Again it took me so long to write this chapter. Reason why is that I have gotten a new game called DmC: Devil may Cry for 360, and it is awesome.
So anyway, here is the new chapter. Hope you enjoy.
Chapter 9: A New Change
"Lord Megatron," Shockwave walked up behind Megatron, "was it wise to let the Autobots take the boy back?"
"But of course, Shockwave." Megatron replied with a grin. "Once the Autobots witness their human boy's death, they will be completely spark-broken. With the Autobots dishearten by the boy's death, we will use that to our advantage and destroy Optimus Prime and his Autobots and rule over the cosmos."
"How can you be sure that will happen?" Shockwave asked. "What if the boy's death will only fuel their anger and unleash it to destroy us? Anger and rage can make a person more powerful than others."
"Yes, but sometimes when one's blinded by rage, they will lead to their own death." Megatron remarked. He spots Soundwave heading their way with a reading on his visor. "Ah, Soundwave, what do you have for us?"
The reading on Soundwave's visor shows Sam's life signal have gone dead. Megatron began to laugh as his plan has took its first step. "Excellent! The timing couldn't have been better. By now, the Autobots will be grieving for his death, and with them grieving, they won't get in our way of wreaking havoc on this world."
Shockwave already knows that his plan is going to fail. True that the Autobots will be devastated for the human's death, but he fails to acknowledge the fact that the Autobots might be even more dangerous and powerful when fueled with rage over the death of the boy. He himself experienced it firsthand how strong the Autobots can be when it comes to the boy. He'll have to wait and see for the results.
Sam groaned in his sleep and began waking up from a strange presence that he's feeling. When he did, he was greeted by darkness. He felt his heat beat rapidly in fear and in annoyance?
"Ah bull!" Sam exclaimed. "Even in the afterlife I'm still blind!?"
"Not really." A voice said with a humorous chuckle.
A bright light burst through the darken area which forced Sam to cover his eyes. "If that light gets any brighter I might go blind again." He grumbled. Then it hit him. He can see. "I can see!" He cried out happily. But then he became uncertain if he did regain his eyesight back because all see is darkness with the exception of the bright light. "Huh. So this must be 'the light at the end of the tunnel' that I been hearing on the television."
"It isn't." Said the same voice. Soon, that bright light changed into a giant Cybertronian with a metal mustache which makes him look like a wise old Cybertronian.
"Who are you?" Sam asked. "Wait!" He went through his brain to figure out the name of the mysterious Cybertronian. "I know! You're Mufasa, right!? Then that means I'm Simba? Strange." He spoke in wonder.
The figure smiled at Sam's childish behavior. "I find your poor sense of humor quite humorous." The strange being chuckled when he saw Sam pout at him. "But no. I am not this 'Mufasa' you speak of. I am Alpha Trion and I seek for your help."
That name sounded so familiar. He began searching through his brain, trying to figure out where had he heard that name. He snapped his fingers as he remembered that name.
"I know who you are! You are one of the original Thirteen Primes and Orion's mentor before he became a Prime. Optimus has told me great things about you during my lesson with him about Ancient Cybertronian History. But wait, why do you need my help if I'm dead?"
"You're not."
"I'm not?" Sam said with a surprise look.
"Allow me to explain. I used the power of the Ancients to pull your psyche out from your body and brought you here for a favor."
"Cool." Sam said in awe. "What kind of favor?" He asked.
A small bright light shone and descended from Alpha Trion and stopped in front of Sam. "This," he gestured the light, "is the Key to Cybertron's revitalization: the Omega Key. I want you to be the vessel for the key."
Through the light, Sam could see a key-shaped almost materializing and shrinking to the size of a baseball bat. He raised his hand cautiously to feel such a warmth and powerful energy emitting from the key.
"Wait! You said this key will help revive Cybertron?" Sam asked in which Alpha Trion replied with a nod. "Then why are you giving me this? Shouldn't you give this to Optimus?"
"If the event of capture, would you want Optimus to go through a torturous surgical removal at the hands of the Decepticons if they were to find out that the key to Cybertron's revival is inside of Optimus Prime?"
"Never!" Sam yelled out. The thought of Optimus having to go through the same treatment as he did terrified him. "I'll gladly be the one to go through the surgical treatment if it means to protect Optimus."
Alpha Trion could the determination and bravery in Sam's eyes. He smiled at the boy's courageous act to protect Optimus. "To answer your other question, I'm giving you this because I didn't have time to launch this key to Earth because the Iacon Hall of Records is under attack by the Decepticons."
"Are you okay? Are you safe?" Sam asked worriedly.
"Do not fret, young one, I am safe." He reassured Sam. "But more importantly, are you willing to be the vessel of the Omega Key knowing that you'll be risking your life if the Decepticons were to get ahold of you if they were to find out that you hold the key to restoring Cybertron and know that it might change you in some way?"
