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Hey guys, I'm sorry for the long delay. Again. But life happens, you know? It was a lot easier to write in high school. Now it's hard to find the time and the energy. However, writing is still my favorite thing to do and I'm not giving up that easily. I will finish this. Just be patient with me. Anyways, here's to another chapter!
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Chapter 14:
The rest of the summer had flown by.
I had met the Autobots in late May, near the end of the school year. June, July, and August passed in a blink of an eye. Before we knew it, we were cleared to finally move to our permanent base. It was located on an island in the British Indian Ocean territory known as Diego Garcia.
It was weird to think that I'd be moving so far away from the place I'd grown up at. I'd never left America, my mother had always left me home alone when she'd gone on her many business trips. I'd never really given thought to how sheltered I'd been as a child. Considering I spent my nights thousands of light-years away from Earth, it was understandable that I hadn't thought like that. But it's true, my parents, mainly my mother after my father left, kept me wrapped inside a bubble. The sad part was that she hadn't kept me home to keep me safe, but rather because she hadn't wanted to deal with me. I don't think she had ever really wanted a child.
Sometimes I wondered where my life would be if I hadn't known the Autobots. They had always made me feel loved, even when my parents showed me no love. I never felt the sting of being a neglected child because I'd always had an intergalactic family that cared about me. So really, besides Mandy of course, I had no real ties to Nevada. I knew I'd one day see my best friend again so it was easy to say goodbye. It truly was time to begin my new life. So when moving day was finally here, I was in such a great mood.
That is, until they brought in the new Autobot/human liaison. Well his actual title was the Supreme Advisor of the US National Security, but he would be the "spokesman" for the US government and the Autobots. I disliked him the moment he stepped foot in the Autobot hangar.
I was currently sitting on a table in my human form. Sunfire was in my lap, optics shut off in recharge. Optimus had been in meeting after meeting that day, so I was hanging out with Ratchet and basically talking his auditory receptors off. Jazz was laying on a berth next to the table I occupied and Ratchet was looking him over.
Everyday for the past three months, I had been by his side, using my powers to heal my brother whenever possible. He had so much internal damage that, even after I had healed the largest part, there was still so much to do. Now I was quite positive I had completely healed him and that soon I'd be able to finally bring back his spark from The Well. But first, I wanted to get the all clear from Ratchet.
"You've done a remarkable job healing Jazz, Jenny. He looks as new as he has before the war, there's hardly a dent or scratch on him! I don't believe there is anything left for you to heal." Ratchet was saying to me.
I nodded. "I had figured as much. Now the hard part, bringing him back. The Allspark never revealed how that is actually done. She was so cryptic." I huffed in frustration. Healing was one thing, but to pluck a soul from the Well and bring it back to his body? I couldn't even begin to comprehend how I needed to do that.
"I have faith in you, as both the Allspark and friend. You will figure this out." Ratchet assured me. It amazed me how much trust the Autobots had in me. I truly hope that I never do anything to break it.
However, I heard a hint of hesitation in his voice. Something was bothering him and for some reason, he didn't want me to know about it. I've known the Autobots long enough to know when something troubled them. "What's bothering you, my friend? And don't say it's nothing because I know something is weighing heavily on you." I asked him with concern.
Ratchet hesitated a moment more before he vented. "Do not mistake my words, I am happy to have you here, as both a Cybertronian and the Allspark. However, I fear now that we have you here to heal all injured bots…" He paused, as if he were considering his next word carefully. However, I immediately knew exactly what was concerning him.
"You're worried that we won't need you anymore." I finished for him. Ratchet didn't answer. Instead, he looked away ashamed. I reached forward and gently laid a hand on his arm. "Ratch I'm just one person, who has no experience in the field and who can still barely control her powers. You're a warrior as well as a medic. I need you to help me out there. You can stabilize bots while I try to heal others. I have a feeling we're gonna be a team out there. And we'll be a force to reckon with."
"I-I hadn't thought of it that way before." Ratchet turned back to me with a thankful smile. "You are right, however. I don't know why I let my insecurities get to me."
