#Anna Baranove Greene

[ollieh-ispresent]

How do the Bots and the Green family feel about Cody's bio family???

Do they like them or do they have mix opinions??

They like them! The bots find all their interests and styles interesting. Frankie & Cece like hanging out with Marcus and Cori because they are very kindhearted and respectful. Doc enjoys working on experiments with Nadia, its a similarity between the two. But Killan makes sure to supervise to make sure his kid is okay.

But some of the bot definitely think most of the Soldiers have minor anger issues.

[the-delta-42]

Altered Fates

Alternate Fates

Cody grinned as he watched Chase and his Dad pursue a speeding vehicle, it was some kind of new black/dark purple sports car and had been causing havoc around the island.

“Cody?” Came Frankie’s voice, before her head popped up above the ladder leading to the command centre.

“Hey, Frankie.” Said Cody, not taking his eyes off the screen, watching the car race through the streets, “Dad and Chase are chasing a speeding driver.”

“They haven’t caught them yet?” Asked Frankie, walking up to Cody’s chair.

“No, in fact, they’re barely keeping up with them.” Said Cody, watching the screen as the car suddenly stopped and spun around to face Chase and the Chief.

Cody watched his dad step out of Chase and walk up to the car. In the blink of an eye, the car transformed and shot at Chase, making the Rescue Bot transform and skid backwards. The other robot swung at Chief with his gun, sending the human flying into a rock.

Cody and Frankie stared at the screen, Frankie waited for Cody to say something, before looking at Cody. The boy was frozen, staring at the screen that showed Chase’s smoking form and his own unconscious father. The other robot walked towards Chase, before a helicopter hook snagged it’s shoulder.

Frankie frowned, leaned over Cody and pushed the comm button, “Graham, Kade, the Chief’s been hurt and so has Chase.”

“Frankie?! What are you doing on the comm?” Demanded Kade, “Where’s Cody?”

“He’s frozen, he just saw Chief and Chase get attacked by some new Robot.” Said Frankie, glancing at Cody, who was still pale and still.

“Heatwave, it’s not a robot,” Said Blades, as he avoided the shots from the robot, “It’s a Decepticon! AGH! I’M HIT!”

Frankie watched as Blades spun out and crashed into the ground. Cody trembled beside her; Frankie absently wrapped an arm around him. The Robot had started walking towards Blades downed form, before looking down the street, spotting the other two Rescue Bots, and drove away from them.

“Blades’s fine, he just in shock,” Said Boulder, “He and Dani will be taking the Chief to the Hospital, Heatwave and I will bring Chase back to the firehouse.”

“Yeah, and when we get back, Cody better explain why he froze!” Snapped Kade, making Cody flinch.

AF

Ratchet grumbled as the proximity alarm went off, Miko paused her conversation with Jack and Optimus internally groaned, while Bulkhead, Arcee, Bumblebee and Rafael stopped watching Jack and Miko argue.

“What does he want now?” Asked Smokescreen, as he limped back from the training room with Wheeljack in tow.

“Prime!” Yelled Fowler, as he exited the elevator, “An issue’s come up on Griffin Rock, something about your rescue team being attacked by some unknown ‘Con.”

“I’m sorry, ‘Rescue Team’?” Asked Arcee, as Optimus closed his optics.

“They are the last four Rescue Bots in existence,” Said Optimus, getting everyone’s attention, “They arrived on Earth shortly after we lost Cliffjumper, they have been residing with the family of Maria Burns.”

“Uh, who’s Maria Burns?” Asked Miko, “And why haven’t we met her yet?”

“Maria was our original Human liaison,” Said Ratchet, getting Miko’s attention, “before she was killed by Roadkill.”

“Her youngest, Cody Burns, witnessed the attack,” Said Optimus, looking around, “I instructed Ratchet to erase the active memories of the incident.”

“I only supressed them,” Countered Ratchet, “I was only mildly successful considering his young age.”

“But what’s that got to do with this ‘Con encounter?” Asked Bulkhead, as Optimus exhaled.

“Perhaps, we should pay them a visit.” Said Optimus, before everybody got up, “I was referring to myself and Ratchet.”

“Sorry, Optimus,” Said Arcee, folding her arms, “but we’ll be pulling a Miko.”

“Yeah!” Cried the Girl, before freezing, “Hey!”

Optimus sighed, “Ratchet, do you still possess the portable Ground Bridge control?”

“It’s been collecting dust, but it’s still operational.” Said Ratchet, picking the device up.

AF

The Team had moved Cody down to the bunker, with Frankie being kept to the side while Dani worked. Dani flashed a pen light over Cody’s eyes, “I don’t know, Kade, Cody’s pupils are reacting to the light, but that doesn’t mean he’s conscious.”

