The Specialist and I: Book 2

Chapter 3

Sorry for the wait! Just so everyone knows, the meetings Lori and Ironhide were talking about last chapter have been completed. This meeting takes place the day after the meetings the Edih couple had.

"Sorry, I'm late.", I said and sat down next to Ironhide, "Someone forgot to mention we had a meeting tonight."

I glared at my dad. He smiled and waved at me.

"I know that most of you know this but the Decepticons have been inactive for almost a year. Today, they made their first move.", Optimus said, "A facility in Mission City was attacked. It's a power plant."

"What would the Decepticons want with a power plant?", I asked.

"That's the thing. We don't know.", Optimus said.

"We need someone ta go undercover and find out their plan.", Jazz said.

"The only problem is, the Decepticons know everyone here.", Ratchet said, "There isn't a bot in this facility Megatron doesn't know about."

"Maybe not. But what if we disguised someone as a bot that the cons haven't seen?", I asked.

"That could work.", Optimus said, "But we still need someone to go inside."

"I'll go.", I said, "I've been working on an invention that will help. I've been perfecting it over the years."

"Absolutely not.", Dad said, "No daughter of mine will be going aboard an alien ship!"

"Lori, that is a dangerous game I'm not sure you'd want to play.", Optimus said.

"I'm sorry, hon, but I'm with Optimus and Lennox on this one. It's too dangerous.", Ironhide said.

So many emotions came over the bonds with Optimus and Ironhide. Optimus was scared, worried, and unsure. Ironhide was worried, sad, and felt guilt, but most of all, he was scared. I didn't know what he felt guilty for but I can understand them both being scared. I'd be traveling into unknown enemy territory. Alone.

"Guys, I can do this. I'm the only one who knows how to use my technology. Not to mention, the only one who Megatron hasn't seen very often. He's seen most of the soldiers in battle hundreds, if not thousands, of times. He knows your voices. He doesn't know me.", I said.

"The Decepticons all have holoforms, just like us. What makes you think Megatron won't expect you to use yours?", Ironhide asked.

"I have a plan for that, too. I know a girl who can change my look entirely. Megatron won't recognize me.", I said, "If he does, I have an escape plan. And family to back me up."

"Well......", Optimus said, hesitating.

He looked at Jazz who shrugged, Ratchet who nodded in approval, then to Ironhide. Ironhide thought about it then sighed, nodding.

"She's our best shot.", Ironhide said.

"Very well. Lori, we will send you in.", Optimus said, "On one condition."

"You contact Optimus or I everyday or whenever you get the chance. If you can't talk to us, send us a message through the bond. And don't, under any circumstances, let Megatron take that ring from you.", Ironhide said.

"Deal.", I said with confidence.

"Megatron is very good at manipulation. Don't let him manipulate you into doing anything.", Optimus said, "If you do, things could end in disaster."

"You have my word, Optimus.", I promised.

"Then this meeting is over. Lori, you better prepare.", Optimus said.

Ironhide and I left the meeting together.

"Can you keep an eye on the houses for me?", I asked, "And send me pictures?"

Ironhide nodded, not saying a word. We soon came to our room and walked in. Ironhide shut the giant metal door behind him.

"I know you're upset. I feel it. But no matter what happens, you and Optimus will always be on my mind.", I said.

"It's not that, Lori. What if I loose you?", Ironhide asked, "We're technically not bonded. If you use your Cybertronian form, there's a chance a Decepticon might fall in love with you. If you let them into your spark, even if it's fake, it'll create a bond that can't be broken."

"Ironhide..... I promise you. I won't let anyone into my spark accept you.", I said, "You're my one and only."

"I love you.", Ironhide said and brought me close to his face.

"I love you, too.", I said and kissed him, "Now, I have to get ready. Optimus wants me to leave by this weekend. It's only three days away."

"Then I will spend those three days with you.", Ironhide said, "I'll help you get ready on Friday."

"Let's head home. We can spend plenty of time together there.", I said.

We left our on-base bedroom and headed out.

"Lori.", Dad said, stopping us before we could leave.

"What is it?", I asked as Ironhide set me down.

"I'm going to spend the next few days here. I talked to your mom. She might taking Annabel to your Grandma's house.", Dad said.

"Wasn't mom there last weekend?", I asked.

"She might dropping Annabel off at my mom's and going to spend time with her sister for a few days.", Dad said, "You and Ironhide will have the house to yourselves to do.....couples stuff."

"Where are you going to sleep?", I asked.

"I have a room here I can use. Your mom said that if her sister and my mom aren't available this weekend that she and Anna would stay here with me. On Friday, we'll come back home and spend the day with you before you leave Saturday morning.", Dad said.

I nodded and hugged him. Ironhide and I then left and headed home. When we pulled into the driveway, I couldn't help the smile on my face. We got out and headed inside. I took my shoes off as Ron shut the door behind him and took his shoes off. We walked upstairs to our room and changed into our usual sleepwear. For me, it's usually a grey nightgown and underwear. For Ironhide, it's usually just his boxers.

I climbed into bed next to Ironhide and closed my eyes. I felt a pair of lips on mine and smiled into the kiss. I felt his hands on my waist as he kissed my neck. He kissed my lips once more before laying back down. I moved over to him and pressed my back into his chest. He wrapped his left arm around me and we fell asleep.