~Little Witch~ { A TFP Fanfic }

Chapter 13 Part 2

                     Rouge had a pep in his step as he walked throughout the "human," section of the base. He bopped his head to imaginary music as he turned on his MP3 player (which he got from his grandma before she was killed in a hit and run)

He held onto the handlebars as the dizzy feeling began to flood his system. He blinked several times until he was sure that he could walk again without puking out more organs. Puffing out his chest like a penguin, he continued on his merry way.

His grin faltered when he saw the look on Optimus' face. He plastered a fake smile on his face as Optimus watched him walk to another human platform.

The witch glanced down at his MP3 and turned the station, landing him onto a FNAF playlist, making his way towards Optimus while "Another Five Nights," by JT Music filled the air. He nodded his head slightly to the song as he walked closer to Optimus.

Eventually, the song ended and he faced Optimus, taking the MP3 player off his ear phones in the process, "So," Rouge stuffed his music equipment in his pocket, "What did you call me here for?"

"I would find it favorable to have a discussion with you." Optimus replied with a slight edge in his voice.

Rouge straightened his poster and flinched, not wanting to fake a cheery mood anymore; Optimus noticed. "And what may that be?" Rouge rubbed his arm as he became more nervous.

"Bulkhead has informed me that he had seen you eat a Rabbit alive as he fought viedcons, and that Rafael witnessed the fact. Is this true?" He pondered.

Images filled the werewolf's head, he knew how people treated his kind. He had seen it firsthand. He shook like a leaf crumbling in the wind as he stared at the floor - praying that it'd consume him.

He stayed quiet. "Rouge?" Optimus looked concerned, "I-" The redhead started, but was interrupted by Jack's incessant yelling. He never felt so thankful for it.

"If this is a normal day with the Autobots, I don't want to be a part of it!"

Optimus turned away to see the fuss the human was creating. He looked back at Rogue, sending him a, "We will talk about this later" kind of look that sent shivers down his spine.

He purposefully ignored everyone as they talked, instead opting to sit and daydream. He had some stuff to sort out.

A searing yet familiar pain alerted him from his ankle, Mario nipped him on the leg and gestured to the others with his long snout.

"It was never our intention to place you in danger, if you leave- it is your choice." Optimus concluded with the earth-boy. At once, Ratchet opened the groundbridge deadpan. "No point in long goodbyes, here's the door."

Rouge couldn't resist giggling as he waltzed back to the group. When he got there, his wolf hearing made him aware of Jack asking Raf to come with him (Yes, he and Mario immediately glared daggers at the boy)

The witch and familiar breathed internal sighs of relief when Raf said no, lightening the glares they sent Jack as he walked into the groundbridge.

When the teenager disappeared, Rogue plopped onto the couch and thought about what he would tell Optimus..

'I couldn't tell him that Bulkhead was just seeing things because why would he believe a kid? Or if I tell him the truth— there's a high chance that I'll be kicked out or worse!

—I could stay here but I'll be shunned just like at my last school.. Oh fuck, School! I haven't been attending school. Oh no, they might try to find me! I've been wasting moms money, oh gosh oh geez, oh man, no, no.'