Starscream and Alexis Part 7

Taking Over

It had been a week since Kiaudica was discovered within Alexis. In that time Optimus sent a message to his troops on Cybertron and ordered a group to find the planet that had the pool of transformation. He wanted to help Alexis as much as possible. And he knew that when the transformation was done, there would be no way to stop her and Starscream to be together if they wanted to be.

Alexis in the meantime tried her best to act like nothing was wrong but was failing. All her teachers and mother were concerned about her. Her mood wasn’t normal and she wasn’t even doing her homework anymore. She figured why bother when she wasn’t going to have a need for it anyway. Starscream tried his best to convince her that keeping up with school was still important.

It was a Friday evening and Alexis had returned home early from school. When her mother asked her what was wrong, all Alexis said was that she wasn’t feeling good. Alexis walked into her room to try and complete her project in History. The project was going to be handed in on Monday and she hadn’t even had the outline done.

Eventually Alexis got frustrated and threw her notes all over the floor and started to sob at her desk and soon fell asleep into another dream with her Transformer companion.

“Alexis, this is not healthy for you,” Kiaudica said.

“Why is the sense of doing schoolwork, when I won’t have a need for it?”

“Even if you don’t need it, it’s still important.”

“You’re starting to sound like Starscream.”

“Well maybe you should take his advice. He obviously cares for you but how much is what I keep wondering. If the Decepticons figure this out, they will be after you in a moments notice.”

“I have a question for you. You said that you knew I was going to change and thought it would be when I would die but I’m changing into a Transformer and you don’t know why. I’m confused.”

“I was wondering when you were going to ask that. What I meant by changing was when you would die; my spark would take control of your body and make sure it lives. My spark would take over your heart.”

“But somehow your spark is turning me into a Transformer.”

“Yes. But look at it this way. You will be able to help the Autobots find the Mini-Cons better than you could when you are human.”

“But I won’t be able to play with my friends or go on family trips with my Mom or Dad.”

“That is where the pool of transformation will come in. I know Starscream already told you about its power.”

“It can turn anyone into whatever they want.”

“There are some robots who cannot use this power. They have no will of their own.”

“What am I to do until then? It could take days, months, even years for me to change. I could wake up one morning and never be able to go to school again.”

“Yes that is true but until then you should make the most of it. You have wonderful friends who are doing their best to make this transformation as comfortable as possible. I remember the day I met Optimus Prime. I felt small compared to him when it came to experience. I was fresh out of the Academy when I was asked to join his troops. Many of the men didn’t want to give me the time and day but he did.”

“Why did the others not want to be around you?”

“I made myself a bad reputation while in the Academy and it’s because I messed up on an assignment. Later I had learned that it was Optimus himself who allowed me to join. He saw potential in me. You must have heard by now that I blew up a Decepticon compound that had two hundred Decepticons.”

“Yeah I did hear that. After that day, you had respect from the Autobots.”

“That’s right.”

“How did you meet Starscream? He says he wasn’t much older than you.”

“We had ran into each other on the battlefield. But he was injured and left for dead. I felt bad for him and secretly took him to an underground bunker that was nearby and nursed him back. He went back to the Decepticons and told everyone that he was able to fix his damage systems. We became friends shortly there after that and soon it became more.”

“I believe Optimus knew about our relationship but never said anything to anyone. Maybe you should ask him about it sometime. I would love to know if he actually did know about us.”

“Optimus knew about you?”

“Perhaps but there is only one way to find out. Right now I can hear your mother calling you. Return back to the waking world and think about what I said.”

Kiaudica faded away as Alexis woke and not to her surprise she could finally hear her mother beside her, trying to wake her up.

“Finally you are awake,” her mother said.

“What is it?” Alexis asked, yawning.

“Your friends are here and would like to go up to the mountains.”

“Ok. Tell them I’ll be there in a couple minutes.” Alexis stood from her desk after her mother left. She took one look at her room that was a mess of her History project and then walked out.

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When kids arrived at the Autobot base, they were greeted by Smokescreen who had now decided to change his name to Hoist. Smokescreen thought it was better to change his name after having a new overhaul done to his body.

“Hey Smokescreen, what’s up?” Rad asked getting off of Highwire and watched him transform.

“Nothing much. Oh by the way I’m called Hoist now.”

