Chapter 2 Training

Autobot Outpost Omega One

The Autobots just stared at the mech for a long time trying to take in what he said. If what Ratchet and this Cybetronian claiming himself to be the human they once knew is correct then that means the other three Cybetronians they brought in must be their human charges as well. Just as anybody was about to say something, they saw the other three Cybertronians stirring up from their stasis mode.

"Oh, what just happened?" groaned out the pink and black femme.

"Man it felt like a train just ran me over." said the orange and beige mech.

"I feel the same way." the teal and silver femme agreed to the mech's earlier statement.

As the three got their bearings back together, they looked around to see themselves back in the Autobot base instead of the M.E.C.H. base in Alaska. Turning their heads around, they saw their Autobot friends and allies looking at them as if they saw something shocking.

"Um is there anything weird on my face?" asked the pink femme. Jack sighed as he ran his servo down his faceplate.

"Miko look at yourself for a minute. Notice anything strange?" The hyperactive girl looks down at herself and what she saw made her optics grow to the size of dinner plates. Instead of skin and muscle, she's replaced with metal plating and circuitry.

"Whoa. So I'm now an Autobot? Sweet! This is a dream come true!" Miko exclaimed excitedly. Jack, Raf, and June just shook their heads at the girl for her typical reaction. When Miko said that, all doubts were erased from the Autobots.

"Yup that's Miko alright. So I'm guessing the orange and brown mech is Raf while the teal and silver femme is June and the black, red silver mech is Jack right?" said Bulkhead making the three nod their helms at him. Everybody breathed a sigh of relief. It was then that Smokescreen brought up something that garnered the attention of the Autobots.

"Sorry to ruin the happy reunions but here's what I'm curious about. How were they able to turn you guys like us?"

"I think I may have a theory," said Raf as he approached the table displaying their bodies examining it more closely. Everybody else turned around and looked at the young bot in question.

"The man himself did say Airachnid helped them out before she went back to the Decepticons. During her time, she may have provided them some Cybertronian technology from some sources that neither we nor Megatron knew about. Where? I'm not sure. However, as I look closely at our bodies, I noticed that he opened up the place where our heart would be located and used some sort of machine to convert it to sparks. Once the sparks are formed, he placed it back into our new bodies and shocked it again to give it life. And here we are, reborn into a new body."

The Autobots nodded in agreement seeing that Raf's theory is reasonable and sound.

"Now that they're Cybertronians just like us, are we gonna recruit them in our ranks and send them out in battle?" Smokescreen asked them.

"I believe so. After what Silas did to them, the only option left is to train them and learn how to defend themselves." Bumblebee said in beeps and whirs. All three, minus Raf, were baffled that they can understand him.

"Yo I can totally understand what Bee just said," commented Miko.

"Strange. All those beeps, whirs, and clicks just sounded like English to me," said June which Jack just nodded in agreement. It was then that Ratchet came in and explained to their former humans, now Cybertronians, why that's the case.

"The reason you can understand him is that Bumblebee is talking in Cybertronian language. Thanks to the translator program in your systems, you can understand all languages, whether human or alien. How Raf was able to understand Bee when he's human is beyond me."

"Whoa, that's really cool!" Miko said with a grin plastered on her face as the others nodded in agreement with her. June, however, frowned and wasn't really enthusiastic about the Scout's suggestion. Although the kids have helped their guardians out in battle, they are not ready for war yet.

"Absolutely not! The children are too young for battle and I'm not a fighter type myself. They could possibly get hurt or even worse!"

"I have to agree with Ms. Darby on this one Arcee," said Ratchet. It was then Miko added her next two cents.

