Street Rat ( Transformers Love Story)

Chapter 4

Third person's POV

" Rebecca Lin Jones, age 17, blonde hair, blue eyes. Wanted for robbery and shoplifting. If any one has seen this girl, report to the police immediately. " Fowler had read on his phone. " There have been videos from grocery stores and local clothing stores in Jasper."

Becca was currently sitting on the couch with Miko, Raph, and Jack. This was it. She was going to jail. She always knew that she was going to get caught, but she was hoping that it wouldn't hae been this soon. Miko patted her back comfortingly, but that didn't help at all.

Optimus stood there thinking. He couldn't let her go to jail. It wasn't fair. " Agent Fowler, is there anything we can do to keep from sending her to prison?"

Fowler shook his head, " I'm afraid not Prime. The law is the law. She is a criminal and criminals need to learn that they can't just go stealing just because the want something."

Becca sat straight up from the couch. " You think I wanted to steal?" she snapped. " Do you think that I had a choice? I didn't. You want to know why? I don't have the money to even buy a candybar! I would go for days without eating! Sometimes, my stomach ached so badly, I would start to eat the dirt! I stole a coat because I would freeze at night in an alley, laying on a dirty mattress or on a pile of newspapers!"

Fowler crossed his arms. " Then why didn't you get a job?"

She chuckled and shook her head, " Do you honestly think that someone would give a job to a dirty street rat who had only went to the 6th grade?"

Fowler eyes started to show compassion for the young girl. " I'm sorry, kid. As much as I don't want to, I need to take you in. "

Becca closed her eyes and bowed her head. " I know. It's okay. You don't have a choice."

Fowler nodded his head and started to make his way over to her, but just before he could cuff her Bulkhead spoke up. " Wait a minute, Fowler."

Fowler looked up at the green mech. Bulkhead walked over and stood over Becca. " What if she could stay with us and help us out? Like community service."

Fowler rubbed his chin. He stood there for a few minutes, thinking it over." Well, I guess it's alright. I would have to file some paper work and have it approved."

" Really?" Becca said hopefully.

Fowler shrugged. " Sure, why not?"

Becca came up to Fowler and hugged him tightly. " Thank you so much!"

He chuckled and patted her back. " No problem, kid."

They both stepped back and Fowler checked his watch. " Well, I better get going if I want to enjoy the rest of my day off. See you later Team Prime."

 They all murmured goodbye as he walked into the mechanical doors. Turning around, Becca looked up at the bots. " You all really don't mind me staying here?"

" Of course! It will be awesome having you around!" Bee chirped. Arcee and Bulkhead nodded, agreeing with Bumblebee.

Optimus placed his hand out and Becca climbed on. " Becca, you see, each of our human allies have a guardian. I know that Ratchet will not be able to, so I shall be your guardian. If that is alright with you."

Becca grinned and nodded . " Ya, that would be great." she said, patting his thumb.

The giant bot grinned. " Alright. Rebecca Jones, welcome to the team."

Just then, Miko ran down the stairs. " Alright! This calls for some Slash Monkey!"

Everybody in that room groaned except Becca, as they watched Miko get her stereo ready.

" What's Slash Monkey?" Becca asked as Optimus placed her on his shoulder.

Ratchet walked over to Optimus and Becca and crossed his arms. " All you need to know is that you are going to need some ear plugs."