"Happens to the best of us, Doc. You may be like millions of years older than me, but that doesn't mean you know everything. You have the right to be wary of new situations, especially one as bizarre as this one." I giggled. He joined me in laughter, agreeing with me. However, before another word could be said, I heard the sound of the hangar door opening, indicating Optimus's return.
I grinned. Now that he was back, it meant it was time to begin loading up for the long journey to Diego Garcia. I kissed the top of my sparklings head before gently picking her up and laying her on the table. She didn't even shift from the sudden movement. Then I carefully scaled the table leg down to the floor. I was used to getting down from tall places in my human form. I didn't have to really worry about life threatening injuries now that I was Cybertronian so that helped.
I skipped towards the entrance so I could greet my mate. However, I stopped short when I saw that he wasn't alone. Walking beside the towering Prime was Lennox and a man I'd never seen more. My eyes flickered between the trio as I tried to figure out the purpose of the unknown presence. Both Optimus and Will were straight faced, giving nothing away. The unknown, however, had a pinched frown as he took in his surroundings. There was almost a hint of disgust in the way his eyes slid over my family. When he finally landed on me, there was a look of open hostility. Ratchet caught this right away and he stepped closer to me. I paid no mind to the sudden movement, instead I kept my eyes locked on this new threat.
The unknown guy straightened his tie and cleared his throat. "I'm assuming that is the pretending alien? I don't see any other reasoning why a civilian would be in this room. Unless you Autobots are trying to do some kind of human experiment." He curled his lip in disgust as he spoke.
I glanced over to Will in disbelief, just who was this guy and why the hell was he here? I figured I might get some mixed reactions at my Pretender status, but it was the first time someone was so… obvious about their mistrust and repulsion. "I'm known as a Pretender." I replied with a slight sneer.
"I don't believe I was talking to you, girl. I would keep that attitude of yours in check as well. You need to remember who your superiors are." He straightened up threateningly. I lifted an eyebrow, amused at his attempt to intimidate me. It wouldn't work and he would soon learn I wasn't someone he could mess with. Not when my entire family was in this room. And Optimus did not look happy. "Now then, is this all of you, Prime?" He directed his attention to my mate.
"Director Galloway, Gemini is a crucial member of my team. She is not to be disrespected or silenced. She has no superior, for she is of even greater importance to our cause than I am. My team will not hesitate to protect her honor should you forget this." He sternly informed this Galloway guy.
Galloway huffed. "How exactly is one soldier, especially a female one at that, more important that the almighty leader of the Autobots." He mockingly asked my Optimus. This guy didn't realize just how deep a hole he was digging. It would be amusing if his words weren't so insulting.
Optimus knelt down so that he was leveled with Galloway. There was a hard look in his optics, a warning that had the Director stepping back in slight fear. "She is the single most important Autobot in our cause. You would do well to remember that ." He straightened up before turning his attention to the Ratchet, Ironhide, and I. "Now then, I believe introductions are in order. Autobots, this is Director Galloway. He will be our liaison to the US Government." Optimus then introduced my two companions, giving him their names and titles. I was glad he didn't point out our sleeping sparkling on the table. I didn't want my baby introduced to this terrible human being. Then he surprised me with my introduction. "Finally, this is Gemini. She is my Second in Command and, should I be unavailable, you will speak with her in my place."
I tried not to let my shock at his announcement show. I'd always figured Ironhide would be Second in Command now that Jazz was currently unavailable, so to speak. After all, I had zero experience in war barring Mission City. To be chosen was a great honor, but not one I necessarily felt I deserved. However, neither Ironhide nor Ratchet objected to my new title.
I transformed into my bipedal mode, and crossed my arms. "Seeing as how we will be working together in the future, I will let your little slip up slide due to your ignorance of my station. I would like to remind you, Director Galloway, that we do not work for you. The Autobots have agreed to work with you but you are not superior to any of us. We all answer to Optimus Prime and him alone." I educated him with a fierce glare. I was not about to be intimidated by this weasel and I wanted to ensure he knew this.
"Of course, my mistake." Galloway replied with a barely concealed note of displeasure. Something told me this guy was going to be a serious pain in the ass. I looked forward to my next chance at knocking him down a peg or two.
