Barricade x Reader • Flashing Lights •

• Chapter One •

The officer led me to a courthouse and I sat down. The officer sat next to me and I saw the judge look down at me.
"Y/n L/n, do you promise to tell the truth and nothing but the truth?" I thought about it. Of course I'm not going to.
"I promise." I lied.

The session was about 3 hours long, and I somehow managed to get out of going to jail. I was innocent.
The officer gave me back my belongings and I got went on the bus to go back home.
The ride was shorter than the first, and I got off the bus and walked to my car, then drove to my apartment. I unlocked the apartment door and walked in, closing the door behind me. It was currently 3 in the morning and I sighed. I threw my bag to the side and took out my phone. I sat down on my couch and saw I had a voicemail from Frank. I quickly was worried, but played it.
'You failed to give me the car on time and you got in trouble. That is it, you're fired. I don't want to see you in this place again. Your belongings are at the counter when you walk in. Just pick them up and go.' I nearly threw my phone across the room in anger. Now I don't have a job!
I felt like someone was watching me, but didn't find anyone. I heard sirens that sounded close, but faded away fast. I took out the document from my purse and crumbled it up in a ball and threw it angrily across the room. Anger flashed in my eyes and I sighed. I went to grab and cup and filled it with water and drank it, cooling off my anger slightly. I then went to my room and changed into pajamas and went to bed.

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I was rudely woken up from my alarm clock. Guess I forgot to shut it off. It was 7:30 in the morning and I knew I couldn't fall back asleep if I tried. I stretched and saw the red marks on my wrists from the handcuffs. I went to my kitchen and made some breakfast, then sat down and watched a little bit of tv. After eating, I went out of my house, then saw a piece of paper hanging on my door.
DEAR Y/N L/N
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB? DO NOT HAVE MONEY? CALL —————— TODAY.' I read. I took the paper and went back inside. I grabbed my phone and slowly called the number given.
"Hello, this is Decepticon Police Force, how may we help you?" The voice sounded as if he was pretending to sound nice.
"Hello,... I got a letter on my door and I'm interested in the job...?" I swore I heard a snicker.
"Glorious. Go to the Decepticon Police Force base for more information. Anytime will work." I replied with an 'ok' and hung up. I've heard of the DPF before, but never really cared. Until now. I went to the DPF base and saw that it was dark and all metal. That's strange.
"Uh... Hello?" I saw a large, silver mech approach me. He had red optics and held a sly smirk.
"Greetings, Y/n. So glad you could come." These must be the 'Cybertronian' robots I've heard in stories! Large, metal.
"Hey... um, so where do I find more information?"
"I am Lord Megatron, the leader of the Decepticons. I have seen your fight or flight reactions, and I must say you are very talented." I smiled.
"Thank you." Lord Megatron patted me on the back gently.
"As our new police officer for the DPF, you will live here and not expose your job."
"Wouldn't be the first time." I chuckled.
This made Megatron smile, and he lead me to a room that looked like someone else rests there.
"Do I have a roommate?" I asked Lord Megatron.
"You do. His name is Barricade. He, too, serves in the police force." I smiled.
"Follow me. Your first mission is to scout for any Energon." I nodded and smiled. Exactly like those stories. Cybertronian War over energon.
He lead me to a sleek mustang, I am guessing a 2005 mustang. It was a police mustang. And boy, it was pretty.
"Awesome!" I went over to the car and gently slid my fingers across the rims of certain areas, I swear I felt it move slightly.
"You are assigned this car. 867." Megatron knew the car was Barricade, but he wanted to surprise me. A good 'welcome to work' gift.
"Okay! Thanks, Lord Megatron!" I got into the car and nearly melted with glory. It is so pretty. The car was already started and ready to drive, which I found strange. I drove off and grinned.
"You're one sleek mustang...one of the best I've ever seen, actually." I told the car. To my surprise, it replied.
"I know," I checked to see if the radio was on, but it was off.
"Uh..."
"You seem confused, fleshling." I nodded.
"You can talk?"
"I can, much like the others can. I suppose you're my new partner. I am Barricade."
"You're Barricade? Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry...I feel like an idiot!" I felt my face heat up in embarrassment.
"Why? You didn't do anything to make me upset yet." I bit my lip.
"I talked to what I thought was a normal 2005 Mustang!" I explained.
"Believe me, I am nowhere near normal. And I am thrilled to have you as a new partner. You know your cars." I grinned and smiled.
"Yeah, I used to steal cars for a living." Barricade made a noise that sounded like laughter.
"I am aware."
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