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Chapter 1
"Do you think they'll like them," June Darby questioned her son as she drove on a long winding road.
"I think they will," her son, Jack, answered with a small smile.
They drove in silence until June turned off the road and drove towards a massive rock structure. As they neared the structure, the stone moved and revealed electronic doors. The doors opened to a tunnel and June drove into the tunnel. They drove into the secret lair of the Earth's five Autobot protectors.
June parked the car in a corner and commented, "We're early, Miko and Raf aren't here yet."
"They said they're arriving later, Mom," Jack replied as he undid his seatbelt and exited the car.
"Hello, Doctor," June greeted the Autobot medic as he turned and silently nodded towards the two.
Bulkhead, Bumblebee, and Arcee strolled over to them and greeted them with smiles. Optimus followed them and greeted both mother and son politely.
"Hey, guys," Jack waved as he ran over to Arcee and Bumblebee.
June walked over to them and greeted them by saying, "Happy Valentine's Day!"
She smiled knowingly up to their confused looks while holding a bright colored bag ready to explain the holiday to these alien robots.
Finally it was Bulkhead who broke the silence, "What's Valentine's Day?" he questioned curiously.
Bee and Arcee nodded in agreement, while Optimus smiled at their natural curiosity. Ratchet scoffed and attempted to act uninterested.
June turned and explained, "It's a day where people give flowers, chocolates, and cards to people they love and care about. It's also a day to spend time with a love one."
Suddenly, it felt like a frost had flown in. Arcee frowned and looked bitter, as she turned her head away and stalked away. Ratchet muttered something about the absurdity of it all; and then returned to the computer. Even Optimus had a sad look in his eyes.
Even Bumblebee; who at first, had seemed to find joy in the holiday, even turning towards Arcee with a hopeful smile, seemed downcast as he witnessed Arcee's retreat. His eyes grew even sadder when Arcee turned around and told June, "What is there to be happy about? You can't be when you have lost the only Bot you ever loved."
Bumblebee beeped sadly as she left. He too, wandered off towards another corners of the base.
"You'll have to forgive Arcee, Mrs. Darby, she's been through much hardship in the last few years," Optimus apologized, but even he seemed depressed and melancholy as he excused himself to go on patrol.
In fact, the only one who seemed completely unaffected by all this was Bulkhead, who was busy thinking up things to do for Miko. He began relating his ideas excitedly to Jack, who listened encouragingly while keeping an eye on his mother, who hadn't said a word throughout this burst of melancholy atmosphere.
June sat deeply in thought, deciding that something had to be done for their giant friends. Each of the four, excluding Bulkhead, was harboring lingering feelings that needed to be let out. Her insistence on explaining the Valentine's Day holiday had caused distress to those four, and she felt it her duty as a mother and friend to do something about it. She looked towards Bulkhead, who was still smiling and laughing about his plans, and found the perfect robot to start with.
A talk was needed.
End of Chapter 1
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Notes: Jack's mom is planning on talking to each Autobot and helping them through their issues and problems, maybe even give some hope, others a little push in the right direction.
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