The lack of Condolence for the perfect Armament
Chapter 2: The start of a mission
The olfactory of morning food filled my nose with its sheer delight. It was a pleasant smell to wake up to, instead of the smell of oil and a metallic taste. My bedroom door was half way open. Last time I checked, it was closed last night. Either June or Jack came in here while I was asleep. Though, it didn't bother me as much. I felt dirty, messy and unsanitary for the most part.
I adjusted myself, ending up at sitting at the edge of the bed. Placing my hand over my eye, I felt comfort by June whom welcomed me into her home and yet, she didn't even know who I was. Licking my lips from the smell of bacon, I looked up and spotted Jack in front of the bedroom door way. Blinking, we exchanged stares.
"I know who you are, but what are you doing in my house? Is MECH tracking you?" Jack asked rather angrily.
I remained quiet and to myself, thinking of what to say to not further the boys anger.
"Your mother found me when I escaped their base. Though, I'm unaware if their watching us at the moment…"
Looking down to my bare and dirty feet on the white carpet, I slowly raised them and stood up.
"Jack… I mean no harm to your mother. She gave me mercy and sincere help. I owe her one." I spoke in a soft and timid voice. His face relaxed and he sighed, rubbing the back of his neck.
"Just… Don't let my mom find out 'what' you are. Got it?"
I nodded as he left, and trotted up to the doorway, poking my head out from the side and stared down at an empty hallway. I saw June come into the hallway. My first reaction was to scamper back into the room and sit on the bed. I smile brightly when she came in.
"So, you don't have parents? Then where did you come from?" The women asked, her arms crossed as she leaned against the door way.
"I'm not sure… All I can remember is running out of forest, being chased by men."
"That's all huh?"
There was a paused in the air.
"Alright… Though I'm sure your 'Missing mug shot' would show up sometime. 'Till then I suppose you can stay with us. I do need an extra hand around the house since clearly someone else won't bother to help!" She made it obvious to jack and we both heard the nervous laughter of Jack Darby.
"You're dirtying my carpet. Come, let's get you cleaned up for the day."
The hot water rained down on my body. My black hair soaked and the ends dripped with droplets of water. Eyes closed themselves as my hands worked their way up my torso, lathering myself in lavender body soap. The feeling was content and peaceful that I smiled. Leaning my head back to wash the shampoo out of my hair. From the dirty feeling to a silky smooth of my hair, I felt the difference. The mix of dirt and mud swirled and drained itself into the pipes underneath the house, forever to be forgotten. In utter bliss of the warm water streaming down the backs of my neck hairs and down to my legs.
Turning the water off and exited out of the tub, the room was steamy and the mirror was fogged up. Swiping at the mirror, I saw my reflection and stared for a moment's time. Playbacks of the tests I was under for MECH and horrid screams of agony that slipped from my vocal cords while they injected me with this fluid I was unknown to. Its appearance seemed foreign like, though its colors were blue, sky blue to my eyes.
"Half AB blood, half energon." Silas said with a smirk of achievement.
"He successfully bonded with the life blood of Primus. With this, we can implant the metal matter cybertronians grow from, into his body."
It was a fail. I wasn't able to accept the matter but, this didn't stop Silas from ceasing my operations.
"Cut his limbs off. Right arm, left leg. Replace them with auto-mechanic limbs specially made for ENI." (ENI –Export no Index)
My eyes were a blur as I felt them hack my leg and arm off. It was painful, but no sounds came out of my mouth. With the energon, I was able to connect with the metal… Even soon be able to move my fingers around. Yet, they covered it up with skin and it feels like real skin. It was a miracle at how my body could sustain such foreign things. Without looking at Silas, I could sense his grin of triumphant.
"The first ever to successfully bond with energon and the metallic matter those walking machinery are made out of. Congratulations, you survive the most important step."
For weeks, going on months. MECH trained me how to fight and how to kill the transformers. Showing me their weak points and their anatomy. I even developed these abilities anyone could wish for. No, not flying or going invisible, but, a way to recharge my abilities is to absorb any electricity that's within machinery, telephone poles or power plants. Without that, I'm limited on power.
Cutting off the staring contest with myself in the bathroom mirror. I grabbed a towel and dried myself off. Looking round, I had no clothes except my 'experiment suit'. I didn't want to wear it ever again nor let it cross my eyes.
Peeking out of the bathroom and scanning for anyone, I made a quick run for it back into the guest room. Once in, I noticed clothes laid out for me with a note on top.
"I went to the store this morning and picked out clothes for you. Hopefully they'll fit but, try not to wear anything abnormal again."
~ Jack
Setting the note aside and examining the clothes. There was a nice silver t-shirt, dark jeans along with boxers, socks and shoes. I tried it all on and smiled. A perfect fit. June and Jack are very nice. I want to stay with them, and be a part of their family and protect them.
I causally walked out into the living room were both Jack and June were.
"Um, thank you, jack. For the clothes I meant."
I purred and trotted over to them.
