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"Transformers talking"

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'Sibling bond'

Previously on Tfp....

"So what has Megatron, or any of this, have to do with us?" Jack asked.

"Megatron has not been seen or heard from in sometime, but if he return is immanent, as I fear, it could be catastrophic." he said which made me and Jack flinch and we looked at each other in horror knowing what the vision was about and how it changes everything.

In the Omega 1 Outpost Missile Silo (Josh POV)

'So that vision we had was a glimpse of the future. Is this Megatron back? And on what me and Jack saw yesterday, these 'Deceptions' sound brutal but learning about who this Megatron is I have doubts that me and Jack are anywhere near safe now with him on Earth.'  I couldn't stop thinking about it until Jack gave me a reassuring squeeze on my hand and giving me a small smile, knowing that his telling me that its going to be alright. Both of us turned to the 'Autobot's' who are in a semi circle, looking down upon us while Ratchet's back was towards us, seemingly more focused on the computer until Optimus spoke.

"And since you know of our existence, I fear that as of last night, the Decepticons know of yours." Jack stepped forward while I was behind the rear still trying to be invisible, I really hate being shy.

"Got it, if we spot any strange vehicles, call 9-1-1." said Jack. 

'Really call 9-1-1 and what are they suppose to do!" I shouted to Jack, through the sibling bond.

"Not helping Josh and I still don't trust these guys especially what they said about these Decepticon's. We are not safe with them in my book" stated Jack and he was right but still we can't be sure about that I have a feeling that the big red and blue robot has something else in mind.

"So can we go now." Jack admitted, knowing that wouldn't want to be part of this. But Miko had something else to say, already scowling at Jack.

"Are you insane! I'm living in a dream here in Botswana and I will not have you or anyone else shatter it." Miko protested while pressing her finger on Jacks chest in a threatening matter, which me wrap my arms around Jacks waist, pulling him to my left while I glared and snarled at Miko, making her take a step back with her hands raised as a sign of surrender. The Bots looked a-taken back from the gesture, Raf giggled and Jack just rolled his eyes a little only to have a small smirk on his lips until he removed my arms making me turn to him as he head gestured to the bots who was staring and I went back to being invisible and hid behind Jack like nothing happened but I was furiously blushing mad in embarrassment that I just did that in public and Jack was chuckling now. I so embarrassed. The blue and red bot cleared his throat making everyone turn to him.

"It is best if you four remain under our watch at least until we can determine our enemies intentions." he stated until the red-orange and white bot came and said.

"Optimus," he started, oh so thats his name, "With all do respect, the children are in as much danger, here, as anywhere else." Jack was a-taken back questioned being called 'children' as an offense since four of us including Raf as teens. 

"They have no protective shell! If they get underfoot, they will go.... SQUISH." he said, suddenly stomping his foot making the four of us back away with me squeaking in fright and cowering in the back of my brother. 

"Then for the time being Ratchet, we must be careful on where we step," he answered, now staring at me and Jack who was quietly glaring at Ratchet for pulling a stunt like that in front of me and the others.

Jack POV

'Afthole! What was that about! Its not like we're trying to get on his bad side.' I thought angrily while I still glared at the robot named 'Ratchet' like I'm trying to stop his hea...spark. Suddenly an alarm went off making Josh squeak again and wrapping his arms around me almost making me stable a bit. 

"What's that?" Raf asked.

"Its just the proximity sensor." answered the bot that I suspect was designated 'Bumblebee' answered.

"Proximity sensor, someones up top."said Raf as gestured upwards.

"It's Agent Fowler."Ratchet said, sounding quite grim.

"I..I thought we were the only humans who knew about you guys." Josh said in confusion.  I wondered the same thing and if the military is also involved in this, me and Josh are living as soon as possible because yes I am overprotective but for good reasons and this is one of the reasons, no military should know our secret or take us with them for who knows what.

"Special Agent Fowler is our designated liaison to the outside world. As he tends to visit only when there are....issues." Optimus Prime responded.

'Really. I wonder what those 'issues' are exactly.' I thought sarcastically. 

