ATE: Hey, everyone! I recently got back from a week long vacation in Grand Cayman and I actually wrote this chap while I was there, which left me to just type it up and here we are. I also saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 today and I loved it! I wanna thank Crystalmaiden62, Mistress Megatron, pokemonjkl, Diamond White, 4elementsfan4621, Bumblebeecamaro38, and the familiar friend for their reviews on chap 8. I want to thank Diamond White again for a few ideas I used in this chap that they gave me a month ago. I hope everyone enjoys the chap that covers the events of Episode 33 (Sacrifice)!
Declaimer: I don't own Transformers or Transformers Armada. I only own my OC Valerie.
Chapter 9 - Sacrifice
I stood in front of the monitor with Alexis and the others and Red Alert as we watched what was going on through Laserbeak's optics. The other Autobots were currently hiding in the jungle. Smokescreen was left behind to watch and protect the Mini-Cons that created the Requiem Blaster. Earlier today the Autobots were informed about the Decepticons being out in the jungle. You're probably wondering who informed us of this. The thing is that none of us knew who told us or where it came from. Personally I thought it seemed suspicious, but Optimus believed it to be true and went out with the Autobots to check it out. I was worried since I knew Jetfire was out there. After what happened to him yesterday I was worried that he wasn't well enough to fight, yet something reassured me that it was going to be okay. Maybe it's my gut instinct like last time. At least I think so.
"I don't know about you guys, but I don't get a good feeling about this." I heard Jetfire say quietly.
"I really don't care how you feel, Jetfire, just keep your eyes peeled, understand?" Scavenger said.
"So how come we didn't bring the Requiem Blaster?" Hot Shot asked.
"Would you keep it quiet, Hot Shot!" Blurr hissed.
"Hey! I'm just askin'."
"How long do we have to wait out here? This humidity's killing my circuits." Jetfire complained.
"A good soldier is patient, Jetfire." Optimus told him.
"Yeah, yeah…" The shuttle mech said it in a dismissive tone.
This left me confused and concerned. Confused because I was wondering how a transformer could feel temperature, let alone to the point that Jetfire would complain about the jungle's humidity. Concerned because Jetfire probably wasn't used to being in a location with a the kind of temperature the jungle had since he had been used to the climate that we had where we lived.
'I hope he'll be okay.' I thought.
It was then that I felt that wave of reassurance I felt not too long go and I closed my eyes, imagining that Jetfire was here reassuring me.
{Hey, don't worry about me! I'll be fine!} I imagined him telling me. {It's nothing I can't handle!}
I smiled slightly at the thought. I could definitely imagine him saying that to me right now. It was strange, but at the same time it wasn't.
One of the Mini-Cons bleeped.
"Oh, please. Would you all just calm down and relax? Even on the off-chance the Decepticons find our base, we're here to look after you little guys." They bleeped, sounding unsure. "In fact, Optimus himself put me in direct charge of protecting you. Which means you have absolutely nothing to worry about, little guys." Smokescreen told the three Mini-Cons in an attempt to reassure them. The Mini-Cons bleeped negatively, causing a confused expression on the orange Autobot's face. "Huh? Okay, I don't have a clue what you're saying, but let me explain it to you in plain English again, okay? I PROMISE YOU HAVE NOTHING AT ALL TO WORRY ABOUT!" He said it in a tone that he thought they would understand. They bleeped again, causing him to laugh like he had heard a joke. "You little guys crack me up."
"Carlos, we can't make the Mini-Cons fight." Rad said.
I turned to look at my friends.
"But we have to, Rad!" Carlos protested.
"I think you two missed what Optimus was saying." Alexis stated, turning around to face the two. "Y'see, the Decepticons know we have the Requiem Blaster, right? They don't know where, but they know we have it." She turned back to the monitor. "And that means…"
"...The enemy will be too afraid to try anything rash because they know we have the ultimate weapon, and we might even be able to win without firing a single shot!" Jetfire finished, seeming to have been listening in on our conversation.
"But what if…" Hot Shot sighed. "But what if they realize we have no intention of using it?"
"Because everyone here is going to keep their little yaps shut, Hot Shot, that's how." Scavenger answered, seeming a bit irritated.
"Yeah." Blurr agreed.
Hot Shot sighed.
"I sure hope you're right." Hot Shot mused.
"I'm sure Optimus knew what he was doing when he came up with this plan." Scavenger explained. "Otherwise, he would have never left the three Requiem Mini-Cons back at the base."