“Hoist?” Carlos repeated. “How come?”

“Isn’t it obvious,” Alexis said. “Since Smokescreen was damaged to the point that he had a new body made, it’s understanding to change names. They have doing that for millions of years.”

“That’s right,” Hoist said. “Where did you learn that?” Hoist then thought for a moment and remembered the Transformer who lived in Alexis. “Oh right.”

“Where’s Red Alert?” Billy asked.

“Where else, working on the ship.”

“Let’s go see him,” Rad said and started running towards the hanger where the Autobot spacecraft was being built. The other three boys were soon following him.

“I’m surprised you are not going with them?” Hoist asked.

Alexis sighed. “Lately I don’t feel like doing anything.”

“I know how you feel. When Red Alert was finished with my new armor, I was upset that Red Alert couldn’t do anything for my old one. I even got to see the remains of the body and boy was I mess. I didn’t think I could work this body since I was used to the old one but I had no choice. I’ve learned to accept this body and now I can do things that I couldn’t do before.”

“But you are still a Transformer. It wouldn’t matter how many times your spark was transferred to a new body. Me on the other hand, I’m turning into a different species. I’m going from organic material to metal and computers.”

“I know it’s going to be new and everything but you have all of us to help you. Well Optimus would like to speak to you. He’s waiting for you outside.”

“Thanks.” Alexis started to walk towards the hatch that would lead outside on top of the mountain and when she got there she saw Optimus alone waiting for her.

“What do you think of Smokescreen’s new name?” Optimus asked. He didn’t even turn around. He knew Alexis was within reach. Besides he was able to sense the warmth from her body.

“Different,” she answered. “You wanted to see me.”

“Yes,” he turned. “We are doing everything we can to find the pool of transformation.”

“I know. Can I ask you something that is private?”

“Of course, you can ask me anything.”

“It’s about Kiaudica.”

“What about her?”

“She told me that you had personally asked her to join your troops. Why did you?”

“She had potential. She was honest. When she messed up on her assignment at the Academy, I noticed that she wasn’t telling the whole truth and when the truth came out, she was one of the ones to actually confessed.”

“What was it?”

“Maneuvering through an Asteroid field in a one-man shuttle. At the time it was necessary to know how to maneuver through the field in case of a Decepticon attack. It was a mission of ten cadets. I don’t think that is really what you want to know about her.”

“No, not really,” Alexis confessed. She lowered her head so Optimus couldn’t see her face.

“Alexis,” he said with concern. “What is wrong?”

“Nothing really just something that I like to know but not sure how to ask.”

Optimus went silent allowing her to collect her thoughts.

“I was wondering if you knew if she was seeing someone?”

“Ah so that is what you want to know.” Optimus sat down, taking Alexis into his hands. “I suppose she would like to know.”

Alexis nodded still not wanting to make eye contact with the Autobot leader who would soon become her leader. That thought gave a slight shiver up her spine.

“She was having a secret love affair. It went on for a few thousand years. I had always known about it.”

“Why didn’t you say something?”

“She knew the risks but I didn’t condemned her because she was a loyal Autobot. She never lost sight of what the Decepticons were or our goal to make peace. See one day I hope that the Autobots and Decepticons can co-exist together.”

“Who was she in love with?”

“I believe you already know. Since she exists within you.”

“Starscream.”

Optimus nodded.

“Starscream told me that if you ever knew about him and Kiaudica that she would have been banished.”

“No. That is the Decepticon talking. Only Decepticons would outcast their troops.”

Suddenly a laser beam came out of nowhere and knocked Alexis and Optimus to the ground. Optimus checked to see if Alexis was ok then looked up to see Megatron not far away.

“Time to take back what’s mine Optimus Prime,” Megatron smirked.

“Decepticons attacking,” Optimus said through his com-link. “I don’t think so.”

“Want to bet,” Thrust laughed floating in the air. He looked past Optimus and saw the rest of the Autobots running towards his leader. “And here comes the rest of the idiots.”

Starscream leaped into the air, Star Saber in hand, ready to attack Thrust.

“We have to get out of here before we are noticed by the town,” Optimus yelled to his men.

“Why would you care if we are seen by the pitiful humans?” Megatron asked. “They are nothing but weaklings. They don’t even know that there are more intelligent life forms then them.”

