Bumblebee lifted his arm cannon, firing up at the sky. His shot soared in the air like a burning ball of fire, and exploded into smoke.
"Good." Optimus said after the rumbling from the blast stopped. "But try aiming higher."
Bumblbee nodded lifting his arm again once more, only to be stopped by a sudden sound.
"Hey Bumblebee!"
Upon hearing his name, the scout turned to see Miko, Jack and Raf, heading his way. They were shortly fallowed by Arcee, who gave them a ride over.
Bumblebee knelt down as Raf ran up to him. "We wanted to come see you train." The young 12 year old called up to his robot friend. "Yeah," Said Miko. "Lets see some sweet action!"
Bumblebee smiled from behind his mask and looked over to Optimus who smiled. "I don't see why not." Said the Prime.
"Yes!" Raf and Jack said looking proudly over at Bee. 'Sweet!" Said Miko, waving an arm in the air. "I cant wait to take some pictures!"
Arcee walked over, nodding to Bee and Optimus. "Sorry guys, but the kids insisted."
"That's alright." Optimus replied. "Just keep at a safe distance. We wouldn't want any of you to get hurt by accident."
"Awww." Miko pouted, folding her arms. Jack looked up to the tall robot. "Is it really that serous? The training to be a Prime thing and all." "Yes Jack indeed it is." Optimus started to explain. "Becoming a Prime is never an easy thing Im afraid. It takes a lot of work."
At this statement Bumblebee gulped.
"Well enough talking," Miko said, getting between the two. "Start your training!"
Optimus chuckled while Arcee led the kids away. Raf lingered back looking up at the yellow bot. "I know you can do it Bee." He said with a smile. "I have faith in you."
Bee gave of a cheerful buzzing sound patting Raf on the back. As the boy ran off to catch up with the others, Bee couldn't help but feel a strong sense of doubt.
Wish I had faith in me. He thought to himself.
Once the children were a safe distance away with Arcee, Optimus handed Bumblebee a training rod. The young bot looked at it curiously, beeping at Optimus.
"These are Training rods Bumblebee. Ill now be helping you with hand on hand combat. Your very skilled with your arm cannons and stingers, but in battle we cant always count on fire power."
Bee buzzed nodding.
This shouldn't be to hard.
He was small true, but very fast.
He could swing a few hits and take down any target that Optimus sent his way.
He was ready.
Optimus, on the other hand, had different ideas.
Bumblebee blinked in confusion as the Prime took out his own training rod.
(W-wa-wait,) Bee mumbled out, (Im going to fight…you?)
Optimus gave out a small smile.
"Not fight Bumblebee. Just a little sparing. The rods where built for this reason, so they wont give out much damage."
This didn't comfort Bee at all.
"You ready?" Optimus said, getting in a stance.
Wanting to impress his leader Bee kept his head up and waited for the signal. Optimus gave a slight nod and Bumblebee was off, clashing with Optimus.
The two Warriors, Scout and Comander fuaght each other, Bee using kicks lashing out at Optimus. Bee was fast. He could do this.
Snack!
Bee fell back as Optimus wacked him in the stomach.
"Speed is one thing," The great Prime said as Bumblebee rolled to the side dogging another attack from Optimus. "But even the fastest," Bumblebee looked up gasping as Optimus's rod was sent across his neck. "Can be caught."
Raf stared wide eyed as Optimus stood over Bumblebe, who was on his knees, and moved the rod from his neck. "Is Bumblebee okay?' He asked turning to Arcee. She smiled. "Don't worry, those rods weren't built for killing. The only thing Bee would feel is a slight burn in his neck. Nothing to worry about."
Bumblebee's neck was burning!
Optimus had him pinned, hands and knee's in a matter of seconds!
How could this have happened?
Im faster than him, Bee thought, How was he able to pin me like this?
Almost reading his thoughts, Optimus chuckled putting a hand out to Bee. "Nice try. Ill learn the secret soon enough." Taking the hand Bumblebee stood brushing himself off. (I hope so Sir. Maybe Ill be able to get you next time.) Optimus smiled. "Maybe."
Out in the distance two pairs of red eyes watched as the Bee and Prime walked side by side, heading back home.
"Knock Out to Starscream. Iv located them."