Waaazzuppp. Italics mean thoughts, like Bumblebee's mostly.
Bumblebee heard the murmurs of familiar voices and opened his optics slightly. He felt several eyes on him. When his vision cleared, he instantly felt relived and managed to smile. Ratchet folded his arms.
"How are we going to fix you, kid?" Bumblebee didn't understand, he did feel weird, like everyone looked larger, but that would be a simple job for Ratchet, wouldn't it? He moved his mouth to talk, but nothing seemed to come out.
"Woah, Bumblebee." Optimus stepped forward. "Ratchet scanned you, looked like your vocals are busted." Ratchet huffed a laugh.
"At least he'll be quiet for a little while."
Bumblebee rubbed his forehead but stopped. He felt soft, he looked at his arm and gasped. He was human again? He looked down to the rest of his body and his face sulked.
Blackarachnia! She must've made me human with that device! Bumblebee widened his eyes and got up, but instantly was pushed back down by two soft hands.
"Easy there, Bumblebee." Sari smiled. She couldn't believe Bumblebee was back! It almost made her cry. Bumblebee was also astounded to see Sari, he leaped forward and gave her a hug.
You don't know how happy I am to see you! Bumblebee thought to himself, although he wished he could've shared it with her. Sari tried to keep her blushing under control, good thing he wasn't naked anymore.
Early that morning, Sari picked up some clothes that would be suitable for Bumblebee. She bought him a black jacket with a tall collar, yellow t-shirt, yellow skate shoes, and dark jeans that turned out to be a little big for him. She put his clothes on, since Autobots have too big of hands.
She looked up to Ratchet, who was trying hard not to burst out laughing. She gave him a look and returned her best friend's gesture.
"Get some rest, 'Bee." She said after they parted. She slid down the medical berth, careful of her leg. Bumblebee noticed her leg and was reminded of his wrist, which was starting to hurt. "Prime," Sari turned to Optimus. "I'm going to get my dad so he can see Bumblebee, I'll be back." She walked out. Bumblebee watched her limp out and curled his lip.
"Little buddy!" Bulkhead waved in front of his face, which shook Bumblebee out of his trance. He smiled wide and showed his teeth.
Bulky! He reached and pounded Bulkhead's fist. Oh it does hurt… he grimaced.
"Sorry, little buddy." Bulkhead apologized.
"You think you can try walking around for a while, Bumblebee?" Optimus cut in. Bumblebee shrugged and slowly slid down. His feet touched the floor and he tumbled. These 'legs' were trickier than he remembers. He would have hit the floor if Arcee hadn't caught him. Bumblebee's stomach ended up in her palm as he gave her a thank you smile. She helped him straighten up. Bumblebee didn't fall after that, but he did make a fool out of himself while he was waddling over to the TV with everyone following him, ready to catch him if he fell.
Then, Bumblebee being Bumblebee, he bolted, running out the door.
"Bumblebee!" Optimus yelled.
"Let 'em go, O.P." Jazz put his servo on Optimus' shoulder. "He's had a bad couple days."
Bumblebee felt the air running through his ears, whipping around his shiny black hair. It was like the summer breeze was calling to him. His shoes tapping lightly on the cement as he ran through downtown Detroit. He spun around a few times, but stopped after he saw that people were giving him wierd looks. He kept running as he reached the forest, he felt exhilarated. The grass and the dirt squishing down from his feet below him. He could hear birds flying around him, singing beautiful songs. Bumblebee never knew how beautiful nature was. Wait… He screeched to a stop.
How beautiful nature was? Wow. He looked up at the tops of the trees with solemn eyes. Sorry, Prowl. I was wrong about nature… and you. Nature's pretty cool. Bumblebee smirked and ran to the tallest tree. He grabbed on the lowest branch and swung to a higher branch. He kept going and going, around and up the tree. Gradually, he made it to the top. He stood on a large branch and grabbed the branch above him with his good hand for support and balance. The view was spectacular. Tall buildings were scattered all over, it was overcast, light grey clouds covered the sky. The wind started picking up. Bumblebee heard the leaves rustle below him, his air whipped around. He looked down. Ok, so how do I get down?
Galvatron looked up at his monitor. "Blitzwing, my old friend." He smiled.
"I do not zthink I know you." Icy replied. "I DON'T CARE, HE IZ GETTING ON MY NERVES." Hothead yelled. His face changed. "I like him! He haz got funny looking horns! HAHAHA!" Random's laugh still freaked Galvatron out.