“You leave them out of this!” Alexis yelled.

Optimus turned back. “Alexis get back!”

“Optimus,” she said suddenly in a softer voice. “Trust me.”

Optimus recognized the tone as Kiaudica. Kiaudica took over Alexis’s body.

“Megatron you are nothing but a jerk. You can’t even see the danger of the human population seeing you. There are nuclear warheads around this region and one shot could destroy you. Destroy us all.”

“I don’t care as long as Optimus is gone for good.”

“You don’t care about anything but yourself. You think just because you are the leader of the Decepticons that you are invincible.”

“You better watch it human. You are walking on thin ground,” Megatron warned.

“Alexis,” Starscream said. “Back off. Let us handle this.” He knew Kiaudica took over his friend’s body but he didn’t want Megatron to know that. Alexis had to get out of the way so Optimus could fight.

“Why don’t you listen to the traitor and back away before you get hurt again like you did in that pyramid,” Megatron said.

Alexis stood very still and started to glow. Slowly she took out the rock from Mars as she began to change. Everyone stared in awe at the girl, no one tempting to move. They watched as she grew in height. Suddenly she was engulfed in a yellow glow. But something was emerging from her shoulders.

Two identical wings stretched out from her shoulders as other attributes started to form as well. Starscream could barely see a cockpit forming on her chest, with a slim figure behind it. When her transformation was completed. The glow faded to reveal a light bluish green jet, identical to Starscream. Two Autobot symbols were clearly visible on the wings. Alexis was the same height as Starscream.

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Alexis was scared as she felt herself being stretched and started to change. She continued to look at the rock that she pulled out of her pocket as she changed.

“Alexis don’t worry. I have taken control of your body to fight. Allow me continue and help Optimus. He deserves that much from me. This is not permanent, yet. I am coping Starscream’s design.”

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“Now you cannot say I’m standing on thin grounds now can you?” she said.

“Thrust?!” Megatron burst.

“I don’t know,” Thrust shrugged, ignoring Starscream, who was beside him.

At the sound of Thrust’s voice, Starscream quickly got over how beautiful Alexis had become. He slightly smiled as he seen his advantaged.

Starscream fired his lasers from his chest, hitting Thrust, which threw him off guard. The rest of the Transformers then started to fight. Hotshot and Sideswipe went up against Wheeljack; Blurr went against Cyclonus as Hoist went against Demolisher. The rest of the Autobots, Red Alert, Jetfire and Scavenger went up against Tidal Wave, leaving Optimus, Alexis and Megatron.

Megatron was in shock at Alexis’s new appearance. “You think just because you change your look, however that was accomplished, you will defeat me.”

“How I changed is none of business and no I probably won’t defeat you but I sure can put a dent in your life style.” Alexis jumped up towards Megatron.

Megatron smirked and got his canon ready to fire at her. Optimus tried to stop her but she was out of arms reach before he could even grab her.

Just as Megatron fired, she leaped into the air. “Optimus duck!” She jumped over the canon fire; Optimus looked in the nick of time and saw the beam coming towards him. He ducked just as Alexis’s leg connected to Megatron’s face and then landed behind the Decepticon.

“You little...” Megatron hissed.

“I’m not so little now,” Alexis said, turning around. “Come catch me if you can.” She leaped up into the air, transformed into a jet and was gone like a bullet.

“Decepticons! Retreat! For now.” Megatron ordered then warped out.

“Already?” Cyclonus asked just before getting hit by Hoist’s gun. “Hey!”

Thrust was the last to warp out. “I guess your girlfriend has some amazing power.”

When the Decepticons were gone, Starscream landed down beside Optimus and helped him up. “Where’s Alexis?”

“She just took off. Kiaudica is taunting Megatron. She is going to get herself killed.”

“So Kiaudica was behind the change.”

“That and the Mars rock you gave the kids,” Red Alert said.

“What makes you say that?” Blurr asked.

“I watched as Alexis brought out the Mars rock as she transformed. The rock had a brighter glow than her. When this is over, I want to check out the rock. We have to find her before Megatron does. He will go after her.”

“My thoughts exact. He ordered a retreat so they could track her.”

“But Optimus,” Rad said as he ran out. “Alexis left to get away from the town.”