Will cleared his throat. "On that note, I believe it is time to load the planes so we can head to Diego Garcia. It was a pleasure to meet you, Director Galloway." He offered the other man his hand. I could see in Wills eyes that this meeting had been anything other than great. Galloway shook his hand before leaving.
"Please tell me he's not going to be living on base with us." I groaned, losing all trace of professionalism now that it was just my family and Will in the room.
"Thankfully not." Will replied as he ran his fingers through his hair in frustration. "I would probably end up punching him in the throat if that were the case. That guy is a total asshat."
I nodded my agreement before turning to Optimus. "Second in Command?" I asked him, a mix of amusement and fear in my voice. I really wasn't sure how to feel about my new "promotion". I was having a fun time coming to terms with being the Allspark, adding something more to that was just slightly overwhelming.
Optimus looked slightly amused. "Yes. I have talked it over with both Ratchet and Ironhide and they agree that you're the best choice. As the Allspark, we will need others to listen to you as they would myself. Most of the humans will not know, nor would they understand why we will follow your lead, possibly even over my own. This way there will be no mistaking your own authority." He explained.
I had to admit, it made sense. Hopefully I would never need to pull rank, especially over Optimus. That would just be too crazy, even if we were a couple. I guess I hadn't yet realized just how important I was to them and to their war. Sometimes I forgot I wasn't just a girl anymore, I possessed the power of an incredible ancient artifact. "Right. Well that's going to take some getting used to." I chuckled nervously.
"Do not worry, Jenny. We will follow your lead when it is necessary. Ratchet and I trust you as both our Allspark and our friend." Ironhide assured me.
I thanked him before I walked back over to the table that Sunfire was still sleeping on. I carefully picked her up and opened up my chest plates so that I could put her in my nursery compartment. We discovered that I was able to hold her while I was in my human form as well, at least for now. She was still pretty small. It wouldn't be long before she got too big to fit inside while I was human.
I shifted back down into my human form once she was safely tucked away. The others transformed into their alt- modes. I planned on riding with Optimus so as soon as he was finished, I climbed into his cab. Then we were ushered out into the loading platform so we could finally get on the large cargo plan that would take us to Diego Garcia.
"So how long will this flight take again?" I asked Optimus as I settled into the seat. All the bots were now loaded and we were just waiting for take off. Optimus informed me it would take around sixteen hours to reach our destination. I groaned. "I'm gonna get some recharge then."
My optics powered down and I joined my sparkling in sleep.
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When I came back into consciousness, it wasn't in Optimus's cab. In fact, I was no longer on the cargo plane. I was somewhere in the middle of a desert, miles upon miles of sand surrounded me on all sides. I must be having another dream vision. It was the only thing that made sense.
I looked around for Primus, thinking that he might be the one I was brought to. However he was nowhere in sight. So maybe the Allspark brought me here? However, if that were the case why hadn't she said anything yet? What exactly was happening? There were so many questions running through my mind with no answer in sight.
Then there was a loud bang. I jumped in surprise and looked around wildly for its source. Seeing nothing on the ground, I looked up and gasped. There was a fiery ball falling from the sky, right towards myself. I jumped to the side, sliding down a mountain of sand. "Eep!" I squeaked when I lost balance and went rolling. Silently, I thanked Primus that I was in human form and not getting sand in between wires. I heard from Ironhide that that hurts like a bitch.
The sand behind me exploded when the meteor, or whatever it was, crashed. I hid my face in the crook of my arm as bits of white hot sand rained down around me, wincing as it burned through my artificial skin. It didn't necessarily hurt, but it wasn't comfortable either.
Once it calmed down, I pushed myself up and walked over to the crashed object to inspect it. Clearly it was something important if I was brought here. When I reached it, my suspicions were confirmed. It was some kind of pod. There was Cybertronian marking etched into the metal, so I knew it was one of my kind. However, I wasn't sure if it was Autobot or Decepticon so I made sure to approach carefully.
The door of the pod slid open, revealing two figures wrapped up inside. They were both unconscious, however I could see the Autobot insignia on their chest plates. However, what worried me was the fact that they were both severely leaking energon. It dripped down the side of the opened door, staining the sand below it.
