I'll Never Leave You (Avengers/Transformers Crossover) (Currently on hiatus)

Enough arguing more... explaining

Pearl's P.O.V.

True to my prediction, Ratchet did indeed flip. He started lecturing me about blood loss and running off and putting myself in danger on purpose... etc, etc. (Here's a hint: Don't make Ratchet mad. He will not shut up. Like, ever.) 

I told him that it wasn't bad, which made him flip out even more. I begged with my eyes at the Autobots to help me, but they just stood by and silently laughed. In retaliation I drew a finger across my throat and pointed at them menacingly when Ratchet wasn't looking, causing them to shift uncomfortably and back away a bit.

"So now that you're done with your little girl meltdown," Tony asked, voice full of venom, "Care to explain why the hell we're here." 

"Oh sure." I responded. "As soon as grumpypants over here quits lecturing me." Ratchet vented (sighed).

"Fine." he relented. "But make sure that you clean those scratches! Who knows what kind of bacteria could be-"

"Ok!" Will clasped his hands together to interrupt. "Since I have no desire to explain why we need backup-" he paused and muttered,"Since we really don't need backup-" he cleared his throat, "I nominate Epps to explain!"

Epps glared at Will. "No way! Pearl's the one who knows these people, she should explain!"

"Yeah but they all hate me and I hate explaining things so Optimus should do it. Besides, he's in charge." I quickly said, pointing at the tall Autobot (who was probably glaring at me). 

"Very well," vented Optimus, activating his weird... laser... vision... thingy. (I have no clue how to explain it. He kinda just projects holograms by pressing his audio sensors and blue lights come out of his eyes.) (Movie 1 of Transformers: Optimus explains Megatron to Sam and Mikaela. That's what I'm trying to explain here.) 

"Four Earth weeks ago, there was an unexpected surge of energy from the far reaches of space. We know not where it comes from, nor what caused it." Optimus' hologram showed a giant explosion in space, causing Dr. Banner to purse his lips in contemplation. "Normally such energy surges would be beneath our radar. However," at this, the hologram showed a wave of purple expanding out in a ring, passing over Earth, "This one caused certain changes in the Earth's atmosphere. We are not sure what these changes will bring, but they are dangerous." The hologram showed a beam of purple energy hitting a person, causing the person to scream in pain as they changed into a creature that was completely unrecognizable.

Optimus turned his hologram off. He nodded in my direction.

"We believe that these energy surges are causing DNA to mutate at a high rate." I continued explaining. "We may have a lead on why they are being caused, but we have no idea how to stop them."

"So what do you need us for?" Barton asked.

"We need to hunt down the source of these surges." I explained. "Our last team... didn't make it back."

Tony snorted. "Well that just shows the quality of the team-"

"It was a good team." I snarled. "Some of our finest. Shut up and back off." I cleared my throat. "Anyways, your director actually volunteered for you to help us. He believes that you guys can provide excellent advice about fixing whatever is going on here. Apparently, you've saved the world before."

"Uh, yeah." Tony grumbled, "I'm sorry, where were you then?"

"Mission City." I replied without missing a beat. "Also saving the world." 

Captain Rogers raised an eyebrow. "Earth seems to be a popular place to invade." 

"Unfortunately, this is true." Optimus vented gravely. "It causes many lives to be lost unnecessarily." 

Tony ran a hand through his hair in exasperation. "Alright Fury," he spat out, "I'll bite. What do you want us to do?" 

"Go out in teams and investigate. It's important that we keep this beneath the public awareness; which is why I called you in." Director Fury responded.

"We have to work with giant robots?" Barton asked, disbelievingly. 

"Believe me, we have the same reservations about working with humans." 'Hide snorted.

"You wound me." I declared dramatically, "We can't all be that bad."

"You're even worse, Pearl." 'Hide crossed his arms. I mimicked him and pretended to pout.

"So, you said you had a lead on why the mutations were being caused," interjected Dr. Banner. "What is this lead exactly?"

Ratchet snorted. "It's not so much of a lead as Pearl spouting off random ideas."

I glared at the medic. "Hey! It checks out!" 

"I'm with the lady." Bee said through the radio. Grinning triumphantly, I crossed my arms and started smugly at Ratchet.

"Great, but what's the theory?" Romanoff asked, getting impatient.

"Ley lines!" I exclaimed excitedly before anyone else could respond. "The purple blast may have caused temporary storms when it passed, but other than that the patterns have been mostly at random. Most of the energy surges at mutations have been occurring at places that have been rumored to be cursed; or old burial and worshiping sites dating back to B.C. times. That mutated person was taking a tour of an old building that's called on of the most haunted in Europe."

"You're going with magic? Seriously?" Tony deadpanned.

Crossing my arms, I retorted, "Yes seriously. Ancient magic that is drawn to certain parts of Earth because of the residual energy that travels along ley lines."

"I can't believe we're related." Tony muttered. Noticing how I stiffened, Optimus rapidly changed the subject.

"It would be best to rest tonight in order to investigate more thoroughly tomorrow," he suggested. 

Fury nodded in agreement. "Avengers, temporary rooms have been prepared for you while we work on this problem. You have also each been assigned an Autobot guardian, who you will travel with tomorrow along with other N.E.S.T. soldiers."

Everyone began to disband, talking in smaller groups as they wandered off to their bedrooms.

"Your rooms are all at the end of D Hall," I told the Avengers, "They each have bathrooms and fresh clothes. Sleep well." I was well aware of their eyes on my retreating back as I climbed into Bee's hand.

"You don't mind if I stay here tonight, do you?" I asked Bee. "I feel a nightmare coming on."

Bee shook his head and blinked at me with understanding.

"Thanks partner." I sighed. Bee placed me back on the ground to transform and opened the back door for me.

His door shut automatically behind me as I lay down on the back seats and tried to fall asleep.

Hey guys, I'm back! Sorry about not updating... I kinda moved to a foreign country so that put a little block in my schedule. I know I say this a lot, but I'm actually going to start updating more often. 

It's not like I have any homework to procrastinate on anymore... ;)

Anyway, enjoy the new chapter! I appreciate any feedback you're willing to give!

-- StrongandFree <3