A story not often told
Chapter 12: Interview
Perceptor was nervous enough after the test, waiting his grade, but now waiting with his friends for the Autobot interview was way too much stress on him. He was ready to go into statis. Ratchet and Wheeljack were patiently waiting, happy it seemed. Perceptor was having a panic attack.
"You look as bad as the day we were going to show the cloaking device," whispered Ratchet.
"I feel twice as worse," admitted Perceptor.
"Don't worry. Everything's going to be fine," added Wheeljack.
The line shuffled forward. Wheeljack disappeared in the room. It was his turn to be interviewed. Perceptor had realized that those who went in didn't come out. He was worried he'd be the first to come out. He was afraid to fail. He knew so much though. War wasn't one of the things he knew.
"It'll be okay. You'll do fine," nodded Ratchet, leaving for the room.
Perceptor stood alone. He sighed. Nothing seemed right. He wasn't ready for this. He wasn't! He was ready to leave. Someone nudged him from behind. He turned around. At first he only noticed the long line behind him, which tortured his soul. Then he looked down to see a tiny bot. he seemed so eager.
"I'm so close!" the bot cheered quietly.
"Aren't you a little-" Perceptor started.
"Small to do this!? I know. So what. No one's perfect," huffed the bot.
"Right," chuckled Perceptor.
"I may be small but it doesn't mean I can't help. What's your name?" the bot asked cheerfully.
"I'm…Perceptor. You are?" whispered Perceptor.
"Bumblebee! I'm ready!" he bounced.
Perceptor felt welcomed. He looked forward, only to realize that it was his turn. He stepped forward, into the room. He sat down, losing all worries. He noted Bumblebee. The young bot was ready for anything. He knew if a young bot like that was ready he should be too. He kept the negative thoughts in a cage within his mind and let the good thoughts flow. He welcomed them.
"Welcome," a new bot smiled, standing by the opposite door.
Perceptor smiled and answered the welcome with a hello. The conversation continued. Perceptor didn't hesitate at any question. He was ready for anything.