Angels Come in Many Forms (Adopted)

The Plan

Alexandra watched Optimus leave. She waited until she couldn't see him anymore to go find her father. Walking in the direction where she heard people, she soon found her very own search party. A female in camouflage was the first to break away from the party. She ran over to Alexandra and pulled her into a tight hug,

"Alex, my God! What were you thinking? Are you okay? No cuts or bruises or anything?" 

Mazikeen's relief was palpable as she embraced her younger sister.

"I'm okay, Maze. Really," 

Mazikeen pulled away and glared at her as she grabbed her ear, 

"OW MY EAR!"

"Good! Because after I'm through with you-"

Another man quickly joined them and pulled Alexandra into a small hug, away from the oldest daughter's hand,

"Alexandra, I thought I'd never see you again! What were you thinking? Are you okay? No cuts or bruises or anything?"

Alexandra was getting crushed by her father's bear hug,

"I'm okay, Dad, really." 

Alexandra's dad pulled away and held her shoulders firmly. He looked her straight in the eye narrowed his eyes, 

"Are you sure? Tell me what happened? We didn't hear from you for hours, and then it was getting dark and still no word. You have a lot of explaining to do, young lady. And don't think you won't go unpunished."

Alexandra sighed, 

"I thought the ear damage from Maze was enough,"

Mazikeen crossed her arms, 

"Oh, you are getting a military punishment later,"

Alexandra groaned as they started walking. Word spread that she was found and the other search parties were called off. Alexandra returned to her camp with her family where she was tackled by her mother.

"Alexandra, oh Alexandra, my baby." 

Her mother kept repeating with tears fresh in her eyes. Alexandra pretended to be choking,

"Choking...not...breathing,"  

Her mother gave her a playful slap on the cheek. Judy let her daughter go, only for Sam to walk up and give his little sister a nugie,

"Hey, where've ya been, shorty?" 

Sam was acting like her disappearance didn't bother him, but he was glad that his sister was safe and sound with them again; he just liked messing with her. Alexandra yelped as she tried getting out of her brother's trap,

"Sam, stop! You're messing up my hair!"

"Girls..." 

Sam rolled his eyes but he let her go. Now that the Witwicky family reunion was over, Judy, Ron, and Mazikeen wanted answers. Ron crossed his arms,

"Now what happened, Alexandra? Did you get lost or you just plain wanted to give us all heart attacks?" 

"Um..." 

Alexandra thought that she better not mention Optimus to her parents, so she twisted the truth,

"I took a hike, like how I usually do at home, and just kinda kept on going, not worrying about the time. I was listening to Leo, so I was kinda in my own little world. I didn't realize that I was lost until it was too late. And personally, I didn't want to hike around in the dark. I'm sorry."

Her father sighed,

"Alexandra, this place isn't our backyard. I know this might have confused you because our backyard looks just like this forest, but something really bad could have happened to you."