Sorry for the late update. I couldn't access my account last night.
Allies
Tyler sat down on his patio chair, resting his elbow on his knees, staring out over his farm land. His chest was throbbing and burning, feeling like a very bad case of heart burn. It never seemed to be going away. It seemed like as each day passed, the pain would only grow and grow.
Oracle was sitting across from him, staring at Tyler intently. Her eyes studied him closely. It was like she somehow knew what was going on with him. It was beginning to make him uncomfortable.
"Oracle. I'd appreciate it if you stop looking at me without giving me a good reason why. You know that it makes me a little nervous."
She gave a small shrug, leaning back in her chair.
"I was just thinking about how far you have come, since I first gave you your powers. You really came a long way."
He said nothing. He didn't want to be kept thinking about his past. What was important to him was what was happening now.
"Do you think I made the right choice?" He asked, looking back up at Oracle.
"About siding with Jordan. Allowing him to help." Oracle looked away from his eyes, giving a small sigh. "Despite how unlikely this all is Tyler. Every living thing deserves a chance at redemption."
"To me, Jordan is far from redemption."
"Don't let your personal feelings cloud your judgement Tyler. I know Jordan was once your close friend, but you have to see past all that, and worry about the more concerning issues."
Tyler pinched the bridge of his nose. He knew Oracle was right. But there was still that deep raw hate, that was telling him to finish Jordan off, and get rid of him for good. He'd be doing everyone a favour.
"We're ready!"
Tyler looked back, seeing his kids, as well as the chipmunks children, all holding suit cases.
"Mandy, TJ. Where is your mother?" He asked, standing up from his seat.
"She's inside talking with our Aunts and Uncles." Replied Mandy.
He turned back around, looking right at Oracle, gesturing her to watch the kids. She gave a gentle nod, as he walked into the house. He could hear the distance voices of Sarah and the chipmunks all talking in the living room.
Being as quiet as he could, he slowy moved towards the room, listening closely as the voice became more clear.
"So we are all agreed then?" Jeanette spoke.
"Agreed." Alvin replied.
"Is this really for the best?" Brittany said. "We shouldn't put anymore on Tyler's shoulders."
"Alvin, Simon and Theodore have powers as well. We don't always need Tyler to protect us." Sarah added.
Tyler groaned quietly to himself. He knew what they were doing. The one thing they all seemed to do whenever there was trouble. Remain with him, once they knew the children were safe.
"Your not staying with me." He said, stepping into the living room, seeing everyones surprised faces. "It will be too dangerous."
Alvin, Simon and Theodore then hovered into the air, moving over towards Tyler.
"We can protect them Tyler. They will be safe with us." Alvin said, giving him one of his cocky smiles.
Tyler didn't return the smile, he just stared at them sternly.
Simon then moved forward, locking eyes with him. "Tyler. I know you are worried. Your worried about the kids, your friends, and all of us, your family. But The three of us promise, we will protect the girls, and keep them safe, not matter what happens. You won't have to worry about protecting us or the girls. The three of us are more then capable."
Silence filled the whole room. Tyler was taking several deep breaths, looking deep in thought. He stared at everyone for a moment, then gave a sigh of defeat.
"If I suspect any of you are in any kind of danger, at any risk, I'll be sending all of you to Dave's myself. Do we understand?"
Everyone quickly nodded, as Tyler turned on his heel, and walked back for the patio. He could see all the children crowded around Oracle, all of them looking like they were asking her dozens of questions. As he stepped out the door, he clapped his hands, gabbing their attention.
"If all of you are ready. I'll send you to Grandpa Dave's."
All the kids cheered in excitement, immediately gathering around Tyler. He got down on his knees, looking at both his children. A eerie feeling crept over him. Not knowing if this was the last time he would ever see them.
"Be good you two. Just remember that I will always love you, and will always be with you."
Mandy and TJ looked at their father, a little confused by what he said.
"We love you too Daddy." TJ replied.
The two of them then hugged their father, just as Sarah and the chipmunks came walking out of the house.
Sarah joined Tyler with their children, while the chipmunks hugged theirs. As they said their goodbyes, a small breeze began to blow. A small flash of light caught their eyes, as they looked towards the yard, a white vortex forming. Everyone walked their kids towards the distortion. As soon as they were only a few meters from it, Tyler bent forward, so that he was close to his children's ears.
"Be good you two. Be sure you behave."