"Of course." Sam began to speak without any hesitation. "I will do anything for the Autobots and Cybertron even if it means sacrificing my life for them."
Alpha Trion couldn't help but feel proud of the boy for his bravery and determination; just like a true Autobot warrior. "Very well then."
Soon, the key began to glow and it began to advance towards Sam. The key changed into an orb of light and entered inside Sam. Sam felt weird and a bit tingly when the key entered in his body but he felt the same as if nothing happened.
"It is done." Alpha Trion announced. "I have already assigned someone on security detail to protect you."
"Who is it?"
"His name is Smokescreen. He is a member of the Cybertron Elite Guard. He immediately accepted the duty of protecting you if it means of getting close to his idol, Optimus Prime." He forced back a smile when he saw a small glint of possessiveness in Sam's eyes before it disappeared. Shame that the boy is oblivious to his feelings. "But he doesn't know that you are the vessel of the Omega Key."
"So he didn't asked you the reason why you are assigning him to be my bodyguard?"
"No. Reason why is interrogation. The Decepticons might get some info out from him via Cortical Psychic Patch and will come and capture you by any means necessary. And that goes with Optimus and his team. You must not tell anyone about all of this; the Omega Key, our conversation, everything. Do you understand?"
"I understand." It pains him to keep this important secret from the Autobots, but he's doing it for their sake.
"Good. It's time for you to return to your body, Samuel."
"Wait, how do you know my name? I never told you my name before?"
"I have been watching you from the day you entered the Autobot's life."
Sam couldn't help but squeal and blush madly as he covered his private area and his chest. He now became self-conscious of the fact that Alpha Trion has now seen him naked.
"Not all the time." Alpha Trion said with a chuckle. He could see why the Autobots would do anything for the boy. He's special in so many way. "It's time to return home, Samuel."
"Please, call me Sam. My friends and family calls me that." Sam said with a smile.
"Very well, Sam, time to head back home. The Autobots are waiting for you." Especially Optimus. Alpha Trion thought to himself.
"Ok. It was nice meeting you, Alpha Trion."
"Same goes to you, Sam."
That was the last thing Sam heard before another bright light surrounded him and disappeared.
"Looks like my student has chosen a fine mate." Alpha Trion said with a smiled before he too disappeared.
Sam's eyes began to flutter open before closing again from the bright lights the hurts his eyes. He slowly opened his eyes so that it can adjust to the brightness before sitting up. He finally realized that he could see again. He closed his right eye before touching it to find that he somehow got his right eye back and that his left eye can see again.
Using his new eyes, he look around to see that he's inside Optimus's quarters and that he's sitting on top of Optimus's chest while the said Bot's sleeping. He carefully began to crawl towards the sleeping Prime due to his whole body aching in pain before stopping beside his head.
"Optimus," Sam whispered as he poked his cheek, "wake up."
In his recharge, Optimus could hear a voice calling out to him. He online his optics to look for the source of that voice only to see that Sam is gone from his chest. Panic began filling his servos before a small and soft hand touched his cheek soothingly. He turned his head to the side to see Sam alive and moving.
"Sam?" Optimus whispered in shocked.
"The one and only." Sam smiled.
Optimus shifted so that he's laying on his side before pulling Sam close to his faceplate. "You're real, right?" Optimus asked, hoping that this is not some kind of a sick joke. "This isn't a dream?" He asked with a small pleading in his voice.
Sam snuggled a bit closer to Optimus's face, enjoying the warm feeling he's getting from him. "It's me, Optimus. I'm back."
Optimus pulled Sam a bit closer wanting to confirm that Sam is real. "How?"
Sam let out a small shiver when Optimus's breath ghosted over his face. "I don't know." He lied. he has to keep his word to Alpha Trion not to tell anyone during his supposed death.
"It doesn't matter, Sam. All that matters is that you are here, alive, with me." Optimus spoke with a loving voice.
"All right, if you say so, Optimus." Sam said as he rubbed his forehead with Optimus's. He pulled back a little after he realized what he was doing leaving Sam with a small blush on his cheek. "How about we join the others? They must still be completely down over my death."
"Tomorrow." Optimus answered. "It's late and everyone's asleep by now."
"Alright then." Sam yawned out. "Guess it's time for us to hit the hay as well." He laid down facing Optimus and snuggled a bit closer for warmth before falling into a deep sleep.
Optimus felt overjoy that Sam was alive again. The thanked whatever being that brought this boy back to him. He covered Sam's whole frame in a protective manner, afraid of losing Sam again. Once he was sure Sam was safely secured under his hand, he too fell to sleep.
