Over the next few years, I had taught the 3rd period History class at the college. I enjoyed it so much.
One day while I was teaching my class, Prime showed up with the boys. They stood in the back of the classroom, while I was teaching. I noticed them and started trailing off on the lecture.
"My apologies. Read pages 150-170 and answer the questions at the end. I will be back shortly to go over the answers with you", I said. Then I left the class to their work.
I walked to the back of the classroom to find out why they were here. I had this feeling it wasn't for a tour of the planet for the boys. There's not much to see any more, anyways.
"Optimus. Boys", I said, nodding my head at them.
"Professor", Prime said, nodding back.
I walked out of the classroom so I wouldn't distract my students.
After I let the class out for the day, I had Prime and the boys follow me to the faculty lounge so we could talk.
We were in luck. No one was in there when we walked in.
I sat down at the table and asked them to join me.
"So, what brings you and the boys here, Optimus? Showing the boys around the planet?", I asked.
"Actually, we came to see you, Wolf. You never call to see how the boys are any more. Everyone back on Earth misses you. You even missed your brother's bonding ceremony last year. He was very disappointed that you didn't show up", said Optimus.
I looked at the boys and couldn't believe how much they've grown. I noticed that Modo had an eye patch over his left optic.
"What happened to his left optic? He lose a fight?", I asked.
Prime glared at me. He didn't like the last comment I said.
"He's permanently blind in his left optic. If you had been around like you should have, you would know that. Megatron found out about the boys and tried to capture Vinnie. I made it in time to save him but he lost half his face. Which is why he wears the mask. I brought the boys so they would be safe with you", Prime said.
"I have no time these days, Optimus. When I'm not teaching or planning my next lecture, I'm helping with other classes", I said.
"And what about weekends? You teaching then, too?", asked Optimus.
"No. I'm not teaching on the weekends. The weekends are for me to unwind after a long week", I said. Then I sighed and continued. "Look, I'm sorry I left, but all you did was put me down cause I made a mistake. Are you going to tell me that you never pranked anyone in your life when you were young?", I said.
"I admit, I did do some pranking in my youngling days. But when I got older, I stopped doing that. I'm sorry I belittled you, Wolf. I'm not looking to be nothing more than a friend to you, but I do ask that you be a mother to them", Prime said, pointing to the boys.
"Please mom. We miss you so much. Come back with us", Throttle said.
"I can't, Throttle. I have a new family now. I have a daughter named Charley and a wonderful bondmate. And right now, they're both waiting for me at home. Come on. You can meet my bondmate and daughter", I said.
When we all arrived at my place, I unlocked the door and walked in. Prime and the boys followed right behind me. "Sweetspark! I'm home! I also brought company with me!", I said.
A couple of minutes later, my bondmate, Ultra Magnus, came down the stairs.
Prime was surprised to see that his old friend was my bondmate.
Magnus walked over to me and kissed me on the cheek. "Welcome home, love. How was work?", Magnus asked.
"Same as always, honey. I brought some company with me", I said, pointing to Prime and the boys.
"Optimus? Is that you, old friend? We all thought the worst when we didn't hear from you. Even Elita lost all hope", said Magnus, as he shook Prime's hand.
"I'm very much functional, old friend. We didn't think anyone survived. It is good to know that some did", Prime said, returning the gesture.
I looked at both of them. "You 2 know each other?", I asked, in shock.
They looked at me and smiled. "Magnus and I are long time friends, Wolf. I'm surprised he never told you", said Optimus.
I looked at Magnus. "Yes, so am I", I said.
"I didn't think it was really necessary at the time", Magnus said. Then he noticed the boys.
"Don't be rude, Prime. Introduce your little friends", said Magnus.
"Magnus, I'd like you to meet my boys. This is Throttle, Modo and Vinnie", Prime said, as he pointed to each one.
"Those are rather interesting names you came up with, Prime", Magnus said.
I looked at my bondmate. "He didn't name them, Mags. I did. Those are my boys, too", I said.
