RID: W.W.O.D
Hello everyone! I am so sorry about the long wait, but my school work at college has been murder lately. I hope this makes up for it! I hope yall like it!
Everyone is currently standing by the command center as Bee tries to give a presentation on where we've found the stasis pods. "Now, this map shows where we've found stasis pods so far."
"Hey, if you draw a line between the pod vocations-ovations-locations it looks kinda like Megatron. Heres that thing on his nose. Here's the-" Fixit immediately stops his rambling at the look Bee gives him.
"The point is now we have an idea of where to search for more pods. The more pods we find-"
My attention strays from Bee where I notice movement from Sideswipe. I look and see that Sideswipe has stuck his finger in his mouth and is moving it towards Strongarms audio receptor.
I let out a light giggle at that.
He sticks his finger in her audio, but she quickly tackles him face first into the ground. This causes both Grimlock to laugh.
"And that, funny bot, is what happens when someone sticks his finger in my audio receptor." She hisses at him.
"For a rulebook with arms you fight dirty." He hisses at her.
"Do it again Strongarm! Do it again!" Grimlock exclaims.
Bee pulls Strongarm off Sideswipe. "Guys please. I'm just trying to get us better organized.
Apparently they ignore him in favor of getting in each others faces. "You got lucky. I was about to make my move." Sideswipe tells her.
"My foot is about to move you right back to Cybertron." She retorts.
"Enough!" Bee orders.
They huff and walk away in opposite directions. Grimlock laughs as he walks away.
Fixit rolls up to Bee and says, "Um, should I reschedule over map presentations to tomorrow?
"My team never gave Optimus this much trouble." Bee mutters.
"Maybe its because you all were fighting through a war which would require you to constantly on your guard and ready for battle." I reason.
Bee smiles as he rubs my head. "Always the voice of reason...just like your carrier."
I smile at that.
"So what was Optimus' secret for maintaining order?" Fixit asks.
"I'm not sure...I guess I could try asking him." Bee says before walking over to a wall of mirrors.
"How is your head doing miss Hope?" Fixit asks me.
"Oh its fine. Completely healed now. You did a really good job in fixing it." I reply.
"Your most welcome. I'm not called Fixit for snuffing-buffing-nothing."
Suddenly theres a loud crash from behind me. I quickly turn and see a huge pile scattered on the ground, with Bee poking out from the middle of it. I also see a guilty looking Sideswipe standing close by.
I stomp up to him. "What did you do?!"
"Hey, it was an accident! I didn't think they'd fall over like that." He replies sheepishly.
"What'd you except when you stacked them on top of each other like that?" I ask sarcastically.
He huffs at being told off on.
"My 1978 volcano avenger machine!" Denny whimpers in distress at the sight of the pile.
Grimlock and I start moving the machines to dig Bee out. We get him dug out as he mutters, "Scrap."
'Are you alright Bee?" I ask as I help him up.
"I'm fine." He replies. "You know when Optimus told us to stop doing something we stopped."
"Why?" Russell asks.
"Because Optimus had this great commanding voice. It was like-ahem...Strongarm."
She pauses and looks back at Bee.
"Sideswipe."
He does the same.
"Grimlock."
So does he.
"Hope." He finishes while using whats supposed to be an Optimus voice. 'There is no time for this foolishness. We have a galaxy relying on us and a mission to complete."
Theres a pause as everyone lets that sink in. He really didnt do that bad of a job, considering mimiking a voice like his perfectly is impossible.
Everyone, besides myself burst out laughing at Bee.
"Oh, I'm so sorry sir, but..." Strongarm struggles to reply as she laughs.
"That was the worst Starscream imitation ever." Sideswipe adds through his chuckling.
"Starscream?" Bee asks confused, not understanding how they would think that was supposed to be Starscream.
They keep laughing at him and I've finally had enough. "It wasnt that funny."
"Oh yes it was...that was terrible!" Sideswipe says still laughing.
I notice Bee looking upset at their laughing so I snap. "Stop laughing at him!"
I'm still ignored. "Urg! You guys are such jerks!" I growl before stomping off.
Apparentely that gets their attention cause they call after me trying to get my attention, but I just ignore them and keep walking off. I hop over the wall and walk into the forest to cool down.
I'm very sensitive to others feelings so seeing them laugh at Bee like that didnt set well with me. After walking for a while I find a nice bundle of trees to rest under, with a nice view of the valley below.
Then I get a com from Bee. "Whats up Bee?"
"Hey Hope. Are you alright. You left in a hurry." He asks.
"Yeah. Just aggravated. Didn't like that they laughed at you like that." I reply.
"I appreciate your concern, but I'm a big mech and besides I've been laughed at before."
