Sam cursed as the dam rocked, "We need to hurry Simmons."
Simmons, "I know, I know."
Bumblebee, -Get in! Point.-
Simmons and Sam entered the Camaro and Simmons guided them through the long winding hallways to where the Allspark was kept. Sam looked around as they sped through the hallways while smoothly dodging many panicking humans who were being told to get to safety as fast as possible. Sam winced as some of the people got hurt in the panic and Bumblebee tightened his seat belt around him in silent comfort. Sam turned to Simmons who was talking in the radio while pointing the way to Bumblebee.
Simmons, "The soldiers have met with Banachek and are now with your huge friend. They plan on working together."
Sam, "Good, I hope we all survive the next few hours or days. Well, depending on how long it takes."
Bumblebee, 'Me too, Sam, me too. At least Raph and Miles are safe with Jazz and Cliffjumper.'
They reached the room holding the Allspark and Simmons shouted orders at the stragglers to escape. The dam was a war zone now and could collapse on them all any moment. The researchers were very reluctant especially that one blond man with a moustache but the guards dragged him out. Sam eyed that man, he looked very familiar for some reason but decided to think about it later. Sam did not like how the blond was staring at Bumblebee however, he felt very protective for some reason.
Bumblebee, -It's really here. Optimus it is here.-
Optimus, -Get it out of here. Do not let the Decepticons get their servos on it.-
Bumblebee, -Do not worry we will get it out of here safe and sound.-
Bumblebee turned to the large cube that was cemented into the wall, well except for one corner the rest were cemented in. It was according to Simmons to avoid strange energy like liquid from appearing which they learned was dangerous for the humans. Bumblebee was reluctant to find out how they learned it was dangerous and poisonous to humans. The yellow scout hoped they did not try to ingest the Energon out of curiosity or anything crazy like that. Bumblebee used his old ability as a spark sensitive to connect with the Allspark which felt muted for some strange reason.
Simmons and Sam watched in fascination and awe as Bumblebee touched the Allspark and it responded. The large cube that took over most of the ceiling and almost sixty percent of the room became small, small enough for a human to hold very easily. Simmons was speechless and muttered about how it was physically and scientifically impossible but it was probably possible due to it's obvious alien origin. Bumblebee turned to Sam and held the Allspark towards him which Sam took though it felt a little strange.
Sam, 'Is the Cube humming?'
Simmons, "Okay, you should get out of here. Mr Keller? Why are you here?"
Glenn, "We are being chased by a tiny Robocop."
Sam looked behind them and saw Frenzy, "Oh great snakes!"
Bumblebee, -Soundwave's lackey is here too.-
Ironhide, -I see him, frag! He probably found us.-
Bumblebee turned to Sam, :Message to Star Fleet Captain. Scooby Doo where are you?:
Sam, "Yeah, we need to run."
Maggie, "Is that computer still working?"
Glenn, "Let me check! Yeah, she's still working."
Keller, "Young man, can you use it to connect with the closest military air base?"
Glenn, "Yes sir, I can most definitely."
Sam, "I will leave that to you. Bee, let's get out of here."
Allspark, -Fascinating.-
Sam froze, 'Who said that?'
Bumblebee, :Time to go partner.:
Sam entered the Camaro, "Yeah, we should go."
Bumblebee's engine roared to life and the two of them started to race our of the large empty room. It was pretty huge now that the Allspark was minimised and was the size of a human's head. Bumblebee had also noticed Sam eyeing the Cube with very suspicious eyes and wondered if something happened. Bumblebee rumbled a question at Sam and the brunette looked back at Bee and shook his head saying he probably imagined it. Bumblebee was not able to question it further as they both heard a very furious roar behind them. Sam looked behind and saw Devastator coming after them like a crazy animal on a hunt.
Sam, "Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed."
Bumblebee, :No kidding!:
Ironhide intervened, "Now, now, leave them younglings alone. How about you take on someone your size?"
Devastator, "I will destroy you."
Ironhide dodged the claws, "We will see."
Ratchet, "Bumblebee, Sam! This way."
