Chapter 7
A/N: I own nothing, but my OCs.
"We still need one tear," Bumblebee said. "And I don't cry."
"We could cut up an onion?" Skyfall proposed.
"No that won't work, we need a tear of human sadness," 'Bee stated, "and if we don't want the spell to go wrong we have to fallow it exactly."
"A tear is a tear, they're all the same," Barricade said.
"Not true, all tears have proteins and enzymes, the ones from emotional tears are different from those of reflex," Midnight said.
"Way to go Midnight," 'Bee said looking impressed.
"There you are 'Bee!" Stella said walking into the kitchen. "You know, all the girls are trampling each other just for you to do their hair."
"Actually, I did not know that," 'Bee said placing a rag over his spell book.
"Midnight snack?" Stella asked looking at the cookie batter. She reached in and took a bit on her finger, eating it. They all stared in shock. "What? I'm not going to double-dip."
"Feel anything?" Midnight asked.
"Like it may be missing something?" 'Bee asked.
Barricade walked up, and leaned on the wall. "Hey there," he said with small nod.
Stella just looked at him like he was nuts. "Could use some chips," she said.
They all sighed. "Chips?" Skyfall muttered confused.
"And those are?!" 'Bee asked, sounding irritated.
"Chocolate chips," she said pulling out a bag. "Just the most important food group." She took a few handfuls and dumped them into the batter. "Didn't you parents ever make chocolate chip cookies?"
"Oh, yea!" Midnight said. "My mom showed me how to cook these!"
"So did my mom!" Skyfall said.
"My parents make them for me when I got sick," Barricade said.
Bumblebee just stared at all of them like they were crazy.
"For when you're sad, fresh from the oven, with a big glass of milk," Stella said, "and how afterwards you just feel so much better… Why are you looking at me like I'm crazy?"
"It's different where we're from," 'Bee said.
"I know," Stella said. "I just thought that even Decepticons love their kids."
Bumblebee looked down.
"Oh…That's awful," Stella said, taking 'Bee's hand, a tear running down her face.
Discreetly, Bumblebee took the tear, and put it into the potion. "Yea, well it's a bummer that I didn't get the luxuries that the rest of you got," he said, suddenly turning very chipper. "Now we need to get these into the oven! Thanks so much for coming by, you're input was very helpful. See you tomorrow. Have good nightmares!" Stella left, and 'Bee sighed in relief. "Alright, guys cookie sheets, Midnight you get the oven!"
-.-
Knockout and Moonrose walked into the courtyard to see all the girls, fussing over each other, all having amazing new hair.
Bumblebee slid around the corner, and all the girls started waving at him.
"Thanks 'Bee!"
"Love the hair 'Bee!"
'Bee waved back, and they all started squealing.
"Do you wanna go out with me?!"
"No! Go out with me!"
"Are you feeling kinda weird about this?" Barricade asked. "It's not so bad here."
"Have you lost your mind?!" Bumblebee snarled, bopping him on the head. "You're evil! You're mean! You are bad news! So snap out of it! We can't afford to go soft!"
"Thanks man, I needed that," Barricade said. "And BTW did you bring your pet dragon? Cause some of my food was gone last night, and I was asleep after you."
Bumblebee looked a bit paler than he already was. "Um…no," he lied.
"For the son of Lord Megatron, you're a horrible liar," Barricade said.
"Fine, I brought her," he sighed in defeat.
"Can you call her out?" Barricade asked.
Not in the mood to argue, 'Bee gave a loud whistle. A moment later, a grey cow-nose stingray-looking dragon flew down. It didn't have any legs, just a long barbed tail that, and little hooks on its wings. Landing on 'Bee's shoulder the small dragon yawned, revealing a series of dagger-like teeth. Unlike the stingray it looked like, the small dragon's mouth was on the end of its muzzle, not on its underside.
"Hey Delta," 'Bee said rubbing the silky-feeling dragon. In response, to the chin-rub, she started to nibble his ear.
Nearby the girls squealed as they saw the adorable dragon sitting on its caretaker's shoulder.
