Life's New Adventures and Secrets

Chapter 23

The alarm sounded from the Alchemor making everyone run over to see what was going on, "What's the situation, Fixit?" Bumblebee asked.

"Got three 'Con signals in the western plains."

"Cool, can I go? There's nothing but rocks here," Emberwing complained as she came out from her hiding spot. She had managed to get her toy back, which was sitting on her back, "I want to feel the grass under my hooves."

"I have no problem with it. What do you think, Metalsound?"

"No," she replied bluntly.

"Aww but Oka-san, it's not fun here anymore."

"Not with three Decepticons on the loose, maybe if we can catch them we'll take you."

"But I've been practicing my headbutts," she argued, "I'm getting really good at it."

"She'll be safe with us," Bumblebee tries to assure her.

"Please, Oka-san." Emberwing gave her mother her best puppy eyes.

Thunderhoof, what do you think?

Eh, let the kid get out.

Metalsound shook her helm with a sigh, "You are to be on your best behavior, and listen to Bumblebee and the others," she told her daughter who cheered with joy.

"Aww, why does she get to go and we can't?" Nightback asked.

Bumblebee looks at the two boys, "You can go if it's alright with your parents."

"Can we go please, Mom?" The boys asked their mothers.

"As long as Bumblebee looks after you," Strongarm replied.

"Luckily Bumblebee is experienced in looking after kids," Arcee stated.

The young mechs cheered, "We'll be on our best behavior," they promised.

"You better."

"Grimlock, Megatron, and Sideswipe you're coming with me. Soundwave, can we borrow Laserbeak?" Bumblebee asked. Soundwave nodded, "OK, let's rev up and roll out."

They all transform and roll out, except for Bumblebee who stays behind for a moment. "Razorclaw, I want you to come with us."

"What? Me? Really?"

"Yes, if you are to become part of the team we need to work on building trust with you, and I want to see how you can handle yourself on the field. We can't do that if you're always in here."

"O-okay."

Bumblebee transformed and drove off to catch up with the others and Razorclaw followed. The group made it to the plains after a few hours, Megatron ended up carrying Emberwing the final half of the way. "Alright, let's look for those 'Cons," Bumblebee says as he transforms.

"Yeah, let's go," Seajumper agreed as he got ready to start searching.

He was stopped by Bumblebee, "I'm sorry kids but you're staying with me. Razorclaw, I want you to go with Megatron. Grimlock, I want you to go with Sideswipe."

"Aw," the kids all groaned.

"Yes, sir," the others said before taking off.

"Why did you let us come if we can't help look for the Decepticons?" Nightback asked as Emberwing walked over to a river to look at the pretty sparkling water. She had been in her beast form the whole time. Hearing something in the distance she looks up to see a large cloud of dust, "Bumblebee, what's that out there?" She asked pointing her paw in the direction of the dust.

"That's a herd of wild horses."

"They're fast," she admired.

"Yes, they are."

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Razorclaw kept a lookout as he and Megatron scanned the area. He felt nervous being around the former Decepticon leader, "Spot anything?" Megatron asked him.

"N-no, sir."

"Why are you so uptight?"

"With all due respect, sir, I'm not," he replied as he knelt on the ground. There was a set of three tracks leading in different directions.

Megatron just scuffed, "Tracks. Could be the 'Cons we're looking for."

"Maybe," he said as he followed the set that led behind him, "Did you see anything out of the ordinary on the way here?"

"No."

Standing up straight he sniffed the air as the wind blew towards him. He felt a chill go down his body, "We need to go back," he transformed and raced back to the sparklings and Bumblebee.

Megatron transformed and flew back with him, "What is it?"

"Three lionesses that knew Saborfang. They must be looking for him."

"How can you tell?"

"I know their scent."

"How?"

"I don't want to talk about it."

"Fair enough."

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Emberwing was crouched low to the ground, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting Bumblebee. Bumblebee was looking after the boys when he noticed Emberwing missing, "Emberwing? Emberwing, where are you?"

Emberwing growled as she pounced on the lieutenant's back, "Ahhh! Emberwing! You about gave me a spark attack!"

"I'm sorry. You didn't hear me coming, did you?" She giggled.

"No, I did not."

"Wait till Oka-san hears about this, she'll be so happy."

"I'm sure she will be."

"Why doesn't she like Razorclaw? He's really friendly," she asked as the boys nodded in agreement.

"Um, you kids are too young, we'll tell you when you're older."

"Is he the reason why Papa and Oka-san weren't talking to each other for a while?"

"Part of it."

"Come on, Emberwing, let's play tag," Seajumper invited.

"OK," she said as she ran after him and Nightback who joined in. Bumblebee smiled as he watched the sparklings, they reminded him of the human children he helped protect several years ago.

The sparklings went a few feet away from Bumblebee, still playing not knowing that they were being watched.

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Sisters, one of the mechs is with three cubs. Darkrain told the other two.

Good, and I have my sights on two other mechs. Tailfire responded.

We have a familiar face, and he's heading your way, Darkrain, along with a large seeker. Bloodclaw replied. It's Razorclaw.

Razorclaw! I'm going to tear him apart!

If you do that Saborfang will be mad. Tailfire responded.

Yeah, I know, and we don't want Saborfang mad at us.

What are the cubs doing? Bloodclaw asked.

Just playing.

And there's only one mech? Tailfire, how close are you to Dark?

A little close. Why?

I'll keep these two busy. Why don't you two have a little fun with the cubs? She suggested with a dark chuckle.

Good idea.

This will be fun, the little ones always taste better. Tailfire shivered with delight at the thought as she made her way to her sister.

Yes, indeed. Let's get them sister.