Heart of a Prime

Chapter 17

"He said WHAT?!" Ironhide's voice bellowed through the garage after hearing Optimus and Saphira tell the autobots what happened regarding Barricade. "You can't seriously believe that punk! He's a decepticon! He has attacked Saphira before, and he cornered her, now he wants to be all nice! I don't buy it!"

"Calm yourself Ironhide!" Optimus ordered through the speakers of his alt form as Saphira sat against the grill of the truck. "There is no need to get so angry. I do not trust Barricade either. However, he is allowed to be given a chance to prove his word through actions rather than being fought against. You know Drift was given the same opportunity."

Ironhide huffed, grumbling a little and his holoform looked down at the ground. "Yes, yes, I know."

"Who is Drift?" Saphira asked curiously, glancing around at the autobots.

"Drift is a close friend of ours. He used to be a decepticon, but he changed sides many years ago," Ratchet explained to her calmly. "We are not really sure what made him change. All he said was he felt completely unbalanced and wanted something to fight for. A true cause. He felt Cybertron was lost long ago. He actually saved Optimus's life from Megatron, it was the first time he and Optimus met. But from there, Drift has stuck by Optimus and proven himself worthy against the decepticons. It took a long time to trust him, but I guess saving Optimus was a big step."

"I highly doubt there will be situation where Barricade has to save Optimus anytime soon." Saphira was more concerned about Barricade's affection towards her though. She didn't know if she should be worried about that or not. "But..." She shuddered a little and folded her arms. "Is it even possible that he likes me? I mean, I am just human."

"It wouldn't be impossible Saphira," Ratchet responded kindly, he glanced at Optimus's cab briefly. "It is possible for any of us to like a human. Whether or not we pursue it, is another thing. I don't think it would be bad."

Saphira didn't think it was bad, but she had not really considered it considering as far as she knew, she was just friends with them. But...she has felt a few strange feelings towards Optimus recently. Mostly when they are at the emerald field alone. She didn't really pay much attention to them though, but how Optimus was treating her with making her feel special...it was nice. But she wasn't really good expressing a lot of feelings, so she kept that bottled up for now.

"Eh...personally Barricade is not my type anyway." Saphira stood with a shrug and walked over to Bee. "Anyway, I made a promise to play some Chess with you Bee. I think we should get started hmm?"

Bumblebee smiled at her and nodded, gesturing for her to come in. "I got the board and pieces all set up for us." He points to the table where the Chess had been set up. "I think I will beat you tonight."

She giggled at him as she walked over to the stool and thought for a moment. "Hmm, we shall see...I might be able to finish off what I took to the field with me though." She placed the basket on the table to grab out some fruit to eat and sat down.

"And we all just had a cube, so I am sorry if it will feel too awkward for you," Bee said as he took a seat opposite her.

She smiled at him and shakes her head. "Nah, I am all good. Anyway, we should figure out who should go first."

"Meh, doesn't matter given the game can go any direction," Bee said with a shrug. "But, ladies' first is the tradition here right?"

She hummed a bit and moved one of the pawns forward. "Very well, I started the game now so we can just begin."

The autobot chuckled softly, rubbing his hands together. "So impatient...okay. I better not delay this any longer. Are you planning on going to school tomorrow?"