*OLD* Woman and Machine I (TFP & Pacific Rim )

Chapter 6

Authors note: I'm not really sure what this one is, but I hope you enjoy it 🥴
*also that song....fraggin' amazing!*

"What happened to your arm?!" Ratchet and Arcee asked in unison.

Koda looked down at her Jaegers armless side, "Jawhide bit it off. So I cut off his head. Fair deal,"

"Is that why your vitals spiked? Due to that? Are you hurt elsewhere?" The medic began questioning Koda and brought her over to med bay. He also threatened Optimus with a massive wrench so the Prime followed them back.

Apparently Koda had been standing around long enough for Ratchet to patch up Bee and Bulkhead who had mesh wounds.

"Please step out of the Jaeger," Ratchet demanded as he brought Koda into the med bay.

"Yeesh, give me a second Ratchet. Gipsy takes a few moments to power down," Koda chuckled as she turned off the system. The core turned from its bright yellow and orange to light blue then turned black.

"That's extraordinary," Ratchet said in awe as he watched the core power down.

Optimus hummed in agreement. A minute later a small trap door opens and Koda steps out holding her left arm. She flashes a cheeky grin at both mechs, "I'm fine."

She felt a tingly sensation and looked at Ratchet. His optics narrowed, "Strange, my scan won't show me anything except your wounds."

"Hm, perhaps it's the suit. Can I just get patched up so I can work on Gipsy?"

Ratchet raised an optic ridge suspiciously but nodded. After a little while Koda had her arm in a sling. But was able to bring her Jaeger to her room.

Koda was in deep thought as she looked at the arm which laid on the floor. She knew she couldn't repair it alone. Perhaps she and Ratchet could work on it together. Add an upgrade maybe? But Koda didn't wish to change Gipsy Danger. She'd already had a slight upgrade to her a while ago.

But the thought brought back a painful memory. One that Koda did not wish to remember...

Five years ago

"I wanna go!" Koda pleaded to the blonde haired man in front of her. His frame was well built. Though he wore a knitted long sleeve to hide it.

Raleigh knelt down in front of her and ruffled the girl's hair, "It'll be okay Little Bear. It's just a category 3. I'll be back to help you train."

The teen ran forward and embraced Raleigh tightly, "Promise me you'll come back Ral," She whispered.

"BECKET, IT'S-oh I'll leave you for a moment," The Commander shouted at the man but saw Koda hugging him tightly and quieted down.

Raleigh hugged Koda back, "I can't promise that Little Bear, but I'll try my best."

"That's good enough for me..." The girl said quietly as the man nudged her towards the elevator.

"Go join Bill," He urged gently. The girl nodded and ran to the elevator. She wanted to see the Jaeger turn on. It was her favorite part of not piloting. To see the core power turn on.

"Mornin' Bill!" Koda said happily as she ran into the control room and jumped onto a chair that rolled over to the man sitting at the control area.

"JESUS FRIEND! You're gonna give me a heart attack," Bill yelped as Koda slid up beside him.

The girl looked out at the Jeager in front of her, "Striker going with them? I know Herc and Chuck have been itching to get out and kill something. And don't get me wrong Commander and Ral are great at operating Gipsy Danger...But something about that father and son piloting Striker Eureka is just cool!"