Spitfire was still wearing her pajamas while brushing her teeths with an grumpy face. She may had a great and happy awakening, but there was something in her mind that just keep her angry all the time: the Autobots. When she began to work in the USA’s army a year ago, Spitfire was highlighted to an especial secret unit known only as NEST. Unlike the other units, this one was special for his unique, but secret goal: help Optimus Prime and the Autobots in their galactic civil war against the evil Decepticons. Major William Lennox, the headmaster of NEST, needed to choose someone that would be the ‘Special Agent’ of the Bots, which means that someone would make sure that Optimus Prime would keep his promise of ‘robots in disguise’. Unlike the others, Spitfire was the best of the best and, since then, she has being watching Team Prime. Of course everything was very calm until yesterday, when Lennox warn her about the Rainbooms, the Decepticons and the battle in the dam. In her entire life, Spitfire has never failed, but she knew it wasn’t her fault.
“He broke his promise…” murmured Spitfire “It’s time to talk with Lennox.”
After dressing her normal clothes, Spitfire took a seat in front of her computer. She tapped in the keyboard and, in a few seconds, Lennox appeared in the screen while drinking his coffee.
“Oh!” he said while putting his mug down “Good morning, Agent Spitfire. It’s very earlier to report the situation of Team Prime, don’t you think?”
“Yeah, whatever…” growled Spitfire while rolling her eyes “We need to talk, Major.”
Lennox crossed his arms “Let me guess...Optimus Prime?” he asked.
“He broke the treaty!” she yelled “Revealing to humans, especially to the Rainbooms, is going against everything he promised!”
Lennox sighed “Spitfire,” he said “what is the meaning of NEST?”
“Lennox…” she growled before releasing a sigh “Non-biological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty.”
“Exactly, girl.” said Lennox “Which means that we just protect the Autobots’ disguise or give them support in their war.” he said while picking his mug “You better be more gentle with Prime next time, Agent, or you shall go to school again. He and his team are our only defense against the Decepticons.”
“But...I…” said Spitfire, but she stopped when Lennox crossed his arms once more “I understand, sir...”
“Good.” said Lennox “Now take your time and rest a little more, okay? Lennox out.”
Twilight saw the Autobots getting closer to Optimus while they were driving towards the Ark. She saw inside in each one of the vehicles: her friends Rarity with Ratchet, Applejack with Hound, Pinkie Pie with Wheeljack, Fluttershy with Bumblebee and Rainbow Dash with Arcee. The Autobots said that they have a secret path to their ship, so that other humans can’t find it. When Optimus drive out of the bushes, Twilight and her friends saw the front of the Ark. They never saw anything that bigger before. A giant door opened, allowing the Bots to enter in their base. Once they were in the bridge, the Rainbooms step out of their guardians, which transformed back into robots. Suddenly, a purple dog jumped to Twilight’s arm.
“Hello, Twilight!” said Spike “Is good to see you guys again. I was getting a little alone just with Sari and Teletraan-1.”
“Teletraan-1? Who’s-What?!” yell Rainbow Dash
In that moment, a robotic eye flew in front of her. The eye blinked while staring to Rainbow, making her nervous. After what seem like eons, the eye finally spoke.
“Hello, Miss Dash.” said the eye “I am Teletran-1, the Autobots’ artificial intelligence. How are you in this morning?”
“Hum...I’m fine. T-Thanks...” answered Rainbow while blinking in front of Teletran.
“Teletran,” called Optimus, attracting Teletraan’s attention “I need you to patrol the area for Energon mines.” he continued “If you feel a problem in your system, don’t hesitate to return to the base.”
“Understood, Optimus Prime.” said Teletran-1 before looking back to Rainbow Dash “It was nice to meet you, Miss Dash. If the others need anything else from me, please, don’t hesitate as well.”
The drone flew towards the exit, leaving the Ark behind. Dashie continued to blink, like she just watched the most strange thing in her entire life.
“So…” said Pinkie, breaking the silence in the Ark “What should we do now? Oh! I should made a ‘Welcoming Party’ for you, guys!” she said with a big smile in her face.
“I’m sorry, Pinkie,” said Optimus “but I don’t like parties.” he said while walking towards the computer.
“Oh…” she said while staring to the ground “Okay…” said Pinkie with a sad smile.
An giant hand fell in Pinkie’s back. She turned her head and saw Ratchet right next to her, with one of his keens in the ground. Gently, Ratchet patted in Pinkie Pie’s back, trying to comfort her.
“Don’t take him wrong, Pinkie.” he said “Primes don’t party, you know?”
“What?!” she yell “That’s sad!”
“Well, I got work to do.” said Wheeljack with a happy face “I need unleash my inner inventor.” he said while running towards the elevator.
Hound raise up his hand and placed it in his face “Oh Primus…” he growled while rubbing his optics “Not again!” he said.
“What’s wrong?” asked Sunset.