"Wait a minute. Are you telling me that you cheated on me with my best friend?", asked Magnus.
Prime looked at Magnus, then back at me. "What?", I asked.
"When you asked me to bond with you, I didn't think you were with someone else. Perhaps starting a family with you was a mistake, Wolf. I'm sorry it happened", said Optimus. Then he turned on his heel and headed for the door.
"Dad?", Modo asked.
Prime stopped, but didn't turn around to face his middle son. He lowered his head. "I'm sorry, Modo. I can't be held responsible for you 3 any longer", Prime said.
"Then we were just a mistake? Is that what you're saying, dad? You don't love us any more?", Throttle asked.
Prime could feel his spark breaking at what Throttle said. He turned around and saw how pissed Modo was. But what really got to him was Vinnie. He stood there, crying his little optics out, saying, "daddy don't love us any more!" Throttle held his brother while trying to keep Modo from wanting to tear into Prime.
Magnus walked up to Prime and motioned him to the door.
As he opened the door, he told Prime that it was best that he not have any contact with the boys or his family again. Prime left knowing that it was probably for the best.
Ten minutes later, my daughter, Charlene, Charley for short, had come home from work. "Mom, dad! I'm home!", Charley said, shutting the door behind her.
"Upstairs, Princess!", Magnus said.
Charley walked upstairs to her father's study. It was the first room on the right as you walk up the stairs.
She knocked on the door. He told her to never just walk in when he's busy, so she knocks in case he is busy. Plus it's respectful.
"Come on in, Princess. I want you to meet your step brothers", said Magnus.
Charley walked in and saw her father with 3 little boys. They were all sitting on the sofa that sat on the opposite side of the study. She walked over to them and sat down on the other side of her father.
"Did you say my step brothers, dad?", asked Charley.
"Yes. Your mother was involved with someone else when she lived on Earth, which is where she is right now. Her brother, Sunstreaker, still lives there", Magnus said.
"Uncle Sunny? Why doesn't mom talk about uncle Sides any more?", Charley asked.
"Sideswipe passed away 3 yrs. ago, princess. Didn't she tell you?", replied Magnus.
Charley shook her head no. "I'm not surprised. Anyway, this is Throttle, Modo and Vinnie", Magnus said, as he tapped each one on the head.
"Hey there, Sweetheart", Vinnie said.
What everyone didn't know was that I had come back, until I spoke.
"Vincent! That's your stepsister! Apologize right now, mister!", I said firmly.
They all looked my way, as I stood in the doorway of Magnus' study.
"Hi mom", Throttle said.
"Hi Throttle. Uncle Sunny says hi", I said.
Then I looked at Vinnie and shook my head back and forth. "Sometimes I wonder about you, Vincent. I hope you never act that way with other femmes when you get older", I said. Then I saw my daughter.
"Hello sweetie. How was work?", I asked.
She lowered her head. I had a feeling she was going to tell us something went wrong where she works.
"I got let go today, mom. The manager said they had to downsize and those who have been there the longest were being let go. I was one of them. I'm sorry", Charley said.
I walked over to her and sat down on the arm of the sofa. "Don't be sorry for something you had no hand in doing. It happens when you least expect it. Right, honey?", I asked.
Magnus looked at me and nodded. "Before I forget, Skywarp called. He wants to know why you don't ask about the twins? Something you care to explain, Wolf?", Magnus asked.
"Charley, please take the boys downstairs. Your father and I need to talk", I said.
"No problem, mom. Come on you 3. Bet you're hungry", said Charley. Then they all left Magnus' study.
I waited 'til the door was shut to start talking. I knew he was mad cause I never told him about 'Warp and my twin boys.
"So?", asked Magnus.
"I don't need to explain myself to you, Magnus. My past is not your concern", I said.
"When I know I have step kids out there, it is my concern. When were you and him together?", Magnus asked.
"Long time ago, ok. When I was a Decepticon", I said.
He looked at me in shock. He couldn't see me ever sporting the Decepticon insignia.