"Shit!" I murmured and transformed into my bipedal mode. I knew I needed to be quick, I could feel their sparks fading within their chambers. How I was able to do that was something I would worry about later. Instead I kneeled beside them and reached for my powers. After healing Jazz, I was able to more easily tap into the Allsparks power. Which was useful now that I was on a time crunch.
As soon as my hands began to glow, I ran them over the two Autobots bodies, healing the severe injuries they sustained. Then I squeezed my hands together right over the sparks, this allowed me to materialize the energon they lost. As that began pumping through the frames, their nanites got to work, healing what I had not yet reached. Soon enough they were both good as new, even the smallest of scratches were gone.
Their optics came on simultaneously and they instantly straightened up. They looked around confused before their optics landed on me. For a moment, they tensed up and prepared to defend themselves from an unknown, possible threat. Then they read my energon signature and their mouths fell open in disbelief.
"Hello. Do not worry, my name is Gemini. I'm the Allspark and I was sent here to save you lives. May I ask your designations?" I asked them in Cybertronian.
The two Autobots exchanged looks, both still unsure. Finally, one of them spoke to me. "HI. My designation is Sideswipe, this is my twin Sunstreaker. You said you're the Allspark? How is that possible? The last time I laid eyes on it, it was a giant cube."
I smiled reassuringly at them. "The Allsparks previous vessel was the Cube. However, that was destroyed in the previous battle with the Decepticons. I was chosen as the new Allspark vessel because of my previous connections with it. I will explain all of this and more once we meet up with Optimus again." I looked around disparagingly. "Somehow. I really don't know where we are currently located."
"Optimus. Optimus Prime? He's here?" Sideswipe asked hopefully. He looked relieved to have found the location of the Autobot leader. I wondered just how long these two had been floating around space, looking for either friend or foe.
I was happy they had made their way here to Earth. "Yes. Optimus is here. He will find us, I just know it."
"How do we know you're not lying." Sunstreaker glared suspiciously at me. "Just because you say you're the Allspark, doesn't mean you are. For all we know, this could be some Decepticon trick."
"I understand your hesitation to believe me. I know I can't just say i'm trustworthy and have you believe it. I'll need to show you that I am who I say I am. First things first, we need to find Optimus and the others. Do you guys have any way to access your comm systems?" I asked, looking between the two Autobot twins.
They both exchanged looks, no doubt communicating through their bond. I wish there was some way for me to show them that I was trustworthy. But really, I was at a loss for a lot of things. Mostly, I was confused on how I had ended up in the desert anyways. I assumed it had something to do with either Primus or the Allspark. They must have sensed that I was needed here so they brought me to this location. I was certainly grateful for this. Who knows if these two would have survived if I hadn't come along and used my powers to heal them.
I turned back to my new friends to speak, however they weren't there. There was nothing but empty space surrounding me now. "Whoa, that was trippy." I muttered to myself.
"You have done a great job of mastering my powers, host. I have chosen well."
"Oh, hello Allspark. I guess you're the one who took me to their middle of nowhere?" I asked with amusement. It was kind of a relief to hear from her. I was beginning to think I had gone insane or something.
"Of course, with the help of Primus. Though your body still remains with Optimus Prime. Only your spirit traveled to the Al Wahat Al Dakhla Desert to save my children's lives. Now you must lead the Autobots to their location. The coordinates are 23°41'15.1" North and 29°09'22.0" East. As soon as you are awakened, you must relay this information with Optimus Prime, time is of the essence."
I nodded in understanding. "Very well. I will do anything to protect my people." I assured her fiercely.
"Good. I will talk to you soon enough, child. You are nearly ready to bring your friend's soul back from the Well."
"But how-" I started to say but I was cut off when I was abruptly woken up from my recharge. I gasped as I sat straight up from where I'd been leaning against Optimus's front seat. "Holy shit." I mumbled to myself. I really was still on the cargo plane with Optimus.
"Jenny, I was just about to wake you. We will soon be landing. Are you well?" Optimus asked with concern.
