Transformers Prime One Shots

Joining the Team-Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime had indeed told you all about the Decepticons and Autobots, along with Cybertron, cybertronians, and Primes. He shared the backstory behind why he was on your planet, and spoke of the war that had been raging between the two sides.

It had left you speechless. And, it had left you feeling like you needed to help. You were a kind person by nature, and it was made quite obvious that the Autobots could use your knowledge and resources. Not that you had many, but you still felt inclined to share anything that may have proved helpful.

Looking out the window, you saw you were driving straight towards one of the giant rock formations.

Hesitantly, you spoke up. "Uh, Optimus Prime?"

"Please Y/N, call me Optimus." He said kindly.

"Okay...Optimus, is your base in that giant rock formation?"

"It is."

"Why choose such an area for your base?"

"Because of our limited amount of technology, we also have limited places we can use without the Decepticons locating it. It is also capable of letting our human partners inside the area easily yet discreetly."

"There are other humans?" You ask, suddenly curious about who else had discovered the Autobots.

"Yes, four to be exact. Agent Fowler, who works with the government and us, Jack, who I would presume to be a little younger than you, Miko who is the second youngest, and Rafael who is the youngest of them all. Arcee, Bulkhead and Bumblebee are their guardians."

"I can't wait to meet them." You say happily, a smile on your face.

The rearview mirror turns to point at you. You guess that's how he sees in this form.

"I'm sure they will be excited to meet you too. Along with the Autobots."

Your smile grows broader, but soon slips into one of awe as you drive into the rock through a secret passageway type thing. The inside is much larger than you had anticipated, and huge metal structures and unfamiliar technology adorn the room. From the passenger seat, you see three humans and four cybertronians, all of which were watching as the Prime drove in. Optimus stopped and transformed, which led to you standing on his hand.

For a minute, it was silent as they all looked at you and the Prime. Then Optimus broke the silence, much to your relief.

"Autobots, I would like to introduce you all to Y/N." He spoke.

A girl who you presumed to be Miko cracked into a grin. "A new human! And she's a girl! Cool!" She shouted happily from atop the metal platform.

An orange and white Cybertronian looked at you standing in Optimus's hand before directing his gaze at the mech. "Another human! Was four not enough!"

You flinched at his harsh words. Ouch. Grumpy much? Optimus however, noticed your behaviour.

"Y/N had seen the battle between Megatron and myself. I could not have left her to be a target because of her observing such an event." He said, a his bright blue eyes finding yours. "Besides, she may also be a valuable asset to our cause."

"Ignore Ratchet, he's always like that." Said the smaller blue girl bot. "I'm Arcee."

"Nice to meet you Arcee." You said with a smile. She smiled back.

"She's my guardian." Said the older boy. "My name's Jack." I nodded to him, grinning.

"My turn!" Miko cried. "I'm Miko, and this is my awesome guardian Bulkhead."

The big green bot turned towards you. "Hey Y/N. Guess I don't really have to introduce myself."

You couldn't help but smile at that. "Me neither."

The smallest boy waved to you from the railing. "Hi! My name's Rafael, but you can call me Raf. This is my guardian Bumblebee."

Bumblebee let out a series of chirps and whirrs while waving excitedly.

You giggled. "Nice to meet you Bumblebee."

Upon hearing your laugh, his door wings perked up and he smiled behind his mask. He chirped and whirred again to Raf, and the boy smiled.

"Welcome to Team Prime!"

Everyone in the room cheered (except for Ratchet, though he did stop frowning at least) and you smiled at your new friends.

You tilted your head up to look at Optimus and found the Prime already looking down at you, a small smile on his face. Beaming, you were tackled in a hug the second he placed you on the platform.

"Woah!" You shouted, catching yourself on the railing before the two of you fell over.

"Finally another girl!" Miko cried happily. "It's been so boring with just guys to hang out with. And Arcee of course, but she's normally out or with Jack."

"What about me Miko?" Bulkhead protested.

"Doesn't count, you're a guy." She said, sticking her tongue out.

I laugh. She guides me to the couch and we sit down, the boys following us over. She starts talking about some rock band, while Raf asks questions about me. Jack watches and comments every now and then, asking a few questions of his own. I ask them things about themselves, like how they came to meet the Autobots. Soon enough, it's like we've been friends our entire lives. They were so welcoming and inclusive, you couldn't help but feel like one of the team.

"So what are you good at?" Jack asks.

"What do you mean by that?" You reply.

"Like, what can you help us with here at base?" Raf asks with a small smile.

"Oh. Uhhh...well, I'm pretty smart, and I like to help, so whether that's cleaning around here, giving you guys a hand on your homework or helping one of the bots buff up their armor, I would really do anything. I am a good strategist and know a lot about geography, which could give the upper hand when coming to missions or whatever. I am pretty fit, I work out a lot so I would hope I would be a good fighter, although I've never actually had to get into a fight. I prefer peaceful approaches. I also know just about everyone here in Jasper, so I could get information that way, and I've always been interested in machinery. That's about it, I can't think of anything else that would be of use."

"Sounds like plenty to me." Miko says.

Heavy footsteps sound behind you, and all four of you turn around. Optimus stands before the railing with the Autobots behind him.

"No matter what skills Y/N may or may not possess does not mean she will not be a valuable person to have by our side. Already, she has become friends with you, and just her being here has already affected you all. Y/N has yet to go on a mission or help from here, so she may even have talents she is not fully aware of. For now, her greatest gift to us all is her friendship." Optimus said, his blue eyes finding yours as he finished his speech.

You blushed slightly but smiled. "Thank you Optimus."

With a slight smile, he nodded. You couldn't help but think: Taking that road was the best decision of my life.