Will Lennox's POV

Chapter 18 – Diego Garcia.

Yawning, Will Lennox wiped sleep from his eyes and stood. The meeting with General Moreshower had gone on longer than expected last night and Will was feeling the residual side-effects. He, Ironhide and Optimus had been called upon about the decepticons but to his embarrassment, Will had fallen asleep some time after 12.00pm. When he had awoken, Will had found himself back in his bunk in the barracks.

Lennox exited the hanger and lent against the huge metal frame, staying in the shade. The huge fire ball in the sky beat down on the Earth with golden beams of light, parching the ground and air alike. Movement in the medical hanger (and Ratchets domain) brought Will's wandering mind back to the present. He watched with suspicion in his eyes as Skidz and Mudflap exited the hanger, making no secret that they had indeed been in there. A human face appeared in the doorway but the face squinted in surprise to the harsh light. After a few seconds, the body followed the head and stepped outside.

Will watched as Zoe closed her eyes and faced the sun, as if drawing in strength from the fiery orb. She was thin, pale and severely bandaged but by the way she smiled and the way she started walking no one would guess she was in any pain. Her hair pooled around her shoulders and her eyes darted this way and that, taking everything in. Her expression was that of hesitant acceptance; she probably didn't know what to think of it all but her mind was processing it so she wasn't as scared as she could have been.

Although their reputation cast a grim cloud over their heads, Will watched in amazement as the Twins walked next to Zoe as if she was their best friend, carefully manoeuvring so that their shadows blocked the suns hot rays from her skin. Zoe smiled up at something Mudflap said and when she replied, Skidz burst out laughing. Will grabbed his phone from a pocket and speed dialled the number he wanted. It picked up on the first ring.

"Major Lennox, is everything alright?"

Will smiled. He would never get used to hearing Optimus' voice on something as insignificant as a mobile. "Everything's great, big guy, don't panic. I was just calling to let you know the kid is up. The twins seem to be taking her in the direction of the shooting range."

There was a short pause. Lennox assumed he was receiving confirmation from Mudflap or Skidz. "That is correct. Zoe wishes to see Ironhide. Perhaps it would be advisable to accompany her. Human contact might calm her."

"On my way. Have you told 'Hide?"

"No, I believe he would not be agreeable with the Twins being in Zoe's presence. Ironhide and Mudflap and Skidz have never seen... eye to eye."

Will laughed. "That's putting lightly."

Optimus could be heard giving a small chuckle. Then his voice grew serious once more. "I would like to have a private conversation with Zoe. She must have many questions."

Will nodded to himself. The girl must have thousands of questions bubbling in her head. Knowing Ironhide, he probably had told her a lot but not enough. "Sure thing. After she sees 'Hide do you want to meet her in the comm. hanger?"

"That would be advisable."

"See you later, Op."

Will hung up and ran towards the Twins yelling out their names. The mid-morning heat hit the captain as soon as he stepped from the shadows but years of experience kept him cool and collected.

The Twins turned and waved at him. Zoe looked on curiously and shook the offered hand politely when offered. "Hi, I'm Zoe." She said, smiling she looked him over, his uniform giving her some idea of who he was.

"Lennox, Will Lennox." He replied. He let go of her hand and carefully scanned her bandages. "It's great to finally meet you. Are you two staying out of trouble?" He added, shooting the orange and green humanoids above a pointed look. Both looked affronted.

"We has been super nice, yo."

"Yeah, yous should hath more faith in us bro. Uses were showing da little lady to da shoot-em-up range.""

Will rolled his eyes. "Ironhide might not like it if you showed up with Zoe, guys." He said.

Zoe looked confused but amused. "Why not?" She asked.

Lennox laughed and jabbed a finger at the twins. "These two are renowned trouble makers," He explained. "They and 'Hide having a very special relationship. That is, if either one get within two hundred yards of him, he'll shoot the gold out there teeth."

Zoe giggled. "Fair enough." She glanced up at her towering companions. "Thanks for showing me ar-"

Skidz knelt so that he could look Will in the eye. To the soldiers credit he didn't flinch as three tonnes of alien metal leant towards him and into his personal bubble. "Uses don't care 'bout the old rust bucket. Pwease can uses take Zoe? Yous can come too. We'll behave, don't we pwomise Mudflap?"

Mudflap nodded vigorously. "Yep, besides, 'Hide'll not hurt uth wiv da little lady present. He likes her too muchly."

Will gazed at them, one and then the other. Then he shrugged and nodded his consent. "Fine, it was just a thought is all."

Both humans laughed as Skidz whooped in triumph and punched his twin in the face to celebrate. However, the human's laughter has cut short when they both had too duck when the annoyed Mudflap lunged overhead to tackle his green counterpart to the floor.

Will pulled Zoe to her feet and began leading her towards the shooting range. "Welcome to Diego Garcia." He said simply.

Zoe smiled and nodded. "It's great to be here." She replied, eyes sparkling with enjoyment.

I probably should, but I'm not gunna apologise for the fact it has been like FOREVER since i uploaded because believe or not I have GSCE's and need to study

Xxx more ideas please guys... brain has imploded and has run out

Ur the best for reading this far and/or sticking with it for this long xxx lyl