I blinked several times as my processor tried to process all that I had just been through. I knew it was all real, I really had gone to some random desert and saved two lives. After all my dreams with the Autobots, I believed just about anything was possible. However, I knew that meant those two were lost in the middle of nowhere and they needed my help. I had to direct my team to them asap.
"Optimus this is going to sound kind of crazy but it's true. We can't stop at Diego Garcia, not yet at least…" I began to tell him all that I had just experienced. He listened with rapt attention, never once interrupting me. As soon as I was finished talking, he contacted Will to relay my message.
Thirty minutes later, the plane was given my new coordinates and we were off.
I stepped out of Optimus vehicle mode and approached Will, wanting to apologize for once again uprooting his plans. I knew he had just stepped away from a Skype call with his superiors and I doubt they were happy with him. They were most likely wanting to know why we were flying away from our destination when we had been close to landing. I felt bad for putting my new friend in this position… again. However, it needed to be done. My first objective was to my Cybertronian family and to the Allspark. I saved Sideswipe and Sunstreakers lives, now it was time to rescue them and bring them home where they belonged.
"Hey Will, sorry for complicating things for you. Again." I grinned sheepishly at him. "I wish I could say this would be the last time, but I know it'd be a lie."
Will just shook his head with a mirthful grin. "Honestly I'm not surprised you derailed our plans. I've come to expect the unexpected with you. I guess between you and our Autobot friends, my life won't be boring." He replied before he turned away. I recognized the look of longing in his eyes. Will was missing his family.
Shortly after the battle of Mission City, Will was allowed a short leave of absence so that he could go home and see his wife and newborn daughter. I was glad he was able to spend some time with them, it was definitely much needed. Ironhide had escorted him there, as his assigned guardian. There was still the potential of retribution from the Decepticons. Will had been just as crucial as Sam and I had been in our win against the Cons. There was a chance they'd want revenge and they could potentially go after Will and his family. So it made sense for him to be accompanied by an Autobot guardian.
The time away had been good for Will. However I knew it would be quite some time before he could get to see them again. It was undoubtedly hitting him hard. I tried to imagine going months without seeing Optimus or Sunfire and felt my spark break at the thought. I needed those two like I had needed to breathe when I was human. They were the most important part of my life. Before Optimus came to Earth, I would maybe go a week between visits with him while I visited others. However, it was never more than that. Sunfire had hardly left my side since she came into this world, minus the brief time when I had Ratchet watch over her during the Battle of Mission City.
So honestly I could only imagine the pain he was in. Even in my imagination, it was unbearable to me.
I laid a hand on his shoulder and squeezed lightly. "They'll be okay, Will. And I just know your little girl will be proud of her daddy. One day she'll get to say her daddy was the first soldier to work beside the Autobot leader. I'm sure all the other kids will be quite jealous of her." I tried to brighten him up.
Will turned to face me once more and gave an appreciative smile. "Thanks. I just sometimes wish that she wouldn't have to grow without a father. However this is what I love to do. I'm a soldier at heart. I would love to be the kind of dad who works a regular nine to five job and was home in time for dinner. But I just wouldn't be happy." He explained to me. I could understand how he felt. I had the choice to remain human and I could've gone home to be with my friends. However a part of me would always long for this life, for my family and Optimus. I wasn't made to be a regular girl anymore than Will was made to be a regular guy. So I explained this to him. "Huh. Wow, I guess we're two peas in a pod."
I chuckled. "I guess we are."
We continued to converse all the way up until we made it our stop. We were landing at Dakhlas Oasis Airport. The plane would be refueled while we continued the journey in the Autobots vehicle forms. Will would join us, but Optimus and I both thought it best if no other humans came with. I imagine that Sideswipe and Sunstreaker were exhausted and just slightly on edge. Best to wait to introduce them to the native populace until they were ready. The other soldiers weren't happy to be left behind, but they did as they were told to.
Soon enough, we were on our way to the coordinates provided to me by the Allspark. Optimus was pulling a trailer. The twins wouldn't have an alt-form yet so we would need a way to bring them back to the airport. I chose to ride with Ratchet this time while Will was with Ironhide. I wanted Optimus to be about to transform and explain the situation to our newcomers before they grew wary of Will and I. They'd already met me, but that had been in my bipedal mode. Hopefully my change of appearance didn't shock them too much.
