Fell in love with a psychopath (2)✔️

Chapter 32. One option

I didn't want to leave the log behind but I had too. Dreadraid wanted to leave the next following day. By talking about Sunstreaker, I am pressing his buttons so I tried to stop talking about. "What's the plan? And don't tell me you're going to trust that dread maniac," he sneered. "I need to make a phone call," I said. Dreadraid raised an eyebrow as he glanced at me. "Just pull over and trust me, okay?" I asked. He sighed but pulled over anyway. I hopped out and walked over to a shop. "Excuse me sir? Can I use a phone here?" I asked. He gave a small nod and pointed behind him. "Thank you, I'll make it quick," I said and grabbed the phone. Whiplash told me it was impossible to call the Autobots because they think I am a killer. I don't have another choice. I dialed Optimus's number and waited. "Hello?" he asked. "Optimus? It's me... your killer," I sulked. "Skylar?" He sounded surprised and shocked. "Look, I am not calling for a nice reunion, I am calling because Megatron is up to something. He's making nano-bots and wants to wipe you all out but not only you guys, also humans. I have the flash drive with all the information. Ratchet should have a look at this and make some sort of antidote or whatever. It's some sort of parasite and very effective. Megatron is going to test it soon."

"Where are you?" he asked. "I am not going to share my location. I know you all rather see me behind bars. Whiplash was behind all the kills... and I also know who killed Sarah. It was all to make you turn your back on me. So no one is able to have my back. Whiplash is after someone," I said. "Who? You need to talk to me, Skylar," he stated."There's only one mech who knows more about project Exodus. That's Sunstreaker. My mech knew about Megatron's plans; he might have had a solution to this all as well. Sunstreaker has secrets he literally took into his grave. I am with Sunstreaker's half brother right now, you might know him as Dreadraid," I said. Optimus was quiet for a moment. "I made a deal with Dreadraid and I am going to save Sideswipe. I just need more time," I said. "Skylar, calm down for a second. First of all, that mech is very dangerous and will deceive you. Second of all, we didn't know Sunstreaker has a half brother," he said. "no, no one does. Only Sunstreaker, Dreadraid and Whiplash knew about the truth."

"Tell me what I can do," he said. "Do you trust me? I need you to trust me, Optimus. If you don't trust me, this will not work," I said. "I trust you, Skylar. The Decepticon activity has increased," he said. "Alright, if you trust me I am willing to come back to base and deliver the flashdrive," I said. "With Dreadraid?" he asked. "Yeah, Dreadraid is Megatron's test subject but he also knows a lot. He killed Megatron's daughter, they were dating back on Cybertron. He... thinks I am the reincarnated soul of Megatron's daughter, that's why he's so obsessed with me," I explained. Optimus was only able to sigh. "Don't tell them the truth about Sarah's killer just yet nor that Dreadraid is Sunstreaker's half brother," I said. "Alright. Just come back to base as soon as you can," he said. I nodded, even though he couldn't see it. "Okay," I said and hung up.

I returned back to Dreadraid and hopped in. "Our next stop is Washington DC," I said. "Why would I go there?" he snapped. "We get some help," I said. "I am one of the most wanted killers on Cybertron and you want me to run straight into Prime's arms?" he laughed. "You need to trust me, if you want to live," I said. He sighed and stared out of the window. I grabbed his arm, "Dreadraid... this is important," I murmured. "To you? Not for me. I don't care if people die," he snapped. "They are trying to kill you, Dreadraid! This is maybe the only shot you have," I said. Dreadraid glanced at me, "You are really serious about this stuff, aren't you?" he asked. "I am... this is important," I stated. Dreadraid started his engine and drove off.

In two days, we made it to Washington DC. Dreadraid wasn't happy at all but what choice does he have? The mech came to a stop in the middle of the hanger and gestured for me to hop out. I got out and watched him transform. "Dreadraid..." Optimus came to a stop and eyed the mech for a moment. "Surprised to see me?" he asked. "Not really," Optimus said and looked down at me. "You have to explain quite a lot," he said. "I need to see Mirage and Ratchet. This is important," I said. He gave a small nod. I looked up to Dreadraid, "I will see you later," I said before walking off. "Skylar?" I hummed and looked at him. "You'd better keep your word," he snapped. I gave a small nod before I walked off. I found Mirage and Ratchet. We settled in a meeting room. "Where on earth have you been? I have searched for you," Mirage said. "Yeah, well... you're not the only one who can disappear," I said, showing him the flashdrive and the sketchbook I found. "Did Optimus tell you what I found?" I asked. "Something about nano-bots," Ratchet said. "Exactly."

I handed Mirage the flashdrive. "I don't know what they put on it, it could be a virus as well," I said. "I will use a special software, don't worry," he said. "Good, yes Megatron is making a weapon from nano-bots. Project Exodus," I said. "Sunstreaker knew the details about it," I said. "How can you be so sure about that?" Ratchet asked. "Because I found this..." I showed him the dusty sketchbook. "It's from Sunstreaker... his first sketchbook from earth I assume. It's dated to 2006, so he might be on earth longer than any of you or realized," I said and showed him some drawings and texts. "He's talking about a secret," I said, flipping through the pages. "I don't want to ruin your mood... but that secret could be anything. Sunstreaker has a lot of things," Mirage said. "I know he knows more about that... why else would he lead me to the log he used as a hide-out for years?" I asked. "This is ridiculous, I believe your story about the entire nano-bots but this?!" Ratchet tapped on the book as I laid it back down. "Sunstreaker died and that mech was delusional. It's a deceiving waste of metal, you obviously still believe in Sunstreaker but you need to stop!" Ratchet said as he got up.

"I am not joking. I saw him, he guided me and helped me. I dreamed about him! You need to believe me in this. Sunstraeker is trying to tell me something," I said. "Enough!" Ratchet raised his hand. "Mirage, tell me as soon as you got something from that hard disk, we are done here," Ratchet said as he walked over to the door. "I know you tortured him." Ratchet came to a stop and turned around. "You are a doctor. It doesn't matter who your patient is, you have no right to hurt your patients," I snapped as I jabbed my finger in the center of his chest. "He was a hopeless case, Sunstreaker couldn't be saved!" he sneered and opened the door. "Dreadraid his Sunstreaker's half brother. Do you know that?" Ratchet stopped and looked at me. "No, you didn't. I just want to point out that you don't know a damn thing and you better keep your mouth shut about it or I will ask Dreadraid to kill you," I snapped before walking off. I was pissed off about what he said.