Okay guys another long chapter. Hope you enjoy. And I should have done this sooner but I need to give credit to Faythren. I got the idea for the bracelet that Allison wears from one of her stories, Move along and I also got the idea for the necklace to cloak the Allspark's energy from her. I also got the idea of a character being able to use the Allspark from her. I did my best to make it my own. So I apologize for not doing that sooner. My brain does not always work the way it should, so I am giving credit now and if I use more of someone else's ideas I will give credit, promise.
Chapter 24
On the way back all the Auto bots asked to meet with me. I wasn't too sure what was going on. "What is it guys? Usually only one or two of you ask to see me, not all."
Optimus was the first to speak. "You said that you would become some kind of ambassador for us." I nodded. "Is that what you still want?"
"Of course, I can't imagine my life without any of you," I replied. I heard the mummers go through the group. "Is that so strange?" I asked looking at each of them in turn. Some of them nodded and some shook their heads.
"We need you to help us with the world council," Optimus said.
I started, completely shocked. I hadn't even been in class for more than two days and I was 17! I soon regained my composure, "What is it that you need me to do?" I wasn't sure if I would be taken seriously, but I wasn't going to be a door mat for these people. Plus I would love a chance to stick it to Galloway.
"The whole world knows about us now," Ironhide said.
"There's no covering up that message from the Fallen. The secret is out of the bag," Optimus said. I nodded in agreement.
"I believe you are right Optimus, there is no covering this up. I think it would best to come out with everything, so people know that the Decepticons are the ones that cause the destruction and the Auto bots are the ones that stop them and protect people. That might be the only chance to smooth things over," I said.
"We trust you to make the right call," Optimus said.
"Thank you Optimus but I will not make a decision without clearing it with you and the other Auto bots first. As your ambassador I work for you, to defend you. Do you believe this is the right call?" I asked.
The large blue and red mech fell silent, thinking. "I do Allison, and thank you for doing everything that you can to do right by us."
"You're welcome Optimus," I said. I suddenly felt the exhaustion hit me like a ton of bricks. I let out a yawn. I would have gone back to the med bay to sleep in the bed that I was in, but I didn't think that I would be able to get there before I was overwhelmed.
I felt a tingling sensation over my whole body and knew Ratchet was scanning me. Since he was the only doctor I trusted I let him do it. "She needs to recharge, she is completely exhausted." Suddenly a hand was placed in front of me, I climbed on and I was placed on a shoulder. When I saw the pipe coming out of a blue and red shoulder I knew I was on Optimus. I wrapped myself around the pipe so I would not fall and almost immediately fell asleep. And for the second time in three days I had a dreamless sleep.
Time skip
We were pulling into port in D.C. I needed to get some decent clothes to go in front of the world council and a shower would be freaking awesome. I got into Ironhide followed by Lennox. Sam, his parents, and Mikaela went with Bee. They got to go home. I had to take care of a few things first. Lennox went with me to buy a suite. I told him that I would pay him back. I would send the check to his house. "You don't have to do that Allison," he protested.
"Yes I do, if my debit card wasn't back in my dorm room I could buy one for the both of us. Suites are not cheap, please let me do this. I'm going to send the check to you anyways. There's no point in arguing with me Lennox." He sighed and nodded. "Thank you," I said. We stopped at a public pool so that we could use the showers there.
A few hours later I was clean, in a very nice suite and standing in the Pentagon. I was very nervous standing here. I wasn't sure why I was afraid. I hadn't been afraid of Megatron or Starscream. Starscream was a coward but from what the Auto bots told me he was also dangerous. I started to pace as I waited for someone to come and get me. Galloway was pacing as well. Lennox and Epps sat in the chairs in the waiting room. I had no clue how they could sit there so comfortably and relaxed.
"Allison relax. You'll do just fine. We'll be right there with you," Lennox said. It may have taken two years but he had earned my complete trust.
"It's not you that I'm worried about," I answered glancing at Galloway before taking a seat. I didn't want to work myself into a sweat after I had just managed to get clean. Several more minutes passed before a man who appeared to be in his 20's and in a very expensive suite came to us.
"Follow me," he said turning away. Galloway was the first to move and I quickly followed him. I could feel Lennox and Epps right behind me. We were led to an elevator where the man taking us where we needed to go punched in a code and swiped his ID card. Once we were all inside he hit the button for the fifth floor and punched in another code. The ride is one of silence. The ride lasted about 90 seconds but it felt like a life time.