Sam looked up hearing Ratchet's voice, 'We are finally outside.'
Ratchet, "Are you both alright?"
Bumblebee, -Yes, but I think something happened between Sam and the Allspark.-
Ratchet, -What? Like what?-
Bumblebee, -It is difficult to explain. But I think the Allspark spoke to Sam though Sam has not said anything.-
Ratchet, "Sam, come here for a moment."
Sam, "Should we be stopping here?"
Ratchet, "Trust me."
Sam nodded, "I trust you."
Ratchet scanned him his optics widening at the readings and he scanned Sam again and again. Ratchet muttered under his breath when he realized the Allspark had somehow linked itself to a human. Why and how was that even possible? Sam saw his dark expression and was reminded of the comics where Ratchet got pissed off at other Autobots because they did something foolish. Sam raised his hands in defense saying he did not do anything except hold the Allspark for a while. The old medic sighed and ordered Bumblebee to keep Sam and the Allspark safe informing what he found.
Bumblebee, :You can count on me.:
Sam, "Is everything alright?"
Ratchet, "Yes, for now. The Allspark is working on instinct and latched on to you for some reason. Stay safe and stay close to Bumblebee. Back up is heading this way."
Sam nodded and entered Bee again and the started to move away, "I do not know what will happen Bee but I am happy I met you."
Bumblebee cooed, :Same here!:
Optimus joined them, "Sam, Bumblebee, keep moving. The Earth military is sending the Air Force to pick up the Cube soon."
Sam, "Right! Where is Megatron in all this mess?"
Optimus, "He retreated to meet his seekers but I have a feeling he will appear soon."
Megatron, "PRIME!!!!!!"
Optimus transformed, "Go!"
Sam watched as Megatron literally tackled Optimus, "OH! That looks painful. I felt my spine hurt just watching that."
Bumblebee, :Siblings! Can't live with them, can't avoid them.:
Sam, "They are brothers? You know what I do not want to know."
Sam sat back deciding to avoid thinking about the complicated relationship that was between Optimus and Megatron across the fandom. It was not the right time to contemplate over such things, he needed to focus though it was hard to ignore a furious War Lord. Optimus and Megatron had tumbled down the road connecting Hoover Dam to the main road and fallen into the water with a loud splash. They were on the opposite side of the entry and crossing the man made lake heading towards the rendezvous. The two titans fought under water scaring the Marine life away before they both emerged from the lake.
Sam, "I hope Hoover Dam can survive the onslaught."
Bumblebee, :What's broken can be rebuild.:
Sam, "Pfffffffft, radio love advice? Really?"
Bumblebee, :Made you laugh.:
Megatron punched Optimus, "That little scout has the Allspark does he not?"
Optimus, "You will not get him."
Megatron, "Oh, won't I? Last time I took his voice box. This time I will take his spark and that little human friend. It will be fun to watch his optics dull when he realizes he lost more things."
Optimus snarled, "You will not touch him ever again."
Megatron, "Who is going to stop me little brother? You? Do not make me laugh."
Optimus pulled his sword out in anger and charged, "I will stop you no matter what."
Optimus and Megatron fought an all out brawl while Lennox and his men teamed up with Ironhide and were fighting against the seekers who kept trying to interfere in the fight between two leaders. Optimus had talked with Ron, Sam's Sire from time to time and remembered one particular time when he had confided his feelings about fighting his brother. Ron had nodded in understanding and bluntly told Optimus no one was expecting him to kill Megatron they just expected him to stop his brother from hurting others. Now, how Optimus stopped Megatron was up to him, no one else, he could always outsmart him or defeat him at what he was proud of like close combat.
Optimus had not said it out loud but the idea of defeating Megatron at close combat appealed to him. He remembers the many times his older brother had bragged about being the best close combatant of Cybertron. Nothing like being defeated by your younger sibling to learn a little humility and it would serve the purpose of getting back at Megatron for turning his back on him too. Megatron grunted as Optimus pushed him back and attacked him but he was not one to back down easily and fought back. The War Lord noticed Knockout and Breakdown were racing after the yellow scout avoiding the fights. He trusted those two with their health but they had soft sparks when it came to younglings.
