When All Lights Go Out I (TFP)

Chapter 6

She nodded slowly as she listened to him. "You know what? That is probably correct, Bee. I had not thought of that, so I think that makes sense." Azura smiled at him as she moved her knight to knock his knight piece out. "That gives me a little piece of mind."

"Piece of mind? Was there something you were worried about?" Bee asked the girl curiously as he looked at her with a slight tilt of the head.

"Um...well...there might be..." Azura paused as she heard a knock at the door and looked over to it. "Come in!" The doors opened and she smiled when she saw Cliff stepping inside with Optimus behind him. "So...what is the answer, Cliff?"

Cliffjumper smiled at her. "We have been given approval, Azura. Though it looks like you and Bee have started a new game..." Bee chuckled before he shifted to sit up. "Don't let us stop you both, I don't want to interrupt you."

"We can always start again." Azura looked up at Optimus curiously. "I am surprised you came in here to tell me that we can go...unless you have some terms and conditions you wish to share." She did not know if she should be concerned of not. "Or...are you coming along?"

Optimus smiled at her. "If you wish for me to come along with you, I will gladly join. However, I came to let you know that the doctors are coming in tonight to check your legs. Fowler was going to come in tomorrow, however the doctors are needed elsewhere, so he could only find time to bring them in tonight."

"Ah, so we have to be back by a certain time?" He nodded affirmatively to Azura and she smiled at him. "That's totally fine by me!" She rolled away from the table. "Plus, I would like a bit of practice with the wheelchair. I need to know how to get in, get out and pack and unpack the wheelchair without looking like an idiot."

"We could practice that here in the room if you want," Bee offered gently. "We would fit in the room just nicely, unless you want to supervise, Optimus."

Azura smiled at him. "Hmm...never thought about that...but we can do that tomorrow. The day is almost done, I would like to go for a drive." She looked up as Optimus turned away to head back to the lobby and she rolled out to follow Cliff. Bee walked behind, but he made sure to be a lot slower so he would not step on Azura as she rolled herself into the lobby. "Thanks for letting us go for a drive, Optimus. I really appreciate it."

Optimus turned his head slightly and smiled at her. "It brings me great joy to see you smile, Azura. I will not stop you from wanting to have fresh air and sunlight. I think that would be very inconsiderate." He looked ahead as he saw Ratchet working on something at his desk while Arcee and Bulkhead were watching him approach as they had heard Cliffjumper ask about taking Azura out for a joyride. "I am unfortunately unable to assist you with you getting in and out of a vehicle. I realize my vehicle mode is too large."

Azura shrugged and waved her hand casually. "Eh, don't worry about it. I will heal in no time, Optimus. This is only temporary, not permanent." Ratchet looked up from what he working on and listened quietly. "Besides, I had already considered asking you to take me to school sometimes when I can get out of this chair."

Optimus immediately had a smile on his face at her reassurance to him. "I am pleased to hear that is your wish. And I will not let you down." He stopped as Cliff transformed and opened the passenger door for Azura. "Now do be careful, Cliffjumper. You and Bumblebee will need to be extra vigilant while you are out of the base for the joyride. I expect the very same whenever you take Azura into town when she asks to go shopping."

"We get it, boss!" Cliffjumper said in an exasperated tone. Azura rolled over to the door and took a deep breath. "Take your time, kid. I won't make you move too faster, though with both of them legs bandaged, I know you'll need time."