"Don't look so surprised. Prime knew I had been a Decepticon once. Besides, it's in the past now", I said.
Magnus got up from the sofa and walked out of his study without a word. I didn't like when he did that. I never knew what to expect when he walks out of a room without saying a word to me.
The next few days were strenuous on me cause Magnus never said a single word to me. Ever since he found out that I have twin boys with a Decepticon, Magnus has avoided me whenever possible. Charley and her stepbrothers didn't like this whole silent treatment that her father was giving me.
"Ok you 2. I'm tired of you avoiding each other. Both of you will sit down and talk this out right now", said Charley. We looked at her. She was dead serious about Magnus and I talking this out.
"There's nothing to say, Princess. Your mother slept around with a Decepticon and an Autobot. I can't be seen nor around someone like that. She will have to leave. I can't trust her not to go sleep around with the next mech she sees", said Magnus.
The boys, Charley and I were shocked at what he said. He didn't want me any more. I was losing my beloved bondmate cause of mistakes I made in the past.
"I…I can't believe you're doing this to me, love", I said, as I put my hand on his hand. He pulled his hand away from me.
Before he walked out of the living area, he told me to pack my things and be out before he comes back from work tonight. Then he left.
All I could do was stare after his retreating back. I shook my head. "I lost my bondmate. My home. My family", I said softly.
"You didn't lose everything, mom. The 4 of us are here", Modo said. I looked at him and smiled.
"I know, Modo. But you and your brothers aren't safe on Earth, and Magnus doesn't want me here. There might be one other place I can go. But there could be a problem. I can't and I won't. You're best bet is to stay with Magnus, boys. I'm sorry", I said.
"And what about me, mom? What happens to me?", Charley asked.
"Take care of your stepbrothers, Charlene. I'll be in contact every chance I get. I love all of you very much. Don't let him say otherwise to you", I said, hugging all of them together. Then I went upstairs to pack my things. This was going to be the hardest thing I've ever done. Having to leave my family, my home, everything, cause of a couple of mistakes I made. According to Magnus, they were mistakes. Even Prime starting a family with me was a mistake.
That was drawing a thin line right there. I love my boys. No way in Pits were they a mistake. If I could go back, I'd do it again. But this time I would stay with Prime and bond with him. To be the family we should have been to begin with.
When I returned to Earth, I contacted some friends of mine in Chicago, ILL. My 3 biker bros that I named my boys after. I never told them that they were named after my biker bros.
"Last Chance Garage. How may I help you?", Modo said.
"Hey there, Big Fella", I said.
"Wolf-ma'am? I didn't think we'd hear from you again. Give me a minute. I'll get Throttle", said Modo. Then he laid the receiver down on the counter. I could hear him call for Throttle to pick up the phone.
"Who's calling, Big Fella?", asked Throttle.
"You'll have to hear for yourself, bro. Now pick it up", Modo said.
"Last Chance Garage. Throttle speaking. Who is this?", he asked.
"Who do you think, you tan hunk?", I said.
Throttle nearly fell over in his chair when he heard my voice.
"I can't believe it. After all these years, you finally decide to call. Why?", Throttle asked.
"Cause I need your help, bro. But I don't think it's a good idea that Charley know about me", I said.
"She knows about you. You sound different, Wolf-girl. Everything ok?", asked Throttle.
"Not really. I'm not the same as you last saw me, Throttle. I'm different in looks and appearance", I said.
"Where are you now? The bros and I will meet up with you", Throttle said.
"I just arrived in Chicago. I can see Quigley Field now. Meet me there", I said.
"Ok. We're on our way", said Throttle. Then he hung up the phone.
Vinnie walked in and saw the look on Throttle's face. "You ok, bro? You look like you saw a ghost", Vinnie said, sitting down at the table with a hot dog in one hand and a root beer in the other.
He looked at Vinnie. "Finish your lunch and head to the garage. I'll fill you and Modo in on our way to Quigley Field", said Throttle.
