Angels Come in Many Forms (Adopted)

And Action

It was surprisingly easy to sneak into the park. Then again, with an advanced alien helping out, why should it not be easy? With the sun barely hanging over the mountains, nightfall was just around the corner. The night shift patrol was notorious for skipping their routine patrols in the farther parts of the park. Fortunately for Alexandra and her friends, tonight was one of those nights. Amethyst nudged the two girls,

"Sweet, we're in,"

The national park they had snuck into consisted of small canyons with all sorts of plant life, ranging from the smallest of bushes to breathtaking seventy-five-foot trees. The park had a single river flowing through it, but small ponds and creeks were spread out here and there.

The group of friends explored with the little light still provided by the sun. They went to as many of the information markers spread throughout the park as they could. When the sun had set completely, everyone but Alexandra pulled out their cell phones for light. Alexandra had Leonardo as her light. They were relieved to get some great resources for their school assignment. Everything was going smoothly, until they entered one of the caves at the edge of one of the many canyons.

The girls stood at the entrance of the dark, creepy cave, debating whether they needed information about it or not, since none of them wanted to go any farther in. Optimus was standing in the canyon next to them, his abdomen at the level of the cave entrance. Quickly growing tired of their discussion, he took a knee to be eye level with the cave entrance.

"Step aside,"

Alexandra and her friends did as they were told. The cave was suddenly lit with light. Alexandra looked at Optimus to see what he had done, surprised to see that his eyes were like spotlights looking into the cave.

"There, you now have enough light to continue with your research."

"Sweet! Thanks, Optimus," 

Amethyst gave him a thumbs up and the three girls stepped inside, completely oblivious to the growing sound of helicopters in the distance. While Amethyst and Alexandra were taking notes, Rosalyn was making shadow puppets on the wall.

"Hey guys, check this out," 

Rosalyn laughed as she made a variety of animals. She was actually pretty good at it.

Alexandra shook her head, 

"Very nice, but do you want to come over here and be useful?"

Outside, Optimus sighed. This is going to take forever, he thought to himself. He really wanted to get back to his base to continue working on his 'project.'

Then Optimus heard helicopters a few minutes prior, but the sound had grown uncomfortably close. He began to feel something was wrong. He turned his head toward the rotating rotors, which were behind him. But before he could turn completely, he heard a series of complaints from the now darkened cave.

He quickly looked back into the cave,

"Sorry, my bad."

Alexandra yelled from inside the cave,

"It's okay! Is everything alright out there?"

"Uh..." 

Optimus hesitated because he wasn't completely sure if something was amiss or if he was just being paranoid. He didn't have much time to think, as he quickly turned to the sound of three military helicopters coming straight at him from over the treetops. Optimus turned to the cave one last time,

"Stay in there, and don't come out!" 

He distanced himself from the cave, attempting to lead the helicopters away from Alexandra and her friends.