Transformers Prime: Paradise Lost
Chapter 3
Jack awoke to find the early morning sun beating down upon his face,as the smell of crisp salty sea air filled his nostrils as he leaned up taking a look around.
He was on a island,deserted by the look of it,only arriving there the day before with Acree.
Bearing that thought in mind he quickly looked around seeing no sign of his guardian and partner, with only evidence of her being there was a sunken inpression beside him indicating where she have been laying,and large footprints in the sand leading around the circumference of the island.
After a few min of waiting,he thought it would be best if he set out looking for her.
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Meanwhile,on the other side of the island,Arcee was walking along the shore,stoping only for a min to look up into the bright sky.
"Chiff?..You up there partner?"Arcee asked up into the clouds.
"If you can somehow here me Cliff..and I hope you can..I just want you to know that I haven't forgotten about you..I guess you probably already know there's someone else riding with me now..of course he could never take your place Cliff...it's more like him being in my spark right along side you."
"Right after your death Cliff..I was torn apart..I blamed everyone.. including myself of what happened to you...I...I..needed someone..to help me move on..to help me heal..and Jack was there for me..when I needed him most."
"I'm sure if you were here alive Cliff you two would get along great...I do know above all else partner that what ever happened...you would want me to be happy..and I just want you to know I am happy Cliff..."
"I am..."She repeated,bowing her head
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Meanwhile onboard "Nemesis" the Decepticon war ship "Megatron" the evil lord of the Decepticons stood watch on the bridge of his ship as a tall shadowly figure approached him from behind.
"What is it Soundwave?"He asked with an evil tone to his voice as the spy master stood silent,with several pinging tones bringing up a display of a Energon life signal on his faceless visor.
"Whats This?..."He questioned."A lone Autobot straying so far from it's base?"
"Well..Well..This looks promising..To promising...Soundwave...send out a welcoming committee..lets show a bit of Decepticon ...hospitality..."Megatron commanded as the figure responded giving a slient nod.
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"Arcee!"Came a voice behind her."Arcee?...You ok?"
"I'm fine Jack"She answered with her arms crossed as she turned to look at him.
"I heard you talking to someone"
"I was just checking in with base"She responded"."So ..another swim before you eat breakfast?"
"Sure"He said,only to have his answer interupted by a familier and terrifing sound, as the two looked up to see a couple of Vehicons decending from the sky.
Jack and Arcee didnt have anytime to react as a missile was released from the leading Vehicons wing blasting into a palm tree,sending wooden shards in all directions,as the blast wave sent Jack flying through the air,hitting another tree.
"Jack!"Arcee screamed,without having anytime to pulled out her twin forearm blasters knocking both Decepticons from the sky sending one crashing into the ocean and the other into the thick jungle in the center of the island.
Acree quickly rushed to her fallen partners side only to find him unconscious,bleeding,and bruised.
"Come on Jack..don't do this to me"She said outloud to herself,shaking him gently
Blaster fire rained down suddenly as three more Vehicions showed up making Arcee get into a defensive stance over Jack's body firing back all she could with her blasters.
Realizing she must get him to safety,she cradled the teen into both arms holding him close to her torso as she ran into the jungle trying to find cover.
Not having anytime to look back,she ran dodging blaster fire as the Energon bolts splintered trees on both sides of her.
She balanced her teen partner into one arm,and onto her shoulder as she reached up activating her com-link.
"RATCHET! EMERGENCY GROUNDBRIDGE NOW!"She screamed,shorty before an energon blast hit her square in the back knocking her face first into the ground making Jack roll out of her arms and onto the ground in front of her.
The Vehicons landed,changing form as they closed in,surrounding her from three sides.
She pulled out her blades standing up to face her enemy,preparing to make her final stand,and to defend Jacks's life to her death.
The Decepticons prepared to charge as the Groundbridge portal came to life within yards from them.
