Transformers Prime *The Decepticon Femme* Optimus Love Story

Ch. 8 Welcome

NightWave POV

As soon as I woke up, I realized that I was in some kind of prison cell since my arms were chained to the ground. I sighed. I knew exactly where I was since I purposely sent a distress signal for help to the Autobots after almost being shot dead back at the Nemesis. I would have died if it wasn't for Soundwave who appeared and for some unknown reason allowed me to escape with my life. At first, I didn't give it much thought, but now it doesn't make sense. Why would Soundwave let me go when he is Megatron's most loyal soldier? 

I sat up as soon as I heard heavy footsteps outside my prison cell. I watched the door slide open and the Autobot's leader, Optimus, walked in. I kept a simple blank expression on my face since I no longer wore my visor over my eyes but was glad that I still had my covered mask. 

"How are you feeling?" Optimus asked, walking closer. I sighed.

": Good, I guess:" I replied. I saw Optimus nod.

"NightWave, right?" He asked. I gave a small nod since I already assumed that Halo told them about me.

"I got a few questions and I really hope you can answer them sincerely, but first my medic will give you a scan" Optimus stated. I nodded again and watched as Ratchet, the Autobot medic, entered the room, scanned my body, and looked over all of my injuries.

"The majority of your injuries appear to be quite old, but the new ones appear to be nearly healed and should heal in a few more days. I also repatched your previous ones that seem a little messy" He said. He stood up and after giving Optimus a look left the room. It was now time for questioning. 

"First question, Halo mentioned that you left the Decepticon ten years ago and have been taking care of him as his legal guarding ever since, is that correct?" Optimus questioned. I nodded. I sighed deeply, there was no reason to lie so I decided to tell him the whole truth. It was up to him if he believed me or not.

": Indeed. I met Halo during the time that he was originally living with his biological creators. His creators abused and tortured Halo his whole life and were planning to sell him on what humans call the black market. I saved his life, brought him to the hospital, and remained there till he awoke. He asked me to look after him and I agreed so I legally signed the adoption documents using an alias that I created because I was unable to use my real Cybertronian name:" I clarified. 

"Can you tell me why you decided to adopt Halo?" Optimus asked.

": I'm still not sure why I adopted Halo and as much as I would like to tell you, it's still a mystery to me:" I replied.

"I understand. Can I ask why you decided to leave the Decepticons? Also, do you have any information about the Decepticons that might be useful to us?" Optimus questioned. I chuckled.

": I left because this stupid war was starting to annoy me. I left them a decade ago and I haven't heard or had any kind of contact with them ever since:" I explained and tried to cross my arms but the chains around my wrists stopped me. Optimus just nodded. He turned his back to me and began talking to someone on his comm-link. He looked back at me once he had finished speaking.

"I decided until further notice, you will be confined to the Autobot base under strict 24/7 observation and equipped with a device that will prevent you from activating your weapons or transforming. All this could change but only when you gain our trust, understand?" Optimus declared. I nodded.

": I understand:" I said. The prison cell door opened at that moment and the medic walked inside. He approached me and quickly put something on my back that would prevent me from using my weapons or transforming until Optimus or himself removed it.

After being set free, I got up and followed them to the main room, where everyone was. As soon as I walked into the room, all eyes were fixed on me. I scanned my surroundings until my optics fell upon a safe and sound Halo, who was staring back at me with tearful eyes from a platform.

": Halo:" I called out in relief when I spotted him. I hurried over to him, ignoring everyone who tensed at my sudden move. I didn't care if they trusted me or not since I didn't want to be their friend. Even though I had agreed to abide by their rules and everything I also decided that as soon as I was given the opportunity to go back to my old lives with Halo I would take it. Halo leaped instantly into my servo's palm, and I lifted him up to my face.

"Night, I missed you so much" Halo remarked hugging my face.  I nodded and grinned beneath my mask.

": I missed you too, kiddo, and I am sorry for not getting you out sooner:" I stated as soon as I pushed him away and saw how many bandages were all over his body. He shook his head and smiled.

"Don't worry, Night. I don't blame you. And other than being a little upset that you stayed behind, I'm glad you're back and safe. How are you?" Halo said. I gave a nod and returned him to the platform.

": Great actually. Feeling better than I have in years:" I answered. It was true. My body no longer felt as though it was collapsing. Since I needed to treat myself every time I got hurt, I suffered from sore joints, back discomfort, and muscular aches all the time. I did my best to repair myself without the proper equipment or knowledge.

"Of course, you feel better than you have before. I'm surprised you were still moving around with that many bad repairs" I heard the Autobot medic respond from across the room. I nodded in his direction before facing everyone else who was still looking at me. Arcee was the first to speak up.

"Tsk, so are we really just letting her roam around the base freely just like that?" she questioned. It was clear that she didn't trust me, and I could tell instantly. To be honest, I didn't care what everyone else thought but could tell that everyone had different opinions about my presence here. I saw Optimus shake his helm, and then he turned to face me.

"Until further notice, NightWave will remain under a 24/7 watch by everyone" Optimus answered, "And she's also not permitted to transform, leave the base, or use her weapons." Everyone nodded.

"Ahem" I heard a small voice come from below. As I glanced at the platform, I noticed a human child waving to me from it. I gave him a wave back. His name, if my memory serves me well, was Raf.

"I-I just wanted to thank you for saving us back at the Decepticon's warship" He stated. I just nodded.

": It wasn't a problem. Simply be happy that I was close by to save the three of you in time:" I said. He grinned before Jack, June's son, spoke up. I wasn't sure how he would behave now that he knew who I really was because we got along so well when my identity was still a secret.

"I don't understand" Jack said as he moved forward and grabbed the railing just at the edge of the platform.

": Huh, what do you not understand, Jack?:" I asked and leaned closer to him till we were at eye level.

"I thought all Decepticons hated humans so why have you taken care of Halo this whole time?" Jack asked. I chuckled and got back up.

": Oh, don't get me wrong, Jack. I still hate humans and simply made an exception for those that I thought weren't that annoying. I think that humans are small and helpless creatures that are easily killed:" I explained, crossing my arms.

"Well, you really say what's on your mind" Miko, the only human girl in the room remarked. I gave a nod and faced the Autobots, focusing on their leader specifically.

": I wasn't told to change my personality. I was only told to behave. Also, Jack:" I called, turning around to look at Jack.

": I am not a Decepticon anymore. I've moved on from those scum bags and would want not to be referred to as one:" I said and walked away from the platform and everyone. I was now leaning against a wall at the far end of the room. I closed my optics and simply listened.

"I don't trust her. It's gonna take more than words to convince me that she is trustworthy" I heard the two-wheeler, Arcee, say. I shook my helm and just ignored her.