Transformers
Diego Garcia, N.E.S.T Base(Non-biological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty)
Major William Lennox glanced up when the bellow of "get back here you glitch-heads!" Spotting Sideswipe and Sunstreaker racing down the hall with the irritable weapons Specialist Ironhide came chasing after the Terror Twins. Will sighed, desperately trying to hide the smile that threatened to break free when he took in the new paint job the twins had given Ironhide.
A bright pink that could overpower the more sensitive eyes and optics. Will chuckled, ignoring the dark glare Ironhide threw over his shoulder at the perceived slight. Continuing down the hall, he reached the mess hall. Food is calling him.
Hearing a snort from beside him. Then USAF Master Sergeant Robert Epps murmured "um Will, you do know that your check-up with Ratchet is in a couple of minutes."
"Frag!" Will glanced down at his watch, glanced up when he heard "William Lennox!" Paling, he swallowed hard, glanced over at the smirking Epps. Will groaned to himself. There would be no help coming from Epps.
Will dashed off calling over his shoulder "Stall him!" Epps shook his head, watching his commanding officer barrel down the hall shouting out apologies as he tried to escape the relentless Medi-bot. Dodging people with ease, racing through the legs of 'bots who watched the running human before turning to see Ratchet.
Epps saw said bot stalking down the hallway, a thunderous scowl on his face. "Have you seen Lennox?" Epps glanced upwards to meet the medi-bot's brilliant blue eyes "last I saw of him, he was running that way."
Ratchet frowned, sighed then took off. Epps smirked payback is a bitch. Will should never had sent the Hatchet after him when he broke his thumb. Now Will will know that sending the Medi-bot after him wasn't a good idea.
Moments later, Ratchet came stalking back, Will clasped in his servo delicately. The major frowned at him, Epps waved cheerfully. Ratchet disappeared into the med-bay, along with his unwilling patient. Epps sauntered to the rec room. Ducking the incoming Frisbee, a voice called out "sorry Robby!" Smiling at Staff Sergeant Elena Cromwell, Epps just shook his head.
Ironhide stepped over him, Epps called up "got the paint off I see big guy." "Indeed." As Ironhide picked him up, Epps gripped the giant thumb. Of all the bots on the base, Ironhide rarely picked up people. The only ones he did is Will, him and Elena. The female had gotten a shot off at 'Scream when the 'con was attacking 'hide.
Ironhide instantly became protective of the slight but extremely wiry staff sergeant who moved from London, England to the Americas. The British born woman is a complete mystery, and Ratchet when scanning her had come across anomalies in her blood.
Epps had been on the meeting when Ratchet told them. Prime had summoned her, so they could get to the bottom of said mystery. What happened next wasn't expected. None of them could even consider that having your health questioned would cause a break-down.
When confronted her, the sergeant had panicked. Causing Ratchet to sedate her. No one knew what set her off, but they chose not to ask again. But everyone is curious about her past. She was a favorite of Prime and Jazz, but her guardian is Prowl. The SIC had instantly bonded with the woman. Both were blunt-spoken, hard to read and stickler for rules.
As 'Hide set him down, Epps joined Sam, Mikaela and Leo before the giant TV screen. There is only three civilians allowed on N.E.S.T base. Glancing at the blond, brilliant blue eyed teen next to Sam. Epps smirked before he began to sneak up on the unsuspecting 'Bee.
Ruffling the holoform's hair, causing Bee to squawk indignantly "Rob!" Epps smirked down at the indignant holoform. “Hey Rob.” Came from Sam as his gaze never left the screen of the TV as him, Leo, Mikaela and Bee played “Need for Speed.” Nearly a half an hour later, Will came stalking in. Looking irritable. “Thanks a lot Rob.”
“No problem Will.” Hearing Sam snicker, Will whapped the teen upside the head. “Hey!” Will smirked down. As Elena walked over, she saluted. Will said “At ease.” Elena lowered her hand, her brown eyes shining with emotions.
“Major Lennox?” She shifted slightly on her feet, her face betraying her nerves. Epps knew with an instant she was going to tell them about her past. “Yes Elena?” Will is a clueless moron. But Epps knew that if someone enraged the Major, they would have a hellhound on their tail. Starscream had found out the hard way. After killing Isaac Zane, one of their Israeli soldiers, Will had went after the con with a vengeance.
During that battle, Will had earned the nickname of Hellhound by the 'cons and 'bots alike. Starscream grudgingly had called a truce and left the area to heal from the damage that Will had wrought. In other battles after that, Starscream stayed away from Will as far as he could.
“Can you gather all the autobots and soldiers, there is something I need to tell you all.” Elena nodded to Bee, who had walked over in his holoform. “All right.” Will made the call As Epps glanced at the young woman, maybe she would tell them all what made her freak out that day. His curiosity getting the better of him.
Minutes later, all the 'bots and soldiers were gathered in the rec room. The 'Bots in their holoforms. Will slouched lazily against the bigger chest of Ironhide. The weapons specialist had formed a guardian bond with the major and with Will's wife and daughter. Wrapping a beefy arm about Will's chest, Ironhide stared unblinkingly at Elena. All soldiers could admit that is creepy when holoform's of the bots refused to blink.
As Elena Cromwell paced before the assembled 'bots and soldiers, her gaze went up and up to meet the concerned, but steady gaze of Optimus Prime. If there is anyone on the base that everyone looked up to as a father figure, that would have to be Prime. A steady, very gentle and compassionate 'bot who viewed all the soldiers of N.E.S.T as his sparklings. His eyes on her, protective and urging her to speak. He took an invested interest in the lives of the men and woman on the base, making sure none were suffering or feeling left out.
“Whatever it is you need to tell us, we will not judge you for it.” Squeezing Prime's hand, Elena smiled at the sixty-some year old holoform. Dressed in blue jeans, a plain white t-shirt with the Autobots insignia, a leather jacket with flames running on the sleeves and Converse Sneakers. Despite the informal clothes, Prime had this air that made it seem like everyone else felt under-dressed and inadequate.
It made people like Galloway and Mearing feel silly and out-classed by a giant mech 'Bot. Even in his mech form. Elena smirked at the memory of Galloway meeting Prime's Holoform for the first time and how Prime managed to make the liaison feel like a fool.
“I know Prime, but I need you all to swear a vow of Secrecy.” As Prime nodded, moments later as everyone finished their vows. Elena sighed, rummaged into her pocket for what she had to show and tell them about her world, her past and her abilities.
Disbelieving eyes fell on the thirteen inch stick she held in her hand. “Elena?” His blue eyes met hers and she could see the disbelief in his eyes at the so-called 'stick' she held loosely. Elena knew that in a fight, her magic would come in handy and help her win.
“Major Lennox, I am what people call a Witch. I can cast spells. I left England because a war between Light and Dark had threatened my family. Nine years ago, a terrorist group called the “Death Eaters” attacked the town my family and I lived in. They killed the entire neighborhood where we lived at. Including my parents and younger sister.