Chapter 12
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Gabby moved around trying to calm her raging stomach. She kept her head down and just tried to concentrate on the baby and maybe a possible escape plan.
Barricade sat in vehicle mode in a corner. She knew he was fuming about the confrontation him and Deserae had earlier. He was quiet, and he had changed his appearance to fit in more with the Russian vehicles. He looked more like a Volkswagon now with the emergency lights still promptly on top of the vehicle.
Deserae and Thunderwing were in Holoform at a table discussing what the incident was. Gabby stayed far enough away to not draw attention to her, but she wanted to hear it too. Straining her ears she could hear bits and pieces.
But first, how could she describe Thunderwing's holoform? The only thing she could think of was Bruce Willis on steroids. Well, Bruce Willis with the body of Arnold Schwarzenegger in his younger days. Thankfully, she didn't have to see the fanged teeth in that mode.
"I still think that human who was snooping around the area was a spy for the Autobots," Thunderwing growled.
Deserae shrugged and said, "If he was there is nothing we can do now, he did get away."
Thunderwing planted his fist on the table, making both Gabby AND Barricade jump.
"I thought the government on this disgusting planet said they would keep this a secret!"
Deserae laughed lightly. "You are too trusting then my love, I have read page after page about governments on this planet and they will turn on you in a sparkbeat."
Thunderwing's lips curled in an evil smile. "Just wait till they get a taste of Unicron. That idiot Sentinal Prime was nothing compared to what is in store for them."
Gabby froze at the name. She wondered how long Unicron was still off from Earth.
Thunderwing spotted Gabby and said, "Gabrielle, come over here and join us."
Oh damn!
Gabby felt the fear chill her spine at the voice. She wondered what he wanted. He barely spoke to her as it was.
She made her way over to the table, and sat down, careful not to make full eye contact. She suddenly spotted Barricade in his holoform observing in the distance.
She would not cower to this alien. She would stay brave, she thought to herself.
Her heart pounded, as he looked over her in slight amusement.
She put a protective arm over her belly and tried to calm the baby who was suddenly active.
"Do you know anything about human spies for the Autobots, Gabrielle?" He asked. His eyes glowed the usual red, but more in curiosity than malice.
Gabby stared back at him in defiance, and said, "No."
"You wouldn't lie to me would you human?"
Gabby raised her chin and sat up straight. "What would I get out of it? The Autobots have nothing to hide what would they need spies for?"
Thunderwing rubbed his chin, and said, "Very true, but the Prime's mate is missing. He may have been able to get a location."
"If he did how am I supposed to know? I am here remember? I am not to touch any electrical devices."
Thunderwing looked over at Barricade suddenly, who was staring him down. "I would hope that would stay that way."
You could cut the tension with a knife in the room. Gabby's heart continued to pound in her ears, and she felt a little dizzy from it.
Barricade and Gabby exchanged glances for just a second. Barricade was getting pissed off by the second. Gabby prayed he would stay calm.
Gabby looked down at her belly, ready for gunfire to erupt when Thunderwing chuckled and said, "No need to worry Gabrielle, you are safe for now."
Thunderwing leaned over to her, and put a hand on her belly, and said, "And so is the human Prime."
Gabby had no idea what happened next. When Thunderwing touched her growing stomach she was going to push him away as it was, but suddenly there was a white flash right in front of her face, and she was blinded for a few moments. Then there was chaos all around as Thunderwing was on the floor writhing in pain.
Deserae sat for a moment in absolute shock at what she just witnessed. Then she ran to her mate's side. Barricade was looking down at Gabby asking if she was all right.
Everything seemed to be at a distance now, and Barricade was starting to fade. Did he give her a sedative again?
Before Gabby passed out she thought she heard a voice echo through the facility that said, "You will never touch her again!"
…
Optimus was driving now on the outskirts of Moscow. He was about to meet the informant. The informant had told him it would be better face-to-face as he found some pretty interesting information. Ratchet was behind him.
Suddenly, the semi started to shake, and Optimus felt this jolt of energy course through his processors. His eyes began glowing in the growing darkness from his holoform.
He almost swerved off the road the energy surge was so powerful.
"Optimus!" Ratchet came through the commlink.
Just like that it was gone. Optimus had this feeling it had something to do with Gabby and his sparkling. I'm coming, Gabby, hold on, he thought in a little despair.
"Optimus, are you ok?" Ratchet demanded.
"Yes, my friend. Just a little surge, I guess."
Ratchet said nothing more. They were both really worried about Gabby right now.
….
Gabby's eyelids fluttered open as she came back to consciousness. She could hear the beep of the heart monitor in the background, and something was making her right hand itch like crazy.
She tried to focus, and looked around the room. She could see a figure off in the corner sitting down. Her head was still cloudy so she smiled thinking it was Optimus.
"How are you feeling?" The voice asked.
Gabby froze, suddenly awake and alert. That was not Optimus. It was Barricade.
She was still captured and still in this horrible facility with the Decepticons. She wanted to cry, but she had no more tears.
She tried to sit up when a hand touched her shoulder in a commanding way.
