The Humanoid Prime
Chapter 12
Third Point of View
With the bloodline of a Prime running through Lucinda's veins, she was destined to follow in her older brother's path and lead the Autobots to victory. However, like other soldiers fighting in the war; Lucinda must train hard and be prepared for a surprise attack. Even with her small size!
Due to her small size it is difficult for the young femme to get respect and faith for her contribution to the Autobot cause. Therefore; she's got a lot of work to do!
One early morning, Ironhide was taking Lucinda for her first day around the base and learning new battle skills with other new soldiers. Being the new soldier is never easy for anyone, never mind someone who is similar size to a scaplet! And if it couldn't get any worse for Lucinda, guess who her instructor is?
Ironhide…
"You seem distant femmeing" Her father spoke through his radio speaker.
"I'm just a bit nervous father. I'm the new student all over again, I just only hope no one will mock me again." Lucinda said with a slight frown.
Now now Lucinda. Remember you will not be the only new student, there are others starting around your age dear."
"Yes, but no one else's carrier or Sire is their teacher father."
Lucinda was always a very happy character, and never complained about life that happens all around her, but now she is older; well a fully grown femme! She wishes to show others bots that she is worthy of being here. That she is worthy of being an Autobot.
If Lucinda completes her five month training (Prime style) then she will graduate early and follow her brother in visiting other communities to bring peace and faith to others. However, if she does not complete her training, then she will keep training with her other fellow peers until she is up to standard.
Since birth, every bot in Cybertron knows about the little Prime. How she is meant to save everyone and bring hope from this long terrible war. They also know of her strengths and Prime powers/abilities, if she turns up to training and fails….. She'll never live it down! Everybot is depending on her, even if they're the ones mocking and judging her!
So….. No pressure!
Lucinda's POV
:Prowl to Ironhide. What is your position?:
:Ironhide here Prowl. ETA 2 minutes:
2 minutes
Only 2 more minutes before her training as a real Autobot begins. Not just fake playing with her friends for a little while; a true Autobot for life.
But on the bright side she won't be alone through this tough journey!
Her childhood friends, well best-friends started their training a few weeks ago. Rhythm, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker have also been training to be soldiers too.
As the four friends grew up together, their protectiveness for each other only grew stronger. Especially towards Lucinda; as bots found out with painful and embarrassing memories…..
Though her three friends were with her, there were two other bots on her mind.
Thundercracker and Skywarp
As time went by, they followed their trine family and started training as Decepticons. Unlike other bots she had met, she never judged her two flyer friends and kept in contact as they parted in different directions.
Deep down, Lucinda knows not all Decepticons are bad; In fact she's very positive that they're just follows other. Perhaps they don't want to be Decepticons, or even be a part of this long war!
"You're doing it again my dear" Her father's voice snapping her from her train of thought.
All she could did was blush and keep her head down in embarrassment. She only looked up when she heard him chuckle at her response.
"I said we have arrived. Let's hope you're daydreaming isn't going to be a natural occurrence while spending your time her Lucinda."
"It won't be father, I promise!"
"What ever happened to calling me 'Daddy'? You only ever called me daddy. You sound too grown up calling me father." Fathe- err daddy grumbled.
"Daddy I am grown up!"
"There! That's much better!"
"Well I'm sorry to say that you won't be hearing it while I am here. In front of my peers I will address you as Ironhide or sir; just like every other soldier."
"Ugh. You're breaking your old man's spark."
"Please Daddy? I want them to see I am responsible and not always depending on her 'daddy'."
Now just break out what the humans call 'Puppy dog eyes'. Of all my life, this trick has never failed me!
"Alright you win. Just... just let me walk you to the centre, then you can meet with Rhythm."
"And Sideswipe and Sunstreaker daddy. Remember?"
All Dad replied with was a grunt, as usual!
Dad's never really been too keen on the Terror Twins, as most bots knew them as. He's never said anything about them to their faces nor mine; I may not be intimidating like my father but I will not hesitate to stick up for my friends!
After a few more seconds of Dad grumbling, her transformed into his regular form and began making his way inside the base.
Nothing much has changed inside the base since I was a sparkling, just more bots and more equipment really. Not that I minded, I loved it the way it was! Just as Optimus thinks also.
"Lucy!"