"I can't help that I'm sensitive to other peoples feelings." I say.
"I know and its not a bad thing. It's especially refreshing to those who fought for so long." He replies.
I just hum in agreement.
"If you want you can have the day to yourself." Bee says.
I smile to myself and say, "Thanks but I don't need the whole day, but for a little while would be nice."
He laughs and says,"Take all the time you need. I'm sure we can manage without you for a while."
I laugh and say bye before cutting the com. I look back at the scenery and let my thoughts wonder. For the last few days I've really started thinking about home, more importantly my creators. I've really started missing them.
I'm glad I can be here to help with capturing the cons but I do wish I could see them. At least just visit them for a while. I haven't told Bee about this because I don't want him to feel guilty that we don't have a way home.
I wonder what their thinking right now anyway; about me being gone. They're both very protective of me so if I know them they are driving themselves crazy with worry. This makes me feel guilty for not considering this when I tagged along. I sure wish I could go back home to see them.
With these thoughts running through my mind I find myslef getting more tired. "Maybe just a short nap will juice me up." I mutter before drifting into a light recharge.
I'm startled out of my recharge by the sound of my com link going off. "Hello?" I ask not hearing who it was.
"Thank primus. I've been trying to reach you. I thought something had happened." Bee exclaims.
"Whats wrong?" I ask immediately perking up.
"A stasis pod was found in a human musuem in Crown City and the Decepticon inside got out. Could use your help finding him." Bee replies.
"I'm on my way. Be there as soon as I care." I reply before cutting the link. I get up transform and drive towards the coordinates Bee has sent. Luckily it isn't far from where I decided to park.
I'm soon at the humans musuem and I drive around to the back, per Bee's orders. Making sure there arent humans around I transform and walk inside. Soon enough I see Bee at the end of the hall. "Bee!" I exclaim as I walk up to him.
"Shadow, thanks for coming. Sorry to have to interrupt your alone time.' HE replies.
"No problem. So whats going on?" I ask.
"The Decepticon that was found in the stasis pod is a buffaloid named Terrorshock, which means it will be difficult to stop him if he ever gets out. So we need to find him before he does." Bee explains.
"Yes sir."
Bee sighs and says,"I sure wish the others were as organized as you."
"Still giving ya trouble?" I ask.
"Yeah, but we can talk about that later. For now lets find Terrorshock...if the others come on that is."
Denny and Russell walk up and Bee asks, "Anyone seen the rest of the team?"
"Maybe the teams just not into your whole I'm gonna lead like Optimus plan." Russell suggests.
Bee sighs, "I just-I don't know what else I can-"
Hes interrupted by a con, I can only assume is Terrorshock, walks up.
"Its just me then. Shadow, guard Denny and Russell." Bee orders.
"But Bee-
"Do as I say." He intterupts. He aims his gun as he says, "End of the line Decepticon."
Terrorshock growls and gets ready to charge.
I herd Denny and Russell over to the side so their out of the way, and I stand close ready to defend.
Terrorshock runs at Bee and hits him hard enough to smash him through the wall and outside. Unfortunately, humans are outside so they see. Terrorshock then transforms and drives off.
"Denny. You and Russell go run intereference." I state.
"Don't worry I got a plan." He replies before they run off.
"Its okay folks. The musuems been working on some new animotronics. Watch!" Denny turns to Bee with a remote and says,"Hey big guy whats the density of mercury?"
Thankfully Bee catches on and in a drone voice says, "The density of mercury is-bzzz-error-errror." He then stiffly walks back inside.
"Still working out the bugs obviously. The musuems almost ready to reopen so see ya inside soon." Russell adds.
Once everyones back inside we walk futher into the building.
"Dad, that was a pretty good idea back there."
"Well I had a pretty good teammate helping me make it work." He replies.
"Strongarm, Sideswipe, Grimlock this is Bumblebee. The Con's loose in the city. I'm heading to the loading docks now. Bumblebee out."
"Why didn't you order them to meet you there? Isn't that what Optimus would have done?" Russell asks.
"Probably." Bee replies. He then stops suddenly while looking around until stopping at a door
"Are you okay?" I ask but am ignored.
"Optimus. I tried to call you...Actually nows not a good time for me Optimus. A Decepticon is free in a populated area." Bee says to what must be Optimus even though I can't hear or see him. "...my team. I'm not doing a very good job at leading them Optimus. No matter how much I try to be like you...you can say that again." The last part he says sadly while hanging his head and doorwings dejectingly.
"Optimus! He just dissappeared." I hope hes alright.
"What did he say Bee?" I ask.
"That I'm not him." He replies sadly while walking towards the loading dock.
"I think he meant that in a good way." I reply.
"How is that a good thing?" He asks.