"Please Gabby, just rest, you are safe," he said quietly.
Her eyes flashed as he came into focus. Gabby was feeling a little weak, but otherwise no nausea or dizziness.
"What are you doing in here?" She asked.
Barricade sighed a little, and said, "Looking after you. Deserae let me, because you did a number on Thunderwing."
Gabby looked up at him confused. "What…..what do you mean I did a number on Thunderwing?"
Barricade chuckled. "Well, it was the strangest thing. He put his hand on your pregnant area, and it must have pissed off your sparkling."
Gabby scrunched her eyebrows in confusion, so Barricade continued, "A white light began to form around you, and suddenly this laser of white shot from your eyes and through the door to his vehicle mode."
Gabby's eyes widened in amazement. That had happened before and to Optimus, but it hadn't hurt him.
"The laser beam was so strong it penetrated his armor, and almost took out his spark," Barricade said. "It melted the reinforced steel door like it was nothing."
Gabby froze again in fear. Thunderwing may kill her now with what she did, or what the baby did.
She started to panic. She had to get out of here. She began to sit up and realized her hand was attached to an IV.
"Hey, calm down. Everything is fine," Barricade said. His eyes were glowing.
"What do you mean everything is fine? He will probably kill me and the baby now," Gabby whimpered sadly.
"I thought so too, but he surprised us by laughing, and said he can't wait to meet the baby," Barricade said lowly.
Gabby still did not trust what Barricade was saying, but she supposed he was right. When she passed out she probably would be dead by now.
Gabby sat up despite Barricade's protests. "How long have I been out, and why am I hooked up?"
"Deserea is still out fixing Thunderwing, but she hooked you up to the human devices as a precaution. Though you were fine from the get go. You have been out for 2 hours."
Gabby eyed the Decepticon suspiciously and said, "So was this your chance to take advantage of me?"
Barricade became frustrated. "Think what you want, but I do have some honor."
Gabby's eyes narrowed at him. "Like when you shot me in the arm to have me captured?"
Barricade leaned in closer to her and said, "I did that to save your life. If Thunderwing knew he was losing to the Prime he would have killed you."
Gabby shook her head and looked away. She was feeling sorry for herself, and she knew that if Optimus did not come soon it would be hopeless.
Gabby began to cry and put her head in her hands. It had been two weeks or something that she was taken prisoner and no signs of the Autobots.
She felt a warm hand touch her shoulder.
"I guess the kid doesn't hate me," Barricade joked.
Gabby laughed at that, and looked up at him through glistening eyes.
"Maybe she sees the good in you, like I always did," she commented quietly.
Barricade smirked and sighed. Neither said a word for a few moments.
"Just out of curiosity, have you even named her yet?" He asked.
Gabby smiled brightly. "Yes, Orianna. It means golden child here on Earth."
Barricade looked down at Gabby's belly and smiled, "Orianna. I like that. Very Cybertron like."
Gabby smiled again, and said, "Thank you."
Barricade lowered his head, and said, "Gabby, I'm sorry for what I did to you. I would never hurt you….."
Gabby nodded but said nothing.
"I want to make it right," he said.
Gabby nodded and felt the tears come again. "I will be honest and say that I am still angry for what you did."
Barricade nodded and leaned into her. He grasped her head and pulled back her hair.
Gabby's reaction was to pull away in fear, but Barricade tightened his grip on her.
"Do not fear me," he whispered.
She felt his hot breath on her ear. Despite herself wanting to fight, she couldn't. It had been so long since any kind of contact whether human or Optimus, and her body reacted.
She closed her eyes and felt Barricade stir a little.
"Tomorrow night, I have a plan to get you out of here," he whispered.
Gabby's eyes flew open and she listened.
"Just take my signal. You will know it," he said. "Don't say anything else, just nod in my hands."
Gabby did as was told.
Barricade started to pull away, but Gabby stopped him.
"Thank you," she said. "Why do you do this for me?"
Barricade looked around and said, "Deserae is still fixing Thunderwing."
His eyes glowed in the darkened room. "You know why."
Gabby looked down and up again at the red eyes. His face was relaxed in a tenderness that she had never seen out of him before.
"Barricade, I…."
Barricade scoffed. "I know, I know, you love the Prime."
Gabby nodded. "I do more than my own life, but that doesn't mean that I can't love you too."
Barricade shook his head, and said, "Gabby, I don't need or want mind games."
Gabby shook her head at him. "No, it is true. Optimus is the love of my life, but you are still special to me."
Barricade smiled slightly. "Then please just grant me one wish if I am so special."
"What?"
Barricade leaned into her and said breathlessly over her face, "A kiss."
Gabby felt conflicted by her feelings, but she would honor what she said.
She knew then she loved Barricade, but it would never be like Optimus. Ever.
Gabby granted Barricade his wish, and kissed him. She felt him react, but she knew he was holding back as well.
Before she knew it the kiss was over, and he was gone. It was too much for him, because he left her room cursing in his language.
The overwhelming sadness for the Decepticon came back to her. He had so many chances to take advantage or to hurt her, but he never did. In fact, he would do what was right and get her back to Optimus.