I wasn't sure how long the drive was but it seemed to go on forever. With nothing to see but miles of sand, the trip was turning out to be a long, boring one. I was happy when Optimus informed us through the com system that he detected two energon signatures.
As soon as I was in view of them, I knew it was Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. "That's them." I grinned, feeling accomplished. Not only had I successfully saved their lives, but I reunited them with my family. It was a pretty damn good day, if I do say so myself. The two Autobots looked much the same as how I'd left them. In fact, it looked like that hadn't even moved an inch since I disappeared several hours ago.
Now that was curious.
Optimus talked to them for several minutes before he gestured for Will and I to exit our vehicles. I could feel their optics on me while Ratchet and Ironhide transformed. My optics flickered to Optimus before I transformed myself. This caused them both to give me looks of utter disbelief. "Gemini?" Sideswipe asked in Cybertronian a hint of awe in his tone.
"In the flesh… or should I say protoform." I giggled. "I'm sorry for the delay in rescuing you. We were pretty far away when I finally woke up. It was quite the journey to get here."
Now they both looked confused. Sunstreaker harrumphed, "You barely disappeared when Optimus Prime showed up and transformed in front of us. We were trying to figure out how you'd gone from one location to the next in less than a nanosecond." He informed me matter-of-factly.
I stared at him in shock. "How is that even possible?" I wondered out loud in English. The twins looked confused at the change in language but I was too lost in thought. Will himself was baffled by what was happening. He didn't speak Cybteronian obviously and that's all we had been conversing in. He asked me what was going on. "Apparently I time traveled in my dream. I don't know how, but that seems to be the case."
"Time travel?" Will shook his head in disbelief. "Everytime I think things couldn't get any weirder, some shit like this happens."
"Tell me about it."
"While Jenny's time traveling dreams are a cause for concern, it might be best if we figure this out back at the base." Optimus decided as he looked around the desert warily. "I do not like how exposed we are at the moment. The remaining Decepticons could be located anywhere on Earth. I would rather they did not find us here or discover that the Allspark is not truly gone."
Ratchet scanned Sunstreaker and Sideswipe. "It appears that Jenny has completely healed these two. They do not even require energon at this time. All they require is a vehicle to transform into, which i believe will be provided back at the base."
"Here's hoping! I'm ready to get my alt-mode." I grumbled, though I still smiled.
"What language are you guys speaking?" Sideswipe asked, amazed. I giggled and informed him that it was the language of the natives here on Earth. Then I told him that he could learn it from the World Wide Web. "What kind of web is it? I've never heard of a world wide one. It must be huge. Where is it located?"
I started giggling uncontrollably at his new line of questioning. Will asked me what was so funny and I filled him in while the bots explained the internet to our newest additions. After that, it was finally time for us to head back.
Ratchet and Ironhide transformed into vehicles at the same time I did into my human form. Then I climbed back into Ratchet's hummer while Optimus instructed the twins onto the trailer. Soon enough we were heading back to the airport. By now, the sky was beginning to darken into the night sky. The past thirty hours had been one big roller coaster and I was not looking forward to being in a plane for several hours once more.
It was well into the night when we finally returned to the airport. Sunstreaker and Sideswipe reluctantly scanned a couple of black cars that were on the lot so that they could transform. I was sure of the make and model, but they were pretty ugly. However, they wouldn't have fit in the plane without transforming so they had to make do with what they got.
Finally though, we were on our way to the new base. Hopefully this time without any major setbacks or detours.
Oof, it's been over a month since I updated! I'm so sorry for that guys! Life just gets in the way, you know? I haven't forgotten this story though. It will get finished if it's the last thing I do! You might just have to be patient with me at times. Anyways, I hope this chapter made up for the long delay. I finally got to introduce two of my favorite characters! My other OCs from the original story will be introduced as well, just in a different way. Probably in either the next chapter or the following one. We shall see. Feel free to leave a review and I'll see ya in the next chapter!