Braedey Martin: Robots and a Vampire

Confrontation; 'The Fallen' Attacks

(Three Days Later)
(Braedey's Dorm Room)

Moka was over in his room, helping him out making a special Japanese lunch for the American student. While they were working on it, Braedey noticed Moka, wearing an apron. She was wearing a loose blue shirt that exposed her cleavage, as well as the rosary seal, and a black miniskirt, but it all paled in comparison with the apron look. In truth, he may have seen his mom wear one when she was working on a meal, but with Moka... she made it look good.

Moka caught him looking at her, and looked away, as she blushed a little, and giggled. "C'mon, Braedey. Stop looking at me like that. It's embarrassing."

Braedey shook his head, as he gulped. "Sorry. Got a bit distracted." The two just had an awkward laugh to one another, as they prepared to finish the meal.

Afterwards, they sat down, and ate together. As they ate, Braedey was still thinking about yesterday: the message from Demolisher, Galloway's threat, along with whoever could be aligned with 'The Fallen'. There were so many questions left unanswered, and all of this made him feel concerned.

"Braedey?" Moka asked, snapping him out of his train of thought, as she asked. "Is something wrong?"

"Just thinking about who could or might be aligned with 'The Fallen', along with what Galloway threatened to us and the 'Bots." Braedey replied.

"I can assure you, Galloway will never force the Autobots to leave." Moka reassured him, and showed a tiny smile. "Plus, we're much stronger than him."

"Yeah. You're right." Braedey nodded to the pinkette, then kissed her forehead.

Moka felt her cheeks flush pink after that kiss. Sure, she had kissed Braedey on the lips before he was deported home, but that was the first time he kissed her back in a friendly manner. It felt odd, but it seemed very normal to her now.

~*~*~
(Later)
(Dead Forest)

The two friends were now making their way to the dorms, Braedey and Moka side-by-side. The former had been telling the latter about what he has been thinking with 'The Fallen'.

"With everything that's been happening, who knows when or where 'The Fallen' might turn up." Braedey sighed, cupping his chin in thought. "Really wish I had an idea of where it might turn up."

"Don't worry about that right now." Moka reassured him, and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Right now, we just have to focus on the future, and what it might be."

"Thanks, Moka." Braedey thanked, but then, he and the pinkette noticed a red/blue flame Peterbilt sitting nearby some trees. "Is that..."

"I'll be right back." Braedey told her, and walked over to the truck, which transformed into the bipedal form of Optimus Prime. "Optimus? What are you doing here on the academy grounds? Students would question why you're here."

"I'm sorry, Braedey." Optimus apologised. "But all of the technology onboard our Autobot ship has been stolen."

"What?" Braedey jumped in shock. "Stolen? By who? The Decepticons?" He couldn't believe it. "Wasn't the ship protected from surprise attacks?"

Optimus shook his helm. "We placed it under human protection at your government's request. But, I am here for you, Braedey." He explained to the brunette. "Because your leaders believe we have brought vengeance upon your planet. Perhaps they are right. That is why they must be reminded by another human or two of the trust that we share."