“We still have to find her, now!” Starscream said.

“Optimus,” Alexis was suddenly heard over the com-link. “I’m heading to the nearest deserted freeway. I did this to get Megatron away from the town.”

“Let’s go!” Optimus yelled to his men. “Kids you stay here.”

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Alexis landed on a deserted freeway, ten miles from the town where she lived. She stood and waited for either the Decepticons or Autobots to arrive. She wasn’t waiting long before the Autobots arrived. She felt relieved that they arrived first.

Optimus went up to her. “Why did you do that? There was a better way to get Megatron to follow rather than tempt his anger.”

“I know but I didn’t want Alexis’s family to see this. She’s already scared enough as it is. Don’t worry, I will not be careless.”

“Kiaudica?” Starscream. “Where’s Alexis?”

“She’s safe. She fainted when I attacked Megatron.” Even though it still sounded like Alexis, her voice had a metallic sound to it and was softer.

“How did you change like that?” Red Alert asked.

“Somehow the Mars rock is affecting Alexis. I realized that she carries it around with her everywhere she goes. I had her take the rock out to transform. It feels good to be a transformer again.”

“Be ready the Decepticons will soon arrive,” Optimus ordered.

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“Thrust! How could she do that?” Megatron yelled after getting off the warp gate pad.

“I don’t know sir,” Thrust answered. “But we can track her.”

“Good. Find her. She is not going to live to see tomorrow. That girl has driven my patience. It amazes me, though, that she would go up against me, against Optimus’s orders.”

“What did the Autobots call her?” Wheeljack asked.

“Alexis,” Megatron answered.

“Megatron,” Thrust said after typing some numbers into the computer. “I’ve found her coordinates. She’s not far from the Autobot base and with the Autobots.”

“Move out,” Megatron commanded, grabbing the Requim Blaster. He had left it behind for the time being. “Leave Optimus and Alexis to me.”

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The Autobots were in position when the Decepticons arrived. Megatron looked around and found the girl beside Optimus. He smiled at seeing his prey standing side by side.

“ATTACK!” Megatron shouted.

Each Decepticon ran towards the closest Autobot at Megatron’s order.

“You will pay for the humiliation girl,” Megatron growled.

“Give me your best shot. I’ve watched you fight Optimus. So I know when you will fire and when you won’t.”

“You might have watched me fight but you haven’t seen me use this.” Megatron revealed the Requim Blaster.

“Oh no,” Optimus cursed under his breath. “Alexis you must back off now.”

“No,” Alexis said. Alexis jumped into the air, to attack Megatron.

Megatron knew she was going to do that. He readied himself, letting her have the advantage and in the last moment before she was about to hit Megatron, he swung his arm up, grabbing her leg and slamming her to the ground.

“That takes care of that,” Megatron said aiming the gun at Alexis. “Say bye to your human friend Alexis, Optimus Prime.”

“No!” Optimus shouted.

Alexis slowly looked up and saw the barrel of the blaster pointed at her face. Megatron, however, was not looking at her. He was grinning and looking at Optimus. He believed he won.

She didn’t bother to look at Optimus as she did her next move. What Optimus didn’t know was she wanted to be knocked to the ground. She slowly stretched her arm towards Megatron’s leg. As she grabbed his leg, she shouted. “Don’t underestimate me, Megatron.”

Megatron was flipped into the air, blaster flying out of his hand. He landed on the ground as Alexis stood back up. She grabbed the blaster and aimed it at Megatron. “Decepticons! Stop or Megatron will be a memory in your memory bank.”

Everyone stopped their fighting. Starscream who was fighting Thrust cursed to himself. He remembered Alexis telling him not to be suicidal and here was Kiaudica doing the exact opposite.

Thrust, noticing Starscream no longer was paying any attention quickly teleported to behind Optimus, getting ready to put the pressure on the human Transformer.

“You will surrender and leave planet Earth and never return again,” Alexis said.

Optimus was in total shock, this was something Kiaudica did once before but it wasn’t to Megatron. Suddenly he could no longer move. He quickly glanced and found Thrust holding him.

“I think it will be you doing the surrendering,” Thrust called. “Or you will never see Optimus Prime again.”