An hour later, the bros showed up. They looked all around for me. All they saw was a sweet ride with a cherry red paint job. "Now, that's hot!", Vinnie said, as he walked up to the vehicle. He slid his hand down the hood. The others noticed that it shivered.
"Did you see that? It…it shivered. Do that again, Vinnie", Modo said.
Vinnie slid his hand down the trunk this time. As he did so, he noticed that the vehicle moved again.
"Wow! I have the magic touch with cars, too", said Vinnie.
"Don't flatter yourself, Vincent Van Wham. But I am flattered that you think I'm hot", I said, transforming to my root mode.
The bros got their weapons drawn and ready to fire on me. "Yo! Hold up, guys. It's me, Wolf", I said. Then I activated my holoform to prove it.
"Wolf-girl? Is that really you?", asked Throttle.
"It's really me, bros. I told you I looked different. Think I was kidding?", I said.
"I see why you didn't want Charley-ma'am knowing", said Modo.
I nodded my head.
"So, what brings you back to Chi-town, Sweetheart? Miss this studly bod?", Vinnie said, patting his chest.
"Blow it out your exhaust, Vincent", I said. Throttle and Modo laughed which made Vinnie glare at them.
"Seriously, why are you here?", asked Throttle.
"I told you on the phone, Throttle. I need your help", I said.
"I'm aware of that. But you didn't say why you need our help", Throttle said.
"My boys are in danger. You 3 are the only ones I can turn to for help. Their father won't be held responsible if something were to happen to them. Right now, they are with their stepfather and stepsister. Will you help me protect my boys?", I asked.
2 days later, I got a call from Throttle. They talked it over and agreed to help me protect my boys. I thanked them then proceeded to call my daughter on Cybertron. I wasn't expecting to get Magnus when I called.
"What do you want?", Magnus asked.
"I need to talk with Charlene. Is she there?", I replied.
"I don't want her talking to you any more. I don't want her turning out like you. A cyber-slut. Lose this connection", said Magnus. Then cut the connection with me.
Sunny walked in the control room shortly after the screen went black. "Hey sis", Sunny said. I turned around and looked at him.
"Oh, hi Sunny", I said, with a hint of sadness in my voice.
"You ok, sis?", asked Sunny.
"No. Magnus won't let me talk to my daughter. He doesn't want her turning out to be like me. I'm a cyber-slut, according to him", I said.
"You're no cyber-slut, sis. You loved 'Warp. You loved Prime. It's their fault they couldn't keep hold of you", Sunny said.
"I know. Perhaps you could do me a favor and get your nephews from Magnus? He doesn't want me around my own daughter", I said.
"Not a problem, sis. I'm just glad to have you back here. You are staying, right?", asked Sunny.
"Sorry, I can't. I'm going back to Chicago with the boys. I have some friends there who are going to help me protect them. Especially since Prime doesn't want to be held responsible for them", I said.
"What?! He helped spark those boys. He has a responsibility to them as their father", Sunny said.
"No slag, really? What was your first clue?", I said sarcastically.
While Sunny and I were talking, both Prime and Prowl walked in. "I thought I heard a familiar voice in here", Prowl said.
We both turned around. "Hey Prowl. Congrats on the bonding with my bro. Remember what I said? Don't hurt him or I hurt you", I said.
"Understood and thanks. How have you been?", asked Prowl.
"Eh", I said.
"What's wrong, Wolf? What Magnus say to you after I left?", Prime asked.
"You don't wanna know. It's something I don't care to bring up again. I asked Sunny if he could go get my boys from Magnus. He doesn't want me there any more", I said.
"He called her a cyber-slut, Prime. My sis is no cyber-slut", said Sunny, getting mad.
I looked at him and told him to cool out before he leaves to get his nephews.
Later that day, I heard the familiar sounds of 3 motorcycles. I didn't think they would come here, but they did.
Of course the alarms went off indicating that there was an intruder.
"Battle stations! Battle stations!", someone said over the PA System.
I walked outside to see what they wanted and why they showed up here instead of waiting for me and my boys to come back to Chicago.