"But do we have any more options left? Let's see here. First, we got kidnapped and turned into Transformers by that insane man Silas because he wanted to achieve his sick little project called Project: CHIMERA. We can't go back living like humans because Doc bot over there mentioned about holograms wasting energon quickly. Also, the Autobots need us. Ever since day one when we met the Autobots, we knew the risks that would come our way but we didn't retreat. We stick together like a family. True, we helped you out in any way we can but with our new bodies and being reborn just like you guys, you definitely need some new fresh recruits to ease up on the stress you're shouldering. Manpower is limited around here and even if you radioed some Autobots to help us, they're probably galaxies away from Earth."

"Miko does have a point there." Bulkhead pointed out which earned nods of agreement from Smokescreen, Bumblebee, and Arcee.

Optimus didn't say anything as he pondered on the words everybody said right now. He was relieved that their human charges are alive and well but was troubled and disturbed at what Silas did to them. He agreed with June and Ratchet on their part about preventing the children from fighting along their side but he also agreed with Miko about help being limited around here. After a few minutes of silence and contemplation, he turned to Jack and asked him,

"What do you say about this Jackson?" Jack took a minute to ponder things over. After a few moments of silence, he gave his answer to the wise Autobot leader.

"Well, I don't think we have a choice now do we? I mean we're gonna be stuck like this forever and with the Decepticons still wreaking havoc on Earth, you need all the men you can get to stop them. Plus M.E.C.H. now has the capabilities to add more people into their forces to make this war complicated and hard to fight. Count me in."

"If Jack's in it, then so am I. You're not gonna place me on the sidelines when there's 'Cons and M.E.C.H. creeps to smash." Miko declared making the rest of the others, shake their helms at her reaction. Optimus just appeared stoic and nodded his head while Bulkhead, who was smiling at her statement, knew the Decepticons and M.E.C.H. are sorely screwed once they pick a fight with her.

"Well, I'll join in since Ratchet can't be the only one manning the tech around here by himself." Raf chimed in.

"I'm not much of a fighter but and additional medic for the team wouldn't hurt so much," June added.

"Very well then. We will begin training tomorrow but for now, let's rest. You all deserve it."

The Autobots left the main terminal and showed them where their quarters are situated. Once they got settled in, they went to their own quarters. Jack got on his berth and went into recharge mode, saving his energy for the training that is to come.

The next day (Autobot Boot Camp)

The next day came and the rest of the Autobots came in to help train the new recruits. Before starting, however, the Autobots buried the bodies into one of the canyons around Nevada. It was a strange feeling to see your dead corpse be buried while you're inhabiting another body. Once it was over, Agent Fowler came in the base to gather the weekly reports of what they're doing and also if any Decepticon or M.E.C.H. activities happened during the week. He looked up and was quite surprised to see four new Cybetronians with the rest of Team Prime.

"New recruits Optimus?" asked Fowler. Before the Autobot leader could respond, Smokescreen beat him to it.

"Actually they're Jack, Miko, Ms. Darby, and Raf." This made the agent's eyes widened in bafflement. He wasn't really sure how to respond so the only words that left his mouth were,

"Huh?"

"You might want to sit down for this." So Smokescreen explained the whole situation of how their human charges were having some sort of

"So let me get this straight. Jack, Ms. Darby, Miko, and Raf were kidnapped by M.E.C.H. soldiers and Silas was the one that turned you guys into Cybetronians by placing your hearts into some kind of machine that can convert it into sparks?" the special agent reiterated what Jack along with the others just mentioned a while ago.

"That's the theory behind it," said Raf making the special agent ran his hand down his face.

"(Sigh) Sweet Lady Liberty. Well, I'll have to explain this one to my superiors but I'll keep the experiment process to ourselves. Were you able to stop him?"

"Nope. Escaped the base the moment we came in knocking" replied Smokescreen.

"Figured as much. Looks like this won't be the last time we're gonna see M.E.C.H. Placing that aside, what do you guys have in mind for the four of them?"

"Place them in the Autobot ranks and send them out to combat minus June of course since she's more of a medic than a fighter. It's too late to revert them back to normal so the least we can do is to help them adjust to this new lifestyle. Plus we need all the help we can get to prevent this war in becoming a three-sided one. We don't need M.E.C.H. on our long list of enemies to watch out." replied Arcee.

