Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm

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Chapter 50

Bud packed his bag as quickly as possible. It was imperative that his mom did not know what he was about to do. Otherwise, he'd be grounded for a month. He was glad that his dad was currently on a trip at the university. If his father found out what he was planning, Bud shuddered at the thought.

"(Ready to go, Bud?)" Blit asked.

"(Yep)" Bud replied. The Microns followed him downstairs. His mom was in the kitchen, cooking. If they could just get out before…

"Bud, where are you going?" his mom asked.

Busted! Bud mentally winced. Putting on his most sincere smile, he turned toward his mom, "Hi, Mom. Hop-tachi and I were just going to go on a hike." It wasn't a lie, but he wasn't about to tell his mom that they were going to hike through a restricted cave in the Artic.

"And where are you going?" Mrs. Hanson asked.

Bud's mind raced, trying to think of a way he could distract his mom so that she wouldn't ask any more questions. He blurted out the first thing that came to mind, "I was going to ask Leena." His mom turned around and looked at her son, raising an eyebrow. Bud blushed furiously, mentally cursing himself. That was the wrong thing to say! Stupid! Why did I say that? What in the galaxy caused me to say that?

"You never told me you were taking her," Mrs. Hanson commented.

"It was supposed to be a surprise for Leena," Bud said, looking at his shoes. "I didn't tell you because you would have told her parents, and Leena told me that they aren't very good at keeping secrets."

"(You didn't tell us either)" Hop whispered, since he was standing next to Bud. The Micron yelped in pain as Bud brought his heal down on the unfortunate Transformer's foot, muttering "(Play Along)"

Nicole Hanson looked at her son. The way he was standing, with his shoulders slumped and his now cherry red face pointed at his shoes, she knew he was either lying, or was very embarrassed. She decided on the latter, "All right then. I'll call the Fox's and tell them you're coming over."

No No NO! Not good! Bud thought. "Please don't tell them too much." He and the Microns left out the back door as his mom picked up the phone. "(We're screwed)"

"(No kidding)" Hop, Blit, and Bumper all said at once.

"Bud!" his mom called, "Naomi said she'll meet you in front of her house."

"Okay!" Bud called back. "Sorry, guys. I guess we'll just have to bring Leena-chan with us."

"But she doesn't know about us," Hop protested. Bumper beeped a remark, and Hop whirled towards him, "What do you mean it's probably best she find out now?"

"Bumper has a point," Bud said quickly, blushing slightly. "If Leena and I do get closer, she's going to find out anyway."

Hop sighed, "All right. Let's go. Transform!" Bud climbed into Hop's cockpit as Blit and Bumper followed Hop's example and they set off.

Leena Naomi Fox knew about the Microns, but she didn't know that they were sentient Transformers. She thought they were go carts that Coby built. However, she loved fantasy and science fiction stories, so she was able to accept Hop, Blit, and Bumper with ease.

"This is so cool!" she yelled with delight, giving each Micron a bear hug. She then turned to Bud and asked, "So where are we going?"

Bud sighed, "I'm not sure you want to come. If you do, you could get in trouble."

Naomi laughed, shaking her head as her golden tresses swept side to side, "Come on, Bud. You know I like the outdoors."

"Yes, I do," Bud agreed. "But we're going somewhere restricted without permission and it will be very cold."

Her violet eyes seemed to pierce his hazel ones as she softly asked, "Where?"

Bud looked from side to side, checking to make sure no one else was around before whispering, "The Artic."

Shouldering her pack, Naomi said, "I'm coming. I packed for cold anyway."

"But Leena,.."

"No buts," she whispered. "I've wanted to go for a long time. It's not like I'm going to tattle tale or anything."

"Okay," Bud sighed.

"Good," Naomi nodded, satisfied. "How are we going to get there?"

Bud grinned and nodded toward Hop, "Have you ever warped before, Leena?"

She gave him a confused look, "What?"

"Everyone, stand in a circle and hold hands," Hop instructed. Everyone did as he said, and he began to spin his propellers.

"Bud," Naomi began, "What is Hop-kun…"

Green light enveloped them, and they vanished.