"I don't think that would be your response if you knew that I am Megatron."
"Megatron? We zought you were arrested by ze Autobots." Icy didn't look very surprised.
"I was, Blitzwing, until someone came for a visit."
"Ooo! Let me guess!" Random butted in. There was a long silence. "… I give up. HAHAHA!"
"If you would-" Galvatron sighed, trying to keep his composure. Sometimes Blitzwing got into his processor. "Unicron was the one who gave me my upgrade in exchange for a quest."
"Unicron? Ze Chaos Bringer?" Now Icy looked surprised. "What iz your quest?"
"Destroying the Matrix of Leadership." Galvatron said blankly.
"ZAT'S A MYTH!" Hothead bellowed.
"It is not, my triple changer, and I believe it is here, on Earth." Blitzwing remained quiet, which was a first, so Galvatron continued. "That is why I called you, I need you to join my army and destroy the Matrix."
"Why should zwe?" Icy asked.
"So he doesn't destroy the Earth. This planet is too rich in energon just to be wasted, no matter how much I despise this retched planet. So come at once. I'll send you coordinates." Blitzwing saluted as Galvatron pressed a button. Blitzwing disappeared from the monitor.
Sari and her dad walked through the door of the Autobot plant. Everyone was doing there simple everyday things.
"Hey guys, where's 'Bee?" She asked. Just then they heard foot steps coming from outside. Bumblebee stood behind Sari and her father. He was covered in grass and dirt, with a few leaves in his hair, along with bird poop. His hands were in his jacket pockets and he smiled.
"Kids… can't live with 'em, can't kill 'em." Ratchet shook his head.
"What happened to you?" Sari laughed, but she was also concerned. Bumblebee pointed his eyes up.
Well, a bird leaked white liquids on my head.
"Well if a bird ever poops on you, all you have to do is: look at the sky, put your hands together, and thank God that cows cannot fly." Sari smiled. Bumblebee was now certain that Sari is crazy. He faked a smile just to be nice.
I don't get it… What are cows…?
"Bumblebee!" Isaac interrupted and shook Bumblebee's hand. "I am so glad you are well! Now that you are here, I would like to say something." All Autobots turned to the little tubby human. "Sumdac Systems would like to thank the Autobots for your contributions to our studies. To thank you, my daughter and I would like to invite you to our anniversary party. Tomorrow night at seven outside Sumdac Tower."
"We would be honoured, Professor." Optimus smiled. Ratchet, on the other servo, didn't look too happy, but he accepted. Sari squealed in delight and jumped up and down.
"Great!" She clapped.
"In the mean time, us Autobots need to work on fixing this city. Bumblebee, Sari, we're going to need extra hands, think you're up for it?" Optimus said as he and the others transformed. Sari and Bumblebee both straightened and saluted.
"We're good, Prime!" Sari said. The two hopped into Optimus and the Autobots sped off, leaving Isaac Sumdac alone.
"Be careful!" He cried and made his way back home.
The next night was the Sumdac System's anniversary party. As the Autobots pulled in and transformed, they realized that this was a bigger party than they expected. Ball lights stood around on metal poles, surrounded by circle tables with appetizers and covered in a white cloth. Music blared classical music from the DJ booth. Bumblebee found the music boring. He stepped out of Bulkhead with his black shoes and put his hands in his black dress pants. He wore a black suit with a white blazer underneath, a couple buttons undid, of course. To top of his outfit he wore a yellow tie. He even learned to brush his hair.
"Autobots!" Isaac came up to them. He was wearing a plain black suit. The Autobots almost didn't recognize him since he was always wearing a lab coat when they see him. "I am so glad you could make it."
"It's our pleasure, Professor." Optimus leaned down and gave him a warm smile.
"So where's the oil 'round here?" Bulkhead asked.
"Just over there, Bulkhead." Isaac pointed to the end, were there was five cans of oil waiting for them. Bulkhead waddled over there, hypnotized by the oil's sweet essence. People around him stared at him, holding their wine glasses and wearing their glasses too small for their faces.
"Hey, Acree, you want to-" Ratchet rubbed the back of his head.
"Dance?" Arcee finished. "Of course!" She grabbed Ratchet's wrist and pulled him to the dance floor. Arcee wrapped her arms around his neck as Ratchet wrapped his servos around her waist. They danced, looking into each other's optics, yet not saying a word.
