Robot Ghosts!?

Darkness Rising 3

Olivia poured her coffee in a mug that read "Go Duck Yourself." She placed said mug on the counter as she opened her book, returning to the page she left off last. She loved mornings like this. She was all alone with her coffee and book. It was peaceful.

HOONKK!!

Until it wasn't.

Olivia jumped at the sudden sound, even spilling some of her coffee. She paused for a moment, wondering why the hell someone would be up honking at 7 in the morning.

HONK!

Her grip on the mug handle tightened. She tried to go back to reading, but once again, it was interrupted by some arrogant glitch. With a sigh, Olivia stood up, and was prepared to give that person a piece of her mind. However, just as she unlocked the door, a sense of dread washed over her.

Is that...Optimus?!

There, in all his red blue semi glory, was Optimus Prime...or at least his alt mode. Olivia quickly ran over to the semi-truck, a look of panic on her face. "Optimus?! What the hell are you doing?!"

"I apologize but this is the only way I could think of to get your attention while remaining in disguise," He calmly replied, as if he didn't just wake up the whole neighborhood.

"What...What are you even doing here?" Olivia narrowed her eyes in confusion.

"I have come to take you to base."

Olivia blinked, pausing for a moment. "...Pardon?"

"The rest of the team is taking their charges to base, so it is only natural if I bring you along." Optimus explained. Olivia rubbed her arm awkwardly, "I don't know, Optimus..."

"Oh, are you busy today?" He asked. "I did not think of that..."

"Uhm..." She looked away, already forming an excuse in her head...

"At least try first." Elita smiled. "I can definitely see him being a sort of mentor to you."

Elita's words hit her. Olivia sighed, cursing softly. This moment reminded her of Darkness Rising 1.5- Or...uh...yesterday. She debated on going with Bumblebee until Megatronous' words hit her mind. However, this time, she'd do what she was told.

"...No, I'm not busy. Let me just get ready first then we can go."

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Olivia tapped her leg nervously. She learned from the ride with Bumblebee to not bounce her leg...especially considering the fact this was not Bumblebee but rather his leader...

To say she was nervous would be the understatement of the year. She didn't know what to do, say, or act around him. Should she act like she does with the other Primes? Other bots?

Olivia sat stiffly. She straightened herself as best as she could, her leg was crossed over the other, and she was staring out the window. The drive felt slow and suffocating.

"Would you like some music?" Optimus asked, breaking the silence. Olivia paused for a moment before turning towards the radio. "...Huh?"

"I asked if you would like some music." He repeated. "You seem to be uncomfortable, and I have learned that music could help calm you down?"

Olivia smiled nervously, nodding slightly. "Yeah, it...it does."

"Do you have any requests?" He asked.

Olivia thought about it for a moment. She skimmed through the list of songs she could think of, trying to determine which would put her at ease while not making her look weird.