There was only one bot in the entire planet who would scream Lucinda's nickname as loud as that!
"Sideswipe! Thank Primus you're here!" Seeing him was a big relief! I think Dad was just going to walk us straight into the training area if he had not of called.
Sideswipe came jogging towards us and stopped right in front of Dad, not caring and personal space as Dad would say. He offered his hand as usual when he wanted me to go with him, I was about to cross hands when Dad suddenly pulled back with an angry but yet concerned look on his face plates.
"I'm warning you punk! You do not let my sparkling out of your sight! I don't want her getting lost, trampled or worse kidnapped today! If I notice anything out of the ordinary…. You're on my list!"
Sparkling? Ugh… I think I've done passed that stage!
"You got it Hide"
But another scary look thrown over to Sideswipe remember his statues.
"I… er… I meant to say was of course I will sir. She will be with me and my brother at all times…. Sir."
"You better."
Then reluctantly he passed me over to the red bot and gave me a nod before walking away. I think that was meant for good luck? Showing his soft side with other bots around was still…. Difficult. I understand that he wishes to be seen as the tough weapon specialist, so he gives me looks or gazes. I really know that he wants to say all these things; not that I mind.
"So how ya feeling Lucy?"
"Honestly? Very anxious…."
Oh no. I'm getting that nauseous feeling again!
"Don't worry! We've got ya back!"
"For once he's right."
I looked over and saw Sunstreaker calmly walking next to Sideswipe while smiley gently at me. Sunstreaker is not one for showing emotion either, but he still shows me his rare smiles and holds me close to his chest. For as long as I can remember Sunstreaker has always shown his gentle side to me, and only me Sideswipe says! I've always felt a special bond with him, after all he is a very dear friend to me; and I'm sure he feels the same way!
"Hello Sunstreaker."
Just has greeted me back, there was a large door just ahead with many bots surrounding it. On the top it said 'Welcome to the pits'.
This does not make me feel any better! In fact…. I might just offline!
"Let's go"
Yes let's go…. Let's go to the pits!
Ugh!
Four hours later
"Wow you really showed those wussy bots Lucy!"
"Very impressive" The twins kept commenting.
The first day wasn't exactly the way I thought it would end up…
There were a group of mech's who kept looking over towards me in training, eventually one approached me and thought I didn't look like much. And of course, the twins being twins were almost kicking the mech from the base! I didn't want to seem like I was hiding from him or anybot, so I challenged him to a spar. Not my best idea….
I had been training, but never one to one against a bot before; it was the first time I had sparred with another bot. The mech known as Blackchase didn't have a holoform so I was only able to fight with his true….gigantic form! In the end Blackchase was smacked into the far wall nearly unconscious. A true success!
"Well… It wasn't much! I was only training with him." I blushed.
"Exactly! You were only training with that mech! Who knows how powerful you'd be in a real fight with the enemies!"
"Sides is right! I defiantly wouldn't want to challenge you…."
"Thank you both. I really admire your skills too."
"Do you want a ride home?" Sunstreaker asked.
"Well actually, I was hoping you could take me to Techno's store?"
"Techno's? But that's near Kaon!"
"I wouldn't ask if it wasn't important. Please?"
They both looked at each other and nodded slightly before bringing their attention back on me.
"Fine. But we'll wait right outside okay?"
"Of course. Thank you!"
25 minutes later
By this time we were just in front of the store when the twins gave me nod and guarded the door, refusing to let any other bot entering while I was inside….
I had known Techno a few hundred years ago when looking for spare parts my size, he was a friendly and yet strange mech!
"Hello? Techo? It's me Lucinda."
No answer. Strange!
"Lucinda Prime"
A calm yet toned voice called my name, I look up to see a dark purple mech with a visor on his face plates; making his face hidden from view.
"How did you know my name?" I asked the unknown mech.
"We'll see each other again very soon." And with that, he walked away!
What did he mean by that? Perhaps another soldier? No. He seemed a bit older than me and my peers did.
As he walked away, he turned back to look at me and walked out of sight.
On his right wing was a mark I had never seen before. It was a dark purple/blue with a more straighten face than the Autobot mark had. Then it hit me.
A Decepticon
I had the feeling this wouldn't be the last time I would see him again
Or did I know what an impact he would make on my life!