"Well, I still don't like it, guys."
"Neither do I." Jetfire agreed. "I mean, look at us! We're like sitting ducks out here."
My eyes widened when I spotted a familiar Decepticon on the monitor.
"It's locked on!" Rad said. "And it's Starscream!"
"It looks like we got company, boys…" Jetfire said.
"I see him!" Hot Shot said.
"Don't fire!" Optimus ordered.
"Huh?"
"Let's let him make the first move."
We watched as Starscream transformed and I gasped, seeing that he had the Star Saber in his possession.
"Look! The Star Saber!" Hot Shot exclaimed.
"Why does he have it?" Blurr asked.
"Here I come, Autobots! You're all mine!" Starscream yelled out as he flew around and caused destruction. "So come out from your hiding places, you cowards, and face-the most powerful-Decepticon-in the universe!"
"Boy, he sure doesn't have a self-image problem, now does he?" Jetfire said sarcastically.
"What is he thinking, there's no way he can take us all on." Sideswipe said.
"Well I'd say he's just an idiot." Hot Shot told him.
"He's not being cocky." Optimus stated. "With the Star Saber, Starscream truly believes he's invincible."
"So it's like I said! The creep's an idiot."
"I haven't got all day. If you're not coming out on your own, then I'll just flush you out!"
Suddenly Starscream fired a blast that caused the jungle to catch on fire.
"Move out, men!" Optimus ordered.
"Yes sir!" All the Autobots replied at once.
"Show yourselves, Autobots!" Starscream demanded. After awhile I could tell he was getting impatient when he saw that nothing was happening. "Hello! I'm still waiting over here!"
"I think it's time to bring him down." Optimus said.
"Alright! Let's do this, guys!" Jetfire said.
We watched as Optimus and Jetfire transformed and combined together into Jet Optimus before flying off to take on Starscream. Eventually it started raining heavily that we could hardly tell what was going on.
"Would someone please tell me what's going on?" Rad asked.
"Man, we can't see a thing through this rain." Carlos complained.
I started to worry again since I couldn't see what was going on. I was worried about everyone, especially Jetfire. My eyes widened when I realized that I was thinking of the Vice Commander and felt my face heat up slightly. Why was I so worried about him lately? Again I felt reassurance flood my mind, but this time it was accompanied by a calm presence that was different. It was like it was from two different people. I suddenly felt weird. Like I was a combination of lightheadedness and nauseated.
"Hey, are you okay, Valerie?" I suddenly heard Rad ask me.
I looked up to find everyone looking at me with concern. Even the Mini-Cons seemed to be concerned as well. Sky Blast came up to me and started bleeping, his head tilting slightly sideways in curiosity.
"I'm fine, Sky Blast." I told the Mini-Con, forcing myself to smile. He started bleeping again and I frowned slightly. "What? You don't believe me?" He bleeped. "I know you're worried about me, but I'm fine Really!" More bleeping. "Yes, I'm sure! Thank you for your concern, Sky Blast. I probably need to get out of this room for a bit."
I patted Sky Blast on his back before heading out of the room. I took a deep breath before releasing it shakily and wrapping my arms around myself. What was happening to me? I wanted so much as to yell in slight frustration, but it I did that everyone would be wondering why I did. I was scared and confused. I wanted to know what was happening to me, but I was too scared to ask anyone. The only people who knew about what happened yesterday were Alexis and Jetfire. What was happening to me and why?
{Calm down, Skydancer!}
My eyes widened and I looked around wildly, but I didn't see anyone at all.
{Worrying yourself to death isn't going to do you any good, Valerie!}
"J-Jetfire…?" I asked hesitantly, my voice quiet.
{Yeah, it's me, Skydancer.}
"But…but how?" My voiced squeaked when I said 'how' and I felt my face heat up in embarrassment.
{Don't know, can't really find out at the moment. Just stay calm for now and don't worry.}
"But Jetfire." I said. It felt like a thought left my mind and left me bewildered. "Jetfire?"
I didn't hear Jetfire's voice anymore. Did I… Was I imagining that I heard him in my head? Was it possible that the constant reassurance I felt was from him as well? I weaved my fingers through my hair as I held my head with both hands. Was I going crazy?
I decided to head back to the command center. Everyone was probably wondering what was taking me so long. I breathed deeply and let it out before entering. I walked in just in time to hear Fred yawning.
"Uh, Fred, do you mind?" Alexis asked, seeming to be slightly annoyed.
