The Specialist and I: Book 2

Chapter 5

"Come on, we're going to be late.", Ron said as he ran downstairs.

I quickly grabbed my purse and car keys then followed Ron out the door.

"Why did you make me wear this?", I groaned as I adjusted my shoe, "These heels are torture."

"It'll be worth it.", Ron said, "I promise."

"It better be.", I said as Ron backed out of the driveway.

Ron woke me up at 5 am this morning and made me wear a long black sleeveless dress. He ended up changing into a black suit, which surprised me. The only other time I saw him in a suit was three years ago at our wedding. I've asked him multiple times as to where we're going but to no avail.

I gasped when Ron pulled into an empty parking lot to one of the fanciest restaurants ever. I met the owner once. Gordon Ramsay. Nice guy. Though, he is a little on the strict side. I suppose you have to be in order to keep things running.

"I have a reservation at 7.", Ron said.

"Name?", the host asked.

"Edih.", Ron answered, "E-D-I-H."

"Alright. Follow me.", the host said.

As we followed the host, I couldn't help but look around. Everything seemed antique but yet so new. The restaurant has only been open for about a year now. It's fairly new. We came to our table and sat down.

"Ron, this is so beautiful.", I said.

"I wanted to take you here for our Anniversary but Optimus managed to convince me to have a party at the base for you instead.", Ron said, "I figured we could come here today as an extended Anniversary gift."

"You know that you didn't have to.", I said.

"That is true but I haven't been able to spend much time with you outside of the house and base.", Ron said, "Speaking of base, Morshower wanted me to give you these."

He pulled out two dog tags and handed them to me. I smiled and put them on. I looked at the information engraved into the metal.

Edih
Lori L.
579-32-2456
O Neg
Autobot

The first and second lines was my name, the third line was my ID number, the fourth is my blood type, and the last is the side I'm on. I smiled.

"This is incredible.", I said, "The only dog tags I've ever worn was my fathers and yours. Why did it take so long for them to come in?"

"They had a lot of complications, then they were busy and a whole bunch of other excuses.", Ron said, "There's also these ones. For your undercover mission."

I took the fake dog tags and read the information.

DarkShadow
Warrior
279-27-6782
Energon
Decepticon

I frowned as I read the information. I put the fake dog tags around my neck and hid the tags in my dress. I was proud of my dog tags but not the fake ones. The fake ones are just a reminder of how dangerous this mission could get. Ron and I ordered our food and I ordered a drink when the host returned.

When we finished our food, we got back in Ron's alt mode and drove home.

"Hey, Ron?", I said as we drove home.

"Yeah, Lori?", Ron said and glanced over at me.

"I know that you wanted to spend today with me with no work but I want to test my invention. Make sure that it's field ready. I don't want any mistakes while I'm in the Decepticons' base.", I said.

"That's alright. I actually agree. If it malfunctioned, it could be dangerous.", Ron said.

When we got home, Ron pulled over to the side of the road. I got out, leaving the door open, and ran into my shed in the backyard. I grabbed the necklace and ran into the house. I quickly grabbed two Energon cubes and went back out to Ironhide.

"What's with the Energon?", Ron asked.

"It's part of the test.", I said, "I also grabbed one for you."

Ironhide helped me put my seatbelt on and I thanked him. We headed to the waterfall that we first spent time alone together. I got out and he transformed. I carefully set the Energon cube down in the grass. As I backed up far enough from Ironhide, I pulled out my invention. Putting the necklace around my neck with my dog tags, I smiled.

I turned the devise on and I felt like I was growing taller. My skin turned to metal and my eyes turned a bright blue, like Ironhide's. My hair was gone. I opened my optics and looked at Ironhide with a smile. I am not as tall as Ironhide but I still am pretty tall. I'm about 4 feet taller than Bee.

"You look beautiful.", Ironhide said, "But the real you is better."

"Really?", I asked with a smile.

Ironhide nodded, "But, how are you going to get into the Decepticons' ship while you're optics are blue? And what about your paint?"

"I can change the color easily. I can change my paint the same way you guys do. By scanning it. I can change my entire look. I might have to in order to fit into the Decepticons' ranks.", I said, "What about this?"

I changed my optics to red, my paint to a charcoal grey and black color scheme, my Autobot symbol to a Decepticon symbol, my form became bulkier, and my fingers turned sharp and pointy.

I turned around to let Ironhide see my entire body.

"Looks like a Decepticon.", Ironhide said, "The bots said that they will make sure to not kill you. However, they have to harm you and you them. If you don't, Megatron will become suspicious. He may force you to harm one of us in order to prove yourself. Optimus will give you information to tell Megatron before you leave."

"I-I might have to hurt my brother?", I asked, tears falling from my face.

"Or me.", Ironhide said.

He walked toward me and hugged me tightly. I hugged him back.

"You ready to go?", Ironhide asked softly.

"Not yet. One more thing to test.", I said.

Ironhide nodded and stepped back. I picked up the Energon cube and started to drink it's contents.

"What's it supposed to do?", Ironhide asked.

"Whatever Energon does. I designed this to be able to consume Energon without harming me.", I said, "Ratchet helped with that part."

I stood still and walked around a bit as I waited for something bad to happen. After half an hour, nothing happened. I smiled.

"Looks like you're good.", Ironhide said, "Nice job."

"Thanks. I'm really happy with how it turned out.", I said.

l turned back into a human and Ironhide transformed. I climbed in. We headed home and spent the rest of the afternoon watching movies on the couch together.