Hidden Spark on Earth (TFP)

Chapter 42

Fowler and Optimus worked together on a plan to move the Dingus to its destination, it was a bit of back and forth, but they came up with a very sound plan. Optimus had trailers in the base that could be hooked up to him. This was a first that surprised Saphira, but it was the better way to transport this device. Nonetheless, Optimus was not happy about this plan. Because Fowler had told Optimus that their phone two of the plan would need someone he trusted to travel with the device to about halfway before they could be brought back. And he picked Saphira. All the autobots were against the idea, however, Saphira was thrilled by it and she pleaded with Optimus to let her come along.

It ended up in a heat argument, to the point Saphira stormed to her room to grab her EMP rifle, taser and pepper spray to give them a piece of mind she could defend herself if decided, while also showing off some of her self defence moves. It didn't convince the bots much, except for Bulkhead who supported Saphira and even Bee supported her. Optimus only relented when he was reassured that this mission did not involve any danger, and that she would be safer on the train if the decepticons were to attack.

With her hair tied back into a ponytail, Saphira felt very excited as she relaxed in the passenger seat, waiting for the Dingus to be put into the trailer. She hummed softly to herself and moving her head as she hummed. "I guess this is the kind of mission you wanted to be on," Optimus comments, his voice held no emotion at the moment.

She smiled at the dash, she knew Optimus was not happy about this arrangement, but she had confidence about this mission. "Optimus, I know you worry. I've been through a lot of trauma...I won't deny, I still have nightmares..."

"I know. When you slept for five days straight with your fever...I couldn't wake you from a nightmare plaguing your mind." Optimus's tone changed to a deep sadness with a hint of despair. "You have no idea how helpless I felt. Your skin...it was pale...a sickly pale that made me worry about losing you. It did not help that Ratchet told me fevers could kill humans."

She widened her eyes in surprise. "No...he did not say that?" Optimus did not respond, but she could imagine him nodding his head. "I mean...he isn't wrong...but...with all today's advances, it is very rare for anyone to die of a fever. And Ratchet handled it well, from my point of view."

"That he did. Ratchet lost a few nights of recharge during that time, which he has been catching up on. But, he never let you or I down." Optimus did know that he was glad Ratchet had managed to help Saphira, and he was very grateful. That did not shake that fear and worry he had for Saphira. "I also lost many recharge nights myself...hmm...I hope I have not been annoying you with my worries."

"No, you haven't. But...if you keep trying to prevent me from leaving the base and helping sometimes, that might change. I don't want to be treated like I'm fragile anymore. I...I want to grow past the whole damsel in distress." She folded her arms and glanced at the side view mirrors. "Where is Fowler?"

"They are almost finished securing the device. Arcee is getting into position, and Fowler will join us shortly. Are you really that eager to...start?" Optimus didn't like this eagerness to put herself in danger. He knew she felt good about keeping Ratchet from being seen by whoever had attacked them, but he did not want her to put herself at risk whenever she wanted. "It is strange..."

Saphira didn't really think of it that way, but she could see how it appeared that way. "I'm not being rash about it, Optimus. Besides, I do believe I could handle myself against another person quite well. I haven't forgotten Fowler's instruction."

"That might be true, but we haven't let you practice either." She pressed her lips together and nodded with a slight shrug, not showing anything that might she she was upset. "Or...have you been practicing when we haven't been watching?" She bit her lip to try not to smirk and shakes her head. "Hmm...I am not sure if I believe that."