“You don’t wanna to know.” said Arcee “I’m going to train in the simulation room, guys. What about a little competition?”
“Bzzt-brpdo-brpzt!” said Bumblebee while his fist into his hand.
“Count me in!” said Hound.
“Do you want to see our simulator?” Ratchet asked to the Rainbooms “It’s a very interesting room of this ship.”
“Sure! Why not?” answered Applejack before looking to her friends “Hum...Where’s Twilight?”
Twilight was lost in her thoughts while walking through the gigantic corridor. She never seen doors that big in her entire life. For the look of it, she bets that they were bigger than the ones in Canterlot Castle. Even being an advanced kind, Twilight could understand the designs of the Transformers’ architecture. It was like the humans’ designs, but bigger and very futuristic. Spike wasn’t even paying attention. He just closed his eyes and sleeped a little.
“This is so amazing!” said Twilight “It would take years studying this civilization. I never saw…”
Suddenly, a door behind Twilight exploded, scaring her and Spike. They turned back and saw black smoke coming from a room. Twilight dropped Spike and both started to run towards the room. When they entered, they saw small flames covering a table, the ground and the walls. Two robotic arms appeared from the walls and fired a white smoke, putting out the flames before they could do more damage. Twilight looked to her left and gasped when she saw Sari getting up from the ground. Her face has small wounds that created small sparks and her clothes were painted with small black spots. The purple girl immediately runned towards Sari and tried to help her.
“Are you okay, Sari?” asked Twilight while helping her friend.
“I’m f-fine…” she answered while rubbing the back of her head “Where...Where’s Wheeljack?”
“Right here…” answered a voice.
Twilight turned her head and saw Wheeljack laying on the ground. His entire body was painted with black, revealing that he was close to whatever exploded.
“By Celestia!” yell Twilight “Are you okay?”
“I’ve n-never been better…” answered Wheeljack while raising up his head “Woah...Little stars...” he said before his head fell back with a loud thump.
Wheeljack began to open his optics. In front of him was his team and the Rainbooms staring at them. Unlike the Autobots, the girls were looking to him very worried. Next to him was Ratchet, who was repairing his arm with his torch. After repairing Jackie’s arm, Ratchet changed his orch back to his hand.
“What did I miss?” chuckled Wheeljack
“I don’t see where is the fun of that, Jackie!” growled Arcee “You almost get yourself killed...Again!”
“Arcee is right, Wheeljack.” said Optimus “You know that your inventions can hurt yourself and the others in danger if you don’t take some precautions.”
Wheeljack sighed “I know, Optimus,” he said while standing up “and I’m really sorry about this, but I wanted to help the girls to be ready for anything.”
Twilight felt sorry for the Autobot. He was trying to create something to protect her and her friends from the Decepticons. Wheeljack may look strong and brave from the outside, but one thing she was sure: Jackie has a pure and soft spark, as the Autobots call it, within him.
“Any help from you is always welcome, brother,” said Optimus while placing his hand over Wheeljack’s shoulder “but I can allow the lost of a friend while we are here. Not while my spark stills beating.”
Wheeljack lowered his head “I understand...” he said “It won't happen again.”
Jackie continued to stare to the ground. Exploding everything around him was the only thing he could. That is and shall always be his destiny: Disappointing his friends like he disappointed her sister in Cybertron.
“Don’t be mad with yourself, Wheeljack!” said Twilight.
The Wrecker rose his head and looked towards the princess, who was looking to him with serious look.
“You were just trying to help me and my friends.” she said while extending her arm “To repay that kindness, I shall help you from now one in your creations.”
Wheeljack was lost in the Twilight’s words. Even after what happened before, she was determined to help him to create his idea. She was just like Perceptor and...her sister. A smile began to grown behind Jackie’s faceplate as oil tears began to drain from his optics. The Bot kneeled before the girl and extend his finger, allowing Twilight to grab it and shake it.
“T-Thank you, Twilight…” he said
“Hey!” said Hound “Are you...crying?”
Fast as a lightning, Wheeljack stood up and cleaned the oil that was falling from his optics. Since he was a Wrecker, he needed to keep his reputation as a strong warrior that never cries.
“W-What?! No!” he said while putting his hands on his hip “I’m a Wrecker and Wreckers never cry!” he continued “I-It must be a problem in my system. Thanks a lot, Ratchet!”
Ratchet growled after hearing that words, but Twilight chuckled a little after hearing that. Wheeljack just reminded her big brother back in Equestria in her coronation, when he said that he was crying ‘liquid pride’. Optimus just smiled under his faceplate. Many years ago, he learned Wheeljack’s past and the death of his sister. His sister was too the reason why he never gave up his invention. Even after her death, Wheeljack continued to do his best to make his only family proud. The Prime looked down to Twilight, who was still laughing as Wheeljack and Ratchet argued to each other. Within his spark, something was telling him that the Princess of Friendship will, somehow, be something more than an ally in their war. Something very important...