Megatron, "I see you have learned new combat techniques."
Optimus, "That and more."
Megatron gave a feral grin, "Let's see how well you fare then, little brother."
Optimus, "I will kick your aft, big brother."
Megatron frowned, "Who has been teaching you such language?"
Optimus looked at him unimpressed, "My foolish older brother taught me."
Megatron, "I see, I have to vi.... Why you wretch little... "
Optimus smirked and then attacked him starting another round of fights which was seen by the humans hiding. They had overheard their conversation, they were pretty loud and could not help but feel for Optimus who was fighting for all of their survival. Sibling rivalry was one thing everyone could very easily relate to though they could do without having to fear for their lives. Sam and Bee raced down the road followed by Knockout and Breakdown which made Bee curse but luckily Arcee was on the job distracting the two. Bee beeped in gratitude for the intervention and sped away as fast as he could but hearing Megatron's voice roaring behind him he probably should move faster. Sam was tense on his seat as he glanced outside ignoring the sparking Cube which did not seem to bother Bumblebee but Sam felt something move inside his pocket.
Sam, "What the?"
A tiny robotic face with red eyes stared at him, "Chirrup?"
Bumblebee almost skidded to a halt, :It is a miracle. How in all sanity's name?:
Sam, "I don't know... Hey little one. Stay inside okay? Do not come out. Stay safe inside."
The little face pouted, "Chirp, chirp, twiiit titter tut."
Sam, "Quite the cute little chatter box, aren't you? Wait, that is where my phone was... Oh!"
Sam looked accusingly at the Cube, "This is your fault."
The Allspark was quiet now as if it was not sentient which Sam knew was not the case considering what happened to his Nokia phone. Bumblebee contacted Ratchet and updated him on what happened which almost caused the ambulance to cause an accident. He muttered under his denta and wondered why the Allspark created a sparkling now, on this planet. Earth did not have sparkling facilities so why did it create a sparkling and did it create more sparklings before. Ratchet was feeling dread now, did the Allspark create sparklings before? Are the sparklings dead now? Sparklings required Energon to survive and humans did not know that Cybertronians require Energon to live.
Sam, "Hey there Chatter, do you like the moon?"
Bumblebee, :Gonna call that?:
Sam, "He seems to like it."
Chatter cooed, "Chirp chirp chirp."
Sam grinned as he held the little one close to him, it was very adorable and unlike the movie version did not look skinny. Sam looked at the Allspark and wondered if it was because the Allspark decided to create the little one without any prompting or stimuli. That was the only explanation Sam could come up with as they hurried to the location where he was supposed to board a copter to get the Allspark away from the battle zone. Sam remembers the Nokia bot from the movie, the poor thing looked starved to death. This little guy however looked very healthy and was happily looking around.
Sam, "Bee, can I ask a favor?"
Bumblebee, :Watcha need? I got your back.:
Sam, "If we get surrounded or unable to escape for some reason. You will make the safety of this little one here your top priority no matter what."
Bumblebee, :You are my kid too.:
Sam, "Thank you Bee. I really appreciate it but babies comes first. That's the rule. I will be able to focus on escaping and keeping myself safe and sound if I know this little one will be safe."
Bumblebee, :You got it. Trust me.:
Sam, "Thank you."
Sam gave a shout as Bumblebee swerved away from some stray shots while Chatter dived into Sam's pocket again. He chirped at Sam in question poking his head out and Sam checked him over, luckily there did not seem to be any dents on the little guy. Sam and Bumblebee sighed in relief though Bumblebee did get angry however and shouted curses in Cybertronian towards Megatron cursing him out for almost off lining a sparkling. Megatron almost did a double take as he scanned the scout finding the Allspark and seeing a sparkling with the organic. Jealousy and confusion warred inside the War Lord before he settled on desire to have the sparkling as his own.
Megatron, 'Did the sparkling get attach to the human brat? Well I suppose he could be the sparkling's caretaker and my pet.'
Megatron landed in front of them, "Hello scout. Long time no see."
