Sideswipe and the Autobots

chapter three: life as an outcast

At another school called Griffin Rock High School. Another cybertronian was walking through the hallway. He has sky blue optics and looks like a mini firefighter with a blue pendant on. His name is Hotshot.

“Ok Hotshot.” he said to himself, trying to stay strong. “You can do this. Just keep walking and…. Ignore the bullies.”

As he said that, Hotshot began walking to the hallway to get to school. But as he was walking, he heard a lot of insults from other students.

“Hey look over there!” a teenage boy said from close by. “It's the loser Hotshot!”

“Look at him.” a teenage girl said in disgust. “Wearing that hideous blue pendant. It makes him looks like a freak.”

“I can’t believe he actually wanted to look up to the coolest student, Odd Todd.” another teenage girl said. “Only cool people are allowed to look up to him. Not some dumb loser like him.”

“It's no wonder he has no friends.” another teenage boy said, shaking his head. “Except for his stupid cat made of ice cream.”

“Yeah.” another teenage girl said in disgust. “What kind of idiot would want that kind of disgusting creature as a pet?”

The red and yellow autobot felt tears coming to his optics from the bullying as he walked past all the students. “It's all the same.” he said sadly. “No matter how hard i try to fit in, people just insult me and treat me badly.”

As he said that, he looked down as a tear ran down his face. “I still can’t believe the person i looked up to turned out to be a total jerk and did that to me.” He said sadly. “I never felt so humiliated in my entire life.”

Flashback

A year ago, Hotshot was planning a big party for his idol as a way to show how he appreciates him. He got presents, put up decorations and made sure to make a lot of food too.

“There.” he said, proud of his work as he was finished. “I’m sure he’s going to love it. Maybe then we could become friends.”

Suddenly, the red and yellow autobot heard what felt like whispers to him. This made him a little bit curious and scared.

“What’s going on?” he asked as he now looked around to see if anyone was around. “Who’s there?”

“Fire!” a voice shouted from close by which had instantly startled him.

Before he knew it, a bucket of water fell on top of Hotshot’s head. It was cold and he instantly shivered. He heard laughter that sounded like his brothers. ‘What’s going on?’ he thought to himself in confusion.

He took the bucket off his head and turned around only to end up gasping in horror. There were balloons filled with goo and algae being thrown at the walls, on the decorations and the sign. Soon, rocks were thrown just slingshotted at the presents, smashing and destroying them  and now it was too late for everything else.

Hotshot couldn’t believe it. All his hard work was destroyed. At the same time, all the students came out of their hiding places, laughing hysterically at his face and what just happened.

“You were right Todd.” a teenage boy said laughing. “This was perfect.”

The red and yellow Autobot gasped when he heard that name. He looked over and saw a human boy with black and white hair, and a mismatched outfit. His name was Odd Todd. Hotshot’s idol.

“T-T-Todd?” he spoke out in shock and disbelief

“That’s right.” the human boy said with a proud, evil smirk on his face. “How does it feel to be proven who you really are?”