"Jack. You bought him clothes?" June asked, raising an eye brow with a smile of impressment. The teenage boy nodded like it was nothing.
"Yeah, why not?"
Jack's cellphone went off as an alarm.
"Well, time for me to go to work. Later mom and uh… Export." With that, he left the house by going into the garage and taking off on a motorcycle. The sudden sense of a cybertronians spark made my breath hitch slightly.
"Export no Index is able to sense a cybertronians spark within one mile radius, possibly further." Silas explained too his scientists.
"Breakfast is in the kitchen, I have to go to work as well. Try not to burn down the house." She said, grabbing her necessities then left the home. Being left alone in this house made me feel odd. I was used to being into a cell with nothing but metallic floors, walls and hard beds. The soft carpet and couch made me feel content. I drop to the ground, rubbing my cheek against the white and soft carpet of June's house.
"Ahhh" I mused and rolled around in tranquility. Bumping into the edge of the couch, I giggled and clung to the edge.
I immediately stood up, feeling a little dizzy but shook it off then dashed into the kitchen, sliding on the tiles and bumped into the counter.
"Food!" I yelled and gazed down at the delicious breakfast with a wide grin.
I shoved as much as I can into my mouth, chewed and swallowed. It felt good to eat well made food than bread and water for weeks end.
I heard a dog bark outside and cars passing by. It made me run up to the window, smearing my face against it and looked outside. Its golden thick coat swayed from side to side as it pranced high and mighty with its owner next to it. I was astonished to see it. I wanted to pet it, so I opened the window and climbed out with such speed. It yapped at me when I wrapped my arms around its neck.
"So soft!" I exclaimed then without a moment's hesitation, I took off down the street.
I came up a building that read "Jasper county Library" and entered. There was rows and rows of shelves that were stocked up on books. I cautiously went down one isle and grabbed a book that said "Webster Pocket Dictionary Thesaurus". Its texture was smooth and the edges were rather rough due to its years of handling. Opening it up to a random page, I picking out the first word I saw. "Joint"
"The place where two or more things or parts are joined; a point where two bones are connect."
I said quietly then saw a picture of a bone structure, a joint.
"I HAVE A JOINT!" Exclaiming then people turned their heads and looked at me.
"SHHHH!"
I lowered my head and moved along, grabbing other books and reading them to the point my head started to hurt.
"So much to read, such little time in the day." I groaned and left the building. The sky was turning dark and I forgot which way to go back to June's house. Looking down both ends, I don't remember which side I came from. I felt alone once again. The weather was turning cold again and I needed to find shelter soon.
As the street lights lit up the sidewalks, I looked up and saw a building called "KO Burger". Just the word "Burger" made me think of food. From crossing the street without looking both ways to strolling up to the first window I saw, I peered in and surprisingly saw Jack just standing there.
He turned and looked at me in surprise as I waved my hand to get him to notice me. He opened the window and looked down at me.
"What are you doing here? You're supposed to stay home!"
"I saw a dog and wanted to pet it!" I said back. "Then I found books and read till my head begun to hurt." Saying truthfully. My arms crossed over my chest and I let out a huff.
"My shift is almost over. Wait over there 'till I come out, and don't move anywhere else!" Making himself clear, I trotted over to the spot he point and stood there patiently and quietly, even if the weather was freezing.
But... There was a disturbance. I felt it again. That cybertronian spark. My eyes scanned the area and I instantly could tell it came off from that motorcycle, sitting in the parking lot I let out a distinct growl and glared at it.
-Arcee's POV-
A boy that stood about 185 cm was staring at me. Its body posture was odd and threatening. I recognized its face instantly. "You…" Sending HQ a COMM, informing them about MECH's experiment located in "KO Burger" parking lot.
"Just remain calm 'Cee. He looks harmless anyways. How can he be destroyer of all cybertronians?"
-End of Arcee's POV-
I felt static spark around the palm of my right hand. Though, it wasn't noticeable at far away lengths, but I could tell the femme bot sees it by her uncomfortable adjustments.
"Export no Index. For every living machinery you see. You MUST kill them and end their race. If you let one go, you will be given an unpleasant punishment. Show them The lack of Condolence and no mercy."
My teeth gritted against each other as my fists clenched together, resisting an attack. But the temptation was overwhelming. I didn't want a punishment, I knew how Silas can be with his torture acts, but I wasn't in the base. I was living with June and Jack. Yet, I was ordered to do so, without a moment's hesitation. Destroy any cybertronian in sight.
"Annihilate them all!"
My right hand unwillingly raised straight forward at Arcee's direction. The flow of electricity sparked around my right arm as a bright blue and purple mixture for the colors.
The back door to the restaurant opened as jack walked out. I had to cease my actions, having to gain Jack's trust. Having to find more of these cybertronians. Jack is my only way to get closer to them.
He waved for me to come closer as he walked towards Arcee.
'The lack of Condolence for the perfect Armament…'
With caution but casually, I walked up to the two.
"Arcee…" I murmured.
"Export no index…" The femme bot retorted.