Being Human (Or Trying At Least)// Transformers [Book 1]

Goldfish and Bumpercars

The Autobots drove in formation down the motorway, Optimus leading us usual, and because I was the 'guide' I rode with him (much to Bee's annoyance). Rachet was at the back, still annoyed, with Ironhide a little in front. Jazz, Bee, Sunny and Sides rode closely behind us. I could see them smirking through Optimus' wind-mirror.

"Any ideas yet Sam?" Optimus' holoform asked from beside me, and I shrugged. Currently we were just driving and I was looking for inspiration. Suddenly, Sunstreaker overtook me and Prime and made a sharp turn left, towards a field full of lights. Bumblebee and Sideswipe followed quickly.

"What is it, Sam?" Prime asked as he turned to follow. I couldn't tell until we got close to the gates.

"It's a carnival." I realised finally. Optimus pulled up and we both jumped out. Bee ran up to me excitedly and pulled me towards the gates where the twins were waiting. Ironhide and Rachet eventually joined us and trudged over.

"What is it?" Ironhide asked curiosly, everyone staring in with awe. It was kinda sweet.

"It's called a carnival." I explained. "It's a sort of... party or celebration."

"It looks distasteful." Rachet mumbles.

"It looks awesome!" Bee blurted out and charged towards the ticket booth. Jazz smirked and went with him.

"Hey Bee wait up!" I called an gestured for the other 'bots to follow. Thankfully, they were a little more calm. I paid for entry with the money Lennox had given me and I handed everyone a wristband. They all looked at them in confusion. Jazz even nibbled his.

"No you don't eat them!" I said quickly and slipped mine onto my wrist then held my hand up. "They go on your wrist like this."

Optimus observed and slipped his wristband on with ease, smiling a little once he'd succeeded. The others copied and seemed pleased with their small 'victory'.

"Okay then, let's go." I said and lead the group through the gates. Bee trotted beside me and the twins charged ahead and vanished among the various stalls along with Jazz and Ironhide.

"Wait! We need to stay together!" Optimus yelled after them only for his words to fall on deaf ears. Bee smirked at me then raced off after the others.

"Its okay Optimus." I said to him reassuringly. "Let them go explore."

Optimus nodded hesitantly. "Alright Sam. I trust your judgement."

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"Guys look at this!" Sunstreaker exclaimed while staring at the bumpercars. "You drive around and smash into each other!"

Sideswipe arrived at his brother's side. "Awesome." Bumblebee dragged Jazz over to see and grinned once he saw the ride. Within minutes the four were situated in their own cars, which by coincidence matched their unique Autobot colour schemes.

Sides was first to move, slamming his car into Bee forcefully, causing the scout to retaliate and hit him back. Sunny came to his brother's aid and sent Bee skidding away in revenge. The twins laughed in supposed victory before Jazz sped between them and sent them both flying towards the barriers. It was Jazz and Bee vs. Sunny and Sides. And let's just say the twins didn't stand a chance.

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Optimus, Ratchet and I wondererd around the stalls, looking for something that might appeal to their tastes. Rachet had scowled at pretty much everything, and I wasn't having much luck with Prime either.

Suddenly, Optimus paused to look at a hook-a-duck stall. His electric blue eyes started at the floating plastic ducks curiosity.

Finally. Something he liked.

"Wanna try it?" I asked hopefully. Optimus looked at me and nodded. I picked up a hook and handed one to him, then offered one to Rachet. He took it with a sigh and stood by the barrier.

"Er... Sam?" Optimus began awkwardly. "What do we do?"

I pointed to the other side of the stall, where a little girl was trying to hook a pink duck. "Use the hook to catch a duck."

"Why would we want to hook a lifeless piece of plastic?" Rachet said, obviously unimpressed.

"Because you win a prize!" I explained, trying my best to make it sound appealing. Deciding to show them, I took a hook and caught a duck. For my prize I got a little white Teddy bear that I thought Mikaela would like.

Optimus and Rachet watched me then both began pursuing the floating ducks. Optimus seemed to master it fairly quickly as within moments he'd caught one of the largest ducks. Rachet however, wasn't as good and only caught a small one. The stall attendant awarded Rachet a blue plastic sword with red edges. Optimus however, was handed a small plastic bag with a goldfish swimming around inside.

"Humans distribute captive animals as prizes?" Prime said in concern while watching the fish swim. Rachet looked at the sword in disappointment, which Optimus of course noticed.

"Rachet, old friend." He began, making the medic face him. He held out the bag to Rachet and smiled. "I think you would appreciate this more than I."

Rachet blinked in surprise at Optimus' gesture and carefully took the bag into his hands. "Thank you, Optimus." Rachet then offered Prime his sword. "I think this would benefit you more."

Optimus smiled softly and took the sword while Rachet admired his new pet. I didn't notice that I was smiling widely at each 'bots gesture.

"So, what are you gonna call him?" I asked Rachet. The medic stared into the bag and looked back at me.

"Based on the fish's biology - I shall name him something inspired by it." Rachet said, now a lot more cheerful. "I shall name him... Finn."

I burst out laughing. "Finn the Fish?! Nice."

Optimus nodded and looked into the bag warmly. "Welcome to the Autobots, Finn the Fish."