If you come back with nothing, I'm going to tell you "I told you so".

Blackout: Starscream, go bitch someone else.

Starscream: I like bitching you though. *Blackout grabbed his neck* GULP!

Blackout: If I were in charge, I'd kill you right now!

Starscream: Mutiny now Blackout? *Blackout squeezed harder*

Blackout: I've never tried it and never will! *he threw Starscream against the wall and transformed and flew away* Springfield, look out because here I come!