Disclaimer: Same as first chapter. Don't own.
Author's Note: So I'm going to be working on a weird way of bringing Jazz back that might cause...optic ridge raising and flamers. I don't know. I'm not expecting everyone to GET it or to ENJOY it. It will be fairly dark. As for the reading of this story…I'm amazed no one's cried "mary-sue" Yet…Usually that happens about this point… *shrugs* I don't think I'm mary-sue, because technically we'd all be mary-sue humans you know that right. We either try to make everyone HATE us in life or we want everyone to LOVE us. Either way. *shrugs* Life goes on.
Ahem, now I've thought about putting this in here at all or not. Put it at the top, or put it at the bottom. Guess I'm going to put it at the top so you readers know a little bit more about me. I went to join the Airforce a while back and got into BMT though 18 Dec 2012. Got out about 15 Feb 2013…I didn't come out perfect, I had some medical issues with shin splints and baby teeny weeny stress fractures. I was stuck in HOA (hold over airman) for about two weeks before finally convincing them to let me go to Security Forces tech school. (Which is STILL on the same base as BMT by the way for those of you who don't know that) It was okay, I mean I wasn't perfect but I was making it. Then we did the hardest part of training in my mind, and that was three weeks out at Camp Bullis where I found out I wasn't that perfect. Proceeded to twist my knee, give myself SEVERE shin splints which led to minor thigh splints and HIGH STRESS areas in my feet where the radiologist claims I have a fracture in my RIGHT one. (weird, cuz my left leg hurts WAY more than the right does but they claim the right is the worse).
So I made it through Bullis to prove I was strong enough to keep going until the end. I want to be a cop and protect people. (sorry anti-militarism people who might be reading) I wanted the chance to explore the world and do something good for people. Cops can do that and the military could help me travel. *shrugs* That's just how I see it. Now. I'm still in tech school because I had a month and half of school to go but got placed on SOT X-ray. (Team X-ray for Students out of Training due to medical reasons) This is just until I heal and can resume my training. I attend physical therapy and stuff like that. I work CQ shifts for 8 hours Mon-Fri but get Sat-Sun off and usually Friday is a short day for me. I'm pretty well taken care of considering I'm injured. My injuries are common for those in the Security Forces training. I've learned amazing things while being here that have changed my character and who I hope to become. I've learned to shoot several weapons (which I'm qualified on because I can hit the target and VERY CLOSE to the target but I'm no expert-shot on it…thought I have potential to be one if I'd actual use the sights instead of just pulling the trigger and hoping to hit something…which is amazing I qualified really.)
I suppose this is my explanation to you about why I seem to be able to post so quickly all the time. (Like I have no life) I have to do something or go insane attempting to sit still and heal like a good little patient. *growls under breath* Most of the doctors here make RATCHET look tame…especially the physical therapists…*shudders* You don't wanna piss off the Officers here. Seriously…but sometimes they make us do stupid things we don't understand that normal doctors frown upon. *shrugs* NOT COMPLAINING THOUGH. I am still being paid but that's because I'm healing. Some might argue that we broken kids aren't "doing" anything right now but that's not true. We're healing and we're helping out around the base by keeping accountability of everyone who enters or leaves the dorms. I tend to work 1300-2100 most of the time unless my appointments get into the way of that. So…I'm not trying to prove anything. I'm just letting you KNOW what's up is all. Also, my wisdom teeth are coming in and I'm waiting to be contacted by oral surgeons so they can set me up an appointment to RIP these bad boys out… *cringe* I mean…they REALLY hurt right now and I can't really EAT anything. (I really need to get some soup or something…so I don't starve to death on pudding and apple-sauce…plus nasty peanut butter my friend is making me eat for protein.) So yeah, in about a week or so I'll be delirious and won't be posting or something I think. Well, I can't think of much else to say really. *head tilt* Um… I don't know. Enjoy the rest of the story?
Shout-out: This story has so MUCH popularity…oh my primus. I feel so good seeing this happening to me. Heh heh.