"Sorry." Fred said and covered his mouth with both hands.
"Hey, how come our monitor crashed?" Rad asked.
"Huh?" I said. I looked at the monitor and sure enough the screen had white flurries. "It crashed?"
"Yeah." Alexis replied. "We're not sure why, though. It was perfectly fine despite the rain."
"Ohhh… Look! I think someone's messing around with the camera, guys!" Fred said.
The screen showed us as if it were a mirror instead of a monitor and it was creeping me out.
"Aww, this is starting to get freaky!" Carlos said.
"Guys. Look. Look! Look!" Fred cried.
Instead of seeing the feedback from the battle all the screens showed parts of the base until we saw Smokescreen with the Mini-Cons.
"Huh? Let me check." Red Alert said, going over to the monitor to see what he could do. "The switcher must be on the fritz." He started pressing buttons but nothing seemed to work.
"Huh?" Rad seemed shocked as well.
"It's not responding."
"Hahahaha…" A deep, dark voice laughed, sending a chill down my spine and I felt uneasy. Suddenly the face of a transformer wearing a helmet with horns on both sides of his head appeared on the screen. "Surprise."
"Sideways!" Red Alert cried out in shock.
Sideways laughed sinisterly. He eventually stopped and I watched as his pink optics landed on me before chuckling darkly.
"Hello, Valerie."
My eyes widened in fear, not because he knew my name, but because I recognized his voice. It was the same as the man, Steve Wilder, who gave me a ride home the other day. But…but how?
"I have my ways." He suddenly said, causing me to gasp. It was as if he read my mind. I started shaking in fear. "What's the matter? Cat…got your tongue?"
"Kids! Get out of here, quickly!" Red Alert yelled out.
But despite the medic bot's command, I couldn't make myself move. It was like I was frozen in place unable to look away from Sideways.
"C'mon, Valerie!"
Suddenly I felt someone grab my right arm before dragging me out of the room. I looked to the person's arm and up at them to see it was Alexis dragging me. I could hear the loud footsteps of Red Alert following us and we soon stopped near a vent.
"Right here!" The Autobot said. He started working on getting the grate off and eventually he did. "Hide here and don't come out for anything." He then looked at Fred. "Not even for food."
I knew this hit Fred hard because of his expression. We all got inside and I suddenly felt a little claustrophobic hiding in the vent, but if it meant our safety then it didn't matter.
{Go on.} I suddenly heard Sideways' voice echo in my head, which freaked me out. {You can run and hide all you like, but you'll never get away.}
I could hear the thundering footsteps of a group of transformers running down the hallway and past our hiding place, my eyes widening when I recognized Thrust's legs. I started shaking and shut my eyes tight, hoping to escape reality.
I didn't have such luck. I found Sideways standing in front of me instead of the darkness behind my eyelids, but strangely enough he was the size of a human. I tried thinking of Jetfire so I didn't have to see the Decepticon in front of me, which produced an image of the Autobot in front of me.
{So you're trying to ignore me by thinking of that lousy mech?} It was more of a statement than a question.
Suddenly Jetfire's image dissolved like smoke as Sideways walked right through it. I started shaking in fear as he slowly approached me like a predator.
"You're not real." I whispered, trembling. "You're not real."
{Oh no?}
Sideways chuckled before I suddenly felt a jolt of pain throughout my body. I screamed before crumpling to the floor. The next thing I knew I was lifted off the floor as he had a hand wrapped around my throat in a vice-like grip.
{I am real, femme.} He said menacingly. {I'm as real as your creators that raised you. I'm as real as the air you breath. I'm as real as everything you fear. I am fear, hate, and death itself. And your fear, sweet Valerie, is like dessert after a good meal.}
On instinct my hands grabbed a hold of his wrist in an attempt to pry his hand off my throat, but all I was rewarded with was another jolt of pain in my body and a strangled cry escaping my lips. My body went limp afterwards and my breathing was heavy as I had difficulty breathing.
"L-let…let me…g-go…" I rasped.
{I'm not done with you yet, femme.} Sideways tightened his hold round my neck and I gagged, struggling to breathe. {Remember when I told you there wasn't a catch to the ride I gave you two days ago? Now there is one and there's no way for you to back out of this deal.}
"W-what if I…refuse…?"
{You won't. Because if you do everything you love and hold dear will be destroyed. Including him.}
I noticed something appear out of the corner of my eye and I turned to look at it, only to have my eyes widen when I saw who it was and gasped.