"It maybe best for if you do not meet him at this time." I nodded as Raf and Miko in front while Josh holds my hand as we both headed towards the others, hiding over the to where the computer and Bumblebee are until an African American man came out of the elevator.

"7 Wrecks, 34 fender benders, a three hour traffic jam, and a particular note, numerous reports of a speeding motorcycle, of unknown make, and a black and yellow custom muscle car." The man who I would guess is Agent Fowler said, as he looked pissed.

'What crawled up his aft and died trying to get out.' Josh said sarcastically through our bond which making me almost laughed out loud but kept a stoic face, looking behind me staring at Miko and Raf with confused looks while Josh looked irritated and angry at the Agent if he says anything else to the Bot's rudely which I kinda am agreeing to the disrespectful tone in the man's voice, especially when both of us are robots in disguise.

"So, anything to get off your tin chest, Prime?" Josh was getting ready to walk up and punch the man but I pulled him back. 

"We have the situation under control Agent Fowler." Optimus assured him.

"They're back, aren't they."

"If you are referring to the Decepticons, I have doubts that they ever left. Your planet is much too valuable." Josh looked me and I too am confused what is special about this planet that me and Josh grew up in. 

"Then it's time to wake up the Pentagon." Agent Fowler said firmly. 

"Hear me, Agent Fowler, we are your best, possibly your only, defense against the Decepticon threat." 

"Says you." Fowler retorted. 

"Hey fleshy, did anyone get splattered on that freeway?" Bulkhead started. He then picked up an alien type machine thingy, whatever it is. 

"Team Prime knows when to use force," He started squeezing the machine he was holding. "and how much to use."He placed too much pressure onto it and the machine broke, giving off blue sparks.

"BULKHEAD, I NEEDED THAT!" shouted Ratchet.

"Enough," Optimus ordered. He then turned to Agent Fowler.

"Military involvement will only result in catastrophe. Prehaps you can condone widespread human casualties Agent Fowler. I, however, cannot."

"Then do us both a favor and handle this Prime, under the radar!" Agent Fowler walked into the elevator and turned to face Prime.

"Or I will." He finished, before going up to the silo. All four of us came out from hiding.

'Oh, I'm going to give that man a piece of my mind if he keeps disrespecting the Autobots like this.' Josh said through the bond.

'Let's not get into that right now. Violence solves nothing and we don't want to put the Bot's in a bad position if the government finds out about us.' I retorted.

"Pretty big bearings, for a human." said Bulkhead.

"You can say that again." mumbled Josh, so on one could hear him say it.

"Agent Fowler is concerned for his world, Bulkhead, as he should be." retorted Optimus.

"Yeah, if he was before meeting you a considerate guy then a prick." I mumbled making only Josh to hear and snorted softly, snickering. We were about to head up towards the platform until both me and Josh felt dizzy and fainted, hearing some concerned voices before blacking out.

Both Jack and Joshes Vision

There was a red robot who looked damaged beyond repairing and lifeless optics. The vision changed when the same gray robot who both of us learned to be Megatron, holding a purple crystal penetrating  and letting in dissolve into the lifeless husk. The vision changed again showing the red bot coming back to life as a raging monster, tearing con's to bits.

"That is no longer an Autobot, just a mindless beast. It's only instinct to destroy anything in it's path." said Megatron to a robot with large wings. The beast suddenly charged at him only to be cut in two and crashing down from the ledge.

"....rise the indestructible seed of my army. The ultimate weapon." Megatron stated until looking down to see the top part of the beast lying on another platform.

"Once I learn to control it."

Back to reality (Josh POV)

Me and Jack woke with a start, breathing heavily on what just saw.

"Jack, Josh!" yelled Miko, as she and Raf came to us with worried glances.

"Are you two ok?" asked Raf.

"Y..yes Raf. We're both good. Probably from lack of sleep thats all."I confirmed.

