"Who must I kill, my Lord?", I asked.
"Ironhide.", Megatron answered, "When we attack the Autobot base, you will dispose of him."
"Yes, my Lord.", I stood up and bowed.
Once he left, I took my seat again.
"He's your brother, isn't he?", Barricade asked.
"Sort of, why?", I asked.
"I can see your worry.", Barricade replied.
I quickly hid my emotions from him and remained silent.
"You can't hide it. I already saw.", Barricade stated.
I finished my Energon and crushed the cup easily with one hand. I stood up and tossed it in the trash as I left. I made my way to my room and locked the door behind me.
Tears fell from my face as I leaned against the door.
"Lori, what happened? Did a Decepticon attack you? I'll beat their ass for ya!", Ironhide growled.
"No one attacked me. I did spar with Barricade....and won. But....that's not why I'm upset...", I explained.
"Then what happened?", Ironhide asked.
"I have to kill an Autobot.", I cried.
"Who?", Ironhide asked.
"Megatron told me that in order for me to prove my loyalty, I have to kill you.", I answered.
"Oh... Hang on. I have an idea. Every Cybertronian alive has specific areas that when stabbed, won't kill them but it will seem like it. I just sent you mine.", Ironhide explained.
I looked at the diagram of Ironhide's form. The points on his body that won't kill him are: his shoulders, his thighs, and a spot just between his stomach and chest.
"Are you sure about this?", I asked.
"Positive.", Ironhide reassured me.
I sighed and internally nodded. Something told me that it was a bad idea to follow the guide Ironhide gave me but I knew that if I didn't, my true identity could be compromised.
"Are you sure about this?", I asked.
I heard a knock on the door and jumped. Did someone hear me? Does Megatron know? I swallowed the lump in my throat and opened the door.
"Hey, Barricade. What's up?", I asked as if nothing had happened.
"Who were you talking to?", Barricade asked.
"Nobody.", I answered, "Just myself. It's been so long since I've been with my kind."
"You're bonded, aren't you?", Barricade asked.
"What do you mean?", I questioned.
"Your tone changed. You seemed upset before I knocked and now you sound defensive. Not to mention the panicked look.", Barricade stated simply.
"What if I am?", I asked.
"Why didn't you say anything earlier?", Barricade asked, I remained silent, "Oh. Its forbidden, isn't it?"
"Okay, yes, I'm bonded and yes, its with an Autobot.", I sighed.
"Which Autobot?", Barricade asked curiously.
I remained silent. If he knew, Primus knows what he'll do. Barricade's optics widened and he shoved me into my room.
"What the hell was that for?!", I growled as he let himself in and closed the door behind him.
"You're Optimus' mate, aren't you?", Barricade asked.
"What? No! Optimus is my twin brother.", I answered.
"I don't see a resemblance.", Barricade said.
"And you won't. That's the point.", I stated bluntly.
"You're not even Cybertronian.", Barricade said, I froze.
"How do you know?", I asked.
"The way you speak. You're lucky Megatron didn't figure that out.", Barricade said, "If Optimus is your twin, which I don't understand how since you're human, then that means... "
He looked at me straight in the eyes.
"What do you think it means?", I asked.
"You're Ironhide's wife. Lori Edih.", Barricade said, "Clever."
My eyes widen with fear, "Please for the love of god, don't tell Megatron! Having to kill my husband is enough torture. Please. I don't want to loose my whole family.", I cried.
"I won't tell Megatron.", Barricade said, "On one condition."
"What?", I asked.
"I get to come with you. To join the Autobots. All this war is making me sick.", Barricade said.
"That's not my call to make. I'll talk to my brother and see if I can convince him.", I said.
Barricade nodded and left my room.
I leaned against the wall by the door as it opened once more.
"Come with me. Its time I show you around.", Megatron said.
I nodded and followed him as I kept in mind what Barricade said. We stopped at the training room first.
"First, I want to personally see how well you fight.", Megatron said.
I nodded and followed him inside. He paused and turned around, his fist colliding with my face. I grabbed my jaw and looked at him.
"Okay, then.", I ran at full speed and faked a punch.
Instead, I kicked him. He charged at me. Pulling out his gun, he aimed at me and fired. I grunted as the shot hit my shoulder. I started dogging everything he threw at me and punched his back causing him to hit the wall. He growled.
"You fight like a Prime.", Megatron glared.
"I was trained by one before I became a Decepticon.", I answered, "I don't remember which one and frankly, I don't care. They're all dead to me."
"Why do you use the fighting style you were taught then?", Megatron questioned.
"Because...", I said, "It works."
Megatron continued to glare at me but dismissed my fighting style. Thank God Ironhide also taught me some moves or Megatron would know it was Optimus. We took a break and he allowed me to go get some rest. Barricade apparently was assigned to give me a tour. That is, once I felt ready.
I sighed and looked sadly out the window of my room. I knew what was coming. Tomorrow, I have to kill Ironhide....
YOU ARE READING
The Specialist and I: Book 2
Fanfic*Edited* Things get interesting here. Ironhide and Lori have been married for quite some time now. Annabel's speech has improved greatly and the bond with her brother has grown stronger. In this book, Lori and Ironhide face the challenge of being m...