Music: Voodoo Doll by Fergie. Don't give me that look. I like her and I was like I need an ACTUAL song for this…and I don't know… It's a weird song, in a way but I ADORE it. *chuckles*
Chapter Seven Endless Possibilities
I was officially bored, being confined to a room until further instructions arrived. Sam had to go handle something and I wasn't allowed to just wander off. The door was locked too or I'd of totally been up and wondering around by now. I sighed, sitting down on the edge of the little couch in this room. There was a desk and stuff but it didn't have anything on it so this must've been an empty office room. I sighed, rubbing at my face with a tired sigh. I spotted a phone on the desk and thought 'why the hell not'. So I dialed Miles number, deciding I needed to talk to him and see how he was doing. I sat back in the desk chair, as the phone rang once and only once before it was answered.
"Hey Vivian," he said and I sat upright startled.
"How'd you know it was me?" I demanded, shocked and heard him laugh.
"I didn't…I was just thinking about you and wondering if I should call you and see what's been going on," he informed me and I was really glad to hear a familiar and normal person voice. Miles wasn't involved in all this weird stuff after all. I sighed, leaning back in the chair. "You sound tired…" He teased me and I knew he was standing somewhere smiling," I don't recognize this number though…what happened to your cell phone?"
"I lost it," I told him, being only partially truthful. I'd actually left it behind when Rumble and Lockdown had attacked…along with my wallet of all things. Luckily I still had claim to my duffle bag…somewhere. I glanced around the room, startled when I saw it'd been dropped into a corner for me. Oh okay, maybe I was leaving soon? Hell if I knew. I just knew I'd set things off with the big robots and humans when I'd mentioned seeing Jazz in what I supposed was an inbetween place. I'd immediately been swooped on by that government official guy who didn't like me and stuck into this room…where the door was locked so I couldn't really go anywhere. I was pretty sure no one even knew I was in here. Maybe they did but I wasn't allowed to leave. Oh lord, what happens when I have to pee? I glanced at the trash-can and quirked an eyebrow. Guess I could.
"—if you aren't going to talk," Miles voice finally caught my attention.
"What? I'm sorry," I said quickly and his easy-going laughter cut in over the line. Man, I think I just wanted to listen to him talk about normal everyday boring stuff.
"It's fine Vivian…Really. But I was telling you how I decided to drop out of Veterinarian school. They wanted me to dissect a piglet…A little baby piglet," he said, sounding offended now," I couldn't do it…So I dropped out because I don't think the medical field of any sort is good for me…Maybe studying diseases though. I could do that and work on curing people." I heard something in the background like an airplane taking off.
"Are you at an airport?" I asked, confused and he chuckled.
"It's a surprise," He murmured and I frowned not saying anything," I figured I'd come visit you…so I'm about to purchase a ticket. I was just going to show up at your apartment and we could go hang out."
"Oh…," I said and thought 'well damn'," Um…I'm not in town…and I don't know how long I'll be away Miles…" I heard him sigh in disappointment and felt really bad now. I cradled the phone to me pulling my knees up to my chest so my feet rested on the chair.
"Well…that's okay…I'll just visit my parents for a little bit before deciding where to go next," he murmured and sounded kind of hurt," You think you might be back soon though?" I glanced around me, twisting the cord of the phone with my fingers. I had no idea honestly.
"Um…I don't know. I'm trying to take care of some business," I said and thought of what Leo had said," I'm trying to enroll in some colleges so I'm doing some campus tours…I just came into a lot of money actually." I glanced at the duffle-bag with a 'no shit' look before giggling slightly," Yeah…" I trailed off and there was a weird pause over the phone.
"I miss you," Miles finally broke in and I felt my eyes start to water up at that," I miss being able to hug you…to tuck your hair behind your ears…to eat the things you tried to cook."
"You mean the desserts I always managed to burn?" I asked, sniffling and grounding a palm against my eye in an attempt to not cry more than I was about to. He seemed to sense it, but went on in a gentle tone of voice.