"Really now,"out came the orange-redish robot named Ratchet with a stern face, "Both of you decided to faint on the floor, unconscious, and worry us for no apparent reason because you didn't get enough recharge well if so I don't see how that is considered both of you being 'good' if your not taking care of yourselves." he said sarcastically. I was about to say something that would probably not help in this situation but Jack started to retaliate.

"Oh, we're sorry do you know anything about human anatomy? No you don't, so do both of us and yourself a favor. Go back to your little work area and fix your face and attitude before I shove a bar of soap in your mouth and smack you with a wet rag towel." With those words I was trying to not laugh out loud with everyones face especially Ratchets were in shock about Jacks threat. Before then Ratchet just scoffed and went back to his little area while Jack did a 'tch' making Miko cover her mouth muffling a 'burn'. Suddenly the computer alarm went off and Ratchet stared at it wide eyed.

"Blasted Earth Tech! Cliffjumper's signal just popped back online!" Ratchet informed everyone.

"Who's Cliffjumper?" questioned Miko, while me and Jack looked at each other probably knowing who he is in our vision.

"How is that possible ?" asked the red and blue robot named Optimus Prime.

"It isn't. Another bug. The systems chock full of them." retorted Ratchet.

"If there's any chance Cliffs alive...." The blue motorcycle asked hopefully.

"Ratchet, prepare the sickbay. We may need it."ordered Optimus.

"Hey!" shouted Miko, just as they were about to head off. Optimus turned revealing that he has his battle mask on.

"What can we do ?"

"Remain with Ratchet." replied Optimus.

"Awww." Miko pouted.

"Awh." grumbled Ratchet.

"Boo-hoo." me and Jack said at the same time, making both Ratchet and Miko glaring at us while we just snickered and Raf shook his head.

The hole in the side of the wall then lighted up with different shades going from light green to dark blue and I must say it was beautiful. I dumbstruck all four of us when the Bot's went in and disappeared.

"What, just happened ?"Jack asked, dazed.

"I transported them to the designated coordinates via the ground bridge." answered Ratchet.

"What's a ground bridge ?" asked Raf. Ratchet just huffed.

"A scale down version of space bridge technology." He replied.

"Since we don't currently posses the means or the energon required for intergalactic travel."

"So your stuck here, on Earth." I concluded. Ratchet just gave me a cold look.

"With the likes of you, yes."  He retorted coldly. I couldn't help myself but some of those words struck me hard and I started to tear up. Jack must have noticed that he came up and side hugged me while glaring at Ratchet who was paying attention and started telling us how he created the replica ground bridge and Raf asking if it works on humans which he said yes too.

"You mean, I could just shoot on over and visit my parents in Tokyo." she asked.

"With in moments. In fact why don't I send you to a deserted island now, all four of you and youʻll never see your families again." Ratchet said sarcastically threatening,  making me take a step back. I know he must of been kidding but tears are now pouring down my face making me remember terrible memories of the past.

Jack POV

"Watch it Ratchet." Mike scolded. Ratchet just growled and was about to go back to his work until he turned his helm only for his optics to widen. I turned to where he was looking at and saw my twin hyperventilating and sobbing his eyes out that I ran to him before he collapsed to his knees and whispered comforting words to him only to hear him mumble words that I hoped to never hear ever again.

"No please...no...I don't want to go away...I want to stay with my twin..you can't keep us apart....no..no..NO!" he screamed still crippling on his knees, sobbing.

'Josh, Josh,JOSH! It's alright. I'm here with you no is going to take you away from me. Josh, come to your senses. Josh, Josh.' I said through the bond but is still not getting to him.

"Josh, Josh, JOSHUA ISRAEL DARBY!" I shouted at him making him somewhat stop shaking  and sobbing. He looked up with terrified eyes and quickly wrapped his arms around my neck, sobbing as I comfort him. For a moment, he stopped crying and started to nod off to sleep on my shoulder for over extending himself. I lifted him and placed his head on his satchel letting him rest. I turned my head and death glared at Ratchet making him flitch and looked at other two seeing Raf and Miko to see concern on their faces, until one of them can ask what happened I replied.

