Chapter Six

Recovery

I grabbed onto the nearest bot's leg, not caring about the screech of pain that followed due to the talons that were stabbing the mech that I'd never noticed I had before. I leapt off as soon as I could and ran unsteadily towards the door, there was really no time to waste. I had to get back to the Autobots, they just had a way to them that made you realise that they were the good guys, it was probably the blue eyes that just radiated warmth whereas the Decepticons had red eyes that looked like pure evil.

I squealed as a giant hand slammed into the ground just in front of me, turning sharply to avoid being snatched up and surprisingly I made it out into the hallway. Since I obviously didn't know my way around this base I had no idea where to go. Just then before my eyes popped up a little radar screen, there were loads of dots showed where each faction was and I ran towards the bigger areas of dots and hoped for the best.

The only problem I had now was the giant door in front of me, I was too small to even begin to push it open, but that wasn't a problem because it shot open as it exploded, a much bigger bot came flying out and slammed into the wall opposite. I checked to make sure it wasn't any of the good guys and made my way through the now open door, I crawled through some of the more annoying obstacles and cleared my face from dust that was obstructing my vision.

I coughed once or twice and then squeaked when I was grabbed, I settled when I realised that it was just Bumblebee his distinct yellow colouring was a welcome sight and I cuddled as close to him as I possibly could, taking comfort from the low purring that his radio was emitting.

He gently moved me closer to his chest and when I was close enough, his chasis opened and I crawled in. It was warm and comforting in here, there was a strong sense that nothing could hurt me that I enjoyed especially after the events of the last few days. There was so much that had happened that it all seemed a little unbelievable, I had previously tried to pinch myself but with a body made of metal it was just so much harder.

I stumbled and hit one side of the chamber, obviously Bumblebee was fighting or running, just generally moving quite a lot and I was trying my best to stay in one place. I could only imagine what it must feel like to have a tiny robot inside of you when you were a giant robot. It had to be distracting or nauseating, I couldn't decide which.

I had no idea how long I was in there for, time just didn't matter and I couldn't really hear anything because the metal covering Bee's spark which I assumed I was close to, seeing as I was in his chest plates, was very thick and protective. I quickly became bored and lay down, getting myself as comfortable as possible before falling into a light sleep. I say light because it can't have been more than ten minutes before I was woken up by the chest plates opening and Bee's hand gently scooping me up and placing me on a table in what appeared to be a medical bay.

It wasn't the same one I'd woken in before with Rachet fussing over me, but that was to expected I guess due to the base attack where I had been stolen from them, we were probably in a different one. Why make it easier for you enemies right?

I stretched my arms above my head, thankful for the amount of space seeing as I had been in Bumblebee's chest for who knows how long. The wires let out a hissing noise which when none of the Autobots starting worrying let me know that it was normal. I really needed to get used to this new body, I couldn't be worried about myself all the time. It was getting boring.

I looked around instead, Bumblebee was in front of me, just staring with his big blue eyes. I smiled at him to which he beamed back at me. I had come to realise that he was a very young and excitable bot and from what I'd learned previously I was one of the last kids they had ever seen. I might even be the first Bumblebee had seen other than himself.

"Optimus, we have reclaimed the sparkling." I jumped and turned around when Ironhide starting speaking. It turns out it wasn't just Bumblebee in here with me, the rest of the Autobots were also here.

Optimus nodded with a small smile and bent down closer to me. "Hello young one, it is good to see that you are back home with us. As you can see we are in a different facility courtesy of the earthlings, we have upgraded the security on your behalf and Rachet has agreed to oversee your next growth spurts until you can speak."

It was a lot to take in, in a few seconds, but I was very thankful that he was talking to me like he would anyone else and not in a way that made me think that he thought I couldn't understand. Obviously giant robots were a lot more advanced than people, which made sense that both they and the Decepticons were able to locate me so fast.

I nodded to Optimus and smiled at the rest of them, I really couldn't wait until I could talk. At least then the people would stop looking at me like a baby, I mean I know I technically was one in robot terms but come on, there's only so much patronising looks a person could take. The only one I semi-liked at the moment was Will and that's because whenever he looked at me I could tell he was thinking about his little girl, which was a tad strange because I was a robot but whatever.

The soldiers had briefly filed in and out to make sure that I was in one piece, they were not allowed to stay long however because Rachet had intervened.

He made shooing motions with his hands. "Out you go, it's time to feed the sparkling, not have you gawk at her." He bustled Bumblebee and Ironhide out as well. "That means you too."

I giggled at the look on their faces before being picked up by Rachet. "Don't worry little one, food is on it's way." I took the bottle off him and leisurely drank it, for someone who didn't even want to touch it to start with I had to say this stuff really did grow on you. I could get used to this. When I was done I half expected another growth spurt because they had previously come along really quick but I was happy when none came. I would like to be bigger but I guess that would just have to wait.

Rachet had chuckled at the look on my face. "Not yet young one, your next growth spurt is due in a few days, when you reach the next stage they will be fewer and further apart. At the beginning of a sparkling's development it is important to get the protective armour on first and then the growth really begins." I was nodding along to what he was saying and was concentrating on poking my armour, it was thick but nowhere near as thick as Bumblebee's had been. I had a lot of growing to do.

It took me by complete surprise when Rachet scanned me. My whole body tingled as it detected a foreign interference but nothing flashed in front of my eyes so I just ignored it. I saw a couple of instruments near me that had previously caused me to short circuit and made sure to keep away from them, there was no need for a replay.

Rachet finished scanning me and took hold of my arm that I'd hurt yesterday, he had to sit down on a giant chair to get comfortable and close enough to see the root of the problem. He took hold of the delicate wiring and found one that was cut in half, obviously completely damaged. Now that I knew there was a problem it came along with the slight feeling of pain, I winced as he touched one of the ends, but he took his finger away and it was fixed.

I couldn't help but be impressed. Anything that got rid of pain was alright in my book so I gave him a smile and took hold of his finger, he stopped in surprise and smiled lightly down at me. I hugged the finger that was the same width as my body, letting go when he started patting my head.

He was alright, Rachet. He turned away from me, but I saw the small tear that slid down his face. I frowned as I didn't know what was wrong with him, maybe it was something I had done, but then I realised. He was overwhelmed.

"I'm sorry young one." He leant down to face me as he spoke. "You are special. The last sparkling. We cannot lose you too."

AN: I want to apologise for the long wait and also for the tremendous amount of description and not a whole lot of dialogue, it will be a lot better when she can speak. Which will be soon hopefully :) Hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and if there was anything in particular you would like to see in the next chapter or any idea you wish to share, either PM me or leave a review :)