Hidden Spark on Earth (TFP)

Chapter 34

Saphira was still sitting on Optimus's knee when Arcee walked in. She was startled as she hadn't expected Optimus to allow such a thing, and Saphira had a half eaten sandwich as well. Optimus and Saphira look at Arcee with smiles. Jack walked in and he didn't seem to notice anything odd like Arcee had. She looked at Optimus curiously, though she said nothing.

"I hear you are feeling a little better, Saphira," Jack said in a calm tone. "You seem to be handling it better than I thought you would have."

"If it wasn't for Ratchet and Optimus, I probably would be a lot worse," Saphira said softly. "Still...I haven't exactly put my worries and fears away. I don't think I ever will...not for a long time anyway." She shrugged a little and bit into her sandwich. "Were you after me or Optimus?"

"We both came to see how you were doing," Arcee said as she placed her hands on her hips. "I see you're quite comfortable, I would hate to ask you to move."

Saphira raised an eyebrow at Arcee. "Optimus is just keeping me company, there's nothing wrong with that." The femme shrugged and relaxed. "Anyway, I'm doing okay."

"That is good. Miko and Raf are playing video games right now, they are also worried about you." Jack stood by Optimus's leg where Saphira was seated, gazing up at her. "However, I believe that there will be a reason to cheer up soon."

"Like a bouquet of flowers?" Saphira said sarcastically, surprising Jack and causing him to blush slightly. She let out a laugh and finished off her sandwich. "I'm just kidding. Still, I do love black roses, they're not easy to find."

Optimus listened, he didn't know what the significance of giving flowers was, however it seemed like something that could be achieved. "You love all things black don't you, Saphira?" Jack asked curiously.

"I guess so..." She glanced at Optimus for a moment before smirking. "Though I might figure out some more favourite colours soon. Given how my life is changing...maybe the colours in my life will too."

"How very optimistic!" Jack comments with a thumbs up. "I'm glad that you are starting to see the brighter side of things..." Saphira grimaced slightly, which Jack caught. "Or not quite yet. Anyway, how about you stretch your legs, hmm?"

Saphira shrugged at the boy. "I could, but there really is no reason for me to get up and walk around. Unless you can give me a good reason for it."

"Fresh air," Jack simply replied as he smiled at her. "It will do you some real good."

Fresh air did sound like a good idea. Saphira smiled at him. "Alright, I'll bite." She carefully slid off Optimus's leg to the ground and walked over to place her plate into the sink. "Whatever your idea of fresh air is, I am curious about it. Just please don't be another 'you'll be okay' speech, I'm over those right now."

The boy opened his mouth for a moment and closed it before thinking of something quickly. "Arcee and I thought you could go for a ride."

"What?" Arcee looked at Jack in surprise, the boy looked back at her with a pleading expression. The femme gasped and smiled at Saphira. "Oh! Right, I totally forgot about it. With everything that has happened to you, I forgot I was going to take you out for a drive. I have no doubt you would enjoy the fresh air rushing past you."

Saphira pondered about it, she suspected Jack had some other plan, but after what she had said he had to come up with something on the spot. "Hmm...that does sound good..." She tapped her fingers on her arms thoughtfully before smiling. "Alright, I already I'll bite. I could use some good adrenaline for a change."

Arcee smirked at her and gestured for her to follow. "Let's get going. Half the morning is already gone."

Saphira nodded and glanced at Prime as he stood up. "Hope you don't mind."