Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm

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Chapter 67

Lori's house was close to Earthfall, practically right next to it in fact. Mr. Simmons owned the land between her house and the location where Earthfall was built. He had owned that location originally as well, but was all to happy to let the Cybertron Army keep their hidden base. So a hike through the woods between the two only took a few hours.

It turned out to be a good thing, because by the time Lori and Emily had gotten to Lori's house, both were very hungry and in need of some rest, as well as a restroom. Lori silently thanked any god that was listening, Primus included, that she did not have to explain to the humanized Xian how a toilet was used.

She's already done a lot of research about Humans using the Earthfall library, Lori thought. Maybe I'll show her the city library. She might enjoy it.

Mrs. Simmons had made a large batch of sugar cookies earlier, so Lori and Emily helped themselves to some. Lori had to restrain her friend for a while though, as it turned out that Xians had quite the sweet tooth.

When she finally got Emily to sit down in the living room and not get back up to get more cookies, Lori returned to the kitchen where her mom was currently making more cookies to replace the ones Emily had devoured. "She's not used to taste, is she?" Mrs. Simmons asked, amused by Emily's antics.

Lori nodded, "Maybe it would be better if I got some rations from Earthfall for her to eat."

Mrs. Simmons chuckled, "Either way, we're in need of more sugar, among other groceries."

"I could get some," Lori offered. "Emily needs more clothes than the outfit I gave her. Could I use the car?"

"You can pilot any Human aircraft legally, Lori," Diana told her daughter, smiling. "I don't have a problem with you driving, so long as you remember to take your license with you."

Lori winced, remembering how last time she drove, she had left her license on her dresser on accident. A cop who was a member of Human Liberation had pulled her over, hoping to find an excuse to arrest her. He did, but after all was said and done, Lori was cleared, and the cop was penalized. "I have it in my wallet with my Alliance Card, Mama," she reassured. "You'd think that my Alliance Card would count."

"It does," he Mama answered, "Just not when you're dealing with someone from Human Liberation. Have fun!"

The drive to the mall was uneventful, and shopping for hours was, in Emily's opinion, downright boring. Lori had a rather strict sense of fashion, and explaining modesty to Emily took up most of their time there. In the end, Emily had slowly adopted the fashion sense of men: whatever works. They loaded several bags of groceries and twice as many bags of clothes into the car before leaving, the bottom of the car now two inches lower than before.

On the lone highway between the city and Lori's home, they were stopped by blinking red and blue lights and a familiar siren. "Oh hell!" Lori grumbled as she pulled over. "I'm two miles under the speed limit. What's wrong?" She rolled down the window, noticing the cop's face in the side mirror as he approached. Damnit! You again?

"License and registration," he said mechanically. Lori handed him her Driver's License, her Alliance Card, and the car's Registration Card. He looked at them and handed them back. "Get out of the car," he instructed. Lori did so, as did Emily. The cop pointed to the line on the side of the road, "Walk on that line."

Emily stepped forward, but Lori stopped her, "He meant me, its okay." Lori stepped up to the line, knowing full well that the cop was trying anything, hoping she'd make a mistake so he could arrest her again. "I could sue you for this," she told the cop as she began walking. A marble blurred in her vision, so transparent she almost didn't see it. It struck her on the side of her head, causing her to stumble sideways. Emily's eyes narrowed. She could have sworn she saw the officer flick his wrist, as if throwing something.

(Author's Note: Have you ever been hit in the head while playing Marbles with someone who's played all their life? If you have, you know what I'm talking about.)

"Miss, say your ABC's," the officer instructed.

Lori was fuming, rubbing the sore spot on her head. She decided she'd play around a little bit, "Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S, R, Q, P, O, N, M, L, K, J, I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B, and A." I'd like to see someone drunk do that! she thought triumphantly.

"Miss, I'm going to ask you to follow me to the station to test your BAC," the cop said, moving toward his car.

Emily stopped him, "Illogical. She has proven that she is not drunk. If you persist, she could sue you for harassment. If she doesn't, I will."

"Why is a nineteen year old hottie hanging out with a known troublemaker like her?" the cop asked.

"I choose my friends better than you do," Emily said walking back to the car. She felt the cop give her a teasing slap on her rear and did what any girl should. She pivoted around and rammed her heal into the man's groin, yelling, "Perverted Bastard!"

Holy Shit! Lori thought as she saw the officer crumple to the ground, unconscious. The sound of a car caused her to look up to see the sheriff approach. Known affectionately as Sheriff by everyone who knew him, he used to be a real grouch, until he began working with Autovolt and the Cybetrons at Earthfall. He got out of his vehicle and stepped over.

"What seems to be the problem?" he asked.

"Hi, Sheriff," Lori said. "This bozo tried to get Emily's attention, and he succeeded.

No further explanation was needed, as the look on Emily's face and the sight of the cop on the ground explained everything. Sheriff turned to Emily and said, "Sorry about him, Miss. He's due to be fired anyway. Now, I have a good reason. Carry on, you two. I'll take over here." Lori and Emily climbed back into the car and drove off, both of them glad to get away from the man that was now in need of a bottle of Advil.

"Thanks for sticking up for me, Emily," Lori said.

"You are my friend. It was the logical thing to do; the right thing to do," Emily replied.

Lori smiled. Though Emily probably didn't realize it, the Xian had done the one thing that made her truly Human. She had not reacted through logic, but had defended Lori because it was the right thing.