Transformers Prime [Cybrotronions to Humans]

Chapter 11

*Sign Language*

'Telephone, Tv, mail, comms-links, and thoughts'

No P.O.V [Team Rafael]

   For the past hour, Rafael, Bumblebee, and Ratchet had been scouring every nook and cranny of the mall. Rafael had to clarify to them the reason for cars being inside and the mall being packed. Prices were lower because it was Black Friday. There were cars displayed indoors to showcase their prices and features to the people.

   *Hey Raf, can you tell me which store is that?* After tapping Rafael's shoulder to catch his eye, Bumblebee inquired and gestured towards a black and red shop. Rafael glanced in the direction indicated by Bumblebee, then gently brought down his finger to prevent him from getting into trouble.

   "It's a Video game store!" Rafael exclaimed with excitement on his face. "A new game was released recently!" He mentioned while glancing at the game store. "I've been planning to go see it, but I've been busy." he hastily remarked before shifting his focus to a random shop.

   *Come on!* Bumblebee gestured as he took Rafael by the hand, causing a startled sound from Rafael as Ratchet muttered something and joined them. Upon arrival, they were welcomed by an assortment of music and sounds. The shop was dark with red lighting.

   Bumblebee was taken back. Although Jasper is small, it has a wide variety of stores, making the mall much larger than expected. While continuing to hold onto Raf, Bumblebee observed various children as he walked forward. There were individuals spanning all age groups, and he was worried about losing sight of him within the crowd.

   Ratchet, who was following them, glanced at a television. The channel swiftly switched to reporting the latest news. Some individuals paid attention to the news, whereas others disregarded it, showing little interest.

"Hello, I'm Sofia and I will be sharing today's updates with you." Over the past five years, Jasper, Nevada has been making progres. The mall has expanded, schools have progressed from inadequate education, and the documents to establish a city have been finalized!

'What city?' However, this implies that they will need to reconstruct all of it! Ratchet pondered while he maintained his focus on the television.

   '- I will transfer you all to Diego, who is at the new magnetic train station located in the neighboring city, with a stop right here in Jasper!'

   Rachet's attention was diverted by a familiar phone ringing, he looked over and saw Raf already answering it.
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"Hey Miko, is everything alright?"

"What do you mean if everything is alright! Where are you guys?"

"In the video game store with Bee and Rachet."

"Raf, get out of the store now! There a shooter in here!"

"What?! Miko if there a was a shooter we would have heard the gun shout!

"Well there one on this side of the mall!"

"Hold on, I tell the-''

Gunshot heard on the line

"Raf, you there?"

Call ends

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No P.O.V

   Rafael was swiftly pushed aside by Bumblebee, causing him to stumble, as Bumblebee shielded him. Rafael leaned his head against Bumblebee's chest while Bumblebee's hands shielded his head and back.

   All the people in the store either ran away or took cover in a close aisle. Rachet hurried towards them in a swift and silent manner. The shooter was evidently displeased about his unexpected miss.

StarScream P.O.V

   I had looted half of the mall by stealing a large amount of food for the whole crew, and we also grabbed the cars they had up for sale. I guided my group of 5 vehicons as we went towards the opposite end of the mall where the exit was located.

   I observed one of the Autobots' human companions. He had his back turned away from me and was on the phone. This opportunity presented itself for me to get rid of one of the Autobots' companions. Swiftly, I readied my gun, then fired it; a person with yellow and black hair pushed him away, shielding a child.

   Absolutely not! This was my opportunity to secure a higher position among the Decepticons by causing trouble for the Autobots! I was extremely angry, but my mask prevented me from displaying it. I hastily fire my gun once more, only to find it was out of ammunition!

  I promptly gesture for the Vechicons to fall back, I didn't want to end up in a cell because of this human!

Rachet P.O.V

  After I approached the teenagers and quickly checked up on both of them. I looked towards the shooter, my anger evident on my face. He was ready to fire once more, but stopped when he noticed the gun was empty, so he decided to retreat.

To be continued. . .

Published: 7/7/24

Edits: 7/8/24, 7/17/24, 7/28/24, 8/16/24, 10/27/24

Words: 806