"What you saw, stays between the five us. NO ONE..I repeat..NO ONE IS TO ASK OR TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. GOT IT." I pointed at them with a threatening glare and the nodded.

"Good." I replied. As if nothing happened, Miko went down the stairs and looking at some strange equipment.

"What does this do ?" She asked, moving her hand closer.

"Broken, don't touch."Ratchet stated while walking over to the computer. Miko was edging her hand towards another object.

"Don't touch that either." Ratchet said without turning around. I walked up to Miko and replied.

"Is there anything we can touch ?" Ratchet was about to reply when an error box came onto the computer.

"How come you guys are using human computers ?" asked Raf.

"It certainly isn't by choice! It was handed down from the previous lieutenants when we inherited this, former missile silo. I make modifications as I see fit." answered Ratchet.

Just then, more error boxes came on the screen, making him grumble. Ha, serves him right.

"I think I can fix that." replied Raf as he pulled out his laptop and did some...technology stuff and I ignored to here what Ratchet was saying because I knew he was just being a cranky prick right now.

"Now try." Raf said as all the error boxes went away, surprising Ratchet. I smirked at this until Optimus called for a bridge that his booming, baritone voice woke Josh up and he walked to the railing where we were at now.

"Did I miss anything ?"questioned Josh. Before I could answer, Ratchet opened the bridge and the Bot's came out along with a bluish smoke exploding. We were all 'wowed' and Josh was bouncing on his toes with excitement.

'Jack that was an epic explosion. Like the ones you see in movies, the background explosion.' Josh squealed through the bond. I was glad he didn't ask what happened.

"Cutting it a bit close. How about Cliffjumper ?" asked Ratchet. The Bot's just stared at each other then looked to Arcee  for answers before Miko started to ask questions.

"What was that explosion ? Was there a fight ? Can I come with next time ?" Miko questioned excitedly making Acree pissed not to mention me if she keeps this up not seeing the grief in their optics.

"Look ..." Agree growled until Josh went to Miko and said.

"Hey Miko, why don't we see what the robots hide in there sock drawers or something." 

"Seriously." she said, unamused. 

"Hey wait, when did you wake up from your...."Miko started when Josh covers her mouth from saying anything more and I gave a sharp look making her shut-up.

"Arcee, what did you see ?"Optimus asked.

"Not Cliff, at least, no anymore. He was mutated, butchered, like something form those Con experiments during the war..." She was unable to finish as she fell to he knees and grabbed hold of some big boxes, leaning against them.

"Are you alright ?" Bumblebee asked, concerned as he stepped forward only for Arcee to wave her hand in dismissal.

"I'm fine, just dizzy." She said, trying to keep her balance.

"Robots who get dizzy ?" Miko whispered.

"Robots with emotions." Raf said.

"Robots who can die." Both me and Josh said at the same time, looking into each others eyes now knowing what are vision from before was about...the offlining and zombified of a fallen Autobot and friend.

"What is this ?" Ratchet asked Acree, staring a purple goop on her hand looking very similar in color as the purple crystal we saw. I was starting to feel woozy all of a sudden and I can sense that Josh is feeling it to. We both couldn't focus on what anyone was saying until Ratchet told Acree to decontaminate herself and Ratchet going to his lab area and our heads started to clear. I about to call or mother but received no signal and checked the time with wide eyes. 

"Optimus, I hate to bug but, no bars." I said, showing my phone.

"A security precautions, the silo walls isolate all radio waves." Optimus stated.

"Well if Josh and I don't call our mom like now. I'm pretty sure the cops will be looking for both of us." I retorted only for Optimus to lean forward with a serious face on.

"Have you broken a law ?" asked Optimus. I couldn't help but do a deadpan.

"No sir, we have not broken a law." I confirmed making Josh snort a little.

"But if you mean speeding on a blue motorcycle, stunting off a rap without dying and not wearing a safety helmet, then yes, we did break that one." I added making Josh outburst into giggles while holding his stomach and withered to the floor. I too couldn't help but show a small smile to grace on my face when I saw Ratchet annoyed look while Bulkhead, Miko and Raf snickered, Arcee showed a small smile and for Optimus....stoic, until I cleared my throat and replied.

