Aquila
I kicked Oil Slick's berth.
"You awake?" I asked.
"I am now, why?" Slick replied.
"I wanna know what you can tell me about the Jungle Planet".
"You woke me from recharge for that?!".
"Among other things".
Slick moaned. "Go to recharge. Leave me alone".
"Alright fine. I'm going for a flight if that's okay with you".
"I can't control you anyway. Do what you want, just don't destroy anything".
"Got it".
I flew outside into the cool night, only seeking mental and emotional refuge. From what, I didn't know. As I was flying along, I saw something quite interesting. Have you ever heard of something called Motocross? I didn't until I met Kiba.
He was so awesome. He was silver and blue, like Aimee was, but he was this kick aft motorcycle thing. Really nice model in my optics.
I watched as he drove over hills and did dangerous and stupid stunts. Awesome, all of it. I wanted to try, but I wasn't a vehicle, and even if I was, it probably wouldn't have been a good thing. I clapped when he was done.
"You like that, huh? I thought you would, Aquila".
"You know my name?".
"Well of course. I grew up with your sister, you know? I was there when you were sparked. Everyone was".
"I guess I do matter, huh?".
"What made you think you didn't?" he transformed and sat on the fence next to me.
"I don't know. I've always doubted myself" I admitted.
"Well, you shouldn't. Life is like jumping into a pool or doing a stunt. You have to be ready for it and when you are, take the plunge. That's what I do".
"Well, that's you. I'm not as brave. Who are you?".
"I'm Kiba. It means fang".
"Seriously?" I asked.
"Serious as I'll ever be".
"No way" I didn't believe him.
I found myself laughing along with him. I know it was strange, but I found it easy to relax around Kiba. I could forget all my problems with him. But…he was older by like seven stellar cycles. No way I could like him…could I?
A/N: Now what are you thinking? Go ahead and tell me. I'm waiting for it.