"Not a bad idea. A few extra hands wouldn't hurt. I'll see if I can make some connections to give your friends some alt-modes. Just you know...make you guys follow the 'Robots in Disguise' policy. Anyways, have you been able to detect any Decepticon activity lately?" said Agent Fowler.

"None so far Agent Fowler. The 'Cons haven't been on our radars for a while but they might be planning on something big for all we know." said Bulkhead.

"That doesn't bode well for us. Like I said, I'll start calling some car companies and military personnel to see if they can provide some vehicles for our young friends. Good luck to you guys." Fowler turned around and left the base.

"Alright then. Welcome to Autobot boot camp where you're gonna learn how to fight and defend not only yourselves but also others around you. We'll go down to the training room to teach you the basics." Smokescreen along with the others left the main terminal and went down towards the ground floor of the Autobot base. They were met face to face with a large metallic door with the Autobot emblem at the center. The four new recruits were also curious as to what's behind those doors. Arcee went towards the keypad and typed a code in.

"Access granted." said the machine in a smooth feminine melodious voice as the keypad glowed a green color. The silver doors released a hissing sound and began to part from the sides revealing a large training room, large enough to fit a football field. In the room, there contained a simulator-like field with large glass containers encasing it. Next to the simulator was a console connected with wires. When everybody was in, the doors automatically closed while the sounds of the locks whirled in place.

Bumblebee went up to console and generated a couple of real-life holographic images of Vehicons. The Elite Guard member entered the simulator, quickly shifted his servo into a blaster, shot a couple of energon bolts at them which made them disintegrate into pixels. He shifted his blaster back into his servo and left the simulator. After the little demonstration, he then turned his attention to the four recruits.

"In order to shift your servo into a blaster, try forming a picture in your processors. Once you got the image, your servos will transform into a said weapon. To fire the blaster, just imagine you pulling a trigger and the energon bolts will fly. So, who wants to be first?" Miko raised and waved her hand eagerly. The Elite Guard chuckled at her enthusiasm and selected her.

The pink and black femme entered in the simulator field and closed her optics, concentrating on mentally forming a picture in her processor. After a few minutes, the sounds of shifting gears can be heard and Miko opened her optics to see her servos replaced by a blaster. The blasters revealed a slightly long circular barrel encased in a purple metallic guard. On the sides were three circular dots that were glowing a bright blue.

The yellow scout triggered some holographic Vehicons. Aiming her blaster at the Vehicons, she imagined pulling a trigger which resulted in her firing a couple of energon bolts at them making them disperse. Shifting her servo back into place, she left the simulator field and joined the other recruits. Smokescreen applauded at her performance.

"Excellent job Miko on your first try. Who wants to be next?"

"Might as well give this a try." Jack stepped in the field and closed his optics. Burning an image in his processor, the familiar sound of gears shifting was heard. Once the shifting stopped, Jack opened his optics. Raising the weapons up to see his face, he examined them in its intricate details. The blasters have a railgun look to it with a large drum magazine underneath. At the end of the blasters are two blasters, one on top of each other with the short one underneath the long one. (Solo SMG design from Transformers Universe except it has two barrels on top of each other at the end of the weapon similar to that of Optimus Prime)

Again, holographic images of Vehicons popped up. Jack raised his firearms and fired a couple of shots at the holographic images dispersing them one by one with ease. Shifting them back to servos, he walked out of the field and joined the others.

"I guess you're up next Raf. Le'ts see how you fare in battle," said Smokescreen which made the young mech a bit nervous but nonetheless he went in the field. The young brown and orange mech concentrated trying to form a picture in his processor. The sounds of gears shifting were heard and he saw his blasters up close. They were rectangular in shape similar to Arcee's blasters only they have two smaller and slimmer rectangles at the side.

