One Shall Fall
"Welcome to the Omega-2 Outpost," Raf said to Jack. Jack looked around to see all sorts of things like a vending machine that had candy and soda, a fridge, a 52' flat screen tv, all the possible game consoles, games, and so much more.
"Welcome to Team Primus!" Miko said.
Raf looked to Miko. "Team Primus?"
"Team Prime's unranked sub-team. We are Team Primus! Besides, Aurora is the one who found and created this place. Plus, she is the incarnation of Primus, so it's fitting," Miko explained.
Jack looked at Aurora with concern. She was being extremely quiet. "Aurora, what's wrong?"
"It's just that ... I want to tell you something, but it must stay a secret from everyone. That includes the Bots," Aurora said.
The three look at each other, then nodded.
Jack spoke for all of them. "Go ahead, Aurora. We won't tell. After all, we are Team Primus."
Aurora took a moment to see if they would genuinely keep this secret. When she saw that they would she took a deep breath, and sighed. "I ... I think I am the incarnation of Primus. He ... he destined me to have a major part in this war. He ... let me live to meet all of you ..." Aurora paused for a moment. "I'm not even sure how, but I'm thankful. He gave me a reason to live a while longer."
"'Live a while longer'? What do you mean by that!?" Jack asked.
Raf sighed. "We can't really explain how, but at the end of the war, Aurora is going to die."
"You knew!?" Jack and Miko yelled in unison.
Raf nodded. "I was one of the first along with Ratchet. Then Optimus. You guys are the only other ones who know."
"Let's drop this conversation. I don't want you worrying, while the other bots get suspicious. And since I know you can't lie to them, I would have to use my M.A.S. ability so that this won't be apart of your worries," Aurora said. "I'll send you guys back to base. I had promised that I would hang out with Barricade and Zakaries."
Aurora bridged Miko and Jack to the base, while Raf and her went out, and to the front of the school. Raf went with Bumblebee, while Aurora went to the uncanny twins.
"Barricade! Zakaries! I'm ready! I can't believe that we're going to your guy's house!" Aurora shouted in glee. They got into Cade's armed military Jeep J59. They didn't use Zak's Joustra Diaclone Ligier. It only has one seat, so they only used it for racing.
"Now, now, Light. I wouldn't get your hopes up," Cade said.
Zak nodded. "We don't want you to be disappointed when it's not up to your expectations."
"Well, if that's what you're worried about, then don't be. I never really been to a normal house hold before. I won't judge you. I don't even have a house, so you should be fine."
"Wait, where do you live then!?" Zak ased.
"I thought you have a dad and a sister," Cade added.
"I sleep over at Jack's house with him and Aunty June. I was adopted, so I do have a daddy and Ate. I sleep in their car with them since they don't have a home yet."
"What are they like, exactly?" Zak asked.
"You don't usually talk about them, and we don't see them around," Cade added.
"Well, my Ate 'Cee's name is Arcee. She is a ... solder if you will. She is kind, caring, and very protective of me, her friends, and family."
"And your dad?" Zak prompted.
"My Daddy's name is Ratchet."
"Ratchet? What kind of a name is that? No offence," Cade said.
"That was mean, Cade Hound Barri. Would you make fun of your uncanny twin Zak Mirage Arias? Or even me, Aurora 201 Projects? I think not!" Aurora retorted. Cade flinched and caused the car to swerve a bit.
"Cade!" Zak scolded.
"Aurora, I'm sorry! Please forgive me!" Cade said looking into the rearview mirror.
Aurora sighed. "It's fine, just don't do it again, Mr. Hound. Anyway, my daddy is a field medic. He knows how to fight and heal injuries. He is kind, caring to those he holds dear, smart, and a bit grumpy at times, but that just shows how much he cares."
"Do you think we could meet them?" Cade asked.
"They sound pretty nice to me," Zak said.
Aurora looked down at her hands, and balled them up in a fist. "I ... I would have to ask. They are rather busy, which is why I stay over at Jack's house, but I'll see if I can persuade them. You guys are my Kuyas after all."
Cade and Zak stiffened. They really were really happy to hear that, but at the same time terrified. They knew she had a difficult life and is struggling with many problems. They didn't think they could help her with her personal problems. They didn't even know who her adoptive family was, much less on what they could have possibly done to earn the title of brother.
"Why do you see us as ... your brothers, Aurora?" Zak asked slowly.
Aurora felt their unease and doubt. She felt like she was being crush slowly. "You ... both remind me of 200."
"200? You mean ..." Cade trailed off.
"Yes. He was the only other person who was there during my experimentation. Another test subject. If he had lived, he would be 18 like the both of you. He was ten when he was brought in, so he was normal. He was very accepting to his situation and always tried to keep me happy," Aurora explains. "You both look like him, and try so hard to make me happy that I can't help, but feel like you're my Kuyas."
"Well I'm glad you're ang aking maliit na kapatid na babae (my little sister)," Zak said.
"Salamat! (Thanks)" Aurora said, but then a realization dawned on her. "Wait, you're Filipino!?"
Cade chuckled. "Yeah, we are. And you know what that means."
"We are truly a family then!" Aurora answered.