"Curfew. That's after 10 p.m., sorry." Helping Josh to his feet, still a giggling mess.

"I better get home too. Or I will be grounded for a year." added Raf.

"Earth Customs. I haven't considered but the issue of your safety remains." Optimus said. He made Bulkhead watch over Miko and Raf with BumbleBee. Me and Josh get Arcee who wasn't excited to having to be assigned for watching us. She transformed and told us both to get on, I walked up to her but turned around to see Josh looking a bit nervous.

"Hey, I have all night, GET ON." insisted Arcee only to make Josh back up a bit.

Arcee POV

"Why isn't he getting on ?" I replied, already getting irritated as it is. The one boy named Jack just gave me the 'are you serious' look.

"Hm let see. Why wouldn't he ?" he acted.

"Oh yes. Lets recap, shall we. "I don't exist. If you tell anyone, I will HUNT  you down." So why do you think he won't get on a female robot who threatened us both."  I did recall that and I mentally curse myself for saying that. I stared towards the other identical boy named Josh, who was nervously fidgeting with his satchel and averting contact. I heavily sighed, moved a little close to Josh and said.

"Look, I'm sorry for what I said earlier. Can we just forget that the whole thing never happened now."I replied. 

Jack POV

I just scoffed at the half-hearted apology she just came up with and just mounted her so she could stop complaining. I looked back at Josh and gave him a small nod, telling him its alright now, which he returns and also mounted on the bike, wrapping his arms around my waist and we were off.

Ratchet POV

As the children left with their charges, I couldn't help but wonder what was that little episode about. I must have triggered something in boys mind, but he was crying mess, hyperventilating and mumbling to shouting about somethings. He must of been having a trauma attack. I was a little worried about that one, he was only in our standards a sparkling and his twin seemed to be worried as well but handled the situation well, even if he glared at me probably telling me it was my fault his trauma started. 

"Ratchet, is everything alright ?" asked Optimus, bringing me back to reality.

"Yes Optimus. Everything alright." I need to back to work.

Josh POV

We were headed back home. I was nuzzling Jack making him chuckle since I could tell was not in a good mood.

'Jack please don't be mad at the blue bot. She just lost someone, so its normal for her to feel this way.' I said through the bond, I felt him nod his head in understanding. We made it the house, Jack opened the garage door and we mounted off Arcee.

"Arcee," Jack started, "We just wanted to say that we're really sorry for your lost."

"What could you two, possibly, know about loss?" she demanded, as I took step back.

"What you think your the only one with problems." admitted Jack as Arcee starting to transform in a crouch position.

"I'm not sure girl trouble counts." she contended.

"Jacks girl troubles started wwwaaayyy before we met you and that's not he meant.." I wasn't able to finish that thought when me and Jack saw Mom's car coming through the drive way.

"CONS!" Arcee announced with her blasters ready.

"No, its Mom." said Jack as he told Arcee to put her guns away and headed towards Mom while stay in large watching Arcee transform.

"Jack, Josh ?" Mom said as she got out of her car.

"Mom. Don't, don't freak, we can explain." stuttered Jack.

"Can you!" she pointed out while walking towards Arcee.

"Jackson and Joshua Darby, we talked about this."

"We know and..."started Jack until Mom interrupted him.

"You don't know," she said flatly, "I worry about you and Josh enough when you two are not here. Now I have to worry about you and Josh riding a motorcycle.

"Mom, we're both 16 and I can't drive a 10-speed forever especially with Josh at the rear almost making me pray that he doesn't fall off." stated Jack. 

"Whoa Jack, I never knew you could be so 'caring' for my safety." I thought sarcastically, I swear could see an anime tic mark on head.

"How could, you two, even afford this ?" asked Mom. 

"Um....it's been used. Abused really." I countered.

"Yeah. And, it needs a ton of repairs." added Jack.

"But the point is, we may have been kids when bought these," Jack responded while walking up to the tool table, where our identical silver helmets lay with signs of dust on them, "but we're not anymore. You always tell us to make responsible choices."

