Transformers Prime One Shots

Joining the Team-Smokescreen

"So...you said you were taking me to your base...where is that exactly?" You ask from the passenger seat. Not knowing where to look, you decide on the steering wheel driving itself.

"Don't worry, it's here in Nevada, just out a bit." He says.

You sigh in relief. "Okay. Well, uh...what are the other Autobots like?"

"Optimus Prime is the leader, and the last living Prime. He's like my hero. You'll know him when you see him, he's the big red and blue one. Ratchet is...well, you'll find out I guess, let's just call him grumpy for now. He's the orange and white one, and he's also the medic. He and Optimus are tight. Bulkhead is a wrecker, they did the dirty work back on Cybertron. I don't think he really likes me, but he's okay. He's the green one, and he's definitely bulky. Arcee is the blue and pink two wheeler, and she's a little temperamental, so make sure you get on her good side. And then there's Bumblebee, he's the scout. He can't speak anything other than Cybertronian because of an injury given to him by Megatron."

"And I'm guessing Megatron is the leader of the Decepticons, correct?"

"Bingo! How'd you know?" He replies teasingly.

You glare playfully at the wheel.

"You know, my eyes are up here." He says, moving the rearview mirror towards you.

A blush dusts your cheeks. "I knew that...now." You mutter the last part.

He chuckles. "There are three humans too, a twelve year old boy Raf, he's good with computers, a girl called Miko, who is a, ah, a little excitable, but she's cool. The last one's Jack, he's about your age I'm guessing, maybe a little younger, and he's awesome. You'll be friends with him I bet."

"Cool. Hopefully I'll fit right in and not bother anyone."

"Oh no, you won't bother anyone. And you'll fit in just fine I promise."

A small smile spreads across your face. "Thanks Smokescreen."

"Your welcome."

With nothing left to say, a silence fills the space inside the car, or, Smokescreen. It's not quite awkward, but it certainly isn't comfortable, so you lean back in the seat and stare out the window. You suddenly remember that you were almost raped or kidnapped or whatever those nasty men had in store for you less than an hour ago. You close your eyes and shiver in disgust and fear.

His soft voice shakes you from your thoughts. "Y/N? Are you okay?"

You slowly open your eyes, but they're still wide and haunted. "Yea, I'm okay."

"What were you thinking about? Those men?" He asks caringly.

You nod and wrap your arms around yourself.

"Hey, Y/N, it's okay." He says. The seatbelt tightens around you comfortingly and you grab it for support. "So long as I'm here, no one's gonna hurt you again, alright?"

You smile bittersweetly. "Alright."

You shake your head to clear the images. A real smile sets on your face again.

"They were terrified when you transformed. The look on their faces!" You laugh.

Glad to hear you out of your glum mood, Smokescreen lets out a laugh too. "The perks of being a giant robot." He says. "And you're about to meet five more of them."

He speeds up straight towards a giant rock and you let out a squeal before it opens to a tunnel. He laughs again and you pout, glaring at the mirror.

"Not funny." You say, lightly hitting the dashboard.

"Yea it was." He says, and you can almost hear the smile in his voice.

You can't help but smile yourself and stick your tongue out at him. As he pulls into the main room you look up to see four more Cybertronians.

"Bumblebee, Arcee, Bulkhead, Ratchet...where's Optimus?" You ask.

"I don't know, maybe back in his berthroom or on a mission, but don't worry, you'll meet him soon."

He transforms and you end up in his hand. The room spins as he lifts you up to his shoulder.

"Woah. Transforming plus human does not sit well." You say holding your head. Smokescreen chuckles and looks over at you.

"Smokescreen, care to introduce us?" Arcee says.

He focuses his attention on the others. "Right, Arcee, Bulkhead, Bumblebee, Ratchet, meet Y/N."

From sitting on Smokescreen's shoulder you smile and wave. "Hey."

Ratchet just kinda glares at you and turns away, Bulkhead waves, Arcee smiles and Bumblebee's door wings perk up with a happy buzz.

"Hey, don't forget about us!" A voice shouts from below.

"Yea, I gotta admit, I'm a bit insulted."

Smokescreen turns and you see the three kids on the balcony, Miko waving excitedly up at you. You wave back and the three of them smile.

"Hey Ratchet, where's Optimus?" Smokescreen asks turning back to the medic.

"Coming through the ground bridge right now."

"What's a ground bridge...wow." You say as the swirling green blue portal comes to life.

A giant red and blue Cybertronian steps through, so large he dwarfs all the others. Even with his monstrous size, his blue eyes are kind. You can see why Smokescreen is so inspired by him. The ground bridge closes behind him as his eyes land on you. They then travel to the mech you are on.

"And who may this be?" He asks, his voice incredibly deep.

"Optimus, this is Y/N, Y/N, this is Optimus."

"It's nice to meet you sir." You say, looking up at him.

He looks down at you kindly. "You can call me Optimus Y/N, and it is nice to meet you as well. I assume you have already been introduced to the others?" He asks.

You nod.

"Well then, welcome to Team Prime."

A smile sets on your face, and you look over to Smokescreen to find his optics already on you. You smile even more and one of his own appear. You can't help but think, maybe walking wasn't such a bad idea after all.