This had to be one of the most, strangest days Jade had ever had. After all it's not every day you meet giant robots Miko had come with her and Arcee to the base.
"I thought there was only two." A female voice muttered. A female orange and white coloured Transformer walked over to them.
"Haven't you heard, Ratchet?" Arcee smirked. "Humans multiple."
Jade glared at him."Bite me."
"Feisty," Arcee chuckled before walking off to the other side of the room.
Raf looked over to Miko, he hadn't meet her before, so being polite, he held his hand out to her. "I'm Raf," He smiled.
However Miko had her eyes on the large green robot. "I'm Miko," She said running over to him. "Who are you?"
Raf dropped his hand and stayed quiet. Jade put her hands on his shoulders. "Try to talk with her later." They both looked back to Miko as the green one answered her.
"Bulkhead," He answered.
It was then that Miko started asking question after question. Then Raf asked one. "So if you guys are robots, who made you?"
"Oh, please." Ratchet hung her head.
"Maybe I could be of more help." A voice rumbled. Jade turned to face a red and blue one this time.
His name was Optimus Prime. He explained everything to them.
Turns out, Jade was right. They were called 'Transformers' however these guys were Autobots and they had enemies, who were called the Decepticons. They had told Jade and the others about the war and everything else, they're names, the reason they were on Earth. However they didn't say anything about Jade's wings or of her voice.
Jade was happy they didn't. She didn't want Raf or Miko knowing about it.
"And now that you know of us. I believe the Decepticons now know of you lot." Optimus finished explaining.
It was then that an alarm went off.
"What's that for?" Jade asked.
The yellow bot answered her; however Jade and Miko didn't understand him, so Raf gave him a hand.
"Proximity Sensor," He chirped. "Someone's up top."
"It's Agent Emerald Fowler," Ratchet glared at the screen as she spoke, her voice dripping with venom.
"Who's that?" Miko asked.
Optimus answered that question. "Agent Fowler is our designated lesion to the outside world. She tends to only visit only where there are... issues. It might best if you do not meet her at this time." He advised them.
The message was clear enough. Go hide. Miko and Raf went and hide behind a wall that gave them a good view of the room, how it didn't leave have enough room for Jade.
"Jade, over here." Arcee held out his hand for her. Jade ran over and jumped onto his hand. It was then that Arcee held her behind his back. Jade let out huff at the fact she couldn't see. Jade then started to climb up his back. She found a small safe spot behind Arcee's neck where she could sit and see what was going on without being spotted.
Jade watched as the elevator opened up to show a woman, her skin was a dark chocolate; her hair, black and short, while her eyes were a deep brown colour. She also wore a black suit with a white top and black tie.
"Seven wrecks, 34 fender benders, a, three hour traffic jam." She glared right at Optimus, as she walked towards him. She stopped at the railing. "And on a particular note, many reports of a speeding motorcycle of unknown make and a black and a black and yellow muscle car."
Arcee seemed to shuffle his feet and looked over at Bumblebee. Jade let out a small snigger, that'll teach him to not jump off a step ramp when she's with him.
"So, anything you want to get off your tin chest, Prime?" Fowler growled.
"We have the situation under control, Agent Fowler." Optimus said, trying to calm the lady down a bit.
"They're back, aren't they?" Fowler looked like she was staring right into Optimus' spark. She must be very good interrogating.
"If you are referring to the Decepticons, I have doubts they never left. Your planet is much too valuable." Optimus answered.
"Then it's time to wake up the pentagon."
"Hear me Agent Fowler, we are the best possibly your only defense against the Decepticon threat."
"Says you."
"Hey fleshy," Bulkhead growled, interrupting Optimus and Fowler's conversation."Did anyone get splattered on that freeway? Team Prime knows when to use force." Bulkhead ripped a tool from its spot on one of the rails. "And how much to use." Bulkhead crushed it in his hand.
"Bulkhead, I needed that!" Ratchet whined at him. She sent him the worst glare possible.