“Well, what’s wrong with him?” Demanded Kade, as a green light illuminated the Bunker.

The group looked towards it, just as Optimus exited from the light source, swiftly followed by six Autobots and four humans.

“Cool!” Cried a Japanese girl, “You didn’t say they had an underground base!”

“Miko,” Said the giant green Autobot, “We only just found out about them.”

Optimus frowned at the sight of Cody, before crouching down and look closely at the boy, “Ratchet, what is happening?”

The white and orange Autobot crouched down at scanned Cody, “It seems that the memories I repressed are starting to surface, I suggest you restrain him until it’s over.”

“Restain- Why should we restrain him?” Asked Graham, just as Cody’s arm swung out and hit him as the boy screamed.

“That’s why!” Yelled Ratchet, grabbing Cody and holding his arms and leg together, “He thinks he’s seeing Roadkill all over again!”

“Why?” Asked the Blue, female looking Autobot, “The last time he was stock still and didn’t make a sound.”

“That’s what Cody did when he saw the Decepticon,” Said Heatwave, walking up to Optimus, “I hope Ratchet’s a medic, because Chase needs one.”

Ratchet looked around, “Bulkhead, hold him!”

The big green Autobot held his hands up, walked backward, inadvertently stepping on the pinball machine, and shook his head, “Sorry, Ratch, I can barely hold Miko without her complaining.”

A white and green Autobot huffed, “Give him here.”

The Autobot Transformed into Vehicle mode, everyone flinching as Cody’s head connected with the Autobot’s window.

“Uhh, oops?” Said the Autobot, as Miko started looking around.

“What is happening?!” Yelled Kade, making everyone look at him.

Optimus crouched down and look at Kade, “That, is a long and tedious story, Arcee, take Smokescreen and Bumblebee and search for Roadkill, Bulkhead, keep an eye on the Children, Agent Fowler, could you please contact Nurse Darby and see if she can come here?”

The dark skinned human nodded and pulled out his phone, while blue Autobot transformed into a Motorcycle and left with Bumblebee and the white and red Autobot, both transforming as well. Soon, the three were gone.

“Kade, several years ago, your mother worked for your united states government,” Said Optimus, as Dani and Graham joined Kade, while Frankie went over to the white and green Autobot so she was near Cody, “Her job was our official liaison to the humans, until she was murdered by Roadkill.”

“That Decepticon.” Said Heatwave, getting a nod from Optimus.

“Roadkill take particular delight in hunt and killing Humans, he targeted your mother because of some transgression.” Said Optimus, as Fowler spoke.

“She overtook him on a freeway.” Called Fowler, before returning to the phone, “Any of you bots flyers?”

“Blades is.” Said Dani, as Fowler nodded.

“I’m going to have to borrow him to collect Nurse Darby, she’s attending a conference in Maine.” Said Fowler as he took Blades to the roof.

“Roadkill followed your mother back to Griffin Rock, before attacking her.” Continued Optimus, before looking at the white and green Autobot, “Wheeljack, loosen your grip, if he dies before Nurse Darby gets here, I will not hesitate in throwing you under a mode of transportation.”

“I don’t think that’s how the saying goes, Prime.” Said Wheeljack, opening his window and loosening the seatbelt holding Cody. Cody curled into a ball and tried to make himself a small as possible.

Optimus frowned, “If the Decepticon is indeed Roadkill, his very appearance may have sparked Cody’s memories to resurface.”

“But why were they repressed in the first place?” Asked Dani, looking towards Cody.

“It was decided at the time that, given his young age, Cody wouldn’t be able to keep our existence a secret,” Explained Optimus, frowning, “an area of your government requested that he be made to forget about the incident.”

“Obviously, it failed.” Called Ratchet, as he examined Chase.

“So, to clarify, our mom was your previous liaison, was killed by a Decepticon and Cody witnessed it happen?” Asked Kade, as Wheeljack’s door opened.

Optimus looked over and saw Nurse Darby, and Chief Burns, checking Cody over.

“He’s just in shock,” Said June, before looking at Graham, “you might want to get some ice for that.”

Graham suddenly became aware of the throbbing pain in his jaw. June helped Chief Burns manoeuvre Cody out of Wheeljack and towards a chair.

“Wheeljack, go help the others with the search,” Ordered Optimus, before heading towards the communications area, “I will call in additional support.”

“Who else is here?” Asked Wheeljack, before speeding out of the Firehouse.

“I must say, Optimus, your team has no respect for road safety laws.” Said Chase, as he sat up.

“Optimus, if there is a Decepticon here, wouldn’t it be prudent to installed weapon systems into the Rescue Bots?” Asked Ratchet, looking up at Optimus.

“Perhaps, but it is their choice Ratchet.” Said Optimus, before the door to the communications centre closed.