"Yeah…I still would've eaten them, because you made them with your own hands…You know, I miss the smell of your ocean breeze shampoo and conditioner…that Shakira perfume you sometimes wore that I bought for you that one Christmas…I miss the sound of your voice when you'd sing to me," He said and I swallowed hard.
"When you got sick?" I asked, knowing what he meant. I knew where he was getting at too.
"Yeah…you remember that New Year's Eve?" he asked and I closed my eyes because I did. I could recall it vividly. We'd been on top of Miles roof since we couldn't get onto my apartments. He'd spread a blanket up on the roof to be more comfortable as we watched the stars. We'd had twizzlers and grape soda for us. Miles had watched the clock, silently keeping track of when midnight would pass. A shooting star had flashed overhead and I'd turned my head to see if he'd noticed it but he was staring at me and then he'd kissed me. It'd been a sweet and slow kiss, kind of testing the waters. He'd pulled back with a goofy smile and wished me a 'Happy New Years'. I'd been quiet the rest of the night as we'd gone back to looking at the stars like nothing had happen. Then he'd disappeared off to his school and I'd gone to my life. We'd kept each other on the phone for a long time until I felt like we'd just separated and I'd stopped trying to call him all the time. He'd seemed to understand the need for a little distance and didn't approach me afterwards.
"Yeah," I murmured, knowing we both remembering the same thing. I could almost see him smiling through the phone. I sniffed, trying to wipe my eyes again as tears threatened once more. Damn me.
"So…Can you at least grace me with a song?" He questioned and I giggled slightly.
"Sure…what…uh…what do you want to hear?" I murmured, straining my ears for background noise. As far as I could tell, no one was near this part of the base. That official guy had dragged me pretty far away and no one had seemed to notice at the moment. Curse my luck right?
"Surprise me," He murmured and I knew he'd closed his eyes and would just listen to me go on forever if he could. What the hell was wrong with us? I flipped through my internal list of songs in my brain before settling on one and took a deep breath before opening my mouth to sing to me.
Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor.
Reaching for the phone 'cauase I can't fight it anymore.
As I moved to the next piece of the song, Miles voice cut in with mine just like the song's accompaniment did.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind?
I wondered if he was getting weird looks now because he was singing softly into the phone with me, but was Miles and did things regardless of what anyone thought or said to him. I knew Trent had been a total dick to him the rest of our school life because of that thing with Sam and Mikaela. I finished the last trace of the lyric.
For me it happens all the time.
Miles voice jumped right back in with mine as we reached the chorus and I was glad he actually knew this song so well. I didn't sing many duets with people but he wasn't a totally bad singer, kind of rough around the edges sure but hey.
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now.
I trailed off, letting him pick up on the next part for me. He wasn't a total solo kind of guy though and his voice wobbled with his sudden lack of nerves. I suppose it was easier to blend with me.
Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before.
I cut in for one line before letting him finish his piece.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind?
He wobbled a bit as I suddenly left him for his final line before the chorus kicked in.
For me it happens all the time.
My voice blended nicely with his as we picked up on the chorus together again for the final time.
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now.
Oh whoa
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Well I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now.
I just need you now.
His voice dipped out completely as he listened to my final line and I let the notes ring out.
Oh baby I need you now.
We sat in silence for a few minutes, just seeming to reminisce in the past. Finally I had to break the silence or I was going to go crazy.
"You never told me you could sing," I muttered almost accusingly and he laughed slightly.
"You never asked me if I could," he replied then continued," Besides, I liked to hear you sing more…"
"Yeah but we could've had a bigger expanse of songs and duets," I murmured to him and he chuckled again before I heard the songs of someone talking to him. "Look, I'll let you go okay…and I'm going to try to get a new cell phone alright…I think I totally misplaced mine anyways…but yeah. I'll call you okay?"