Sam was the first one to wake up as he stretch is tired and sore limb like a cat. During his little stretch, he realized the wounds that he had was completely healed, but it did leave some scars on his arms. Must be the power of the Omega Key, he thought. Just as he is about to crawl out of Optimus's hand, said hand pulled Sam in a tight embrace.
"Optimus...can't...breathe!" Sam breathe out as he slapped the owner of the hand's cheek.
Optimus heard Sam's distress and quickly online his optic. What he saw was Sam being crushed by him with his hand that he used to blanket Sam's body during the night.
"Sam!" He immediately let go of Sam letting the boy to catch his breath. Optimus sat up and scooped Sam so that he's sitting at the palm of his hand. "I'm so sorry, Sam. Primus, I hurt you."
Sam patted Optimus's palm to calm the troubled Prime. "It's ok, Optimus. I've received too many bone-crushing hugs from Bulkhead, BumbleBee and Cliffjumper so I'm used to it by now." Sam reassured with a smile.
"Are you sure?" Optimus asked with a worried look still plastered on his face.
"I'm sure." said Sam. "But," he began with a mischievous smirk, "if you're still worried, how about I cheer you up?" He motioned Optimus to lend his audio receptors so that he may whisper his devious plan to Optimus.
Sam is fighting back a laugh as he quietly walked up to the alone and unsuspecting green Autobot who is located at the Sickbay on the main control center of the base while the others are on the other side of the area. It breaks his heart though to see his Autobots depress over his death. But this prank will definitely cheer everyone up from their gloomy state.
Once he was besides Bulkhead, he put his devious plan into motion.
"Bulkhead, what's wrong? Why are you sad?" Sam asked with a smile.
Bulkhead looked down at Sam and replied sadly. "Sammy's dead, Sam. We were too late to save him."
You're kidding me, Sam thought in disbelief. Sam had thought that Bulkhead might scream at the sight of his monster mask, but apparently, Bulkhead is slow on the head to realize anything especially his revival. With a sigh of defeat, he pulled off his mask. So much for pulling a prank on him.
"Sam?" Bulkhead gasped as he finally caught on.
"Finally you noticed." Sam scoffed.
Bulkhead stared at Sam for awhile before letting out a hight-pitch scream and fell on his backside which caught the rest of the Autobots's attention.
"Bulkhead, what the pit is wrong with you!?" Ratchet yelled out as Bulkhead crawled himself until his back hit the wall away from the Sickbay.
Bulkhead shakily pointed at Sam with fear in his optics. "S-S-S-SAM'S GHOST!" The others follow where he was pointing and they too gasped in shock.
"Oh, come on, Bulkhead. I'm not a ghost." Sam began walking towards Bulkhead only for the said Autobot to scream even loudly in fear. It was then he noticed the gazes he was receiving from the others. "Hey, guys." Sam waved cheerfully.
"SAM!" They all screamed. But unlike Bulkhead whom screamed bloody murder, they screamed out of happiness. BumbleBee was quick to act as he quickly swooped Sam up and gave him a bone-crushing hug while crying.
"BumbleBee, go easy on the boy." Optimus said as he entered the command center.
BumbleBee looked down to see Sam suffocating from his hug and lessen his hug on him so he can let Sam breathe.
"It's ok, Bee. I'm used to it already." He reassured the yellow Scout.
"Sam, b-but how? We all thought you were dead." Ratchet looked at Optimus and noticed that he's taking this quite easily. "You knew about this, Optimus?"
"It happened a few hours ago that Sam was brought back from the dead, but I don't know how." Optimus replied.
"In that case," Ratchet grabbed Sam, ignoring the protest from Bee and Sam, and took him to his Sickbay, "I need to do some close examination." He set Sam on the slab and began scanning him with a scanning device on his arm.
"So... he's not a ghost?" Everyone stared at Bulkhead with a look that says 'really?'. "What? Just saying."
"It's seems that Bulkhead finds your face way more scary than that mask of yours, Sam." Optimus spoked in humor.
"Hah, hah, very funny." Sam glared at the smirking Prime.
After Ratchet finished scanning, he was shocked at the results he got. "By the AllSpark."
"What? What is it?" asked Cliffjumper.
"Whatever the Decepticons did to him changed his bone structure into more metal."
"So you're saying that Sam's bones became metal?"
"To be more precise, Arcee, is that Sam's bone structure and tissue is now made out of metal."
"So, he's more like us now, right?"
"If you want to put it like that, yes."
"Wait! I just noticed something." cried out Cliffjumper. "Sam could see again and he has his missing eye replaced."
Ratchet leaned in a bit closer to see that Sam's got a new eye. "That's not all. His eye color changed from brown to blue as well."
"Really? I want to see." Cliffjumper lowered his arm so that Sam could see his eye color through the refection on Cliffjumper's arm. "Wow." He said in awe.