"J-Jet…fire…!" I cried, only to gag when Sideways' hand tightened around my neck.
{That's right, sweet Valerie. You care about him. But the thing is you haven't realized how much you truly do. Almost tragic, if you ask me.} He taunted. {So you have no choice but to accept the deal.}
"I…accept… As long as it means…you'll leave me alone…"
{I'll never leave you alone. Just like a shadow. As long as you have fear, I'll always be around. But as for your part of the deal.} He tighten him hold again, making sure I was paying attention. {All you have to do is wait until the time comes for you to serve your purpose.}
Sideways' hold on my neck was gone and I was dropped unceremoniously on the floor, my hand going to my throat as I breathed in mouthfuls of air. My eyes stung with tears as I realized what I got myself into. Why did I feel like I just made a deal with the devil?
{Because you probably did.} Sideways said. {But I assure you, I'm worse than the devil and hell combined.}
"Optimus, we're in big trouble! Megatron's attacking the base!" Rad's voice said in a panicky tone.
I was brought back to reality and looked around wildly to fine myself back in the vents with my friends.
"What?" Optimus said, unsure if he heard him correctly.
"And Sideways is back!" Alexis added. The though of Sideways caused me to tremble in fear and I could imagine him laughing darkly at me.
"Are you sure?" Hot Shot asked.
"The security system never even detected them!"
"Yeah, and they know where Smokescreen is too!" Carlos added.
I gasped, realizing that Smokescreen had the Mini-Cons with him! That meant the Decepticons were going after the Requiem Blaster!
"Valerie." Alexis suddenly said, causing me to look at her.
"What is it, Alexis?" I replied, clearly confused.
"How is it that Sideways knew your name?" She whispered, not wanting the others to overhear her. "You never met him before, and yet he talked to you as if he knew you."
"I…I don't know…" I lied. I knew how, but if I told her that, I was afraid that she'd be mad at me or worse. I didn't even want to think about it, either.
"Boy, did they ever trash this place." I heard Sideswipe's voice say.
"Hello, can anyone hear me in here?" Hot Shot called out.
"Yeah, and we're down here, Hot Shot!" Fred replied.
"I thought they'd never show up…" Billy said.
"Are you boys all right?" Blurr asked.
"Just hungry." Fred said. Figures…
We all crawled out of the vent (which was when I noticed that the grate was slightly bent) and I was glad to be out. I didn't realize how sore I was until now.
"Red Alert told us we should hide inside here." Billy told them.
"It was amazing. The Decepticons knew everything about our security." Rad said.
"Yeah, because of Sideways." Alexis said grimly.
"That traitor…" Blurr growled.
"So where is Red Alert?" Scavenger asked.
"No clue, Scavenger." Carlos replied.
"H-he just showed us where to hide and then he just took off."
"First thing we have to do is find him." Hot Shot declared before turning to Sideswipe. "Sideswipe, you look after the kids."
"No problem. You can count on me." Sideswipe said.
"C'mon, men. There's no time to waste." Scavenger ordered.
With that Scavenger and everyone else ran down the hallway to find Red Alert, leaving us with Sideswipe. Sideswipe decided to take us to the command center where we'd be able to watch what was going on safely. I'm not sure how much time past but suddenly we all heard a scream and I gasped since I recognized it as Smokescreen. We switched through the footage on the monitor until we found one showing the Autobots and Decepticons. From what I could see Megatron had the Requiem Blaster in his possession!
"Oh no! They've got the Requiem Blaster!" Carlos exclaimed.
"You know, when I think about it, it always amazes me how three harmless Mini-Cons can transform into such a powerful weapon of mass destruction. Three innocent androids. And they alone are about to change the course of history forever." Megatron laughed. "This war is over!"
"Not if I can help it!" Smokescreen said.
Smokescreen suddenly grabbed his crane before throwing it at the Requiem Blaster and the wire successfully wrapped around the weapon, causing Megatron to stop laughing.
"What?"
"If you think this war is over, Megatron, you're sadly mistaken, because I'm only getting warmed up."
"Smokescreen!" Hot Shot cheered.
Smokescreen pulled on the wire in order to pull the Requiem Blaster away from Megatron. It left the Decepticon leader's hand, but he merely chuckled before the Requiem Blaster suddenly fired on the orange Autobot. Had the weapon itself been warming up to fire until now? The scream that Smokescreen let out would be one I'd never forget since it seemed to make my blood run cold. Not to mention watching the Autobot get hit by the blast was…horrifying, for lack of better words. The blast actually went through his chest and came out through his back. Even after being it, the blast sent him through the wall while making a hole in it.