They gave a nod, as he stood back up. All the children seemed hesitant for a moment, the vortex a little intimidating. Most of them began to count to three, then jumped, disappearing as the vortex began to vanish.
""You called Dave, didn't you?" Tyler asked, looking to Alvin.
He gave a nod, as he looked back at Tyler. "So what now?"
Tyler turned to the driveway, as another vortex started to form near the end.
"Hide." He replied. "Jordan will be coming through there any moment. I don't know what he will do once he arrives."
His body grew, as he turned into his robotic form. He looked down at his family, kneeling down so he was a little closer.
"I want you all to know, that I am not thrilled about this either. I am only doing this because it is the best chance we have. The best chance we all have. I am doing this to protect you. All of this is for you."
He stood back up, staring at the glowing vortex, waiting for what was about to come through.
"Go. Hide now."
Everyone quickly moved over to the near by drive shed, moving inside. As soon as the were in, they looked out the small window.
A bright flash came from the vortex, immediately followed by the slow walking hulk of Jordan moving down the driveway, towards Tyler. His red eyes burned brightly, with a majority of his head covered by the dirty cloak.
Sarah and the chipmunks held their breaths, waiting for what might happen.
After a few seconds, he was standing in front of Tyler, giving him a sly smile.
"I was wondering if you were ever going to accept my help." He replied.
"Let's just get one thing straight Jordan. As long as I am accepting your help, you will be following my orders. Is that clear?"
"Quite." He replied, giving a small bow to humour Tyler.
Alvin felt a small wave of anger go through him. The last time he saw Jordan, he stabbed him in the chest, almost costing him his life.
He quickly marched out of the shed, with Brittany and everyone else trying to hold him back. But before they even had a grip on him, they were already in view of Jordan.
He looked down at them, his eyes meeting with Alvin, turning towards him.
"Ah." He said, smiling down at Alvin. "Your looking much better then the last time I saw you little one. I have to say, you chipmunks are resilient."
Tyler moved between Jordan and Alvin, gesturing for everyone to stay back.
"Why are you so serious Tyler. I am just simply saying that I am glad he is fine."
His body then shrunk, turning back into human. He looked up at Tyler, giving a innocent smile.
"If we are to work together, you'll have to learn that you can't always stand between me and everyone here."
Sarah moved away from the chipmunks, staring at Jordan coldly as she approached him.
"How nice to see you again Sarah."
As soon as she was close, she clenched her fist, and swung as hard as she could, striking Jordan across the face.
His head, jolted back, forcing the cloak off his head, revealing the half missing head that started just above his right eye. Everyone tried holding their stomachs down as best as they could, as Jordan pulled the cloak back over his head.
"I deserved that." He said, fixing it up, so that the wound was no longer visible.
"Everyone go inside." Tyler said, as he turned back into human. "I will be taking Jordan to his room."
Sarah kept her eyes locked on Jordan, staring at him with pure malice. "If you double cross Tyler, or anyone one of us. I make you regret the day."
She then marched off to the house, with the chipmunks following close behind.
"Sarah has a bit more attitude now." Jordan stated, as he watched her walk off.
Tyler said nothing. He grabbed his arm, pulling him towards the barn, his arm tightly squeezing, making Jordan flinch.
"I meant that in a good way Tyler."
He remained silent, as he approached the barn doors, opening them up, and stepping inside. The smell of hay filled their noses, as Tyler moved over to one of the storage rooms on the side.
He pushed Jordan inside, turning on a light. The room was filled with old tires and cow pens. On the far side of the room, sat a small cot, with a hay stuffed pillow.
"No five star hotel?" Jordan laughed, as he sat down on the cot. "Do you always treat your allies this nice."
"Get your sleep." Tyler said, turning out the lights. "Because tomorrow, you'll be telling me everything you know about Unicron."
He then walked out of the barn, heading for the lower section, entering a old pig pen that nobody ever went into. He stared at a large glowing orb that was hovering in the centre of the pen. He spent a few hours working on that orb. He was working on a hunch, and what was floating in the pen, might prove to be a saviour. It was human, size, shaped in a large oval. He slowly moved towards it, watching as it's gentle glow illuminated the barn. He sighed sadly to himself, thinking of Sarah, Alvin, Brittany, Simon, Jeanette, Theodore, Eleanor, and the children.
"May I be forgiven, for what I must do?"