AF

Arcee scanned the road, keeping an eye out for the Decepticon, Smokescreen was covering the north side of the island, Bumblebee was tackling the south and Wheeljack had taken the west, leaving Arcee with the east.

Fowler had made the consequences of them not finding the Decepticon clear, if the ‘Con got away, Cody, and only Cody would go into protective custody. Normally, the entire family would move, but the Rescue Team couldn’t leave the island, at any cost. Arcee spotted a familiar black/dark purple car make ahead, ‘Gotcha.’ Thought Arcee, speeding up to catch up with the Decepticon.

Roadkill became aware of an Autobot tailing him, the second on that night, and increased his speed. Before he could request a ground bridge, a black and white police car appeared next to him, before slamming into him.

“Roadkill to Nemesis,” Said Roadkill, “I’m being tailed by two Autobots, I could use a bridge.”

“Did you find the relic?” Demanded Megatron, his tone dark.

“The relic’s been gone for weeks, Lord Megatron,” Reported Roadkill, “this Island has kept an extensive record of every incident that’s occurred here. The Liquefier is long gone.”

The swirling green vortex of the ground bridge sprang into life, before Roadkill drove through it. Arcee and the Police car skidded to a halt. Both transformed.

“Scrap!” Yelled the Police Car, who bore a heavy resemblance to Smokescreen.

“Prowl?” Asked Arcee, getting the bot to look at her.

“Arcee.” Greeted Prowl, nodding at her.

AF

Optimus exited the Communications Centre to be greeted by the Autobots, Rescue Bots and Prowl.

“Sir!” Saluted Prowl, snapping to attention.

“At ease Prowl.” Said Optimus, looking at the tactician.

“Sir, I regret to inform you that the Decepticon known as Roadkill was able to escape capture.” Reported Prowl, “I have been following his trail for the past four Earth Stellar cycles, before I tracked him to this Island, where he escaped through a space bridge portal.”

Optimus sighed and closed his optics, “Chief Burns, I take it that Agent Fowler alerted you to the course of action that would be taken if the Decepticon would escape.”

“He did.” Confirmed the Chief, his tone flat.

“Wait, course of action? What course of action?” Asked Kade, looking between his father and Optimus.

“As long a Cody remains here, his life is at risk,” Said Optimus, looking down at Kade, “as well as yours.”

“So, what, we all go into hiding or something?” Asked Graham, confused.

“Normally, that would be the case,” Said Optimus, shuttering his optics, “however, as Cody is the only target, and that the Rescue Team has been assigned here, Cody, and only Cody, will be placed under Autobot Protection until Roadkill has been dealt with.”

“H-how long will that be?” Asked Dani, getting Optimus to look at her.

“I do not know, Danielle.” Said Optimus, “Hopefully, sooner rather than later.”

AF

Cody was silent as the last of his bags were loaded into Bulkhead, The Rescue bots had been given basic weapons, both ranged and melee, by Ratchet. Cody had already said his goodbyes to his family, the only ones left was Frankie and her family, since he hadn’t seen them since the week before.

“Okay, that’s everything.” Said Jack, looking down at Cody, “You okay, bud?”

“Yeah,” muttered Cody, despondent looking around is home for what could be the last time, “I guess I never thought I’d leave.”

“Don’t worry,” Said Miko, slumping against Bulkhead’s side, “There’s nothing the Bot’s can’t handle.”

“Miko.” Said Bulkhead, turning his engine on, “It’s time to go.”

Each human went to their Autobot, while Cody went back to say goodbye, again.

“I’m going to miss you so much.” Said Dani, as she held on to him.

“I know it’s probably only going to be a little while,” Said his dad, “But, I want you to know that we’ll always be with you, even if you’re a million miles away.”

Graham and Kade had opted for simple hugs, before Cody started making his way over to Prowl. The Autobot looked down at him and then at the Chief, “I promise, I’ll protect him with my very spark.”

Chief nodded, as Prowl collapsed into his vehicle mode, Cody was about to climb in when Frankie turned up.

“Wait!” Yelled Frankie, coming to a stop in front of Cody, “I, er, I wanted to give you this.”

Frankie held out a book, Cody looked at it. He opened the cover and a hologram of him and Frankie appeared, he turned the page and the hologram was replaced with one of his family and the Rescue Bots, the next was him and Uncle Woodrow and the one after was of Trex. Cody bit his bottom lip and wrapped his arms around Frankie.

“I’m gonna miss you.” Said Cody, into Frankie’s shoulder.

“I’ll miss you too.” Responded Frankie, hugging Cody back.

“Young Love.” Said Kade, before Graham elbowed him in the side.