Bumblebee hissed at him, -Frag off!-
Megatron grunted darkly, "Is your voice still gone? What a pity! I wanted to hear you scream more."
Sam was pissed, 'Okay forget about leaving Megatron to Optimus. I will pull a Bayverse Sam Witwicky on him. He is a jerk!'
Bumblebee, :Be gone demon!:
Megatron laughed, "Maybe I should rip your radio off just like your voice box. Hmmm?"
Sam looked around a whispered, "Hey Bee, do you have something like a flash bomb that could blind others?"
Bumblebee was tense but answered, :In the back seat.:
Megatron, "I think I will take the sparkling too while I am at it."
Sam was searching in the back seat and found a box, "This one?"
Bumblebee, :That's a pretty red button.:
Sam, "Got it. Okay let me out."
Bumblebee, :You crazy?:
Sam whispered, "Trust me, he does not look like he is going to expect a human to attack. Be ready to grab me and get out of here though."
Megatron jumped as the door opened, "Ah! The human, you look familiar.... Yes you look similar to the human who found me by accident years ago."
Sam, "Hey, you want the Allspark, right? I will give it to you okay? I will give it to you."
Megatron, "A wise choice."
Sam, "Just let them go. Chatter is only a few hours old. He is innocent, so let them go and I will give you the Allspark."
Bumblebee, -Optimus, where are you? Sam is going to give the Allspark to Megatron so we can get Chatter out of here.-
Optimus, "What? Is Chatter the sparkling?-
Bumblebee, -Yes, I think he is serious about the deal too.-
Megatron, "I do not think I can let the little one leave. It has been too long since there was a sparkling."
Sam had an emotionless smile, "You know, I suspected you would not let us go."
Bumblebee, -I think he is about to do something stupid.-
Ironhide, -I see you I am on my way.-
Sam threw the flash bomb which looked more like an Earth box at Megatron who thought the human probably lost it. The War Lord screamed in rage when the flash went off temporarily blinding him. The yellow bot half transformed and grabbed Sam speeding away from there as Megatron cursed and raged. Sam's heart rate was pretty fast as he sat with Chatter chattering at him but Sam smiled at the little guy to calm him down. It would not work on Bumblebee who was furious at him for risking his life however and used recorded clips to scold him.
Sam, "Sorry Bee, it was the only thing I could come up with to get out of there."
Bumblebee, :You got a bounty on your head now.:
Sam, "Yeah, I knew he would be pissed off."
Ratchet's voice came over the comm, "Samuel James Witwicky! What were you thinking? Were you thinking at all?"
Sam, "Sorry Ratchet, it was the only idea I had at the moment."
Ratchet, "Do not do that again. Run the other way from now on. Okay youngling?"
Sam, "I understand, though I doubt a human could outrun one of you guys."
Ratchet grumbled about how harf headed younglings were and raced after them just as Optimus came crashing through the tree line tackling a very pissed off Megatron to the ground. Ratchet had a conniption and was tempted to lecture his Prime on being more careful especially when he saw those dents forming due to the tackle. But Ratchet held back his derma as Ironhide joined Optimus in the battle and started to fight with the human soldiers following them. Ratchet had to respect their tenacity however for sticking so long with them instead of running to hide.
Lennox, "Goldie, get the item out of here."
Bumblebee, :I'm running.:
Sam, "We won't make it to the rendezvous, will we?"
Ratchet looked up, "Blasted seekers! We have a problem the seekers are going after the choppers."
Arcee, "Guess we have to move on our own then."
Sam, "That's Mission City."
Sam was pale though Bee mistook his paleness as worry about the destruction that would occure. Sam was thinking about how the original had fallen from the roof and he wanted to curse his luck. Some of the scenes and action were unavoidable it seems no matter what happened or what he suggested.
:Sam? Sam? Bee?:
Sam, "Raph? How?"
Raph, :Jazz and Cliffjumper bought us back to the base for safety once it was confirmed Megatron really was here.:
Miles, :Help is on the way. Sam!:
Sam, "I appreciate it."
Miles, :Do not do anything stupid Sam.:
Sam, "I won't?"
