Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm
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Chapter 62
It isn't everyday that your daughter tell you she has something to tell you and looks nervous. So when Lori did, like any other worried father, Eduardo Simmons was afraid his little girl had become pregnant. The relief was evident when she laughed and reassured him that she and Coby were still virgins.
But he was still puzzled as to why they were now driving toward Earthfall. Lori had asked both her parents and Coby's to come, saying that it involved both of them. She wouldn't tell them any more, saying it was easier to show, rather than explain.
Lori tapped her father on the shoulder, "Stop here." He did so, and the five of them climbed out of the car. Lori motioned for them to follow and stay quiet as she led them across a rocky path next to the river that ran by the area that hid Earthfall. After she had gone a ways, she spoke.
"Galaxy Convoy is keeping watch and shut down the security systems in this area so we can have some privacy. It would be a bad idea if this was made public. What do you know about Terraformer Theory?"
"It's the theory that a cross-breed between a Human and a Transformer would be able to have both forms, and change between them at will," David, Coby's father said. "That's all I remember from what Coby told me."
"But it's impossible for such a thing to occur. It would require more power than either could contain," Nicole Hanson said.
"That's why a Terraformer has both a Human and a Transformer form, to contain and control that much power," Lori explained. "You heard about Chromia's attack in the artic, right?"
The four adults nodded. "We were glad to hear that you and Coby were saved by a Cybertron, even though we didn't recognize his name," Diana Simmons said. "Did you and Coby really save his life?"
"That's the cover up story," Lori said, stopping the group at a corner. "In reality, Coby almost died. Somehow, he was able to draw power directly from Earth's Planet Force and became a Terraformer. He uses the name Rodimus Convoy when he is in Transformer form."
Eduardo Simmons froze. His daughter was married to some sort of superhuman?
"So why are you telling us now?" Nicole asked, frowning.
"Sorry," Lori apologized to the four of them, knowing they were all disappointed that this knowledge was kept from them. "We honestly didn't know how you would take it. But we kind of have no choice to tell you now. Rodimus got hurt badly trying to keep me protected, and he can't return to Human form until he's healed. Things that a Transformer can brush off could kill a Human."
"Where is he?" David asked. No one missed the slight hint of excitement in his voice.
Lori smiled. At least her father-in-law had been quick to forgive. "Just around the corner," she replied leading them.
They came out onto a small beach surrounded by a cliff. Rodimus was sitting next to the water, staring into its depths. He saw them approach and turned his head towards them, smiling. "Did you tell them?" he asked Lori.
She nodded, "Everything."
Rodimus nodded, "Thank you, Lori. I guess this comes as a shock, doesn't it, Father."
David Hanson smiled, "At least Ed knows who to call now when he needs some heavy work done."
The remark had the desired effect, causing everyone to laugh. The feelings of disappointment gone, Rodimus asked, "You're not going to see me any different, are you?"
This time Nicole answered, "It doesn't matter if you're Rodimus or Coby, you're still our son. Just tell us when something big like this happens next time, please?"
"Don't worry, I will," Rodimus assured her.
"You may have to get a bigger room for him though," Galaxy Convoy joked, walking towards them. No one laughed. Need to work on my punch lines, he thought to himself.
"At least with my cooking, we won't have to worry about his stomach," Diana remarked. This one everyone laughed at.
My timing definitely needs work too, Galaxy Convoy sighed.
As luck would have it, it was right then that David Hanson's cell phone beeped. He pulled it out and tried to read the message. "I wish I could read shorthand text," he sighed. "It's just not my generation."
"Let me try," Lori offered, and took a look.
M&D. Stk n Artic. Blizrd. Prisons. Microns&Naomi w/me. Hop cnt Warp us out. Tyig 2 srvive. Pls snd help. Bud.
Lori's eyes widened, "It's from Bud. It says he's trapped in the Artic with Naomi-san and the Hop-tachi due to a blizzard. They took shelter in the Prisons, but they need help.
Rodimus swore loudly, "He knows he's not supposed to go there!"
"I'll assemble a rescue team," Galaxy Convoy said. He started to walk away.
"There's no time! Go now!" Nicole Hanson said. Galaxy Convoy stopped and turned towards her, raising an optic ridge.
"Bud left a few days ago, saying he was going camping with Naomi," David explained. "We assumed he was going into the mountains as usual. He never told us he was going into the Artic."
Galaxy Convoy's optics widened, "That makes things worse. I can't get there in time without using a Warp Gate, and the distance is too great for me to open one on my own."
"You don't have to," Rodimus said. They all turned to watch as he summoned his sword in a bright flash of energy. Raising it over his head, he brought it down, ripping through the air in front of him. The spacial tear cackled with blue electrical energy. Galaxy Convoy nodded, opening his chest plate. The Matrix glowed brightly, expanding and completing the blue Warp Gate.
Rodimus turned to Lori, "Take our parents to Earthfall's Command Room and access the Nav-computer. We'll need you to back us up."
Lori nodded, "Understood." If it wasn't for the fact that Bud's life was in danger, she would have argued that Rodimus should stay behind because of his injuries. But she had enough sense to know that he was going, so she quickly headed towards the entrance to the base, hers and Coby's parents right behind her.
"Let's go. RODIMUS CONVOY! TRANSFORM!"
"GALAXY CONVOY! TRANSFORM!"
They speed through the Warp Gate as it closed behind them and began plowing though the snow.