Raf then turned his attention to the holographic hostiles and fired a couple of shots taking them down with ease. The young mech was quite surprised that he was able to terminate them without any problems like he was expecting on his first try. Nonetheless, he was happy that he was able to do so.

Last but not least was June. While she may be a medic, she still has a blaster installed in her frame. Doing what the kids have done, she entered the field and pictured a blaster in her processor. The familiar sound of gears shifting was heard until it stopped. Looking down at her replaced servos, she saw small rectangular barrels encased in a teal plating guard. The side of the blaster has blue vertical lines glowing brightly.

She then turned her attention towards the holographic images of the Vehicons and fired a couple of rounds at them. Some of the bolts whizzed by their target and some sailed over their helms. She quickly resets her aim and fired again, this time taking down those drones. After the drones were completely destroyed, she left the simulator field, a bit embarrassed about her performance. Smokescreen caught her reaction and gave her some reassurance.

"Don't feel bad Ms. Darby. It's your first time using a blaster so it takes a bit of getting used to. Practice and with a bit of adjustment, you'll be able to get the hang of things." The medic smiled in response and went over with the others. Once everybody had their turn on the simulator field, he then handed things over to Arcee.

"Seems everybody was able to switch to their firearm with ease and were able to eliminate the Vehicons. Normally you wouldn't close your optics in the middle of a battle in order for you to switch to your firearm as you'll have a high chance of being taken out more. Alright then on to the next step. Arcee if you will." Arcee nodded and retracted her servo into blades. Stepping into the simulator field, a set of holographic Vehicons appeared in front of her. Acting on their own, the generated drones went at her with the intent to offline her. Arcee readied herself as the generated enemies charged at her. Using her blades, she slashed each and every one of them with deadly grace.

Once they were all terminated, she switched her blades back to her servos and stepped out of the simulator field. The blue femme turned her attention towards the recruits who watched her performance.

"You can't rely on your blasters alone to help you out in some sticky situations. As you can see, in the midst of battle, some Vehicons wouldn't hesitate to charge at you and engage in close-quarter combat. This is where your secondary weapons come in to play. Just like your blasters, create a picture in your processors and your servos will transform into those weapons. Who wants to be first?"

"I guess I'll go. I already have something in my mind," said Jack as he stepped in the simulator field. Closing his optics, he imagined a picture in his processor and the sound of gears shifting was heard. Opening his optics, he saw his servos replaced with long broad swords. Jack faced his simulated foes and slashed them one by one until there were none left. Jack retracted his blades back to servos and stepped out of the field. Arcee was equally impressed by her boyfriend's performance in the simulator and as such, gave him a warm smile. (Megatron's swords he used in the TFA series. Instead of holding them, Jack's servos are replaced by these bad boys.)

"Good job partner. Those 'Cons are sure in for it when they try and fight you. Now then, who wants to be next."

"Me! Me! Me!" Miko said in an enthusiastic voice making Arcee shake her head in amusement. But who was she to deny a 'Bot to demonstrate his/her skills?

"Alright Miko, but don't get too excited. Even though those drones aren't the smartest in terms of fighting, they're still a formidable foe. One slip up and they can utilize it to their advantage."

"I know I know. Let's get this started."

Entering in the simulator field, she processed an image in her processor. She heard the gears shift and when she opened up her optics, she saw her servos transform into wrecking balls to Bulkhead's only smaller. The pink and black femme was really excited at what these bad boys can do so she decided to go ahead and try it.

Aiming wrecking balls at the group, she reared her arm back and when she was about to go in for the punch, a cable shot the ball out. The ball hit the group causing them to disintegrate into pixels. An enthusiastic glint shined in her optics as she shifted them back to her servos. (Miko's secondary weapons are the same as Bulkhead's in TFA with the wrecking balls having a cable extending it out)

"Oh, this is so rad! Those 'Cons better watch out now! They're in a scrap pile of trouble once they pick a fight with me!" Bulkhead chuckled at her enthusiasm and gave her a high five. The others, minus Optimus, just shook their helms at her while Ratchet had a horrified expression written all over his faceplate.