Realizing her message got through she quickly scooped Jack up into her arms, leaping head first into the portal,rolling as she hit the ground as it closed in behind them.
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The evening sky blanketed the Autobot base one again as Ratchet finished his work on Jack,who was laying still unconcious in one of the human sized beds as Arcee walked into the medical bay.
"Ratchet? Will he be ok?"She asked as he kneeled down to her partners side.
He's subtained numerous cuts and a bad concussion..But he's stable now...I wont know anything more until he's awake"
"Now onto the table..let me look you over.."
"I'm fine Ratchet"She insisted as she reached down taking Jack's hand into hers as Ratchet turned to talk with Optimus who had just appeared in the doorway.
"How is he Ratchet?"
"Stable Optimus...I did all I could"
"And I'm sure it was more than enough Old Friend..now is there anything I can do?
"You can help me talk some sence into Arcee..she refuses any treatment"
"Let her be for now Old friend"He responded."It would help her best if she's left alone in her partners time of need".
"I'm just glad Agent Fowler accepted my request for some proper human medical equipment"Rachet said as he turned looking at Jacks vitals.
"And he's been in good hands also Old Friend"Optimus added with a smile laying a hand on his shoulder has he left.
"Stay with him Arcee..and let me know as soon as he wakes"Ratchet said as he followed Optimus out
"Of course Ratchet"She responded without taking and eye off Jack,and with a quick look around to make sure if she was truely alone.
She reached up stroking his hair.
"I'm so sorry Jack..Please forgive me..I should of seen the con's..I should of reacted sooner..I'm..I'm...sorry..."
She leaned in close,eye level with him saying softly.
"Please don't leave me Jack..Please don't leave me..You mean so much to me...I need you Jack..I need you here with me..here beside me."
She looked around again before gently kissing his forhead,saying softy again.
"Please don't leave me..."
After a minute of silence Jacks eyes slowly flickered open as they turned to the Cybrotronion woman sitting above him".
"Hey partner!"He said turning to her.
"Hey!...Welcome Back!...You really gave me a scare"She said as she leaned in with a smile.
"How do you feel?"
"Head hurts but ok.. And you?..Are you ok?He asked.
Just a little dinged up..but intact"She responded.
After a minute of staring at eachother,Arcee holding his hand to her cheek,enjoying his touch as Jack broke the silence.
"Not going to cry are you?"He asked as she responded back with smile.
"I can''t cry remember?"She answered as they both shared a laugh.
"Soooo...did you really mean everything you said before?"
"You heard all that?"She asked raising an eyebrow
"Couldn't help not to"He said with a smile,making her smile back.
"And yes I did mean it Jack"
"Can I get another kiss on the forhead?"
I have a better idea"She answered,leaning down kissing him gently on the lips,leaving him surprised and speechless as they looked at eachother.
"Mmm..I liked that..I'm sure your hungry?"
"Starving"He added.
"I'll have Miko bring you in something to eat".
"Just stay in that bed and get better...I would hate to think of me watching anymore sunsets alone"
"Not without me your not!"
"Then stay there and get well"She repeated herself,smiling as she walked out of the room.
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Night was falling as Jack found himself with his beloved partner on top of the desert plateau again.
All was quiet as they sat in the still night air as he enjoyed her touch laying between her thighs,his head resting against one while his legs were laying arcross the other as they watched the evening sky together.
They had made it their nightly tradition ever since the Decepticons ambushed them,sending Jack's life into jeopardy almost a week ago.
"What are you thinking Jack?"She asked softly breaking the silience as she stroked his hair.
"Was just thinking that I wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the world right now"He said with a sigh.
"Nor would I Jack"She said in a whisper.
"What's going to happen between us now?"
"I'm not sure..but I'll let just about anything happen as long as we're together"She responded as she looked up into the sky as the wind started to pick up,blowing across her face and waving Jack's hair.
She looked back down to check on him only to find her partner fast asleep as she held him closer.
"Goodnight Jack..."