Hidden Spark

Chapter 21- Betrayal

We drove out to the hills I knew well, and transformed at the top of one. "So majestic and peaceful, this planet. Unlike the final days of Cybertron." Sentinal stated, looking out at the trees below.
"I've wondered what might have been if you had fought the last battle instead of me." Optimus admitted, and I slipped my hand into his.
"Never mourn the past, young warrior. Thanks to you, our race survives." Sentinal reminded, and Optimus slipped his hand away from mine, kneeling down. "You were our leader, Sentinal," he took out the Matrix, "it is your right to lead us again." Optimus said, head bowed. Sentinal shook his head, "in a world I do not know, I am no longer your teacher, Optimus. You are mine." Optimus stood, taking back the Matrix, and nodding.

"What do we do next?" I asked, stepping up to them as we watched the sun set.
"Well, knowing Sam and Bumblebee they're doing something to figure out the decepticon's plan. I want you to take Dino, and Sideswipe to his home tomorrow. They will need your help." Optimus plotted, and I smiled.
"So, you're saying I'm back in the field?" I asked.
"I'm saying that we need you, Lexie."
"Well then, let's go back. The sooner I sleep, the sooner I can get back out there!" I smiled, turning and doing a little jog before transforming and speeding off. I could hear the laughs of them behind me, and I roared my engine, doing a donut to let them catch up. Then we drove together, back to base.

Once inside, I transformed straight to my human from and ran to find Lennox. "Lennox! Lennox!" I shouted, running towards him.
"Woah, calm down! What's got you so excited?" He asked, laughing at me as I couldn't stand still.
"I'm back in the field!" I replied, and he hugged me, patting my back at the same time.
"That's great, just be careful though, you know how he gets." He pointed to Optimus, who roared his engine whilst parking in his designated area. This was going to be so much fun.

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"Dino, Sideswipe, come on. Bumblebee sent me a location." I informed, driving away and leading them towards Sam's place. When we turned the corner, I saw him and Carly talking next to a different car. But I had a feeling something was off, I could feel more bots than I should've. I transformed into my human shape, and walked towards Sam and a familiar face.

"Rich bastards, used to hate em. Now its..."
"You're not going to say hi?" I cut Simmons off, and he turned, smiling at me.
"So the girl's still kicking? Come here." He gave me a quick hug, and I turned to Sam.
"You said her boss got her the car?" I asked, still unsure.
"Yeah, why? Is something wrong?" He looked at me worriedly. I shook my head, "no, just me being nosy." I walked away before he could question me more. I helped Bee out of the lift, and he roared his engine, making me laugh. "Hey, I'm gonna ride with Bee! I'm staying human so I can come with you guys!" I called over to the others, getting nods as they got into Simmons' car.

I climbed into Bee, and laughed when I saw Brains and Wheelie in the back. "Just can't get rid of you two, can we?" I joked.
"Ain't nobody getting rid of me!" Wheelie did a small jump, landing in the drivers seat beside me. "Why you sitting there? Black and yellow's driving." Brains questioned his actions, and I rolled my eyes.
"Want to go in the trunk?" Came the threat through the radio at the fighting midgets. No response.
"I've got this Bee." I whispered, before turning and firing a tiny bolt of electricity at each of them.
"Now that's not fair, you're gonna shock a pair of homeless robots?" Wheelie protested. I cocked my head, "homeless?"
"Yeah, your boyfriend here smashed the chandelier. Now Carly is never letting us back in." Brains complained, making Bee jolt their seats.
"Just come back with us then, but I'll talk to her first. We're here anyway, so don't be little shits." I said, kissing the dashboard and climbing out.

I walked over to the others and we went down a small alley to a metal door. Simmons spoke in a foreign language to the man on the other side, "that means 'goodbye'" he stated, shutting the small hole. Simmons knocked again, this time he slipped in some money and we were allowed inside. They went to work, and I ordered a drink, sipping on it whilst observing from afar. They started to shout at each other, and I shook my head when guns were aimed everywhere, including at me. I looked at Dutch, he had an annoyed look on his face. "Dutch, don't do it." I spoke up, he didn't register my words at all. Next thing I knew he had the shotgun and the bartender was out cold. "Well, I'm out." I sighed, downing my drink and smiling as we were lead away. At least no one got shot, and we were one step closer to figuring this thing out.