Transformers: This Is Crazy

Chapter XXVI

Not Ready!

Selena's P.O.V

War isn't pretty.

And by pretty, I don't just mean by the sights, but of course of how many lives are wasted over something that many didn't wish to be involved in. It brings blood shed, breaks families, and makes people suffer. I never experienced war firsthand, but as I stood there, my back turned to the shouting and screaming as the loud roar of an aircraft engine came closer, I knew war just tuned up into a new level than ever before.

But what was truly amazing about war was of the determination, fear, and bravery that the warriors held. They withstood their enemies and made sure their fear didn't stand in their line of work. An emotional person was no good.

Bravery was hard to come upon on. Many put up a front to appear strong, but deep inside they were weak. Brave people were always those who knew what they were battling against and they never gave up on what they believed in. It's probably why I saw Optimus Prime as a brave and strong leader, for he seemed like he knew what he was doing and he was willing to sacrifice himself to protect those he cared for. I didn't know him that good, but deep inside, I had the feeling he was different. I wasn't afraid to admit that I looked up at him not to just listen to his calming yet commanding voice, but because he made me feel safe.

"It's Starscream! Back up! Everyone take cover!" Someone yelled. I didn't know who, but who ever it was was warning us of the incoming danger.

The shouts and yells of the people all of a sudden became background noises as slowly I turned around, holding the alien youngling on my hands, and watched the skies to see that an aircraft was actually getting lower and aiming its weapons at us.

"Nancy! Pull up a shield!" Teresa shouted, yelling at a brunette who stood next to Longshot. I was kinda surprised to see Longshot was here since the last time I saw him was when Mikaela, Sam and I fell from Optimus Prime's shoulder and onto the hold of Bumblebee. Now that experience was thrilling.

Longshot stood tall and proud, almost feline with how he stared at the jet with those electric, blue eyes he had. He was wearing black, from neck to toe. His grey hair was all tousled back and forth, some of it sticking up in attention. A nasty green bruise was on his left cheek, a little bit of green drying up on his left lip. I was worried he might have gotten into a fight, but since he was an alien from another planet, I'm guessing who ever he fought with might have ended up worse than he was.

"I can't. If I do, all of my energy will be used up!" The woman yelled back. She was tall, had light brown hair with red highlights and she looked like a thug. I wasn't sure what to make out of her, but to me she looked like she's seen everything.

"Bumblebee!" Ironhide then yelled, standing up on his two feet. He was moving towards a delivery truck, Bumblebee not far behind.

"Back Up! Back up!" He said once again, shooing away some of the flabbergasted crowd that stood gawking at the two alien robots. I know how they probably felt for I was once like them.

"No, no, no! Move!" Lennox commanded, backing up and motioning for everyone to get away from the one named Starscream.

I backed up slowly, confused for I had no idea where I was supposed to go. Am I really supposed to be here? I didn't feel strong enough to help protect everyone. Maybe Teresa was wrong. I wasn't strong.