"And, well we chose her and will be responsible, we promise." I added with a smile.

"Her?" Mom question, making me and Jack curse in our minds.

"I didn't think you two will be bringing girls home just yet. Especially you, Joshua, I wouldn't allow you to bring one until Jack marries off and gives me grandchildren.

"MOM!""MOTHER!" me and Jack exclaimed. Mom just chuckled, I swear mom's are scary when it comes to lover relationships, which I still am not seeing myself getting a girlfriend.

"Well, I'm glad you two, finally, have a reason to wear your helmets. EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU TWO RIDE!" Mom said sternly, while pointing at us.

"And you two will take me for a spin every once in a while." As all three of us headed inside the house.

"We'll see. She's kind of...temperamental." answered Jack as he turned off the lights and closed the garage door after coming inside.

3rd POV

Both Jack and Josh headed towards their room until June stopped to take a closer look at Josh.

"Josh, honey, did something happen today ? Your eyes are red." June stated. Josh panicked a little while Jack turned their direction.

"Um...ah..no. No, not really. Why?" stuttered Josh, averting his eyes from his mother.

"Joshua Darby, you know you weren't always good at hiding stuff." she answered while walking up to Josh and hugging him. Josh acknowledged it.

"Did you have another panic attack ?" she asked. I nodded and responded.

"Yes. But it was a  small one, nothing big." stated Josh. June unwrapped her arms from Josh and looked into her eyes and sighed.

"As long as it wasn't serious. Just...don't forget we're there for you." she said sincerely.

"Now, both of get some rest."she suggested after kissing the twin's foreheads and both went off  into their room. The twins already took showers and are now heading to hit the hay on their twin size bed. As they got on the bed, Josh started cuddling onto Jack making him chuckle as it sort of tickled him.

'Hey Jack, do you think we'll have more visions later on tomorrow.' Josh asked through the bond.

'I don't know. I guess we will have to wait and see. Now let's not think about it and go sleep.' Jack responded as he watched Josh starting to nodding off and was in deep sleep. Jack pulled the covers on both of them and he stared at his sleeping twin, caressing his hair making him cuddle closer to him.

'Whatever happens to us. No matter what challenges we face together. I won't let anything or anyone come between or hurt us, I SWEAR!' vowed Jack as he too fell into a deep slumber.

The next day (still 3rd POV)

We woke up around 7:00 a.m., got dressed and are now making breakfast until we heard revving of a familiar blue motorcycle we left in the garage and Jack went to scold about waking our mother with her revving while was finishing up making breakfast. I couldn't hear much but got some parts of the conversation.

".....it's go time." replied Arcee. Jack just groaned and complained to her about today being Saturday which I couldn't blame him its mostly our free day together.

"You both can watch cartoons back at base with Bumblebee." she added. I stopped what I was doing and turned to Jack as he to looked my way and I gave him the 'WTF' look. I know she's a robot of emotion like us but seriously we're old enough to do things in the real world then watch little children cartoons. And second of all, me and Jack found it really insulting even if we were both close to becoming adults. Jack groaned again and scoffed at Arcee's comment.

"Cartoons. We're both sixteen." he muttered and went inside after hearing Arcee shout something.

"And, both you and Josh, leave a note for you Mom. She worries." Jack again scoffed about this.

'Tch and when did she start to become our second mother.' Jack declared through the bond.

'Jack she's just performing her role as both our guardian. At least, she is getting along with us, right.' I countered with a smile, I could tell Jack too see's it  and nods. 

After setting the table, we both stopped what we were both doing and felt ourselves getting another vision and blacked out. In our vision, we saw....MEGATRON, injecting the same crystal where he  brought CliffJumper back for the dead. His body started glowing and his optic started to turn purple as he roared in pain as the crystal emerged into his spark. And, the vision started changing as we both saw Ratchet getting attacked a miniature robot until Optimus ended its life, Ratchet asked Optimus what was the cause of it and responded.

"I have a grave suspicion Ratchet. Dark Energy."

To be continued......