"Great, another Wrecker added to our ranks. Just my luck..." Ratchet grumbled quietly.

"Impressive weapon Miko. That can be a nice tool to use when a big group of Vehicons charging at you. Now then who wants to be next?" said Arcee.

"I guess I'll give this one a try." Raf went in the simulator field and did the same process as he did with his blaster. Again, the sounds of gears shifting were heard until it stopped. Opening his optics, he looked down to see his servos replaced with a blaster. However, these blasters are quite different. They are a bit longer and have a rectangular ridge shape to them while the sides were covered with medium-sized electrical tubes. The end of the barrel has a taser-like prong to it.

"Never seen this one before. Wonder what this can do?" Raf thought as he focused his attention on the group of Vehicons present in the area. Shooting a couple of electrical bolts, the Vehicons fell to the ground. However, upon impact, they didn't disperse in pixels just like what happened to the others.

"Must be some sort of electrical voltage that can offline a Cybertronian's internal system for a duration amount of time. Try charging it and see what it can happen," said Smokescreen. As he charged up his electrical blasters, a meter showed up in his HUD, displaying the level of how much he can charge before releasing it. Reaching the maximum level, he released the charges, releasing a spread of electrical voltages towards offline Vehicons. Upon impact, they disintegrated into pixels. The orange and beige mech shifted his blasters back to his servos and joined the other recruits. Arcee was impressed by the young mech's capabilities.

"Impressive secondary systems there Raf. You can easily use those during stealth missions or if you're in a tight spot during battle. Let's see what you got June."

The teal and silver medic went in the simulator field and just like before, she concocted an image in her processor. Once the gears stopped shifting, she looked down to see her servos transform into small knife blades. She looked at the group of Vehicons charging at her so thinking on her feet, she slashed each and everyone with fast but clean slashes. Shifting her knives back to her servos, she left the simulator and joined the other recruits.

"Not bad June. For a medic and a femme, you sure do pack a punch against those Vehicons," commented Arcee making June smile.

"Just because I'm a female doesn't mean I can't pack a ton of heat." replied the medic. Arcee turned her attention to Optimus who was observing each and every one of them during their training.

"So Optimus, what do you think?" For a few minutes, the Autobot leader didn't say anything. Then after the moment of silence, he gave his answer to his SIC.

"Although new to their Cybetronian bodies, they were able to adapt quickly and with their performance today, all doubts are erased. They are now worthy of bearing the Autobot insignia."

"Ah yeah! We get to be true Autobots now! Those 'Cons and M.E.C.H. are sorely screwed now!" Miko cheered in excitement, imagining herself taking out Decepticons left and right with her awesome skills.

"Overconfidence can make you careless Miko. You still have to be careful not only against those Vehicons but also some of Megatron's experienced officers." Jack warned the hyperactive femme.

"Jack's right about that Miko," added June making Raf nod in agreement and Miko pout.

"Man you guys are buzz killers to my dreams."

As the team went up to the main terminal, Optimus then placed the Autobot emblem on them. After that, the rest of Team Prime went to their quarters and went into recharge mode after today's training but something was happening somewhere else and will get their attention very soon

Unknow M.E.C.H Base

"Sir! Silas order us to get the final phase of the project going," A solider informed, getting a node from his fellow men

"Very well. We already have a subject is ready, just need the next piece and would happen very soon. The men had found one. Once the boy gets here, start the project as we don't want another break in like in our base in Alaska," The trooper in charge ordered.

"B-but that will take time sir. You know the risk."

The solider sighed before saying, "Then have our data saved and transported back to HQ. If we die, at least we know it's for the bigger risk and worth it to have the power of titans."

The trooper nodded his head and got to work as their subject will be coming in very soon.