"Enough," Optimus ordered, he turns back to Fowler. "Military involvement will only result in catastrophe. Perhaps you can condemn widespread human causalities. Agent Fowler, I however cannot."
"Then handle this Prime, under the radar." Fowler finished and walked back into the elevator. "Or I will." Her voice sounded like it had a real threat in elevator doors shut and the elevator went straight up sending her back to the top.
"Pretty big bearings,"Bulkhead laughed, "For a human."
"Agent Fowler is concerned for her world, Bulkhead, as she should be." Optimus sighed.
Jade climbed over on Arcee's shoulder, as Arcee walked over to the corner of the room.
"What was with the snigger?" He asked her.
"Just the fact knowing that if you try and jump off things again and go at high speeds. You'll get in trouble." She had grin on her face.
"I bet you'd enjoy it more if we ain't getting chased by 'Cons."
It was then that the main computer let off a pinging noise. "Blasted Earth tech," Ratchet snarled. Jade and Arcee looked over at her. "Cliffjumper's signal just popped back online."
"How's that possible?" Optimus breathed.
"Who's Cliffjumper?" Jade whispered to Arcee as he started to walk back over to the group.
"An old friend of mine." Arcee replied to her before speaking to the others. "If there's a chance that Cliff's alive, we have to go look."
"And we will. Ratchet, prepare a sick bay. We may need it." Optimus then turned to Jade. "Jade, we may need you on this mission."
"Sure," Jade muttered. She knew why they need her; it was just in case Cliff needed help right away.
"Hey!" Miko yelled, getting the attention over to her. "What can we do?"
Optimus paused for a second. "Remain here with Ratchet."
"Aww…" Miko whined.
"Aww…" Ratchet growled.
Arcee placed Jade on the ground and transformed along with the others. "Hop on," He said. Jade climbed on to him and grabbed on the throttle grips. It was then that a large green portal opened up.
"What's that?" Jade looked at the portal with amazement.
"A ground-bridge." Arcee answered as Optimus drove through it. "I'll tell you more, later." Arcee reeved his engine and drove into the ground-bridge.
"Wow," Jade mouthed as she looked around the cave. It was huge, and large, blue coloured, glowing crystals were growing in some of the walls.
"An energon mine." Bulkhead muttered.
"Energon?" Jade repeated; her voice was filled with wounder.
"Not right now, we need to focus." Arcee told her.
Jade and the Autobots sneaked over and hid behind a pile of rocks so they could see the Deceptions.
"Jade, you may need your wings here." Optimus told her.
"Right," Jade muttered, she bent her back as her wings, burst from her back. The wings were at least a meter long and the feathers were pure white. "Now what?"
"Stay close to the ceiling. Now let's find Cliffjumper." It was then that Optimus walked out of the hiding spot, followed by the others.
Jade spread her wings and took off; she stayed close to the ceiling while watching the fight below.
As the Autobots stepped out, the Cons activated their cannons, the Autobots did the same. The mine then turned into a shooting zone. It was then that a large mining drill came right at the Autobots. However Bulkhead activated his wrecking ball and threw the drill machine out of the way.
It was then that the Autobots charge. Arcee jumped as an energy blast was aimed at him. In mid-air Arcee fired at the Con and landed on top of his dead form. He then jumped onto a standing Con. He used his feet to hold onto the Con's head before twisting, causing the Con's head to snap off.
It made Jade's stomach curl. She hoped she didn't have to see another fight like this, ever again.
The Autobots soon got the upper hand. Once the all the Cons were dead. Optimus looked up at Jade. "You may come back down, Jade."
Jade flew back down and landed on Arcee's shoulder.
"Well now, someone must like hanging with Arcee." Bulkhead laughed.
"She has known me longer then you, Bulkhead." Arcee replied in a cold tone.
Bumblebee let off a lot beeps and pointed ahead of them. More Cons were closing in on them.