"Incredible…" Megatron said. "I've never seen another weapon like it - in my entire life!" He suddenly turned and aimed the Requiem Blaster at Optimus. "Now it's your turn, Optimus Prime!"
"Not so fast!" We were all surprised when Smokescreen started to get up, all the while struggling to do so.
"Huh?"
"Smokescreen!" Optimus yelled.
I don't blame him. I think all of us were horrified by the state Smokescreen was in. Even after being blasted by the Requiem Blaster he was still trying to stop Megatron. Smokescreen's body was literally melted (and still slowly melting) as he slowly staggered towards Megatron, but fell to the floor; whatever part of him that was touching the floor was causing it to melt underneath it like acid. The Decepticons were in awe of the sight as well as he eventually managed to get up again.
"Uhh, ahh. Megatron, sir, might I suggest we make a hasty retreat?" Thrust asked, clearly disturbed by the state Smokescreen was in. "Seeing as you have what we came for... Uhhh…" He added as an afterthought.
"Yes." Megatron agreed. "An excellent suggestion, Thrust."
"Noooooooooo…" Smokescreen moaned.
"Hurry men, retreat!"
Despite everything Smokescreen was still determined to stop Megatron, but the Decepticons were gone. The orange Autobot fell to the ground with a loud thump!
"Smokescreen!" Optimus cried, running over to the fallen mech.
"We've gotta-" Hot Shot started, but stopped when Scavenger held up an arm to stop the yellow Autobot from going over. "Huh?"
We quickly left the command center and made our way to where the other Autobots where. We were all shocked at the sight and the condition Smokescreen was in.
"Smokescreen…" I heard Rad say quietly.
"Okay... Now take it easy, soldier." Optimus said quietly.
"I tried... ugh... to protect the Mini-Cons for you, sir." Smokescreen said weakly as he struggled to speak.
"I know."
I felt tears fall from my eyes as Smokescreen's body collapsed to the floor, seemingly lifeless. After everything that happened today we lost a good friend.
"We'll never forget you, soldier."
Optimus saluted Smokescreen as he gazed down at him. One by one the other Autobots did the same. I could hear Alexis and Fred crying (the latter holding onto Carlos as he did so loudly). Optimus pulled his hand away from his head, letting in fall to his side before clenching his hands into fists
"NNNNOOOOOOOOO!" Optimus let out a yell and I could hear the sadness in his voice.
I had never seen Optimus so emotional, especially like this. Although I doubt anyone has until now. Even though I've witnessed Jetfire in a state similar to this (but not even close to this extent) I realized that even the Autobots, as well as all transformers, were capable of feeling pain. It was at this point I understood this battle was personal and Optimus would do anything to avenge the loss of Smokescreen. I also realized that the transformers were not invincible like my friends made them out to be.
I was surprised when I felt a large hand being placed on my back, but realized it was Jetfire when he scooped me up and brought me to his chest over the area where his spark was. He started going off in some direction, but I was too preoccupied by many things. I was too scared to close my eyes in fear that I'd see Sideways there, and right now I didn't want that. I soon felt a breeze blowing on my face and I noticed we were outside before I heard Jetfire humming the Cybertronian Lullaby to me. My sobs subsided, but tears still fell from my eyes. I spread my arms across his chest and pressed the side of my face against it. He placed his other hand over me to keep me warm and I welcomed it gratefully.
"I was so scared, Jetfire!" I cried, remembering everything happened today.
"I know." He told me quietly.
"Thank you. For constantly reassuring me and telling me not to worry."
"Hey, it wasn't any problem." Jetfire removed a hand and placed a finger under my chin before tilting my head back so I was looking at his face. "You really shouldn't worry so much. Slag, my mother never worried as much as you do and that's saying something! Do you realize what happens when you humans stress so much? You start getting gray hair early in life at a young age and…well, it's not a pretty picture. Let's just leave it at that for now."
Despite everything that's happened today I couldn't help but crack a small smile.
"How is it that you somehow manage to cheer me up?" I asked.
"I don't know." Jetfire used his free hand to scratch the right side of his temple. "Would saying I'm special count as an answer?"
"Yeah. It does." I pressed the side of my face against his chest again and closed my eyes, sighing in relief when I didn't see Sideways behind my eyelids. "But I don't understand why I heard your voice in my head or how you managed to reassure me like you did." I looked up at him. "Do you know?"