The uncanny twins nodded.
"It is in our culture, so why not. I just hope our Ate Cassy doesn't come around. She would freak if she saw you," Cade said.
"Why is that?"
"You know of our rep. sheet. She would think we kidnapped you or something along those lines," Zak explained.
"That makes sense," Aurora said.
"We're here," Cade said.
Aurora was so engrossed in the conversation that she forgot to pay attention to where they were going. She was amazed by the sight before her.
It was quite a rarity to see such lush greenery anywhere near Jasper, Nevada. Their house was surrounded by a meadow near the face of a canyon wall. There was a waterfall that fell from the canyon into a pond below next to the house.
The house itself, was small. It was a bland peach color, and it looked like Jack's house, except the fact that there was no road. In fact, it was just a dirt path made by driving over it so much.
"It's beautiful," Aurora said as she got out of the car and looked around as she admired the nature that's not usually seen in the state of Nevada. She used her C.L. ability to find out the layout of their house. Aurora was amazed, but also worried with the layout and frowned.
"Hey, Aurora, what's wrong?" Zak asked.
Aurora forced a smile and replied, "Nothing. Can you guys show me around?"
"Sure thing, Light!" Cade exclaimed.
Cade and Zak showed Aurora around their house. The pond and waterfall was artificially created, but the meadow that surrounded the house was all natural. The one story house had a dining room that was connected to a small kitchen that held the bare essentials: sink, stove, oven, microwave, fridge, and a dishwasher. The house had a nice living room that could hold ten people at most. Then there was was the fact that they only had two bedrooms, and they shared one while their sister has her own. That was about all they showed her other than a shed in the backyard that had their dirt bikes and gardening supplies.
"Is there nothing else you want to show me?"
"What are you talking about? We showed you everything," Cade said.
Zak nodded in agreement. "We showed you everything. We told you not to get your hopes up."
"It's not that. It's just-" Aurora was cut off felt a surge of panic and worry from Arcee and Ratchet. It was so intense, that it hurt her.
The uncanny twins saw her face scrunch up. "Aurora!?"
"I have to go."
Zak got confused. "Aurora, what are you-"
"I have to go. I have to go!" Without a second thought, Aurora took to the air and straight into the clouds. She bridged herself into base.
"What happened!? What-" Aurora saw the energon and Raf in the healing chamber. "Daddy, NO!"
But it was too late. Ratchet activated the chamber and infused energon into Raf.
Once the glow died down, Aurora quickly flew over to Raf and gasped.
"What have you done!" She yelled as June, Jack, and Miko came beside her and also gasped.
"Oh my god!" June said as she stumbles back while covering her mouth.
"How did this happen?" Jack asked. Miko stood there in silence for once.
"What do you mean? What's wrong with Raf?" Arcee asked as she walked up, but soon froze once she saw Raf.
Everyone looked at Raf, and was speechless. Raf had gained angel wings, a thick streak on his arms, legs, and in his hair similar to Aurora, but it was energon colored. The most unique feature was that, above and around his head was a golden halo.
"No ... no no no no no no No NO! He can't be! No! This should have never happened to him! Not Kuya Raf!" Aurora screamed.
"Aurora!" Arcee shouted.
Arcee tried to reach her, but a sudden wind whipped around her as she was hugging her knees, bawling her eyes out. No one could reach her as she cried. Neither Ratchet, nor Arcee could reach her through their bond. Aurora was frightened over the fact that Raf was like her, and feared he would suffer all the pain she goes through.
Suddenly, Aurora felt someone hugging her tightly, as though she might disappear.
"Aurora, I will be fine. You know why?" Raf asked. He rubbed her back slowly, leaned in close to her ear and whispered loud enough over all the commotion for her sensitive ears to hear five words. Five simple words that reassured her that he would be alright.
"I have you with me." That was all it took for Aurora to calm down. She then returned the hug, as everyone gathered around them as the wind died down.
"So is this how ..." Miko started, but trailed off.
Aurora looked to her and nodded. "Yes, but in a far more harsher way. M.E.C.H. is far more worse. The amount of energon was greater, and they injected it into me using needles. One ... pierced through my left eye, while the other ... went directly to my heart."
"So that would mean ..."
"Yes, Jack. It would mean Kuya Raf is very similar to me, but not exactly. I can sense that he is generating energon at a slower pace and can manipulate it, but any other abilities could be similar or different. We can't be sure," Aurora said.
"I'm just worried about how we will have to tell his family," June said. "I mean if Raf is generating energon, he will no longer need other human necessities other than sleep. His appearance changed, and he has wings and a halo."
Miko went and touched the halo, which caused Raf to swat her hand away.
"It's solid!" Miko exclaimed.
"It is similar to my horns. He can feel it, you know. It is like how you feel someone touch your arm." Everyone heard this and took note.
To the side the bots on base were trying to find where Optimus was, since he was fighting Megatron alone.
Ratchet was typing away at the bridge counsel. "I'm locked on to Optimus's signal ... Wait, how is this possible!?"
"What? What is it!?" Arcee asked.
Ratchet and Aurora began to panic. "We need to get Optimus out of there. NOW!" Ratchet yelled.
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