Hidden Spark on Earth (TFP)

Chapter 41

Saphira's legs were stronger at least, she focused on her leg work along and it no longer hurt when she kicked the punching bag. She was enjoying it, she worked on her arms as well and punching the bag really did make her feel good. She was glad the punching bag was in her room as she could use it whenever she wanted.

Saphira also felt it was a way to prove to herself she was still strong. And she knew not to push herself too much. She practiced moving her body quickly and she tried to imagine things she would need to have a quick reflex to avoid, such as a large foot being swung at her from a decepticon. Of course, Saphira has not yet faced the decepticons.

The other reason why she was practicing a lot more was because the RAM that chased her was not found afterwards. Even the body that had been strung up was removed when Fowler went to investigate. It was frustrating because it felt like they were being toyed with by someone. Saphira did not want to be weak. Not anymore. She had looked back at the times she has cowered and ran, but she didn't want to be that girl anymore. It might be different when facing a decepticon, but Saphira even considered getting a gun to practice with. Though she doubted it would be possible to hide from the autobots.

She punched the bag and let out a breath, smiling as she threw a few other punches and ducks like she was avoiding a punch and kept going, repeating the movement and moving quicker each time. She was thrilled to know she could probably face someone and have a chance. She wanted to work on her running as well. She knew she wouldn't be like the Olympians, but at least she could practice running faster.

Saphira paused suddenly when she heard footsteps approaching her room. She immediately recognized them to be Optimus's. She ran from the punching bag and into the showers, she would need to use them anyway, but she would be able to sort of peer out from the door without him seeing her. She saw he hand something in his hand, it was covered in wrapping paper with a bow. He placed it down and glanced to her bedroom door with a smirk before he turned and walked out of the room.

A gift? He left me a gift?!

Saphira was immediately curious about it, but she decided she take a shower and get into other clothes before she would open it. She was very excited about it though, this was the first time Optimus had brought her a gift. And it was large too. She did take her time with shower still, even though she was incredibly curious about the gift. She tried to imagine what it could be. She still had room in her room for more things, but she didn't want to clutter it either.

She stayed in the shower for at least a half hour before getting out and drying her hair as best as she could as to not raise a lot of suspicion. Especially if the gift was enough to send her running out of her room to Optimus's berth room. She hoped for that so she could show just how much she loved the gift.

When she was dressed in her pyjamas again, she walked out of the showers over to the gift, keeping her hands behind her back as she walked around it curiously. She didn't know what to think of this, but she was eager to dream about it first before opening it. She saw a note attached to it, she smiled and grabbed it to ready it.

I hope you will like this gift, I brought it to life for you.

She frowned a little, confused at Optimus's words in the note as she didn't understand what he meant by that. She hummed and looked at the box before she grabbed at the paper to begin ripping it off, all the ideas she had in her mind of what the gift could have been was dashed. Now she really, really wanted to know what was inside. And when she peeled enough away, Saphira gasped and stared at what she saw in disbelief.

How did he do that?

Saphira pulled the rest of the paper off, smiling at what she saw. It was a statue, it was made from a material she didn't recognize. However, it was not just any statue. It was a life-sized statue of the very same picture that had been taken of her mother and herself. The one she had in her room. She wondered if Optimus had seen the picture.