"Ceiling again?" Jade asked, to no one in particular.
"Depends," Bulkhead smirked. "How fast can you fly?"
"Umm, never really tried," Jade scratched her head.
"Best stick with me then." Arcee smirked at her as they started to walk towards the Cons. They soon broke into a run.
Jade jumped from Arcee's shoulder and flew ahead. She zoomed right past the Deceptions, it made them turn to watch as she flew past them, giving the Autobots time to transform and run them over, with their driving skills.
They soon reached a part of the cave that had a hole above them. Jade guessed it was a dead volcano. The cons had also built in some floor levels as hid behind some crates.
There were no Cons around at all.
"I see Cliff," Arcee pointed up at a red transformer body. "You coming, Jade?"
"I'll come; however, I'll be flying." Jade told him.
"Still don't trust me?"
"Duh,"
"We'll cover you if any more Cons show up." Optimus butted in, so they could get back to the task at hand. "Jade, once you're up there, start to sing if Cliffjumper needs it."
"Right," Jade nodded. She took off into the air and landed next to Cliffjumper. "Better hurry up Arcee."
"She's going to get along great with Cliff." Arcee said dryly, he started to make his way over to Jade.
Jade looked over to Cliffjumper, he was covered in a purple liquid and half of his body was missing. Jade sucked in a breath, closed her eyes and started to sing.
"Every now and then
There appears a sign
That points just round the bend
To a place you'll find
Covered in clover
The magic comes over you
Showing up right on time,"
Optimus could feel the power of her voice restoring strength inside his body. She truly was a Guardian.
"This is your shining time,
Climbing through stars to,
your on cloud nine!
Soft strokes of lightning,
Paint the skies brightening,
Up all your shining time,"
Bulkhead seemed to wonder how powerful Jade's voice would be in coming years. He had known only adult Guardians to have such powerful voices.
"Feel the golden sun
and your heart will soar
Knowing all at once
You've been here before!
Wandering through stories
of your shattered memories
Calling you right once more,"
Bumblebee had never heard a Guardian's voice sing before. It was amazing; he wondered what the other Guardian might sound like.
"This is your shining time
Climbing through stars to
your on cloud nine!
Warm cosy places
Welcoming faces
Reach you in shining time,"
Arcee finely made it up to where Jade was singing. He saw Cliffjumper, his body was growing its own limbs back and a strange purple liquid was disappearing. Arcee quickly scoped some up and placed it in a small container that he carried with him.
"Climb aboard, we'll take a magic journey
Wondrous worlds await you down the line
All you need to get you there is a ticket in your heart
Time's up! Hold on tight!"
Cliffjumper's body was soon full healed. His optics opened, he looked up to see Arcee and Jade. He smiled.
Arcee offered him a hand.
"This is your shining time
Climbing through stars to
your on cloud nine!
It's always with you
If you can just see through
in to your shining time,"
As Jade finished the song, she opened her eyes to see Cliffjumper and Arcee standing above her.
"It's been a long time since I last meet a guardian." Cliffjumper offered Jade, a hand, which Jade gladly stepped onto. "It's a pleasure to meet you little missy."
It was then that the whole room was filled with a shrill laugh. "Autobots," A Decepticon stood above them, a few platforms above them. This Con was silver with bits of red over his body. "I never knew you had a little Shield Guardian. It's a pity; she'll have to die with the rest of you now." He dropped something from his hand.
Whatever it was it got the Autobots moving. Cliffjumper and Arcee transformed mid-air. Jade was still in Cliffjumper's hand so she got pulled in and she ended up in the driver's seat. Jade merged her wings back into her. She knew she wouldn't need them now.
It wasn't until they'd gotten back to the darker area of the caves that an explosion happened behind them; the blow had a shockwave blast past the Autobots first. It didn't harm them, but it did harm Jade as it passed through Cliffjumper. Jade let out a groan and slumped in the seat. She went to sleep for the pain of the shockwave and the singing took most of her strength away.