AF

Cody looked around his new room, Prowl was sitting outside, keeping watch for Roadkill or any other Decepticons, almost every day, after school, Prowl would take Cody to the Autobot’s base, hidden in the Nevada Desert. Optimus and his team were looking for Cybertronian Relics, the most recent ones being keys of some sort, Prowl had been keeping an eye on Cody and hadn’t been able to take part in the search. Cody opened the holograph album Frankie gave him, looking at the images of his family and his previous life. He heard Prowl honk his horn, prompting Cody to shove the book in his bag, before heading out the door.

After school, Cody found himself in Prowl’s back seat with Raf, while Jack and Miko were in the front arguing, again. Prowl suddenly skidded to a halt, opening his doors, sending the human out of his interiors, before transforming.

“Starscream.” Hissed the Autobot, engaging his weapons.

“Don’t worry, I’m not here for you.” Sneered Starscream reaching for Jack.

Prowl shot him in the chest, before Knock Out lunged at him and jabbed the energon prod at him. Prowl shook the first two jabs, before the third, fourth and fifth sent him to the ground.

“It’s a pity we don’t have enough time to terminate him now.” Said Starscream, before he, Knock Out and a couple of Vehicons grabbed the Humans and placed them in jars.

The next few hours were a blur for Cody, with him and the other humans being taken to Cybertron, the Autobot’s being forced to surrender the relics and Omega Keys and Optimus destroying the Omega Lock, before the Autobots retreated. Back on Earth, the Autobot found the Decepticons had discovered the location of their secret base, which led to the Autobot’s evacuating the base. Cody watched the countryside race by, the book Frankie gave him resting on his lap.

“Where are we?” Asked Cody, looking to the open fields.

“Maine, we’re heading to Griffin Rock.” Said Prowl, his dash flashing as he spoke.

“But, what about Roadkill?” Asked Cody, looking down at Prowl’s dash.

“He was caught in the Spark Extractor blast when Smokescreen set it off.” Said Prowl, “And, frankly, you’re in more danger with me than you were when Roadkill was hunting you. Besides, it’s been a few months, I’m sure you’re dying to see your family.”

Cody smiled, as Prowl reached the ferry.

AF

Charlie sighed, Frankie had been temporarily filling in for Cody, since the last dispatcher had been neglecting to answer calls. Chase transformed, as Frankie slid down the fire pole, Heatwave, Blade and Boulder looking at the group.

“Another false alarm.” Said Chief, getting a collective groan.

“Again?” Demanded Heatwave, “How come all of the calls are false alarms?”

“Perhaps it’s because there’s a lack of training for your dispatchers.” Said Prowl, making everyone jump.

“Prowl!” Cried Blades, jumping to his feet, “It’s so good to see you, is Cody with you? How’s Bumblebee? Why are you here?”

“Yes, don’t know, and Cody’s no longer in danger.” Said Prowl, his chest opening, revealing Cody.

“W-wait, did you say Cody’s no longer in danger?” Asked Frankie, her eyes zeroing in on Cody.

“Roadkill was offlined during a recent battle on Cybertron,” Said Prowl, his door wings tilting downwards, “Ironically, the same battle led to our base being discovered. Cody would be much safe here, away from anything that may spark any conflict with the Decepticons.”

“Well, I’m sure there’s room for you here.” Said Charlie, as Prowl set Cody on the floor.

“As long as I’m not encroaching in your business.” Said Prowl, before collapsing into his alt mode.

Cody looked at Prowl, before looking back at his family. He was suddenly tackled by Frankie, the girl held him in a vice-like grip and buried her face in his shoulder, Cody found himself returning the embrace, he tried to ignore the warm fuzzy feeling in his chest. The two felt Dani join the embrace, followed by Graham, Kade and Charlie.

“It’s good to have you home.” Said Charlie, looking down at Cody’s head.

“Almost a year.” Said Kade, “I think you should’ve been away a bit longer, so you could gain a foot.”

Cody let out a wet giggle, before everyone detangled themselves and started to head upstairs.

“You missed so much, Daddy and Professor Baranova got married, The Pynche’s moved away, and Mayor Luskey almost set his house of fire, again.” Said Frankie, from her place next to Cody.

Prowl watched the group leave, before transforming and checking his scanners and frowning and then transforming back to vehicle mode again. Prowl hadn’t received any word from Optimus or any of the other Autobots, then again, they could be maintaining radio silence.

AF

Cody laughed at Dani’s story, especially when she accidentally hit Kade in the face. Frankie had gone home and would be returning tomorrow. Cody couldn’t help but miss Frankie’s presence, despite only seeing her an hour before.

“Since we’ve all had a busy day,” Said his Dad, “I think it’d be best if we all went to bed, we’ve all got work tomorrow.”

Everyone groaned but got up and started heading towards their rooms. Charlie grabbed Cody and hugged him, “You were gone too long.”