Finally we got off the elevator and the man went back down saying they would be with us shortly. I walked around them room, now really nervous. I fingered my necklace as a way to try to feel comfort from the Auto bots. I wished I could have one of them here with me. At this moment they were talking to Lennox's boss, General Morshower. Optimus had been talking to him before I left with Ironhide to go to college. That seemed so long ago now.
Suddenly the room dimmed and what I thought were windows flickered on, revealing themselves to be monitors. All the people in them where in shadow, I was guessing to protect themselves. "They sent you?" A male with a heavy Romanian accent asked. "You are so young, there's no way that you have the knowledge that you need to do this." His accent reminded me very much of the blonde haired Romanian vampire from Twilight.
"Hello, my name is Allison Edwards, ambassador for the Auto bots," I said fingering my pendent to draw their eyes to my V-neck shirt that was showing some of my cleavage. Men!
"There's no way they chose you. You are far too young," An American male said, though clearly from New York.
"Are we going to discuss my age all day or are going to talk about why we are here?" I asked letting my New York accent stand out. I was able to muddle it, so it wasn't so strong, but now I wanted it to stand out. For some reason when I used it no one questioned me.
"She is correct, let's get this over with. I'd like to get home in time to see my kids off to bed," a woman with a French accent said.
"Yes, let's get this over with," a Russian male said. Were most of these council members men? Did every country think that women could not lead?
"I can second that," a British female said, and an agreement from an Englishman followed next. I also picked up on an Irish, Scottish, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, German, Hispanic, Australian, Indian, African—I think Nigerian and Canadian accents.
"What was the deal with all the government agencies coming after you and the boy you were with?" the man from Africa asked.
"The only reason I was wanted is because the Fallen hacked your satellites and put out an APB on me. He wanted my friend and I detained so that we could not interfere with his plans to destroy the earth and all of its inhabitants." I made sure to stand up straight, speak clearly and use my body language to convey what I wanted.
"Do you know how our satellites were hacked?" A male asked with a Scottish accent.
"I'm guessing that would be Soundwave's doing. A few weeks ago he was connected to a military satellite that is over the secret base for the Auto bots. Whether he is still there or not, I cannot say. What I can tell you is that no conversation is private so long as Soundwave is out there."
"Is there a way to deal with him?" a German accent asked.
"Let the Auto bots stay. They are our first line of defense against the Decepticons. The Decepticons are far from finished with this planet, and without the Auto bots we will be screwed. We need them to finish this."
"What will the costs be?" a man from India asked.
"A lot less if the Auto bots stay. If you force them to leave we will all die, that I can guarantee without a doubt," I said using every ounce of authority in my voice.
"What do you think of all of this Galloway?" a woman with an Irish accent asked.
"I think a big mess was made that cannot be covered up. And I am not pleased that I was thrown out of a plane." I looked at him shocked for a minute; I would have to ask Lennox about that later.
"This mess cannot be covered up, I agree with that. That means it's time to tell the world about this, but let them know the Auto bots are the good guys that will fight with us and that the Decepticons are the bad guys. The ones that have destroyed cities all over the world, taken lives, and will do much worse if they are not stopped." I hated having to agree with Galloway, but he was right, this could not be swept under the rug, not if the leaders still wanted their people to trust them.
"And the Auto bots are okay with this decision?" the woman with the British accent asked.
"I have their full support," I replied. I heard mummers being exchanged as they talked this through with each other. I looked back at Lennox and he gave me the thumbs up. I nodded slightly before turning back to the screens.
"We agree with you," the man with the heavy Romanian accent said. "This cannot simply be swept under the rug like last time."
"Yes, it would seem the cat is out of the bag," a man with a Japanese accent said.
"All in agreeance that we should tell the world about the Auto bots say aye," a woman with a Chinese accent said. "Aye."
"Aye," the Englishman said.
"Aye," the Scottish and Irish representatives said.
"Aye," the representatives from India, China, and Japan all said.
"Aye," everyone else said.
"It is decided. The Auto bots shall stay and the world will find out tomorrow morning. You may leave now miss Edwards." I nodded and left. "Mr. Galloway," the man with the heavy Romanian accent said.
"Yes sir," Mr. Galloway said looking at the screen.
"Stay moment longer."
I was finally going home. I could go finish my education so that I could spend the rest of my life the Auto bots. I now had a purpose.