Our Last Stand (Optimus x reader)

2. Darkness Rising (Part 2)

After the Autobots properly introduced themselves and explained everything, (Y/N) and the rest of the humans understood their current situation. "And since you now know of our existence, I fear that as of last night, the Decepticons know of yours." The tall mech, Optimus Prime, continued.

"Got it. If we spot any strange vehicles, call 911. Can we go now?" Jack said, his voice rushed, making (Y/N) roll her eyes.

"Are you insane?" Miko shouted. "I'm living a dream here in Botswana, and I will not allow you or anyone else to shatter it!"

"It is best that you four remain under our watch. At least until we can determine our enemies' intentions." The Prime declared.

"Optimus, with all due respect, the human children are in as much danger - here as anywhere!" The orange medic, Ratchet, said.

"Children?!" Jack said.

"I have more of the right to say that than you." (Y/N) said to her brother, her eyes slightly narrowing.

"They have no protective shell! If they get underfoot, they will go..." The medic paused. "Squish." he finished, stomping his foot to emphasize his point, making the four flinch.

Optimus held back a sigh. "Then, for the time being, Ratchet, we must watch where we step." He answered, making (Y/N) snort. She swore she saw the leader glance at her with an unreadable look.

Suddenly, a noisy alarm went off, causing a light to activate. As the bright green light blinked repeatedly, it illuminated the entire base, turning the color of the rock walls from brown to dark, muddy green.

"What's that?" Jack asked.

"Proximity sensor. Someone's on top." Raf replied.

"It's Agent Fowler," Ratchet informed, looking at the high-tech computer. Through the screen of the massive computer, they saw the agent hopping off a helicopter and walking to the elevator.

"I-I thought we were the only humans who know about you guys," Jack said, confused.

"Special Agent Fowler is our designated liaison to the outside world, as he tends to visit only when there are issues," Optimus replied, facing the four humans below. "It may be best if you do not meet him yet."

Hearing this, (Y/N) grabbed Jack's arm and ushered the others to hide behind a wall. As they hid, they listened to the surprisingly loud sounds of the elevator going down. As it reached the bottom, a 'beep' was heard, and the swoosh of the elevator door echoed across the base.

"Seven wrecks, thirty-four fender benders, a three-hour traffic jam, and on a particular note, numerous reports of a speeding motorcycle of unknown make and a black-and-yellow custom muscle car!" Agent Fowler shouted. Once Bee and the blue femme, Arcee, heard this, they looked at each other nervously. As Jack peeked out to take a look, (Y/N) instantly pulled him back, shaking her head, telling him it was too risky.

"So, anything you care to get off your tin chest, Prime?" The agent said, fuming.

"We have the situation under control, Agent Fowler," Optimus said calmly. (Y/N) knew he was annoyed, and he was good at hiding it. She was impressed that the Prime kept his composure even when the special agent was around.

"They're back, aren't they?" Agent Fowler said sternly.

"If you are referring to the Decepticons, I doubt they ever left. Your planet is much too valuable." The Prime spoke.

"Then it's time to wake up the Pentagon." The agent said. The humans looked at each other with worried looks plastered on their faces.

"Hear me, Agent Fowler. We are your best, possibly your only defense against the Decepticon threat," Optimus argued.