"Not quite sure, Skydancer." He told me, shaking his head. "Wish I knew." His gold optics dimmed slightly before lighting up again. "Although it could be a connection of some sort. Probably because we're such good friends and that we understand each other so well."
"I guess so." I agreed.
I turned to look out at the sky to see it was covered with gray clouds. It seemed to match everyone's mood today. We lost a good friend and the Mini-Cons. I also felt guilt from the fact that I made a deal with someone who claimed to be worse than the devil and hell combined.
"Skydancer?" I was snapped out of my thoughts when I heard Jetfire call me. I shook my head before looking up at him. "What's wrong?"
"I-It's nothing." I lied.
"Oh no, kiddo! You aren't pulling that one on me this time!" He said, seeming to catch my bluff. "You either tell me what's wrong right now, or we can just wait out here until you do!"
I lowered my head as I realized that I wouldn't have a choice but to tell Jetfire. But what if I just told him about what happened two days ago and leave out what happened today?
"Remember when you were watching the data of previous battles with the Decepticons and how you learned about Sideways?"
"Yeah. Go on."
"Well, when I was grounded two days ago I missed the bus that was going to take me back to my house. This man named Steve Wilder gave me a ride home on his motorcycle. Thing was I wasn't able to see his face since he always wore his helmet. It wasn't until today that I realized that that man was actually Sideways."
I looked up at Jetfire and watched as his optics widen in shock. That was until he narrowed them at me and I had a feeling that he was angry since I heard him quietly growling.
"You…WHAT?!" He yelled, seeming to be shocked and angry from what I said. Or maybe the right word to use was enraged. "You let a slaggin' Decepticon-of all things-give you a ride home? What in Primus' name were you thinking?" Jetfire suddenly jerked me upward so that I was in front of his face. "He could've kidnapped you and allow the Decepticons to use you against us! Or even worse, they could've killed you!"
I started shaking in fear and was unsure what was going to happen. Jetfire seemed to realize this since his optics widened in surprise and he brought me back down and held me close to his chest. I tried to calm myself down and shut my eyes tightly and I tensed when I felt Jetfire rubbing my back with his finger before relaxing. It was weird yet it felt nice.
"Sorry for yelling at you, Skydancer." Jetfire said quietly. "I worry about you and your well-being. You're important to me…and I don't want you ending up getting killed like my mother."
"It's okay, Jetfire. It's fine." I told him.
"It's not fine that it happened, despite the fact that nothing happened to you." He brought me up and I was in front of his face again. "As I stated before, you're important to me. And because you're important to me I don't want to lose you."
I felt my face heat up from what he said and looked to the side.
"W-why am I so important to you?" I asked, my face heating up some more.
"Because you're…" Jetfire trailed off before starting again. "Because you're my Skydancer. There's only one you and that makes you unique. Things wouldn't be the same without you there." He explained. "Kinda like the sun. This planet wouldn't be the same without it being there to provide light and warmth."
"I…didn't think I was that important to you." My face got warmer. Something about what he said made my heart flutter and beat faster. I didn't expect him to say those things. I looked up at him. "Could you…place me on your shoulder, Jetfire?"
Jetfire complied and brought me to his shoulder. As soon as I got there I carefully made it over to his neck before wrapping my arms around it (or in this case spreading them across his neck) in order to give him a hug. I heard him chuckle before he started carefully moving and sitting down. I found myself humming the Cybertronian Lullaby and I suddenly heard Jetfire laughing.
"You're humming the Cybertronian Lullaby?" He asked, sounding amused.
"You always hum it to me." I told him, my face heating up. "What's wrong with me humming it to you?"
"There's nothing wrong with it, it's just…" He seemed to be thinking of the right words to say. "It's just that I wasn't expecting you to do that, that's all."
"Oh. Okay."
I only hoped that tomorrow would bring better things to come. For the sake of both my friends and the Autobots.
ATE: And that concludes chap 9 of this story. I personally had fun writing Sideways (surprisingly) and I think I did an okay job with him. I just basically wrote him how I always viewed him as a character. So now we know what Sideways was up to in chap 7 You can definately tell there's some things going on between Jetfire and Valerie. Also, while I was on vacation this past week I wrote the first chap for a side story for this one, which will be about Jetfire's mother, Astera. I'll be putting it up sometime after I get this chap up. Anyone with ideas for any future chaps you'd like to see in this story, feel free to share and I'll give you credit.
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