Hey, I'm alive and I've got another chapter! I told myself- "I must finish this story this summer! So here it is! Disclaimer- I don't own Transformers or the Secret Saturdays.
Chapter 24
True to her word, the Hinder cd was replaced and Disturbed now rang through the base. However, Prowl was still concerned for the girl's wellbeing and decided to go talk to Ratchet and Ironhide. He found both mechs in the rec. room. "Ratchet, Ironhide, might I suggest cutting Iris's confinement to her quarters short? She seems upset," Prowl informed them. Both Autobots looked confused. "What are you talking about, Prowl? She was never confined to her quarters," Ratchet said. "You said she seemed upset. Could you pinpoint the reason?" Ironhide cut in.
"Her emotions seemed to be confusing her, and upsetting her...perhaps her emotions directed at Zak?" Prowl thought aloud. Instantly, the other two mechs jumped up. "Oh no!" "Slag! Thanks for telling us, Prowl!" The two Autobots ran to Iris's room, leaving behind a very confused Prowl. When they reached her room, Ironhide "knocked" on the door. It was more like punching the door. "Iris! Open the door!" Ironhide yelled. There was no response. "Slag it! I'm gonna break the door down!" Ironhide roared.
"Ironhide, wait. Let's try a different approach," Ratchet said calmly. The medic entered his over-ride code and the door slid open. Iris stood in the room, glaring at the two who had adopted her. "You can't just barge in here! I expect privacy from my parents!" she snapped. "You have been acting strange all day. Explain yourself," Ironhide ordered, ignoring her accusation. "Were you not just listening? I expect a little more privacy from my parents!" Iris shrieked. Ironhide was ready to descend into a shouting match with his daughter, but Ratchet smacked him. "Shut it, you glitch! This is not helping!" the medic snapped.
"Oh, whatever! I'm out of here!" Iris snapped, easily passing both Autobots and heading for the exit. Mudflap spotted her before she could get away. "Hey! Iris, wait!" Mudflap shouted, rushing after her. "Leave me alone!" Iris yelled. Mudflap ignored what she said and picked her up. "Put me down, Mudflap!" Iris ordered. "Would you just listen to me?" Iris remained silent and Mudflap took that as an okay to continue. "Look, Bumblebee said Simmons needed to talk to us. We're supposed to meet him somewhere to talk about the problem with the Decepticons. Will you at least meet with him and listen?" Mudflap asked, all but begging. Iris sighed. "Fine, but I don't have to be happy. 'Cause I'm not. I'm in such a bad mood right now, it isn't even funny," Iris snapped.
"Whatever," Mudflap said. He set the human down and transformed into his Chevy Trax alt. mode and Iris climbed into the passenger seat. "Let's get out of here before your parents decide to actually confine you to your quarters." The little Trax tore off the premises as fast as he could. A little while down the road, Iris finally spoke. "Hey Mudflap?" "Yeah Iris?" "Can we get some ice cream first?" There was a pause as Mudflap considered. "Sure. And by the way, happy birthday." Iris smiled. "Thanks Mudflap. You're the only one who remembered."
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