"Hey bros, what brings you out my way?", I asked.
"Mr. Ego here didn't want to wait for you to come back to Chi-Town", Throttle said, pointing to Vinnie. Modo and I laughed at Vinnie's nickname.
"It's not funny!", Vinnie whined
"Yeah it is. It's very funny", I said.
"Get back from them, Wolf. They're dangerous. Probably sent by Megatron to infiltrate our ranks and gain our trust", Ironhide said.
I looked at him and shook my head back and forth. " 'Hide, 'Hide, 'Hide. You will never learn, will you? Just cause my friends come to see me, you automatically think Megatron sent them", I said.
"He has every right to assume that, Wolf. We know nothing about your 'friends'", Prime said.
"My biker bros wouldn't associate themselves with the likes of Megatron and his bunch of goons. I can't say the same for the Plutarkian, though", I said.
Prime looked at me strangely. "Don't ask me. I don't know the details", I said.
"Actually, you do, ma'am. Before you became one of them, you were one of us. You are originally from Mars, like us", Modo said.
I was shocked at what he said and also how he said it. He said it with such conviction that it sounded believable.
"We're not joking, Sweetheart. We did some checking. You're my biological sister. Your name is really Wolf Van Wham", Vinnie said.
I had a system crash and offlined shortly after. The guys jumped when I hit the ground. "She do this a lot?", asked Throttle.
"No. This is the first time, actually. I'll take her to my med bay, Prime. She's due for her physical, anyway", Ratchet said.
"Ok Ratchet", Prime said. Then he looked to the Biker Mice. "Why is it she never told us about you or that she was one of you?", asked Optimus.
"We asked her not to, sir. Out of respect", Throttle said.
"I'm going out on a limb here and guess you must be Throttle", Prime said, pointing to the tan-furred mouse.
"And you would be correct. This is Vinnie", said Throttle, pointing to the white mouse on the red street bike. "And this is Modo", he said, pointing to the grey-furred mouse on the Harley Fatboy.
"Those are the same names as Wolf's boys. She must have named them after you 3", said Optimus.
The 3 Biker Mice looked at each other in shock. Then back at Prime. "Really? We had no idea", said Throttle.
Hours later, I was released from med bay with a clean bill of health. "Thanks Ratchet", I said, as I walked out of med bay. I headed for the front of HQ, when I was stopped by Prime.
"May I speak with you, Wolf?", Prime asked.
"I guess. What's up?", I replied.
"Walk with me to my office. I have some transfers I need your signature on. We'll talk after", said Optimus.
I followed him to his office so I could sign some stupid transfer papers. 'I don't know why that couldn't wait' I thought to myself.
As we walked to his office, I noticed that Jazz was giving the guys a tour of the base. I stopped Vinnie for a brief moment. "I have a bone to pick with you, bro", I said.
He winced. He knew it wasn't good. Vinnie looked to Throttle and Modo for some help. "Sorry Vincent. She's your problem. She's your sister", Throttle said.
"I hate you both at times. You know that", Vinnie said.
I shook my head and laughed. Vinnie looked at me and glared.
"That won't work with me, bro", I said. Then I looked at Prime.
"Could our talk wait 'til later tonight, Prime? I need some questions answered", I said.
"Of course Wolf. I'll come by your quarters around midnight. Is that ok?", Prime asked.
"Fine. I'll see ya at midnight", I said. Then I looked down at Vinnie. "You. With me. Now", I said.
Vinnie followed me towards the front of the base.
After we walked outside, I sat down and asked Vinnie why I wasn't told that he was my biological brother before now. Vinnie looked down at the ground. "I didn't even know that I had a sister 'til I did some digging. Our parents told me I was an only child. When I looked into my own past, I found out I was lied to. That our parents had a daughter. You. You are my big sis", Vinnie said.
"I never knew our parents, Vin. I was sent away at the age of 10. I've been living here for as long as I can remember. What were they like, Vin? I don't remember them at all", I said, shaking my head back and forth.