"Only thing I'll look forward to," He teased me and hesitated. There was an almost awkward silence in between us like we were supposed to say something but neither of us wanted to breath that sanctuary.
"Take care," I said and hung up quickly. I could feel my heart banging in my chest rather rapidly and then screamed as the door suddenly slammed open to reveal a very pissed looking Mikaeala who put a finger up to her lips to keep me quiet. Leo was kneeling in front of the door, having obviously hacked the key-access thing to get it to open for me. I leapt up and hugged Mikaela who shook her head but hugged back. Leo grabbed my bag.
"I was going frantic when I couldn't find you…then Galloway was talking about how he was taking care of loose ends…and like…Optimus couldn't technically do anything about it…so we're springing you ourselves…because they can figure stuff out but still give you base liberty at least but we're going to have to avoid Galloway…and that means we're going to be sneaky to get you back to the Autobot side of the hanger because Galloway HATES being there with them," Mikaela informed me and Leo nodded before pointing a thumb at his chest.
"That's the ONLY way I haven't been locked up yet while the government negotiates with the school to get me back in…and they are totally funding everything for it when I get back…They'll probably work out the same sweet deal for you…Hush money and stuff," He said with a wink before leading the way down the hall. Mikalea kept a hand on my arm as if afraid to let me go because I'd vanish again. "Also, you should be aware that your little dream death visit whatever with this Jazz guy has EVERYONE in a tizzy…"
"I've never seen Ratchet more worked up then he already is," Mikaela admitted, and sighed as we continued down the hallway. We'd pause at each corner and Leo would peek around the corner. That's when a random song popped into my head and I bit back a giggle. Mikaela gave me a puzzled look and I gestured at us.
"I just thought of a random song," I muttered and she rolled her eyes," Want me to sing as we flee?" She gave a little shrug and made a motion for me to do it quietly. I hummed a little bit before starting it softly under my breath and just jumping into the lyrics to make Mikeala laugh. "
There's a spy by my window
I know it's you
You like to keep an eye on me
I know you like to keep an eye on me
There's a spy By my window
I know its you
Won't you like to keep an eye on me
I know you like to keep an eye on me
Keep an eye on me
But if you want it got to let it be
Leo surprised me next by winking at me as he flicked around the corner with his hands together fingers interwined with pointers up and pointed like a mock-gun. He opened his mouth and let out a verse from the same song that had me giggling as he tried to be smooth and sexy about it, but kinda failed. "
When the dog's away that's when the cat's play
You'll be my girl, I'll be the spy
Like the James Bond flick girl I'm ready to ride
When the cat's away that's when the mouse play
You'll be my girl, I'll be the spy
Like the James Bond flick girl I'm ready to die-
His song was interrupted when he flipped around the corner and smashed into Lennox who didn't look too impressed with us. His eyes narrowed when he saw Mikaela holding onto me as we slunk around the corner. I stared at the ground as Mikaela stuttered and stammered trying to come up with something to say to him. Nothing. She fell silent as his look didn't change. Oh man. I hope I hadn't gotten them into trouble…maybe Leo's singing was just annoying and his mock weaponry probably had something to do with it. I shuffled my foot slightly, not looking up at him.
"And just where do you three think you are going? As a matter of fact, what were you doing?" He suddenly demanded, less than impressed. Obviously we'd picked the wrong guy to piss off today. I swallowed nervously, licking my bottom lick and trying to think up something. Normally the truth worked right?
"I didn't have a bathroom in that room and I really have to pee," I said just as quickly. Lennox's eyebrows rose slightly but he didn't say anything to us. "So…we're just heading to the bathroom now…Alright?" I flashed him a little smile and nudged Mikeala along who was still holding my hand. She took the lead and we strolled across the hanger bay without much of a second glance. Suddenly there was a shout and I spotted Galloway on top of the very tall platform as he was apparently in discussion with Optimus Prime and someone on a screen up there. He was pointing at me and shouting, and then there were two guys rushing towards me. "Anyone want to just run for it?" I asked innocently before letting go of Mikaela's hand and racing off. She was quick to keep up with me. It took Leo a few seconds to figure out what was going on. We were ducking around the Autobot's and trying not to get squished by them as there were several shouts from people. I didn't know where I was going so I ducked into a hallway and through a couple of rooms and then into a separate hanger bay that had other robots in it. I slammed the door shut behind Mikeala and Leo listening to it beep as it locked. The guys chasing me banged on the door before scowling and walking away as I made a face at them childishly. I was panting slightly as were the other two.
