Spark Beat

Chapter Four

Chapter Four:

I yawned and stretched as I woke up from another restful sleep.

I made my way downstairs and saw I was the first one up.

'Odd, normally I'm the last to get up... Wait where's Sides?' I thought to myself as I spotted a note on the counter top.

It read:

Sky,

Optimus has called me back to base because of a little situation. If I'm not back by the time you wake up then do not worry. I will most likely be back by mid afternoon. If you want you can call Lennox and he'll bring you up to the base.

- Sideswipe

"Aww, that's kinda cute how he left me a note." I smile then pause. "Do I worry that much?" I furrowed my brows as I thought of this.

"How are you up before me?" I heard Riley mumble in surprise.

I let out a small giggle and Riley looks at me like I'm crazy. "What?" I ask.

"Did... When do you giggle?" She said then spotted the note. "What's that?"

"Oh, Sideswipe had to go back to the base so he left me a note so I wouldn't worry about where he was." I explained as she snatched up the note and read it.

"Aww, that's kinda cute how he did that." She sighed.

"Actually, I said the same thing." She looked at me with wide eyes. "Oh and by the way it says that we can call Will and visit the Autobots. I'm going to go, you coming with?" I said, ignoring her reaction.

"Ya sure I'll come." She accepted while digging through the cabinets of our apartment to get a bowl of cereal.

"Ok, I'm gonna go get ready and call Will." I yelled as I ran upstairs to get ready.

- 1 hour later -

I wasn't even in the base for ten minutes before a hand swooped down and picked me up.

"Hey, Sides!" I yelled as he looked down to me with a smile.

"Hello, Sky." He said as he skated over to Optimus.

I looked at him quizzically but then shrugged and I waved at Optimus.

"Sky?" Sides asked me as he switched his gaze to Optimus. "Do you mind if we had that talk with Ratchet?"

"Uh.... ok?" I answered though I instinctively curled myself closer to Sideswipe's chest.

"It is ok, young one." Optimus comforted me as he held his hand out for me.

I hesitated and looked up at Sideswipe, who nodded. Then I slowly stepped onto Optimus's hand and sat down. Weirdly enough, I felt something a slight tingle in the back of my mind when I sat down.

He and Sideswipe then left with me to get Ratchet.

When we got there Ratchet turned to us in surprise. "Optimus, Sideswipe, Skylar, you did not tell me you were coming." He informed us.

"I apologize, old friend, but we must speak." Optimus looked down at me. "All of us."

I swallowed but pushed my nerves away, I need to be strong right now. "Yes, we do." I said boldly as I looked to Ratchet.

"Is there something wrong?" Ratchet asked in a very serious tone.

For some reason this boosted my confidence. "Not exactly. I have been having memory spells in my sleep, so far." I began as I stood. Ratchet looked at me and so did the others. "However, my memories... take place on... Cybertron." I added carefully, immediately gaining concerned looks from everyone.

"You didn't tell me about that part..." Sideswipe trailed off, probably referring to the memory spells, as in plural, and looked at me. "Can you recall what happened, Sky?"

"Honestly, I wish I didn't." I muttered but then shook my head to clear it. "Would you like me to tell you?" I kept my emotions under wrap as I spoke.

"If you don't mind, Skylar." Optimus nodded to me.

"Alright then." I sighed. '"When the memory first starts out, I'm in the midst of a battle, Autobots and Decepticons no doubt. Then I call out for my oppi, he was there. I tried to get to him but I was caught.... By Megatron. I couldn't get away.... I was so scared." I let out a small sob and a tear escaped me. I whipped it away and inwardly cursed myself for showing emotion. I swallowed and continued. "Oppi yelled at him but Megatron-" I didn't get to finish because someone cut me off.

"Didn't want anything in trade for your life so he almost killed you." I spun around to face a very sad looking Optimus.

Then it struck me. His voice, his color scheme, it was the same as my oppi's.

"O-Oppi?" I asked as tears started to fall.

'How the hell did I not notice this?!' I mentally kicked myself.

"Shadowlight... I thought you were off-lined on Cybertron." Optimus's suddenly shaky voice said.

Optimus looked at me with sadness and happiness. I knew he was thinking about my carrier so I climbed up his arm and hugged the base of his neck. Slowly, I turned my gaze back to the others.

Ratchet stood there for a moment before his shock wore off and he took out his scanner. "If you don't mind." He pointed it at me.

I looked at him cautiously for a moment before slowly shrinking behind Oppi's helm. I don't like doctors therefore, even if they are family, I will not budge.

Suddenly I felt waves of comfort, trust, and love wash over me. I was confused at first but then I remembered that Oppi had done it whenever I needed to see Ratchet.

"You're just as stubborn as you were on Cybertron." Ratchet sighed. "Come on, Shadowlight. It's just a check up." He cooed to me as I stepped towards him.

I jumped back down to Oppi's waiting hand and stood stiffly as Ratchet scanned me. I growled softly when he reached out for me but when I saw the look he had I sighed in defeat.

"Well, no doubt you are Shadowlight." I rolled my eyes at him.

"No duh, Ratchet." I whispered lowly gaining a snicker from Sides and two glances from Oppi and Ratchet. I cleared my throat uncomfortably. "Uh, continue with your analysis Ratchet."

"Anyways, she is indeed half human and half cybertronian as we suspected. However, she can-" I cut Ratchet off again.

"I can regain my cybertronian body. That would most likely happen when my next upgrade comes." I sighed as I get confused glances.

"How did you know that?" Dad said as he looked at me in Ratchet's servo.

"Honestly, I have no idea, Oppi." Then I paused to think about it, I had heard that from somewhere. "Hold on, I think I heard it in a memory thing."

"Well, you are correct and based on your age your next upgrade should be..." Ratchet trailed off, seeing if I would interrupt him again. I just shrugged as he continued. "It should be within the next week or so." He finished.

"Huh, sweet." I muttered with a grin. "So, can I go tell Will and the others, Oppi?!" I half yelled, feeling very excited.

Optimus smiled at me and nodded. "Yes you may, Shadow." He said while shooting a look at Sides. "I would like to talk to Ratchet in private. Shadow, would you mind if you go with Sideswipe?"

I looked at Sides and smiled widely. "Nope!" I exclaimed, popping the 'P'. "Let's roll, Sides!" I jumped into Sideswipe's waiting servo.

'Hehe.... did ya see what I did there?' I chuckled to myself.

I gained amused chuckles from the mechs and Sideswipe left to find the others.