Cody hugged his dad back, “I missed you.”

“I missed you too.” Said Charlie, before letting Cody go, “Go get some sleep, you’ve had a busy day.”

Cody smiled, before heading off to his room.

Outside, Prowl frowned up at the sky, stars were periodically going out and then coming back. The only explanation was that aircraft were passing overhead, but human aircraft usually had some form of sign on them that showed they were there.

Then a shot hit the island, followed by another and then another, then the Vehicons started landing and Prowl mentally slapped his helm. The Decepticons tracked him and, subsequently, Cody to Griffin Rock.

“What the-” Exclaimed Heatwave, exiting the Firehouse.

“Decepticons.” Said Prowl, arming his weapons, “I hope you got practice with your weapon systems.”

Charlie came running out, just as Prowl shot a Vehicon out of the air, “Chief, is there anywhere the Island’s population can hide?”

“The Sanctuary, it in the caverns under Griffin Rock.” Said Charlie, as Chase clipped another Vehicon’s wing.

“I suggest you move all of the people there, now.” Said Prowl, dodging a shot.

“Right, Rescue Bots, vehicle mode.” Ordered Chief, prompting the bots to transform.

“I’ll see about getting Cody to safety.” Said Prowl, as the other Burnses came running out.

“What’s going on?” Demanded Kade, looking around.

“Decepticon attack, get everyone to the sanctuary.” Said Chief, climbing into Chase.

The Rescue bots rolled out, leaving Cody with Prowl, “We best get you somewhere safe.”

“What about Frankie?” Asked Cody, making Prowl stop, “She and her family are in danger too!”

“I’m sure the rescue bots are more than capable of getting both her and her family to safety.” Responded Prowl, before seeing the look on Cody’s face, “Although, I could pick them up, but we’ll have to be quick about it.”

Cody gave a small smile, before Prowl transformed and Cody climbed in. Prowl gunned his engine and tore off down the street, using the gps to find his way to the Greene’s home, by the time Prowl and Cody got there, Frankie, her dad and Professor Baranova were taking shelter from a Decepticon that was trying to grab them.

“Cody, hang on.” Warned Prowl, before speeding up and ramming the Decepticon. Before the Decepticon had a chance to recover, Prowl transformed and discharged his cannon into the Decepticon’s spark.

Prowl looked towards Frankie and her family, “You need to get out of here.”

“Kind of difficult when a giant robot is chasing you.” Snapped Frankie, as Prowl transformed.

“T-there’s a new robot?” Asked Baranova, weakly.

“It’s rather difficult to explain,” Started Doc Greene, before Prowl cut him off.

“Not a robot as you know it,” Said Prowl, opening his door, as Cody climbed into the back seat, “We’re aliens, my name’s Prowl and currently your best hope of survival.”

Frankie climbed in next to Cody, as Doc Greene and Professor Baranova climbed into Prowl’s front, the latter still trying to process what Prowl had told her.

“Cody!” Gasped Frankie, wrapping her arms around the boy, “It was so scary!”

“Please,” Said Prowl, “A single Vehicon is nothing like dodging Starscream.”

“Starscream?” Asked Frankie, detaching herself from Cody.

“He’s the Decepticon Second-in-Command,” Said Cody, as Prowl made a sharp turn, “He’s usually the one who’s leading them into battle.”

“Fortunately for us, he isn’t.” Said Prowl, as he spotted the sea of people being ferried by the Rescue Bots, “I have to help them, go join the crowd.”

The four humans climbed out, allowing Prowl to Transform and start shooting at the Decepticons. The five Autobots guided the human to the sanctuary, before taking up guard positions at the entrance.

“I don’t understand,” Said Baranova, looking up at Prowl, “why are they here?”

“You know, I never actually asked.” Said Doc Greene, as Mayor Luskey was losing his temper as Chief Burns.

“Their original home was destroyed after centuries of war,” Said Cody, from the place he and Frankie had curled up in, “they came here to escape the Decepticons, except the Decepticons were already here.”

“But why are they attacking if they’ve been here for years?” Asked Dani, as she joined them.

“Recently the Autobots found a way to restore Cybertron,” Said Cody, feeling tired, “they had to find for Omega Keys and take them to something called the Omega lock on Cybertron.”

“The Omega lock had the power to restore Cybertron,” Said Prowl, crouching down, “we could’ve gone home, but then the Decepticons used the humans against us. Megatron had Starscream kidnap them and take them to Cybertron, where he threatened to expose them to the hostile atmosphere unless the Autobots handed over the relics and the Omega keys. In the end, our leader, Optimus Prime, was forced to destroy the Omega lock, to prevent Megatron from Cyberforming Earth.”

“Okay, so then what happened?” Asked Kade, as Prowl’s door wings slumped.