"Man, you are a lot of fun," Leo suddenly said and we straightened up to look around. This room had other Autobots in here and they were looking at us in an annoyed fashion as Mikeala's cell went off.
"It's Sam," She said and answered it. I spotted Bumblebee who was coming over to us with a pep in his step. He waved at us excitedly before leaning down to apparently examine us. He pointed at the door and tilted his head. I glanced at Mikaela who seemed to be giggling at something on the phone and then at Leo who was still catching his breath. He gave me a thumbs up and I smirked before turning my attention back to Bee.
"Well. Some creep named Galloway decided I needed to be stuck in this room with like no bathroom for like…the rest of my existence," I told Bumblebee who played some clip that basically said that wasn't right. I nodded," So Mikaela and Leo went to fetch me…and then we ran into Galloway…and now we are here…" I said and looked around. "Where-ever here is." Bee played another clip that made this sound like a place where sleep was done. No wonder the others looked annoyed. "Is there another way out of here?" I asked and he made a gesture to the open hanger bay doors at the far end. "Alright guys…let's go." I said and started to head off. Mikeala held up one finger before finishing her call and giving me an irritated look.
"Sam's talking with Optimus Prime and Galloway right now…about you," she said with an off-hand expression on her face before getting serious," Apparently they are working out some deal for you to attend a college of your choice to get a degree…whatever you want…in exchange for your silence about this whole operation." I nodded, because that sounded rather good. Leo elbowed me with a smug grin.
"You should go to college with Sam and I. It's pretty chill there," he said with a laugh, then made a face," I mean…it was until this freaky alien chick attacked us and made out with Sam…" One of my eyebrows shot up and I glanced over at Mikeala to judge her reaction. She didn't seem to have one at all though so I supposed she was over it.
"In a few days I get to go back to my dad to help him with the shop of course," she told me with a little half-shrug," I won't accept the government's cover-up money…Though this time I might…because this has been hell on me." She ran a hand through her hair in one sexy little move and I smiled at her.
"Sounds like an excellent plan," I murmured then placed a finger over my lips and made a sweeping motion around us where annoyed robots were powering down for recharge. "Now let's leave before they send Lennox to kidnap me."
"Oh you'd so go willingly," Mikeala said with a little wink," Careful, man is married with a kid."
"Oh I'm aware he's married, and that's really sweet for him to have a kid. He looks like he'd make a fairly decent father," I murmured and she frowned slightly before nodding. We headed off towards the entrance. Bumblebee played a clip that sounded like he was asking if needed to come with but we waved him off so he could go sleep. The sun felt nice but the wind was amazing on me as we headed out. No one stopped us so I must've been permitted to walk around again. Leo still carried my duffle-bag, every now and then inquiring what was in it. I replied clothes and money after a while of ignoring his question before we got to a nice open green field. We went to go sit down and relax. It was rather nice really.
"Do you think they can bring this Jazz guy back from the dead?" Leo suddenly asked and I glanced over at him. He spoke as if he'd never met the guy and apparently he hadn't because his first brush with them was at the college with Sam. Mikaela had been there for the entire time with Sam and continued to be with him. That was true and solid dedication there. Not much love was stronger than that.