Bumblebee looked at Optimus and Jazz, who were still talking to Isaac. Jazz seemed to be slow dancing with him self, but still listening to what Isaac had to say. We wondered were Sari was. He turned his head left and right, no sign of her.. Then he noticed someone coming out of Sumdac Tower. The girl wore an elegant dress that reached down to her knees and socks that went up to her thighs. Her dress was a simple yellow and orange, very similar to Sari's everyday outfit, except longer. Her blazing red hair was down and curled, it reached down to what humans call 'arm pits'. Her mascara brought out her warm, sky blue eyes. Bumblebee stood there, gaping at her. He couldn't believe that was Sari. He had never seen her this fancy before. She looked beautiful. A man beside her started talking to her and she smiled, her brilliant white teeth shone. Her smile was kind and welcoming, Bumblebee always liked her smile. Sari shook hands with the man and turned, she instantly lit up when she saw Bumblebee. Bumblebee shook his head, erasing his thoughts and waved to her. Sari walked up to him. Bumblebee noticed that she wasn't using her crutches anymore, which he was relived.
Sari didn't expect to see Bumblebee so dressed up, she expected him too see him all dirty like the day before, she guess he learned to take a shower. She looked at him, his brown eyes complimented his soft, brown skin. His black hair shagged over his forehead and went half way down his eyes.
"Well look who's all cleaned up." She joked. Bumblebee spread his arms out and smiled proudly, showing off his outfit. Sari laughed. She looked over to Ratchet and Arcee, Arcee had her head on Ratchet's shoulder as they slow danced around. Sari thought they were so cute together. TOGETHER, because having Ratchet alone is terrifying. "Let's slow dance!" Sari exclaimed and she dragged Bumblebee to the dance floor.
I don't do slow, Sari, you gotta know that! Bumblebee moaned as loud as he could, which was painful. Sari, hearing his moan, turned, still holding on to his wrist, making sure he won't run away. Bumblebee shrugged Sari's hand off and motioned his hand to himself. He then started doing the disco in slow motion. Sari, catching Bumblebee's drift, laughed.
"You're funny." She said sarcastically and threw her arms around Bumblebee's neck. Bumblebee flinched, thinking she might hit him. Sari laughed again. "Just put your hands on my waist." Bumblebee looked at her like she was mad. Sari took Bumblebee's hands and put them on her waist, one at a time. Sari looked at Bumblebee, he looked like he was about to explode or something. "It's not so hard 'Bee. You just take little steps."
Little? LITTLE? Bumblebee gave her a death stare.
"Sorry." She smiled innocently. Right, little steps, not too hard, right? Bumblebee felt like he was going to die. He and Sari started spinning in a small circle.
"There!" Sari said, "Not too hard, is it?" Her hands laced together from behind Bumblebee's neck. Bumblebee felt triumphant. Until…
"Ouch!" Sari looked down to her feet, turns out Bumblebee stepped on one of them. He gave her an apologetic smile. Sari managed a small chuckle, even though her foot hurt like crazy. They kept slow dancing, Bumblebee kept stepping on Sari's feet, Sari kept laughing. She looked into Bumblebee's eyes, he was a little shorter than her, but barely noticeable. Bumblebee caught hers. She looked down to his mouth and leaned forward.
Oh Primus, oh Primus, oh Primus, oh Primus… Bumblebee froze and closed his eyes.
The party was suddenly interrupted by the sound of guns coming from the air. Blackarachnia landed in front of Optimus with a crash. Party members scattered for safety. Her four animals crashed down beside her. They had new techno-organic armour. Bumblebee figured that the machine got fixed.
Blackarachnia… He clenched his fists. Sari was not too far behind him, transforming to robot mode, ready to fight. She was disappointed she didn't kiss Bumblebee, but maybe next time.
"Blackarachnia?" Optimus stepped forward, followed by Blackarachnia stepping back. "You're… online. I thought-"
"Save it, Optimus." She growled, "I'm here for revenge."
Oooo! Tough cookies! But, on another note, yay! My tenth chapter! MISSION ACCOMPLISHEED. Bumblebee climbing up the tree was inspired by Rise of the Planet of the Apes, when Caesar climbed up the tree with epic music. :D
Thanks to Ribke D'Crazy for giving me the quote "If a bird ever poos on you, all you have to do is: look at da sky, put your hands together, and thank God dat cows cannot fly." :]
QUESTION: Why would Blackarachnia want revenge? Was it a past event, or was it a recent event that made her cranky? RR Read and Review!