“The Decepticons discovered our base and, as a final precaution, Optimus had us all evacuate with the humans, each to a different set of coordinates, before remaining behind to destroy the Ground Bridge.” Said Prowl, making the Rescue Bots bow their heads, “If I am correct, Megatron would’ve destroyed our base and, upon finding the lack of Autobot bodies, commanded his warriors to hunt each and every Autobot down.”

“Then, well, then why are you still here?!” Demanded Luskey, making Prowl look down at him, “Go! Leave! Begone and don’t come back!”

“Mayor Luskey,” Said Prowl, “Need I remind you that myself and the Rescue Bots are your best, and probably only, line of defence against the Decepticons.”

The Mayor went red and started puffing up his chest.

“The Mayor’s suspended the entire Rescue Team,” Said Chief Burns, “On the grounds that we deliberately deceived the island about the Rescue Bots.”

“So, basically,” Said Kade, leaning against Heatwave, “you’re saying that we can leave at any time?”

“Yes!” Shouted the Mayor, his face resembling a beet, “Now leave!”

“Perhaps this should be a Town decision.” Said Prowl, looking at the humans.

“Fine, all in favour of the Aliens leaving, say ‘aye’.” Said the Mayor, before realising that he was the only one with his hand raised.

“All opposed?” Asked the Chief, which made everyone else raise their hands.

“Well, that’s decided.” Said Heatwave, loading his pistol, “Someone’s coming.”

Prowl and the other bots joined Heatwave at the entrance, each pointing their weapons at the intruder.

“While I appreciate your prudence, Soldier,” Said the Bot, “I must remind you it is against regulation to aim a weapon at a superior officer.”

Prowl gasped, before lowering his cannon, “Impossible.”

Ultra Magnus looked over the five Autobots, quietly noting that four were from a Rescue team, before directing his attention to Prowl, “Not impossible, Soldier, however the military protocol remains, despite the state of Cybertron.”

Prowl snapped into a salute, “Apologies, Sir.”

“Prowl,” Asked Cody, looking up at his Guardian, “Who’s this?”

“This, Cody,” Said Prowl, before Ultra Magnus could speak, “Is Optimus’s Second-in-Command, The Commander of the Autobot Elite Guard and Leader of the Wreckers, This is Ultra Magnus.”

“Are you here to help?” Asked Cody, looking at Ultra Magnus.

“Soldier, do all of the Natives of this world share the same disregard for Military Protocol?” Asked Ultra Magnus, frowning at Cody.

“If you don’t like me, then you’re going to hate Miko.” Said Cody, frowning back at Ultra Magnus.

The Commander leaned back and raised an eye brow at Cody, who copied him.

“Prowl,” Said Ultra Magnus, looking at the Tactician, “How well trained are these Bots?”

“They’ve received Basic combat training, Sir,” Said Prowl, “However, they did lead the Human Population of this island to safety when the Decepticons attacked. Sir, if I may, how many of us did you find?”

“I have already collected Arcee and her Human friend, I have also located ten other signals, present and mentioned included.”

“Out of twelve.” Muttered Prowl, before looking up, “I was unaware that the Decepticons had already found one of our comrades so quickly.”

“But Autobot signals can’t be detected if they’re shielded.” Said Heatwave, walking up to the pair, “And, frankly Sir, you’re going to need every Autobot you can get.”

Prowl looked over at Cody, before crouching down, “Cody, I think it’d be best if you remained with your family, at least until we’ve dealt with the Decepticons.”

Cody frowned, but nodded. Prowl looked over the humans, “I’ll also speak with our liaison about having everyone taken to safety.”

Chief nodded, before Prowl followed Ultra Magnus, leading the Rescue Bots away with them.

“This could be the last time we see them.” Said Cody, as the last of the bots vanished from view.

“Well, we do have Monopoly to help pass the time.” Said Doc Greene, making everyone groan.

“I’m pretty sure I investigated a murder because of Monopoly.” Mutter Chief Burns, making Cody giggle.

AF

Cody and Frankie glared at each other.

“Cybernucleic isn’t a word.” Argued Frankie, as Cody shook his head.

“It is, it’s what the bots are made of.” Said Cody, as Kade handed Graham $200.

“No, they’re made of alloys.” Reasoned Frankie, folding her arms.

“No, just ask them when they get back.” Said Cody, before pointing at one of Frankie’s words, “Besides, there’s no way supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is a word.”

“It is, it’s in Mary Poppins.” Said Frankie, as Cody frowned.

“I don’t know what that is.” Said Cody, making Frankie stare at him.

“That’s a lie, we watched it together!” Protested Frankie, before glaring at Cody, “Waaait, do you know how to sleep with your eyes open?”