He told me that they were part of the Martian Freedom Fighters and that they fought 'til they were shot and killed. "So, what happened to you? Surely, they didn't let you fight alongside them?", I asked.
"Actually, they did. Every Martian mouse that could hold a blaster had to fight for Mars. They didn't want you involved. So, they went to General Stoker and asked that you be sent somewhere safe. He brought you here, to Earth. Charley-girl raised you. That's why she knows about you. I know it sounds strange, but that's the truth", said Vinnie.
"Why do you sound so serious, Vin? You're never serious about anything", I said.
"Cause I've looked for years for my missing sister. When I ran my hand down your hood and trunk, something clicked in my head. I had this feeling that it was you. I was right. Now that I've found you, I'm not going to lose you again. We are a family 'til the end", Vinnie said.
I was shocked at how mature he sounded. "Ok, who are you and what have you done with my baby brother?", I asked.
"I know. I don't sound like my usual 'I'm Mars' gift to women' self. I'm trying to prove that I can be serious when needed. Mom and Dad left the bike for you, but since your new look, I kept it. Is that ok?", replied Vinnie.
"That's fine, bro. I actually like Throttle's bike better. I've always loved Harley's. His is the Martian version of a Harley Davidson Softtail. He looks good on it, too", I said.
"So, what's this about you naming your boys after us?", Vinnie asked.
"Yeah. My first born, Vincent. He's a wild child. Like you. He looks like my late brother, Sideswipe, though. Throttle reminds me of a friend of mine, Brawn. And Modo looks like his father, Optimus Prime. You guys met him earlier today. Tall, red and blue?", I said.
"So, this brother of yours? Sideswipe? How'd he become your brother?", asked Vinnie.
"Ratchet did a experimental surgery on me. Both Sunstreaker and Sideswipe are twins. Or they were. Ratchet took a piece of their spark and merged it with mine. We were triplets. It was their way of making sure I stayed out of trouble with the Decepticons", I said.
While Vinnie and I were talking, Throttle walked out. "Am I interrupting anything?", asked Throttle, getting on his bike.
"Not at all, Throttle. What's up?", I replied.
"I know that was a total shock to you, but we thought you should know in case something happened to us", Throttle said.
I looked at him strangely. "What do you mean 'if something happened to you'? You and Modo are my biker bros. You're like family to me", I said.
Throttle looked at Vinnie. "You didn't tell her, did you, Vincent?", asked Throttle.
"No, I didn't. I was going to before you walked out", said Vinnie. Then he looked up at me. "Stoker called us back to Mars. It seems we have more problems than just the Plutarkians. I'm sorry but we can't protect your boys, sis", Vinnie said.
I looked down at Throttle. "Why is he calling you back now? And why wasn't I called back with you?", I asked.
"I don't know, but I will find out before we leave", Throttle said. Then he looked at Vinnie. "That's why I came out here. I needed to let you know, Vinnie. Modo is on his way out now. We have to head back to Chicago and let Charley know. It's been 10 yrs. since she last saw you. Come back with us, please", Throttle said.
"I don't know, Throttle. I'm waiting for Sunny to come back to Earth with my triplet boys. I can't leave them with their father. He doesn't want to be held responsible for them any more", I said.
"Call him and let him know that you'll be back tomorrow. He's your bro, he'll understand", said Vinnie.
That had made sense. Sunny would understand. I called him and let him know that I'm going to Chicago and that I'll be back sometime tomorrow. He understood and told me to be careful.
3 hrs. later, the guys and I arrived back in Chi-Town and then we headed straight for the Last Chance Garage. It had been years since I saw her.
When we arrived at the Last Chance Garage, the guys turned off their bikes and walked them in. I turned off my motor and waited outside the garage. I figured that it would be better than strolling in and Charley wondering who brought the car in.
"Hey Charley-girl! We're home!", Vinnie yelled. Charley came walking out a few seconds later.
"Welcome back, guys. How was your trip?", Charley asked.
"Long", Throttle said.