Barricade walked over to the railing, and the girls ran over. "Hey ladies, I'm Barricade, 'Bee's best friend, you all going to the tourney game this afternoon?"
They all nodded or said "yes."
"Look for number eight," he said.
"We will."
"Hey, can you tell 'Bee that that little dragon is adorable!" one girl squealed.
"Oh, Delta," Barricade asked. "Yea, she's always been a little cutie, especially when she just hatched."
All the girls awed.
Nearby Knockout was ranting to Moonrose. "He did it to Icefire's hair too, and Alpha Trion isn't happy about it!"
"I don't see a problem," Moonrose said.
"It's gateway magic!" Knockout snapped. "Sure it starts with the hair, next thing you know it's the lips, and the legs, and the clothes. Then everyone looks good, and then where will I be?"
"Knockout-" Moonrose began.
Knockout silenced her. "I will see you at the game, after my fitting for the coronation," he said. "Bye sweetheart." With that he turned and walked away.
With a smile Bumblebee closed his locker. "Hey Rosie," he said.
Moonrose turned and saw 'Bee. "Hey," she said walking over. "Who's this?" She pointed to Delta.
"This is my pet dragon Delta," he said rubbing her again, she then climbed onto his back. "I made a fresh batch of cookies, double chocolate chip. Want one?" He held out a bag with a cookie.
"I've gotta big game," she said, "and I don't really eat before a game, so maybe next time." She turned to walk away.
"No yea, I completely understand," 'Bee said. "Be careful of treats offered by kids of Decepticons. I'm sure everyone here knows that."
"No, that's not-" she started.
"I get it, you're cautious. That's smart," he said pulling out the cookie. "Guess there's more for me, then."
'Bee began to move the cookie towards his mouth when Moonrose snatched it out of his hand, taking a bite of it. "See, I totally trust you," she said.
"How are they?" 'Bee asked as the others approached.
"They're good, no great. They're chewy…and is that M&Ms?" Moonrose said. 'Bee nodded. "I love M&Ms. And the chocolate…the chocolate chips….I'm sorry….they're warm, and soft, sweet…. 'Bee have you always had those red and violet flecks in your eyes?"
She went for another bite, when 'Bee grabbed the cookie, and put it back in the bag.
"How ya feeling?" Barricade asked.
"I feel like…like singing your name!" Moonrose said. "Bumblebee!-" Before she could sing again, Skyfall put her hand over her mouth.
-.-
The cheerleaders, and Knockout, danced on the field in front of their school's stands, the students dancing behind them.
"Good luck Arcee!" Barricade said.
"Thanks 'Cade!" she said running out onto the field.
Ultra Magnus called in another player. "Barricade you're up," he said.
"Coach," Barricade said standing up, and pulling Skyfall to her feet. "How about my buddy here?"
"I don't know," he said.
"She's been practicing," Barricade said ignoring her protests. "And you said a team is made up of a bunch of parts. Well, she's kinda like my brain."
Sighing Magnus called in another player. "Get out there."
The whistle blew, and Barricade charged for the ball, getting to it before the other team, he passed it to Moonrose.
One guy charged Skyfire, but she went down on her knees, and knocked him over with her shield. Getting up she did a little victory dance at him.
Barricade ran through the kill zone with the ball, easily dodging the projectiles sent flying at him. Getting out of it he tossed it back to Moonrose. With a hard swing she sent it back to him, and he hit it towards the goal, only for the shot to be blocked.
The goalie shot it out into the field, Barricade jumped catching the ball, and he started running back to the goal. One guy was charging him, but Arcee knocked him over. Seeing Skyfall get knocked over, Barricade passed the ball, and picked her pushing her forwards. And the ball was passed back to him.
"'Cade!" Skyfall said.
Barricade nodded, and hit the ball at her. Using her shield, she sent it up in the, and ducked. Moonrose jumped over her, and she hit the ball scoring the winning goal.
The team ran over to the stands, and Moonrose took the microphone from the announcer. "Excuse me! Excuse me can I have your attention please? There's something I'd like to say!" she said, and everyone went quiet. "Give me a B!"
"B!"
"Give me an E!"