"I hope so," she murmured tilting her head to the side," He was pretty cool from what I can remember about him…Didn't get much time to talk to him but yeah…He was very full of life it seemed like." She smiled suddenly as if remembering the first time they'd ever met. "I'm sure he'd of been fun to have around…" She sighed, frowning again," They said Megatron consumed his spark…Just…ate it…and that's why Jazz isn't at rest because Optimus hasn't felt him reach the well of All-sparks or something like that…None of the sparks Megatron eats makes it that far…"
"Wait…so sparks are like their life source?" I questioned and she nodded.
"Ratchet explains it as…their heart and soul in one…It's what makes them who they are and…gives them life," She murmured with a sad smile," Megatron consumes them apparently and their energy fuels him longer and better than any energon could…he absorbs who they are…Their memories…their powers…everything." She trailed off, looking slightly sick and I reached over to squeeze her forearm comfortingly. She blinked as if shocked she had any emotions and rubbed her face with her hands before smiling over at me instead. "You've given them hope again…After all this craziness and this war…That's what they needed…Hope."
"Let's just hope it isn't false hope," I murmured, not quite understanding how one was supposed to bring back someone from the dead. I mean…you could bring a human back. But the heart was always there when they died…Where did the soul go? How did it know to return to the body? Why didn't we become zombies or just brainless drones when we returned? It was kind of confusing to think on. But the way Mikeala explained it. It was this energy ball of sorts that just hovered inside of them…contained within their armor. I was tempted to see one but she told me it was a very private and personal experience that wasn't shared with just anyone after all. I sighed, running a hand through my hair before lying flat on the ground. Mikalea was sitting with her knees pulled up to her chest, arms wrapped around them firmly with chin propped on it. She looked worn-out and extremely upset about something. I didn't know what though and didn't feel like prying.
"Any hope is better than no hope, right?" Leo questioned, and I turned to see what he was looking at. The sunset. Man. Had it gotten that late already? I sat up to watch it and we sat in silence. Then Mikaela's cell went off again. She frowned before fishing it out and answering it. She got up pretty quickly and walked a bit away from us so we couldn't hear the conversation with whoever it was. Maybe Sam? She was giggling and seemed really uplifted. I tilted my head slightly to the side, studying her lips. She was saying someone's name…but not Sam's. Maybe her father? I shook it off and went back to focusing on the stars arrivals. The lights on the base were screwing that up though. I got up and so did Leo, who offered me my bag back.
"Thanks," I said, looping it over my shoulder to rest between my breasts again. "So we head back now?" I questioned and he glanced over at Mikaela who spotted us and waved us on mouthing 'later'. Guess that answered it. I headed off with Leo at a slow luxurious stride, not a care in the world. Actually. I lied. I had every care in the world here. What if they couldn't bring Jazz back? What if I'd given them a hope that would literally blow up in their faces and disappoint everyone? Well, Jazz had told me to tell them so I could only hope I was doing the right thing here with this. I sighed, and Leo glanced over at me.
"Something on your mind?" He asked and I shrugged," Sometimes it helps to speak aloud…even if others don't understand it or can't help you…It's supposed to help your brain formulate its own answer or something…" he trailed off thinking about it," Yeah. Something like that."
"You just want me to talk to myself," I muttered with a sly grin. He shook his head and held up his hands innocently.
"Nope, just telling you what I was told," He replied and stuck his hands back in his pocket. I sighed and continued walking in silence. He didn't press me again for information which was nice. When we got back inside, he even took me to some spare quarters that weren't being used so I could lay down in a bed for once. Like, actively lay my own self down to sleep. He hesitated outside the door as if uncertain what to do now.
"Night Leo," I said and shut the door in his face, answering for him. If anyone in the world deserved my affections…I'd choose Miles first and foremost. I don't know why…but maybe because he knew me and actually cared about me. I wasn't sure though.
END NOTE: Oh man, I feel like this chapter was extremely short or something…The slag? *le sigh* Oh well, Just another random chapter… And no, I didn't get AS DETAILED about that radical idea with Jazz because…I just didn't feel like going there with it… SO NYAH…. Let's just say yes…Jazz WILL be making a come-back but not YET… Oh no… There's SO MUCH more needed for this….heheh