The Autobots gasped. Starscream now felt like kicking himself as he let Thrust slip out of his fingers. He couldn’t believe he didn’t notice Thrust had teleported.

Alexis growled as she looked up, still having the gun pointed at Megatron. Megatron on the other hand smiled but decided to stay where he was just to see how it was going to play out. He knew at anytime he could kick the gun out of her hands and take her hostage. But he wanted to get rid of her for getting him to the ground like she did.

After several moments he got tired of the blaster pointing at him. He got up from the ground, snatching the gun from Alexis.

“Well I guess you lose,” Megatron smirked. “Well Optimus once again I have the upper hand.” Megatron pushed Alexis aside and aimed the blaster at her once again. This time Starscream came flying down knocking Megatron off guard. Alexis moved out of the way as a blast from the blaster came towards her.

Megatron turned as he seen Starscream lifting himself to the air once again. He aimed the blaster towards the traitor.

Optimus took his chance and grabbed Thrust, throwing him over his shoulders and then went towards Megatron. Megatron and Optimus started to wrestle for the gun as Thrust picked himself up from the ground and jumped into the air to attack Starscream.

As Thrust started to get in firing range to Starscream, he seen Alexis coming towards him. He aimed his guns towards her and fired. Alexis didn’t have time to move out of the way as she was hit. She went crashing into a nearby forest. She could weakly hear Starscream shouting her name and watched him attack Thrust.

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“Well Optimus, your human friend is now out of the fight,” Megatron said, struggling to get the blaster away from Optimus “Now give me back the blaster.”

“I don’t think so,” Hotshot said. He fired his gun towards Megatron. “I think maybe it’s time to pick up your pieces and go home.”

Megatron looked around and saw his miserable excuse for men lying on the ground, trying to weakly get up. He looked up and saw Starscream and Thrust still at their game of cat and mouse. He turned back to Optimus, kneed him the chest, and then backed away, with the blaster in hands. “Retreat!”

When the Decepticons were gone, Hotshot ran over to Optimus. “Optimus are you ok.”

“Yes,” Optimus said getting up. “We have to find Alexis.”

“Already on it,” Starscream shouted from the air. Starscream flew off to where he knew Alexis crashed. But there was no sign of her. He landed on the ground, to start a search, as the other Autobots started to reach the forest.

After what seemed like hours, Starscream had finally found her but her appearance shocked him. She was no longer the jet Transformer but her normal human self and was unconscious with the Mars rock securely in her hand. He ran over and picked her up. “Alexis, wake up,” he said.

Alexis started to stir. “What happened?” she whispered.

“Kiaudica took control of your body,” Starscream said quietly. “You fainted when she attacked Megatron. There was a confrontation between you and him.”

“I don’t remember.” Alexis suddenly looked frightful. “Where is she? I can’t sense her.”

“Perhaps Kiaudica collapsed. Can you sense her spark?”

Alexis thought for a moment. “Yes but I can’t sense her thoughts.”

“She’s unconscious.”

“Are you ok?” Optimus asked as he ran over to her. He was the first to reach Starscream but she could hear the others coming.

“Yeah I think so.”

When everyone was surrounding her, Optimus turned and said. “Let’s get back to the base. Alexis you’re with me.”

Optimus transformed as Starscream gently placed Alexis inside Optimus’s cab. He transformed as well and flew off to the base. Not far behind him was Jetfire. The other Autobots also transformed and headed towards the base.

On the way back to the base, Alexis was silent and Optimus wanted to ask her a couple questions.

“Whose idea was it to attack Megatron?” Optimus sounded angry but he knew he had no right since it was not Alexis who did the attacking.

“Trust me, it wasn’t me. I didn’t even know what was going on until it was too late. But what is with this rock?” she asked staring at the rock that was in her hand.

“Red Alert wants to take a look at the rock.”

“I don’t blame him. I would do the same thing. Optimus if you don’t mind, I would like to rest.”

“Of course,” he said. “You have a cut on your arm. Must be where Thrust hit you.”

“This is too much,” Alexis said. She closed her eyes and tried to relax the rest of the way to the base. Everything was going from bad to worse. She now turned into a temporary Transformer, no thanks to Kiaudica and the Mars rock that Starscream gave her had something to do with it. She had hoped that her other friends weren’t going to have the same problem.