"Because Optimus is Optimus and your you. You can't expect to be someone else when your much better being you. Everyone has their way of leading that works for them. You just have to find yours. I know Optimus will be more proud of you for leading your own way." I state.
He ponders my words and then with a determined face keeps heading towards a display with humans riding on four legged animals with ropes in thier hands chasing other creatures.
"Come on. Let's get outside." He says.
Once outside I notice the others waiting. Strongarm notices me first. "Look who decided to show up."
"Can it rule book." I reply.
"Enough." Bee snaps.
"We're sorry lieutenant." Strongarm says.
"We just had some bad luck." Sideswipe adds.
"That thing has a really hard head." Grimlock finishes.
"We're going after Terrorshock, together. Come on." Bee says.
"Sir? Do you have a plan?" Strongarm asks.
"If no ones giving a buffaloid orders it feels lost and alone. But if someone steers the buffaloid-"
"The buffaloid will go where you tell it to." Grimlock catches on.
"Maybe even right into a stasis pod. Lieutenant thats brillant!" Strongarm exclaims.
"Even better than that cadet. It'll be fun. Lets roll out."
We all transform and follow after Bee towards the direction the buffaloid went. It doesnt take long until we have him in our sights.
"Our cover?" Strongarm asks worridly.
"Forget that. We'll deal with that after we get Terrorshock. Now, do what I do. Yeeha! Yipeekie!"
"Yee Ha! Yipeekie!" Sideswipe mimicks.
"Yee Ha! Zippeehiway!" Strongarm tries but fails.
I weave through traffic like they did. "No way am I saying that!"
Bee hits the con making him run in root mode instead. He hits him again making him move again.
Soon hes boxed in with Bee, Sides, and Strongarm on the sides and me and Grimlock in the back, even if hes on a trailor pulled by Strongarm.
"If he hits that scaffolding up ahead that whole overpass might come down."
"We're too close. Theres no time." Strongarm argues.
"I have this." Bee says. He drives in front of the con and then hits his breaks hitting the con making him fall.
Grimlock then jumps while yelling cannonball and landing on the cons back.
Russell then gets on Strongarms speaker and tells the observing humans a quick cover story. "If you liked that action folks then come see the stunt car and truck festival in witchaha county. Bring the kids."
After pulling Grimlock back on the trailer he heads back to the scrapyard. On the way Grimlock asks, "So what would cowboys do after a successful mission?"
"Just what we're doing Grimlock. Riding off into the sunset, together." Bee replies.
We soon reach the scrapyard and Grimlock is quick to reenacte what he went through today while their being entertained I decide to go back to the spot I was today.
Once I get there its turned dark so I can gaze at the stars. While doing so I hear someone walking up behind me. I quickly pull out my gun and point it at them.
"Woah woah. Easy. ITs just me." Sideswipe says holding up his servos.
I put my gun away. "SOrry. I didnt know it was you."
"Yeah, I got that. I saw you sneak away and wanted to check on you." He replies nervously.
"Its not like I was running away." I reply with a laugh.
"I know but after this morning...I had to make sure you weren't still mad." He replies.
"Don't worry I'm over it. I was testy this morning and you guys making fun of Bee didn't help, but I'm over it so its all good." I reassure him.
"Ok. Ok good, and if it matters any I'm sorry." He replies.
"Apology accepted." I reply with a smile.
He smiles in return before looking shy and nervous. "So uh, you probably want to be alone now dont you?"
I giggle at him. "I didn't say that. You can join me if you want."
He needs no futher invitation and plops right down next to me. "So this is where you went?"
"Looks that way. I wasn't really paying attention to where I was going and this is just where I ended up." I reply.
"Nice spot...so, how ya doin?" He asks nervously.
I laugh and sarcastically ask, "How am I doing?"
"Well...uh. I just...small talk you know?" He replies sheepishly.
I lightly punch his arm and say, "I didn't peg you for the small talk type of mech."
"You'd be surprised." He replies. "I uh...missed you today."
"Missed me? I was only gone for a little while." I reply.
"Yeah but when youve got the rule book dictator as company you tend to miss the one you actually like being around." He replies.
I laugh and says, "Good point. Just think I've had to work with her for a while on Cybertron."
"How do you stand it?" He asks.
"I just ignore her for the most part. You eventually learn how to tune her out." I reply.
"Sure would make it easier to tolerate her."
After a moment of silence I say, "By the way...I missed you too."
He turns to me, shocked at first, and then smiles.
After chatting for a few hours longer I feel myself start to drift off. I then uncounsciously feel myself lay my head on his shoulder. I think I even feel him wrap his arm around me as I fall into recharge.
Sorry again for the long wait! I hope this made up for it!