"Hold up a minute!" Arcee yelled out. "I still don't understand how Sam got his eyesight and eye back when he clearly told us that Shockwave removed his right eye and he lost his left eyesight."
"It remains a mystery. Just like how Sam was brought by from the dead. Unless you two know about it." Ratchet eyed on both Optimus and Sam.
"Not a clue, Ratchet. All I remember was dying and waking up later on." Sam hates lying to the Autobots but he has no choice. He promised Alpha Trion not to say a word.
"Well in any case, this calls for a party!" announced Cliffjumper.
"No party, Cliff. Sam's still injured from what he went through at the 'Con's warship. He needs to rest."
"Arcee's right. And as his doctor, Sam's needs his rest and needs to take it easy. Just because his bones are now metal doesn't means that he's in the clear. And you, young man, you need to take a shower because you're dirty and reek, get rid of those ripped clothes and eat something."
"I'm going, I'm going." Sam grumbled.
BumbleBee lowered his hand so that Sam could jump on it. He then started walking and took Sam with him to his room.
"I'm glad that he's alive." smiled Arcee.
"But now we got to do a better job on protecting Sam from the Decepticons if they ever try and do it again." declared Bulkhead. The others agrees as well.
"Impossible!" Megatron stared shockingly at Soundwave's visor which reads Sam's life signal back online before it was somehow deleted. "How is that brat alive!?"
This got Shockwave's interest. "Interesting. Looks like there is more to the boy than meets the eye. I would like to perform more experiments on the boy. But sadly, I'm in the middle of doing a project back on Cybertron so I need to head back, My Liege."
"I do too, Shockwave. I made a discovery back on Cybertron which involves Dark Energon."
"Dark Energon you say? But I thought it was just a myth."
"I assure you that it is not. Soundwave, prepare the SpaceBridge so that we may return to Cybertron."
Soundwave nodded and typed in the coordinates so that the SpaceBridge is locked on Cybertron and activates it.
"Soundwave, I am entrusting you to keep an eye out on Starscream while I'm away. Make sure he doesn't mess up."
Soundwave only gave a nod at Megatron.
"Let's go, Shockwave. Time's wasting."
"Yes, Lord Megatron."
It was quite boring for Sam. After he had taken a shower for about half an hour or so, he wanted to go out and walk around Jasper or something but Ratchet gave a strict order that he is not to be allow to leave the base. Either it's for his health, as Ratchet says it so, or that they are afraid that he might be captured by the Decepticons again. But the good news is that he can't go to school for a year. But the bad news is that he can't even talk to Jack. What's a guy to do when he's cooped up inside the base.
So here he is now staring up at the stars wondering what does it feels like to be in space or in Cybertron.
"Sam?" Optimus walked up to Sam who was sitting atop the plateau in which the base is located.
"Hey, Optimus." Sam greeted.
"What are you doing?" He asked.
"I'm stargazing."
"During midnight?"
"It's more relaxing to go stargazing at midnight, don't ya think?"
"Very well." He said as he joined Sam gazing at the stars. "I'm sorry."
Sam took his eyes off the stars and stared at Optimus in confusion. "For what?"
"For not saving you that day and for rescuing you so late. We couldn't find you in time and you went a month in torture."
"Oh, Optimus. C'mon. Pick me up so that I'm at eye-level with you." Optimus did so as he lowered his so that Sam can get on and raised him at eye-level. "Do not fee guilty about all of that. Yes, I did died because of that, but that doesn't matter right now. All that matters is that I'm here, safe and sound, with you." He placed his hand on Optimus's cheek lovingly before retreating it back after awhile.
Optimus stared deeply in Sam's eyes as he finds himself mesmerized by them. The way those blue eyes glow brightly at night. It's so... beautiful. "You're even more beautiful with those blue eyes of yours." Optimus blurted out.
Sam's eyes became wide and was speechless at Optimus's words. He blushed and looked down at his feet with a shy smile. "Um, we should, um, head back. Wouldn't want me to catch a cold."
"You're right." Optimus took Sam back to base and took him to his room.
Optimus placed Sam back on the ground so that he may change into something more suitable for bed. Sam walked up the stairs and climbed to bed. "Goodnight, Optimus."
"Goodnight, Sam. Sleep well." Optimus watches as Sam closed his eyes and fell into slumber. "I promise you, Sam, that I will not let anything like that happen to you again. I will make it my priority to protect you forever." With that declaration, he left Sam's room, but not before giving Sam a light kiss on the lips.
Seal it with a kiss.
Hope you guys like this chapter. I did had writer's block on this as always.
Know that after the next chapter, I will start writing the Transformers: Prime series. Maybe.
Hope you enjoyed and tell me what you think of this chapter.