Cody gulped, as Dani cackled and sent Kade to jail, “Nooo…”

Frankie gasped, which was when Cody decided to run for his life.

“GET BACK HERE!” Yelled Frankie, chasing after Cody.

“Cody, Frankie, don’t run too far, the ground in the north part of the cave isn’t stable!” Yelled Chief, as Cody and Frankie ran off.

“Young love, am I right?” Smirked Kade, before Dani slapped the back of his head.

Cody was a few feet ahead of Frankie, before his foot went through the ground and he fell onto a metal surface.

“Oh my god, Cody are you okay?” Cried Frankie, stopping at the edge of the hole.

“Y-yeah, I’m alright.” Said Cody, his foot slipping slightly. The boy looked around him, his eyes stopping on a crest that was emblazoned in the metal, “Frankie, I think we just found a ship.”

“A ship?” Asked Frankie, as Chief Burns and Doc Greene came over.

“Yeah, the crest has the Autobot symbol on it.” Said Cody, before he looked at what he was standing on. The metal was a deep red, with a long barrel pointing out of it. The red metal also had an Autobot symbol on it, before Cody looked up and saw two blue optics looking down at him.

“Wwwhheeerrrreee aaarrree wwweee?” Slurred the Autobot, starting to move.

“Y-your on Earth,” Said Cody, before recognising the Autobot from Prowl’s recording, “You’re Warpath, aren’t you?”

Warpath nodded, before groaning and starting to move, “Blaster, report in.”

A low groan emanated from the dark, before a blue visor lit up, “Did someone get the number of the station that hit us?”

A couple of ropes rolled down behind Cody, before Chief Burns and Kade slid down. An Autobot with black wings, yellow chest, black and grey legs and red arms and head stumbled forwards.

“Blockrock,” Said Blaster, his mouth plate retracting, “deploy.”

A red coloured hexagonal barrel fell out of Blaster’s chest, before transforming into a bird, “Find Steeljaw and Eject.”

The bird nodded, before flying off.

“What’s the status of the Space Bridge?” Asked Warpath, carefully shifting Cody in his hand.

“The Controls seem alright; I can set about waking everyone up and evacuating.” Said Blaster, as Chief Burns cleared his throat.

“As interesting as this is,” Said Chief Burns, as Warpath and Blaster looked at him, “I think we should talk.

Warpath looked at Cody, before reaching up and grabbing Chief Burns and Kade, after depositing the three humans on his should, he hauled himself out of the hole, as more of the ground gave way. Frankie scrambled away as Warpath climbed out of the hole, followed by Blaster.

“There’s more of them?!” Demanded the Mayor, before flinching at the combined glare of the towns people.

After putting the three humans down, Warpath crouched down in front of them, “I take it you’ve met our kind before.”

“Yeah, the Rescue Bots.” Said Chief Burns, making Blaster stare at him.

“That’s impossible,” Said Blaster, frowning, “All the rescue teams were exterminated by the Decepticons, those that survived joined the other Autobot forces, during the War for Cybertron.”

Warpath looked over the humans, “How many Autobots are there on Earth?”

“Ten out of Twelve.” Said Cody, making Warpath look at him.

“What do you mean out of Twelve?” Asked Warpath, as Blaster checking a panel on his arm.

“Ultra Magnus came and took Prowl and the Rescue Bots to fight against the Decepticons.” Said Cody, just as Blaster caught a signal.

“When was this?” Asked Warpath, leaning closer to Cody.

“About three days ago.” Said Cody, as Blaster cleared up the Static.

“Attention Autobot forces, Optimus Prime is alive and quite well.” Came Ultra Magnus’s voice, making Cody grin.

“I’ve got a lock,” Said Blaster, looking at Warpath, “If I go now, I might be able to make it.”

Warpath nodded, prompting Blaster to run out of the cave and transform into a Cybertronian Jet, “I’ll work on getting everyone else awake.” Warpath looked at the Humans, “I don’t suppose any of you could help with that?”

AF

It was another day before Blaster returned, with several ships and transports from the Military.

“They should be in here,” Said Blaster, as he led the humans to the cave, “Unless they’ve all gone into the Axalon.”

A large white Cybertronian stepped out and paused when he saw the Humans, “Warpath, it looks like more humans have arrived!”

“They’re here to evacuate the Island, Jetfire.” Said Blaster, as Warpath, adorned with small, giggling children, came out.

“About time, too.” Grumbled Warpath, as Prowl brushed past him.

“Cody?” Called Prowl, looking around for his charge.

“Over here.” Said Cody, covered in dirt, “We tried excavating the ship.”

“Turns out too much of it buckled when we landed.” Said Afterburner, ripping a piece of metal out of the rock, “It’s a minor miracle that no one was killed.”