"Boring", Vinnie said.
"Beautiful", Modo said.
"I see. It sounds like one of you enjoyed the trip. Who's car is that in the drive?", asked Charley.
"That is my sister, Wolf", Vinnie said.
Charley laughed. "Yeah, right, Vinnie. That's a good one. But seriously, who brought the vehicle in for repair?", Charley asked again.
"And Vinnie told you. That really is his sister. The very sister that Stoker brought to you", Throttle said.
Charley walked out and looked the vehicle over. She liked the paint job. "Are you sure about that, Throttle? The last time I saw her, she wasn't a vehicle. She was one of you. A Martian Mouse", said Charley, as she continued to look over the vehicle.
"I assure you, Charley, I'm the same person Stoker brought to you 20 some yrs. ago. I just have a different look now", I said, transforming to my root mode.
Charley nearly had a heart attack when she saw me transform. "Who?…..What?….", Charley said, stuttering.
"You don't recognize my voice after all this time? I'm surprised at you, Charlene Davidson", I said.
"W…Wolf? Is that really you?", asked Charley.
"It's really me, Charley. I know. It's hard to recognize me. I became an Autobot about 10 yrs. ago. I went to school, teaching at the same school I graduated from. I'm even 2nd in command of the Autobots. Right under the Autobot Leader, Optimus Prime", I said.
"You've accomplished a lot since you left. Why haven't you called or wrote? Or even come visit?", Charley asked.
I lowered my head in shame. "I'm sorry, Charley. I have no reason other than I'm sorry", I said, sitting down on the ground.
Charley walked up to me and patted my foot. "I'm not mad at you, sweetie. Just disappointed. I have been so worried about you since you left Chicago", said Charley.
After the guys and Charley ate, Throttle took Charley aside and told her that him and the bros have to pack up. She looked at him in shock. "Why? Did I do something to hurt you, babe? If I did, I'm sorry", Charley said, reaching up to his face. She caressed his cheek.
Throttle grabbed her hand and held it in his. "It has nothing to do with you, Charley. Stoker called us back to Mars. The thought of having to leave you behind is going to kill me", Throttle said, as he kissed the top of her hand.
"Then don't go. Please, Throttle", said Charley.
"I'm sorry, Charley-babe. It's not an option. Stoker gave us direct orders", said Throttle.
"And what about Wolf? Is she going with you guys, too?", Charley asked.
"No. He didn't call her back. Vinnie doesn't like the idea of having to leave his sister", Throttle said.
"I can't believe you have to leave, Vin. It's not fair! Stoker sends for you 3, but not me?", I said. Then I proceeded to find the right frequency to call Stoker and tell him that my baby brother and biker bros weren't leaving.
I found the right frequency and called him. Except I got Throttle's ex GF, instead. "This is General Carbine. Who is this? How did you get this frequency?", asked Carbine.
"It doesn't matter how I got this frequency. I'm looking for Stoker", I said.
"He should be heading for Earth to pick up the guys. I'll patch you through to his ship", Carbine said. Then she patched me through to Stoker's ship.
"General Stoker here. Is that you, Throttle?", Stoker asked.
"Try again, Stoke", I said.
"I…I don't believe it! Is this who I think it is? You don't sound 10 yrs. old any more. It'll be good to see you again, young one", said Stoker.
"That's why I'm calling you, Stoke. The guys aren't leaving. I find out that Vinnie is my baby brother and you want to take him away from me? Not happening. Turn your ship around and head back to Mars", I said.
"You have no authority over me, Wolf van Wham", Stoker said.
"Says you, old man. I outrank you", I said.
"Not in the Martian Freedom Fighters Army, you don't", said Stoker.
"I'm with a different military outfit, Stoke. I'm a lot higher up than you. So, I'm ordering you to turn your ship around and head back to Mars. My baby brother and biker bros are not leaving", I said.
"Well then, ma'am. I can't argue with a direct order. I'm turning the ship around now. Please give my regards to the guys. Stoker out", he said.