Raph, : ..... :
Miles, : ... He already did something stupid, didn't he?:
Ratchet, "Yes, yes he did."
Miles, :Sam!:
Sam, "It was the only way to keep the baby safe."
Raph, :Baby? What baby?:
Sam, "The Allspark created a baby bot after we or rather Bumblebee got it. Speaking of, congratulations on becoming a parent Bumblebee."
Bumblebee, :Thank you ~ Thank you ~:
Raph and Miles looked at each other and decided to tackle that later and instead informed them Jazz and Cliffjumper would be at Mission City soon. Bumblebee send a thank you to them for the heads up and started to gun towards the City through the highway. They or rather Raph hacked into the highway and City cameras so they could have a visual of what was happening out there. Nautica appeared to announce the medical bay was ready in case anyone got hurt and Ratchet thanked her. To say, they were worried were an understatement especially when Ultra Magnus remembered Megatron as a loving leader and brother the tension was high.
Miles, "Hey, we will figure this out."
Ultra Magnus turned to the youngling, "I hope so young one. I hope so."
Raph, "We will be here to help them."
Nautica smiled, "Yes we will. Also the rest of the team are searching the Atlantic ocean. There was a signal from the Northern part of the ocean."
Raph, "As long as they are safe."
Sam meanwhile watched as they entered the City, at least the night life in the City was not as hectic in other Cities. Most of the people here worked day jobs which meant they had to wake up early to commute and therefore were already at home resting. It was a small mercy as they started to move to the new meeting point which was a very familiar building. Sam really cursed his luck this time though he did not say anything out loud and got out of the Camaro. Chatter cooed at him as he was picked up and placed him inside Bumblebee again telling him not to follow getting curious chirps from him.
Sam, "Bee, make sure you protect him okay? He is just a baby and he does not deserve to suffer."
Bumblebee, :You are my kid too.:
Chatter however huffed and climbed up his shoulder, chirping furiously at him which Bumblebee translated as family sticks together. Sam smiled at the two stubborn bots and agreed to stick together but before they could do anything they had to rush for cover. They were attacked by the seekers who saw them move closer to the largest building forcing Sam to hide behind a vending machine. Sam held Chatter close to him while Bumblebee used his body to shield them and the Allspark started to shake again. Sam held the Allspark muttering this really was a bad time to act up but did not know how to calm it down.
Bumblebee, "Well, I did not expect that."
Sam, "Me neither. Wait, did you just talk?"
Bumblebee, "I suppose so. Huh! I have not heard my own voice in a long time."
Sam laughed hugging him, "Small mercies in this madness. Thank you."
Chatter chirped happily seeing them happy then turned to the vending machine, "Twitt chirp?"
Sam, "What is it Chatter? Oh! Looks like the Allspark decided to create another one."
Bumblebee, "I think the Allspark likes you actually. Normally the Allspark will create a pair of twins at once then remain silent for a full Earth year then create another. It does not create two this early."
Sam, "Well, it is not safe for both of them here. Hey little buddy. You need to go with my friend here okay?"
The newly created bot looked at Sam then Bumblebee chirping in curiosity and wonder looking around. Sam tried to explain it was not safe for any of them to be there though he was not sure if the new bot understood. Sam really hoped the little guy will agree to go with Bumblebee to a safer place than hiding in a dark corner of the church. Sam then took a deep breath as he decided to become the distraction telling Bumblebee to protect the two no matter what happens next. The yellow scout was not happy but did not stop Sam from heading inside alone while he guarded the sparklings.
Bumblebee, "Ratchet, am I glad to see you!"
Ratchet, "Bumblebee, I told you not to use your voice module till I fixed it."
Bumblebee, "The Allspark took care of it."
Ratchet paused, "What?"
Bumblebee, "Listen, can you take the two of them somewhere safe? Sam went inside alone. I got to go in as well."
Ratchet was flabbergasted as he was handed two sparklings, "I thought there was only one."
Bumblebee, "The Allspark decided having two was a good idea. Blame the Allspark."
Ratchet, "Wait!"