I am Broken (TFP) *Rewrite*

Chapter 2

After they had returned to base, Arcee and Bumblebee both took the time to speak with Optimus about what had happened. Arcee was concerned about how close the decepticons had been in proximity to their base, which was why she had not expected to be jumped by two decepticons. And the fact that the cons even went to Jasper, said that they were looking for the autobots in the area, which isn't good for them at all. Bumblebee shared the same concern as well, considering the cons haven't been to Jasper before. It could have been a coincidence, but they were not sure, given the cons found Arcee.

"And the cons would have been scrap metal if I hadn't been distracted by the human," Arcee said as she concluded her explanation to Optimus.

Optimus had been reading something on the screen at a console, and he surprised when Arcee mentioned a human. "Human?"

Bumblebee nodded. "Yes, two boys and one girl."

"Two boys and one girl..." Optimus was immediately concerned by this development, because involving humans, could have indirectly affected their lives. And he did not like that.

Arcee frowned at Bumblebee as she thought about the humans that they had seen. "I guess the second one caught us in the action, I don't know. Was a little busy at the time! As for the girl..." Arcee paused as she shrugged. "Well...we didn't even notice she was watching us until right after the fight. She was looking at us by a drainage pipe."

"Even though I think that she was a little strange," Bumblebee commented.

"Strange?" Optimus turned his head slightly, glancing at Bumblebee with curiosity. "What do you mean by strange."

"For one, she had dried blood on her hands. Though it looked to be recent, so I don't know if she was injured or not." Optimus hummed softly as he listened to the information being given. "And she appeared to be wearing strange clothes. Not the type we normally see other humans' wear. What she had on seemed...ruined or something. I kind of think she is in trouble."

The femme sighed softly and softened her expression. "Your spark is in the right place, Bee. But whatever trouble she is in, does not concern us."

"Her safety now does." The femme groaned when Optimus responded to her bluntly. "If the decepticons are targeting us, anyone perceived as our ally, will be at grave risk." He turned to face Arcee, Bumblebee and Bulkhead. "I will place the charge on finding these humans and bring them here for their protection. We do not know the plans the decepticons have right now, but as the decepticons will know the humans live in Jasper, they will return and find them."

"I am not even sure if the cons saw the girl," Arcee said with a shrug. "So I think..."

"I am not about to take the risk of allowing a single human to perish at the hands of a decepticon, just because we might believe she had not been seen, Arcee. It would be irresponsible of us. And do you want Agent Fowler to find a reason to have us hunted down by the humans?" The femme shook her head and knew what they needed to do. "You have tasks to complete. As it is evening, the humans will likely be asleep. Wait until tomorrow to locate them and bring them here."

Bulkhead glanced at Ratchet, who was standing nearby, and noticed he seemed to be unhappy about the news. "Well, doc. I guess you and I will be the ones to get the place ready to welcome our new guests."

"Personally, I do not think the humans will be in much danger, but I will put up with them for a short time." Ratchet turned to look at Bumblebee. "Just don't tell the girl I am a doctor. I cannot help with human injuries, as I don't know the first thing about their anatomy. Aside from the fact they have flesh all over, and eat too many different things."