"E!"
Give me another E!"
"E!"
"What does that spell?"
"'Bee!"
"I can't here you!"
"'BEE!"
"I love ya 'Bee," Moonrose said, causing the boy to blush. "Give me a beat!" She pointed to the band!"
"One! Two! Three! Four!" Smokescreen said, and the band began to play.
Midnight was laughing at 'Bee embarrassed and mortified expression. "What was in that cookie?" she asked.
"I don't know!" he said.
Did I mention
That I'm in love with you?
And did I mention
There's nothing I can do?
And did I happen to say
I dream of you every day?
Well let me
Shout it out loud!
If that's ok?
Hey!
Everyone in the stands was dancing and singing along. Clapping to the beat. Well, all except 'Bee who was still caught off guard by the sudden concert.
If that's ok?
Hey!
Skyfall, Barricade, the cheerleaders (except Knockout), and the rest of the team were dancing with Moonrose, copying her dance moves.
I met this guy
That rocked my world
Like it's never been rocked!
And now I'm living just for him
And I won't ever stop!
I never thought it could happen
To a girl like me
But look at what you've done
You got me down on my knees!
Because my love for you is
Ridiculous!
I never knew
That it could be like this!
My love for you is
Ridiculous!
My love is R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S!
R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S!
It's
Ridiculous!
Just
Ridiculous!
And I would give up my kingdom
For just one kiss!
Well did I mention
That I'm in love with you?
And did I mention
There's nothing I can do?
And did I happen to say
I dream of you every day?
Well lemme
Shout it out loud!
If that's ok?
Hey!
Yeah!
If that's ok?
Hey!
I gotta know which way to go
Come on now
Give me a sign!
You gotta show me
That you're only
Ever gonna be mine!
Don't wanna go another minute
Livin' without you!
Cuz if your heart just isn't in it
I don't know what I'll do!
Bumblebee's blush grew even more, and he wasn't really sure of what to think or do at the moment.
Because my love for you is
Ridiculous!
I never knew
That it could be like this!
My love for you is
Ridiculous!
My love is R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S!
R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S!
It's
Ridiculous!
Just
Ridiculous!
And I would give up my kingdom
For just one kiss!
Come on now!
Moonrose took off her jersey, revealing her under armor padding that kept her safe in the game, a white long-sleeve shirt underneath it. Wadding it up into a ball, she tossed it to 'Bee.
Alright!
Because my love for you is
Ridiculous!
I never knew
That it could be like this!
My love for you is
Ridiculous!
The guys on the team picked Moonrose up, and standing in their hands, she let them throw her into the crowd.
My love is R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S!
R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S!
The crowd began to carry her over to where 'Bee was standing in it.
It's
Ridiculous!
Just
Ridiculous!
And I would give up my kingdom
For just one kiss!
Come on now!
Moonrose stood in front of the still stunned boy, grinning, as the crowd cheered.
"I love you 'Bee," she said hugging him, causing him to blush even more.
Knockout walked up the stairs with Arcee. "Arcee is my girlfriend now! And I'm going to the coronation with her," Knockout said, expecting Moonrose to come running back to him.
"Moonrose?" 'Bee asked. "Will you go to the coronation with me?"
"YES!" she shouted into the mic, and everyone cheered.
"C'mon Moonrose, the whole team is waiting for you," Barricade said coming up with Firestorm.
"Hey Midnight," Firestorm said planning on breaking her heart, since all he needed from her was his homework done, but Bumblebee was standing next to her. "Do you want to go to the coronation with me?"
Midnight looked at him. "Sorry, but someone already asked me," she said. "And I said yes!"
Firestorm gave a quiet sigh in relief, and walked away.
Bumblebee smiled and patted her shoulder. "You know I feel bad for Knockout," he said.
"Really?" Midnight asked looking at him as if he lost his mind.
"Yea, I feel like if he was talented and smart like you. He wouldn't need a girlfriend to make himself feel special," 'Bee said. "Good job for telling that guy off. So who's the one that asked you the coronation?"
"Smokescreen," Midnight said, "and thanks."
"It's what big brothers do," he said.