“We’ve come to collect everyone,” Said Prowl, kneeling in front of Cody, “The Islanders are going to be put in with the Jasper evacuees, at least until we finish fixing the damage.”

Cody gave a small smile, as the people were led out by the military, each of the Burnses were reunited with their partners, Frankie and her family being placed with an Autobot called Quickshadow. Before long, everyone was on a ship taking them to refuge area that housed other people that had their homes taken by the Decepticons.

“The secrets out.” Said Prowl, standing next to Cody, as the ship rocked, “Humanity as a whole now know that we exist and, subsequently, are demanding to hear from Optimus Prime.”

“What happens now?” Asked Cody, as Quickshadow walked over to him and Prowl, Frankie not far behind.

“Optimus has plans for a joint Human-Autobot community,” Said Prowl, frowning, “he had hoped Griffin Rock would be that community, but obviously that didn’t pan out.”

“In a way,” Said Frankie, stopping next to Cody, “It did, the Autobots that we found in the Sanctuary were able to get help from Humans and vice-versa.”

“Even the mayor warmed up to them.” Laughed Cody, remembering how Kup and thrown a ‘cy-gar’ at the mayor.

“I think that was because he was scared of what Kup would do to him.” Said Frankie, as Jetfire, Afterburner and Blaster flew above them, performing arial displays to keep them entertained.

“Boulder and his human have already started designing the architecture for the community.” Said Quickshadow, as the silence lapsed, “I believe they plan on calling it ‘Autobot City’.”

“Let me guess, they’re going to have Metroplex act as the base for it?” Was Prowl’s sarcastic response.

“I didn’t ask.” Said Quickshadow, “But, it would provide homes for everyone that was affected by Decepticon attacks, past, current and future.”

“Your family could be the responders for that city too.” Said Frankie, giving Cody a nudge.

“I can’t wait to hear what Raf thinks of this.” Smiled Cody, as the ships made it to port.

“You’re going to be seeing him soon,” Said Prowl, transforming, “so, you don’t have to wait long.”

“Can I go with them?” Asked Frankie, looking up at Quickshadow.

Quickshadow shrugged, “It’s Prowl, so you’ll be safe.”

Frankie grinned and climbed into the seat next to Cody, “This is so cool.”

“I believe you’ll get along with Miko.” Said Prowl, driving off the ship.

AF

Frankie grinned at the sight of the finished Autobot City, a large number to Autobots were already there, most likely the crew of the Axalon, along with Team Prime and the Wreckers. Everywhere was built for Humans and Cybertronians, schools, hospitals, even police stations. Some of the Autobots had left Earth after defeating Megatron, restoring the core of Cybertron and starting to rebuild the formerly dead world.

The Rescue Bots, the crew of the Axalon and some members of Team Prime had opted to remain on Earth. Frankie jumped out of Quickshadow, running inside the new Firehouse, giving a quick greeting to the Rescue Bots, and running to the Command Centre.

“Cody, you’re not going to believe-” Frankie quickly covered her mouth, as Cody was respond to a call.

“-no, Mr Ericks, I don’t think you’re crazy,” Said Cody, pinching the bridge of his nose, “I’m sure that as soon as something bright and colourful goes by, the animals will charge that. Graham, there’s been a breakout at the zoo, they’re currently staring at Mr Ericks Christmas lights. Autobot City Emergency Response, how can I help? Mrs Neederlander, I’ll get Chase down to move Kup along, but he is old, so he may have to be towed. Judging by your silence, I take it that Kup’s just driven off?”

Frankie giggled, Kup, while old, had a habit of tapping into called between Autobots and Humans and really hated being towed.

“Autobot City Emergency-” Cody ripped the headphones of his head, “What the Pit, Rewind?!”

There was a cackling from a couple floors below.

“Oh, hey Frankie.” Said Cody, suddenly noticing her.

“You’re not going to believe this, but Daddy just met an Autobot who can remove his head!” Said Frankie, getting a smile from Cody.

“That must be one of the new arrivals from Cybertron.” Said Cody, as Frankie dropped herself on top of him, “Hey!”

“If you really wanted me to move, I’d be on the floor right now.” Said Frankie, getting comfortable.

Cody grunted, before answering another call, “Autobot City Emergency Response, how can I help? A fire at Maccadams…I want to be surprised. Kade, Heatwave, Maccadams is on fire. Again. Hotspot and Inferno are already en route, but know Maccadams…”

“On it.” Was the joined response of the pair.

“Where’re the others?” Asked Frankie, as Cody reached around her.

“Dani and Blades are on a rescue, Dad and Chase are on patrol and Blaster and his ‘kids’ are in the lower levels.” Said Cody, as Frankie leaned against him, “Are you comfortable, or do you want me to move?”

“I’m comfortable.” Said Frankie, getting a groan from Cody. He hated puberty.