Deep in The Darkest Night

Uncovering A Suspicious Double-Cross

As the next few days passed Light had never been happier as she spent the time with both her long lost uncle and Rodimus. Whenever Rodimus had to attend to his duties she would spend every single moment with Longarm, listening as he regaled on their family's past and taught her about all of their traditions. Since learning of the blockage in her memory banks of their family Longarm made it his personal mission to see to it that she knew everything that she needed to know about them. Figuring that he needed a place to stay Ratchet set Longarm up in the spare room in the house so that he would be able to be comfortable and be with Light as they caught up with each other. However, he soon started to get the feeling that there was something... not right with what Longarm was telling her. Listening in on a few of their conversations he could have sworn that he had heard something completely different from the gypsy bots a long time ago. Knowing that he had to say something about it he held himself back for Light's sake, since he didn't want to ruin the absolute joy he saw on Light's face. But he knew that if Longarm said something that he knew wasn't right he would call the gypsy out on it and find out the truth one way or another.

One evening as the sun was setting for the evening Light was sitting out in the little garden behind the house while reading a book to pass the time. As she looked up at one point she noticed that Longarm was approaching the tree line of the forest and quickly got concerned for him. "Uncle! Please, stay away from the forest! With the sun setting the Decepticons could be out at any moment!"

Looking back her as he stopped just short of the first tree Longarm glanced past into the closing darkness before glancing at her. "I'm sure that there's nothing to be worried about. There's still some daylight left so there shouldn't be any danger for at least for a few minutes more."

Getting up and setting her book down Light cautiously walked over and stood beside him. "Still, ever since what happened to our family no bot dares go anywhere near the edge of the forest in fear of certain death. Or.... something worse...."

Nodding in understanding Longarm wrapped an arm around her and gave her a comforting hug. "Of course. I didn't meant to upset you like that." Then getting an idea he directed her attention to stare deep into the forest. "But... why is that fear still there? True, the villagers may fear what lies in the unknown but if they know not to stay away from the woods then why be afraid in the first place? Besides, who knows what strange and wondrous beauty lies within? If one just... takes the chance and steps inside they might find another world worth exploring...."

As she listened Light started to feel uncertain about what Longarm was saying but something inside of her come... alive as he spoke about the last part. It almost felt the same way when she heard the compelling music that pulled at her spark to follow it. Getting a distant look in her optics she somewhat glanced up at him. "R-really? Is there another world in there?"

"From what I can see, I think there's a world that's been waiting for you to come and embrace it." Nodding Longarm held her closer and continued to make her stare in the darkness. "Perhaps... there might be a king waiting for his future bride and queen to come and join him... in immortal love and eternity...."

Feeling the strange urge pull at her spark once more Light was about to agree when suddenly Optimus's voice broke through and disrupted the spell. "Light! Rodimus is going to be here soon! You don't want to keep him waiting when he gets here!"

Snapping out of her stupor Light looked back at the house and nodded. "Oh, alright! I'll be right there, Optimus!" Looking back at Longarm she sheepishly smiled. "I... I better be going. Can we continue our conversation after I get home?"

Smiling back Longarm nodded as he let her go. "Of course, my little Light. You go and have a grand time. I swear you and that Rodimus are truly meant to be."